Announcements

Employee Benefits & Well-being Fair

Human Resource Services will host the Employee Benefits and Well-being Fair on Tuesday, November 19, in the Maucker Union Ballroom, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Enjoy interactive health and well-being activities, as well as food samples and door prizes. Visit over 30 vendors from campus, the Cedar Valley, and across the state. Don't miss your opportunity to meet with the HRS Benefits Team and UNI benefit vendor representatives to have your benefit questions answered. For more information, and a full list of participating vendors, visit our Employee Benefits & Well-being Fair webpage.

Fulbright Student Opportunities Panel

Join the Honors and Scholars Programs, as part of International Education Week, to hear about Fulbright Opportunities for Students.  Several UNI alums who completed Fulbright experiences in other countries will share first-hand accounts about how Fulbright positively impacted them and continues to advance their professional careers. This event is Tuesday, November 19 from 3-4 p.m. in the Maucker Union State College Room

Funding available for UNI 150th courses or class projects

We are pleased to announce a stipend opportunity ($750 + an expense budget) for special classes or course projects that align with the goals of UNI’s upcoming 150th-anniversary commemoration. Please see the application form for specific details. While applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, the initial deadline for department-approved applications is Sunday, December 1, 2024. Please contact jim.oloughlin@uni.edu with questions.

Cayuse Sponsored Projects - RSP Training Series - Wed, Nov. 13 | 1-2 pm

Part of the RSP Training Series - Learn how to route grant and contract proposals for approval in Cayuse Sponsored Projects (the replacement for the PRAF). This training will also demonstrate the approval process and the ability to view all your proposals and awards in Cayuse. Relevant for Principal Investigators/Project Directors, department heads and other administrators and support staff who work with external funding. Please register in advance.

 

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.