We will be examining specific teaching strategies and conceptual frameworks that relate to academic freedom and responsibility in the classroom through pedagogies.
Discover how to boost your productivity with Gems—Gemini’s personalized AI assistants! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to set up, train, and fine-tune your own Gems to handle tasks, organize information, and support your unique workflow.
This session will introduce faculty to key principles like crafting thoughtful grading criteria, building multi-layered assignments, and encouraging personal reflection. You’ll leave with practical ideas to promote authentic student work while still embracing innovation in your classroom.
Have you observed excellent customer service, teamwork or initiative from a UNI faculty or staff member? All UNI faculty and staff are eligible to receive a Panther First Award. Visit the Panther First Award webpage to submit a nomination today!
Orchesis Dance Company's Fall Show is almost here! Join us for two unforgettable performances: Friday, October 24 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, October 25 at 2 p.m. at Bengston Auditorium in Russel Hall. This event is free for UNI students and $5 for the general public. For more information visit the Orchesis Dance Company website.
Human Resource Services will be offering several informational sessions about Open Enrollment and your 2026 benefits. Led by the HRS Benefits Team, these sessions will highlight upcoming changes and provide an opportunity to address your questions. Advance registration is required. November 6 | 10 a.m. | Gilchrist 009 | Click to Register November 12 | 2 p.m. | Zoom | Click to Register November 18 | 10 a.m. | Gilchrist 009 | Click to Register
Join UNI’s own Brett Olsen, Department Head and Professor of Finance, for an engaging session on the fundamentals of financial health. Discover your “why” when it comes to money, learn how behavior impacts financial success and explore practical steps to eliminate debt and create a budget. This back-to-basics approach will help you build a stronger financial future. This session will take place on Thursday, October 30, at 10 a.m., in the State College Room in Maucker Union. Please register in advance.
The Human Resource Services October newsletter is now available. View upcoming sessions, tips on using your UNI benefits, informational articles and employees retiring this month.
