McElroy Fellowship candidates must intend to pursue a Ph.D. and be a December 2023 or May 2024 graduate with a liberal arts degree. Awardees will receive $12,000 per year for three years to help defray education costs. In addition to an above-average academic record, students will be evaluated on their character, leadership and general interests. Potential applicants should contact Bryce Kanago to express interest and discuss eligibility. The UNI application deadline is Monday, January 31, 2024.
UNI Public Safety has partnered with Rave Guardian as an additional way to keep yourself and the campus safe. This free app creates a virtual safety network that can immediately connect you with the UNI Police Department or other local authorities. Download for Apple or Android devices.
Share your favorite UNI cookies with family and friends this holiday season. The cookies are now available for purchase at Biscotti's and Maucker Union Food Court. Purchase frozen cookie dough pucks or shaped sugar cookie cut-outs and frosting, made on campus at Fresh Beginnings. These are available through the end of the semester while supplies last.
This week, on Tuesday, November 28 and Wednesday, November 29 at 4:00 p.m. in Rod 272 you can learn the key components of creating a class presentation. We will review talking points, presentation tools and slideshow formatting. Attendance will enter you into a prize drawing. More information on the workshops offered this semester can be found on the Academic Workshops webpage.
Completed IAF applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 7 (if applying for travel funds, this deadline is for research applications or any trips occurring between January 1 and February 28). 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.
Part of the RSP Training series, cost-share, match, in-kind dollars, leveraged funds...what is it really, how should it be handled in a proposal and how do I report it at UNI? This Zoom session will provide a detailed look at cost share and reporting cost share on sponsored projects at UNI. Please register in advance.
Part of the RSP Training series, cost-share, match, in-kind dollars, leveraged funds...what is it really, how should it be handled in a proposal and how do I report it at UNI? This Zoom session will provide a detailed look at cost share and reporting cost share on sponsored projects at UNI. Please register in advance.
Student Wellness Services and other campus partners will be hosting De-Stress Days on December 4, 5 and 6th between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Maucker Union Ballrooms, Lobby and Upper Level Plaza. Stop by to enjoy the following stress relieving activities: Coloring, Puzzles Yoga, Legos, Inspirational rocks, Hot chocolate, Dogs provided by Pet Pals and Cedar Bend Humane Society and The Labyrinth (a walking meditation that can be used to experience peace and relaxation). For more information, email wellness@uni.edu.
