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Human Resource Services Newsletter

The Human Resource Services November newsletter is now available. View upcoming sessions, tips on using your UNI benefits, informational articles, and employees retiring this month.

Adventure to Georgia for the Okefenokee Swamps!

Paddle 45 miles through the swampland seeing alligators, cypress trees and beautiful scenery!

Sign up by Monday, November 11 at 5 p.m. No experience necessary, join us for the fun!
https://events.blackthorn.io/en/1I1d7Ba7/g/R68R8EvqEZ/okefenokee-swamps-canoeing-break-trip-4a3HKg4CHW/overview

Open to students, faculty, and community members.
Prices range from $625-$675

Security Awareness - Lock Down Your Financial Accounts!

Emily was having a typical busy day. She grabbed her morning coffee, glanced at her phone, and noticed a text from her bank: "Did you make this transaction? Reply YES or NO." She frowned. She hadn't made any purchases yet that day. Maybe it was just a glitch. She replied "NO," and within minutes, a call came in...  Read the rest of the story at https://www.sans.org/newsletters/ouch/dont-let-cybercriminals-swipe-your-savings-lock-down-your-financial-accounts/

Students want to support your organization!

UNI students are seeking to work with organizational clients, to create professional-level communications needed by the clients. Documents can range from print to digital, from business formats to communications such as social media campaigns, etc. Please contact adrienne.lamberti@uni.edu for details. 

Ready to Quit Vaping?

Student Wellness Services vaping campaign provides 24/7 support to quit vaping. Get free coaching, a personalized quit plan, and text support through 'This is Quitting' and Quitline Iowa. Take control of your health and find the help you need today.

Next IAF Application Deadline is Thursday, November 7

Completed IAF applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 7 (this deadline is for research applications or any trips occurring between (Dec 1 - Dec 31). The Intercollegiate Academics Fund (IAF) is a yearly allocation of Student Activity Fee monies that exists to promote and support intercollegiate academic experiences for University of Northern Iowa students. See the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs website for more details.

Postaward Project Management - RSP Training Series - Fri, November 8 | 1-2 pm

Part of the RSP Training Series - You’ve been funded – now what? This Zoom session will cover all aspects of postaward project management, and the paperwork needed, from project start until project end when managing sponsored awards at UNI. Please register in advance.

Preparing Your IRB Application - Wednesday, November 6 | 10-11 am

Are you ready to prepare an IRB application, but you just aren't sure where to begin? Join IRB Administrator Lisa Ahern for a basic "How-To" Zoom session on using Cayuse Human Subjects, the IRB application system. Learn where you can find resources to build supporting documents for your application and common mistakes to avoid. Please register in advance.