Announcements

There is ample research and evidence to indicate that cell phone use while driving, even when hands are not used, is a distraction and a frequent cause of accidents. The UNI Office of Risk Management encourages all members of our community to reach a safe location before participating in a Zoom meeting. Per UNI Policy 9.63 the use of cell phones while driving a university vehicle must be in compliance with applicable state laws and regulations.

Information Technology is reviewing wireless networking coverage on campus in an effort to make sure all classrooms and office spaces are sufficiently covered. If you are aware of a space on campus that may lack the needed wireless coverage, please let IT know by submitting a servicehub request for a wireless coverage review.

Susan Etscheidt, Department Head and Professor of Special Education, will moderate a Zoom virtual discussion on ethical principles for the framework, design and conduct of qualitative research, including how to conceptualize research questions, engage participants and their voices in the process and avoid objectification and "othering", particularly in disability studies. Visit the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs website to register.

Generally speaking, fake news is a false narrative that is published and promoted as if it were true. Historically, fake news was usually propaganda put out by those in power to create a certain belief or support a certain position, even if it was completely false. Social media has now created an environment where anyone with an agenda can publish falsehoods as if they were truths. Read more at the Security Awareness website.