Announcements

Learn To Play the Piano for Adults

Have you ever wished you had taken piano lessons? The UNI Community Music School is offering piano for adults classes starting Friday, September 5, for adults with some or no experience. Classes take place at UNI. You can register online at https://music.uni.edu/cms/group-piano-classes-adults.

Join the UNI Children's Choir!

Let’s make music together! The UNI Children’s Choir is accepting new members for the 2025 season.  Interested members are invited to check out the first rehearsal of the Allegro or Vivace choirs. See you there! UNI Children's Choir | Community Music School 

Retirement Readiness: Bridging the Gap to Medicare

Human Resource Services will host an informational session on bridging the gap from your employer health plan to Medicare. Learn how to use the Marketplace or healthcare.gov to price Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliant plans, and options such as COBRA, short term health plans, sharing programs and group plans. The hour-long session will be presented by Todd Cooper with Veridian, on Wednesday, September 17, at 9 a.m. in Gilchrist 009. Please register in advance.
 

Retirement Readiness: Bridging the Gap

Human Resource Services will host an informational session on bridging the gap from your employer health plan to Medicare. Learn how to use the Marketplace or healthcare.gov to price Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliant plans, and options such as COBRA, short term health plans, sharing programs and group plans. The hour-long session will be presented by Todd Cooper with Veridian, on Wednesday, September 17, at 9 a.m. in Gilchrist 009. Please register in advance.
 

Own Your Benefits: Get the Most from Your Dental Plan

UNI’s dental plan covers two teeth cleanings per year at 100% for all members. In addition, the plan includes Enhanced Benefits—a free feature that provides additional covered cleanings for members with certain health conditions. For more information, review the Enhanced Dental Benefits handout for full details.

Retirement Readiness: Understanding Retirement Health Care Options

Human Resource Services will host an informational session on health care options in retirement. Join us to learn about Medicare basics, supplemental plans, MedicareBlue Rx Plans (Part D) and Medicare Advantage Plans. All faculty and staff are welcome to attend. The session will be presented by Wellmark, Tuesday, September 9, at 11 a.m. in Gilchrist 009. Please register in advance.
 

Retirement Readiness: Understanding Retirement Health Care Options

Human Resource Services will host an informational session on health care options in retirement. Join us to learn about Medicare basics, supplemental plans, MedicareBlue Rx Plans (Part D) and Medicare Advantage Plans. All faculty and staff are welcome to attend. The session will be presented by Wellmark, Wednesday, September 3, at 11 a.m. via Zoom. Please register in advance.

Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 Faculty Study Rooms Available

Faculty study rooms are available on the fourth floor of Rod Library for the coming school year. Faculty studies are for faculty and staff who have been granted emeritus status, and current tenured or tenure-track faculty. Priority is given to full-time faculty members. Those interested in a faculty study for Fall 2025/Spring 2026 should apply online at https://www.library.uni.edu/spaces/application-faculty-study-room. Studies will be assigned in mid-August. Email libfacility@uni.edu with questions.