Announcements

Retirement Readiness: Understanding Retirement Health Care Options

Human Resource Services will host an informational session on health care options in retirement. Join us to learn about Medicare basics, supplemental plans, MedicareBlue Rx Plans (Part D) and Medicare Advantage Plans. All faculty and staff are welcome to attend. The session will be presented by Wellmark, Tuesday, September 9, at 11 a.m. in Gilchrist 009. Please register in advance.
 

Retirement Readiness: Understanding Retirement Health Care Options

Human Resource Services will host an informational session on health care options in retirement. Join us to learn about Medicare basics, supplemental plans, MedicareBlue Rx Plans (Part D) and Medicare Advantage Plans. All faculty and staff are welcome to attend. The session will be presented by Wellmark, Wednesday, September 3, at 11 a.m. via Zoom. Please register in advance.

Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 Faculty Study Rooms Available

Faculty study rooms are available on the fourth floor of Rod Library for the coming school year. Faculty studies are for faculty and staff who have been granted emeritus status, and current tenured or tenure-track faculty. Priority is given to full-time faculty members. Those interested in a faculty study for Fall 2025/Spring 2026 should apply online at https://www.library.uni.edu/spaces/application-faculty-study-room. Studies will be assigned in mid-August. Email libfacility@uni.edu with questions.

 

Own Your Benefits: Benefits Refresher

An overview of your benefits package is not just for new hires. Join us as a member of the HRS benefits team reviews all of the benefits available to you as a benefits eligible employee. This session will take place on Friday, September 5, at 9 a.m., in Gilchrist 009. Please register in advance.

My Well-being: Nutrition Essentials

Join UNI’s very own Lisa Smith and Stacey Runde for a fun and informative workshop designed to help you build healthy eating habits without the stress. Whether you’re looking to improve your nutrition, simplify meal planning or just get inspired with fresh ideas, this session will provide you with practical, actionable tips for everyday success. Come hungry for knowledge and leave with the tools to fuel your body and feel your best.

This session will take place on Thursday, September 4 in the State College Room in Maucker Union, at 11 a.m. Please register in advance to reserve your spot.
 

Human Resource Services Newsletter

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

Forever Family

Being a Forever Family may mean having a long family history of alumni or it may mean a new connection to the university. Either way, one thing remains the same: an endless support for all things Purple and Gold and living out this commitment on a daily basis. Submissions close on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.  Submit your nomination on the Forever Family webpage

Students want to support your organization!

Students in an upcoming Professional Writing course are seeking individual and organizational clients who wish to have communications created. Examples include but are not limited to newsletters, brochures, flyers, proposals, report documents, websites and exhibition storyboards. Please contact Adrienne Lamberti at lamberti@uni.edu for more information.