Did you elect a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for 2026? Remember, you can submit eligible claims throughout the year, you don't need to wait until right before the March 31, 2027 deadline.
Summer is a great time to take advantage of your FSA dollars. Many over-the-counter items are eligible for reimbursement, including sunscreen and allergy medications. To see a complete list of eligible expenses, visit the ASIFlex website.
If you participate in a Dependent Care FSA, you may also be able to use your funds for eligible summer day camps. Many all-day summer camps qualify as an eligible dependent care expense. Be sure to review the Dependent Care FSA eligible expense listing for details and a complete list of qualifying expenses.
Don't forget to use the funds you've set aside to help reduce your out-of-pocket expenses throughout the year.
There's still time to join the Strides of Summer Challenge! Attend 10 Walk, Talk & Connect walks by Friday, August 21 and you'll be entered to win a prize. Walks meet every Tuesday and Friday at noon at the Campanile. Visit the Employee Well-being Challenges webpage for more information.
Principal Financial Group, UNI’s life and long-term disability provider, offers free will and legal document preparation services. Employees, their dependents and beneficiaries have access to tools provided by ARAG Services LLC to create important legal documents at no cost. Available documents include a will, living will, healthcare power of attorney and other essential legal forms designed to help ensure your wishes are clearly documented. To learn more, please visit the Will Preparation Services webpage.
The Human Resource Services July newsletter is now available. View upcoming sessions, tips on using your UNI benefits, informational articles and employees retiring this month.
UNI Housing & Dining is looking for campus and community partners to be a part of this year's Move-InCrew. Sign up at JOIN MOVE-IN CREW to join the fun. Move-InCrew consists of volunteers who assist with moving our new, incoming students into their dorm rooms. Move-In Day is Wednesday, August 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Volunteer shifts are available in two-hour time frames, on both the North and South sides of campus, for a more flexible time send your availability to jordan.rockwell@uni.edu. Help us welcome our newest Panthers to campus!
To celebrate National Hydration Day on Tuesday, June 23, we're kicking off the Sip Into Summer Challenge! Drink your way to better hydration, boost your energy and earn a chance to win a prize. The challenge is from June 23–30, drink at least 64 oz. of water every day and track your daily intake. Complete the challenge and you'll be entered into a drawing to win a Hydro-Flask water bottle. Two winners will be selected! Ready to take the challenge? Visit the Employee Well-being Challenges webpage for more information.
Through UNI-CUE’s grant-funded "Build Your Professional Speaking Skills" summer workshop, college-focused high schoolers can grow their confidence, learn to deliver strategic presentations and earn three units of college credit.
The course runs Monday–Friday, July 12 through August 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at UNI-CUE in downtown Waterloo. Grant funding covers all tuition and fees, but capacity is limited.
