Announcements

Preparing Your IRB Application - Wednesday, February 14 | 10-11 am

Are you ready to prepare an IRB application, and you just aren't sure where to begin? Join IRB Administrator Lisa Ahern for a basic "How-To" Zoom session on using Cayuse, the IRB application system. Learn where you can find resources to build supporting documents for your application and common mistakes to avoid. To register, please visit the registration link.

Budgeting - RSP Training Series - Wednesday, February 14 | 1-2 pm

Part of the RSP Training Series is the topic of an accurate budget which is critical to obtaining and successfully managing external funding. This Zoom session will provide an overview of the conceptual and technical components of good budgets when managing sponsored awards at UNI. Please register in advance .

Financial Wellness: Your Credit Report

Human Resource Services will host an informational session on what information is in a credit report, what it is used for, and how it can affect you financially. Find where you can get help and better control your credit today. This session will be presented by Regions on March 8 at 11 a.m., via Zoom. Please register in advance.

My Well-being: Supporting Someone Who is Grieving

Human Resource Services will host a session led by Cedar Valley Hospice. Cedar Valley Hospice counselors will provide information on how to support someone who is grieving and resources available in the community. This session will be held on Friday, February 23 at 10:30 a.m. in Gilchrist 009. Please register in advance.

Retirement Readiness: Retire from UNI

Human Resource Services will host an informational session on retiring from UNI, for faculty and staff planning to retire soon or in the foreseeable future. Participants will learn guidelines and benefits available at retirement from UNI. This hour-long session will take place on Wednesday, February 21 at 2 p.m. in Gilchrist 009. Please register in advance.

Retirement Readiness: Live With Confidence in Retirement: 5 Steps to Creating Your Retirement Income Plan

If you’re getting ready to retire, this webinar is essential for understanding how to create an income plan that helps you maximize your savings throughout retirement. In five steps you’ll learn how different sources of income work, how to build your strategy for lifetime income and what to consider when planning withdrawals from your retirement assets. Join Mark Hagen for a special session specifically for UNI employees on Tuesday, March 5 at noon. Advanced registration is required.

Conversation Partner Program

The Conversation Partner Program within the Office of International Engagement aims to connect international students and scholars with domestic UNI students/faculty/staff to engage in cross-cultural conversations at least once a week. It is a one-hour-a-week commitment for conversational opportunities. Fill in the google form to sign up to become a conversation partner Conversation Partner Program

International Family Friendship Program

The International Family Friendship Program is a program designed to familiarize the International Students with American culture and allow them to have a second family while they are away from their home. The students do not live with the family. The time commitment is at least one visit per month. To sign up to become a host family, fill out the google form  International Family Friendship Program.