Student organizations can apply for funding to host creative, on-campus events that highlight UNI's rich traditions during our sesquicentennial celebration period. Applications will be accepted throughout the next year, ending September 11, 2026. Additional information and the application link can be found on the Office of Student Involvement website.
The University offers Tax-Deferred Annuity (TDA) Plans, giving you the opportunity to save even more for retirement beyond the university-sponsored retirement plans. Interested in learning more about TDA Plans and the after-tax Roth option? Join TIAA on Thursday, November 20 at 11 a.m. in Gilchrist 009 to get all the details. Click here to register in advance.
UNI faculty, staff and students are invited to the 2025 Bill and Linda Tubbs Teaching Connections. This year's theme is: "Teaching for Democracy: Navigating Civic Responsibility & Policy in Education." Topics will examine contemporary efforts to cultivate civic literacy, civil discourse and student agency among K-12 students, with a special focus on the new Iowa social studies standards. Keynote speaker Beth Ratway, with the American Institutes for Research, will present "Reimagine Standards for a Stronger Democracy: Lessons Learned from Social Studies Standards Revisions." Participants can choose from two facilitated tracks that follow. Lunch provided during final networking session. Learn more and register for this free event.
University Relations will be holding two more headshot days for faculty and staff on Thursday, November 6 and Tuesday, November 11 in the UR photo studio, 105 E. Bartlett. Please sign up in advance to reserve your spot. Once photos are ready, they will be housed in Photoshelter and can be accessed via CatID login.
The three regent university libraries are hosting speaker Juan Pablo Alperin in celebration of Open Access Week 2025. Join the group viewing with light refreshments at Rod Library ScholarSpace (LIB301) on Monday, October 20 from Noon - 1 p.m. for the lecture titled "Who owns our knowledge? Rethinking Publishing in a Scholar-Led World," or register to Zoom individually.
The Fall 2025 Grad Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, in the Maucker Union Ballrooms. Stop in to take care of your graduation checklist. Visit the Registrar website for more details.
Roth Apartments is hosting a Safe Trick-or-Treat on Tuesday, October 28, 6 - 8 p.m. This event is open to all ages and members of the community - come in costume! Guests should come to the main lobby entrance located off of Jennings Drive across from The Falls Aquatic Center.
Student Wellness Services is promoting ways to quit vaping. They understand that everyone quits vaping differently. For free resources choose the following sites: This is Quitting: Free and anonymous text messaging program. Text DITCHVAPE to 88709 for free advice, tips and inspiration for quitting. Quitline Iowa: Free 24/7 free coaching by phone and additional support via email, text or instant message. Work with a coach to prepare a quit plan. Follow uni_shws for more ways to quit vaping.
