Announcements

P&S Regents Award Nominations

P&S Regents Award of Excellence nominations deadline is approaching. We encourage you to nominate a member of the P&S community that has shown great work in their professional responsibilities. Nominations are due by Friday, March 14. Please go to this link for more details and the official nomination form.  Winners will be honored on Tuesday, May 6 with a reception and President's updates.  

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, April 2 at 10 a.m. in Gilchrist 009. Please register in advance.

Own Your Benefits: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Deadline for 2024 Contributions

Tuesday, March 15, 2025, is the last day to experience claims for your 2024 FSA, unused balances will be forfeited. You may use the ASIFlex app or upload claims through ASIFlex.com. You may also use your remaining 2024 balance by visiting FSAStore.com to purchase eligible items, which include over-the-counter items.

Human Resource Services Newsletter

The Human Resource Services March newsletter is now available. View upcoming workshops, seminars, tips on using your UNI benefits, informational articles and employees retiring this month.

Next IAF Application Deadline is Thursday, March 6

Completed IAF applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 6 (this deadline is for research applications or any trips occurring between (Apr 1 - Apr. 30). The Intercollegiate Academics Fund (IAF) is a yearly allocation of Student Activity Fee monies that exists to promote and support intercollegiate academic experiences for University of Northern Iowa students. Specifically, the IAF supports students in two ways: 1) through a travel fund for students who participate in intercollegiate academic competitions and presentations at professional conferences; and 2) through a research and creative activity fund which supports student research and creative activities. See the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs website for more details.

Waterloo Matters Conference 2025

Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) is excited to announce the upcoming Waterloo Matters Conference 2025, designed to bring together educational leaders, innovators, and forward-thinking professionals and will focus on the importance of the Waterloo community and its relationship with the University of Northern Iowa. The keynote speaker will be Mayor Quentin Hart of Waterloo, IA. The event will take place Thursday, April 3 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at the Waterloo Center of the Arts. For more information link to Waterloo Matters Conference 2025.

Join UNI's Ballroom & Swing Club for a dance!

Enjoy a free East Coast Swing lesson followed by open dancing on Friday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. in the Maucker Union Ballrooms. No partner or experience needed. We hope to see you there.

My Well-being: Confidential Biometric Screening

Human Resource Services will host a confidential biometric screening on Friday, March 28 from 7 to 9 a.m. in Gilchrist 007. All benefit eligible employees may participate in one free biometric screening per academic year. For more information, and to register, visit the confidential biometric screening webpage.