Announcements

Own Your Benefits: Life Insurance Changes Effective January 1, 2024

UNI’s term life insurance coverage is changing effective Monday, January 1. The new coverage amount for each eligible employee is determined based on their fringe benefits salary. This change provides a greater benefit amount for all eligible employees. Please remember to designate beneficiaries through Benefits Self-Service by choosing ‘My Beneficiaries’ when logging in.

Human Resource Services Newsletter

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

Preparing for Finals

The semester is coming to an end and finals are near. Have no fear, Student Wellness Services is here. Stay tuned on the Student Wellness Services social media pages: Facebook under Student Health & Wellness Services and Instagram at uni_shws for time management tips, effective ways to study, ways to stay motivated, do’s and don'ts during finals week and ways to keep yourself healthy. You can do this. 

New Review Policy

Policy 13.21 Youth Programs is now up for review on the Policies site. This policy must be reviewed by 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2024.

McElroy Fellowship

McElroy Fellowship candidates must intend to pursue a Ph.D. and be a December 2023 or May 2024 graduate with a liberal arts degree. Awardees will receive $12,000 per year for three years to help defray education costs. In addition to an above-average academic record, students will be evaluated on their character, leadership and general interests. Potential applicants should contact Bryce Kanago  to express interest and discuss eligibility. The UNI application deadline is Monday, January 31, 2024.

Download the Rave Guardian App

UNI Public Safety has partnered with Rave Guardian as an additional way to keep yourself and the campus safe. This free app creates a virtual safety network that can immediately connect you with the UNI Police Department or other local authorities. Download for Apple or Android devices.

Holiday Cookies from UNI

Share your favorite UNI cookies with family and friends this holiday season. The cookies are now available for purchase at Biscotti's and Maucker Union Food Court. Purchase frozen cookie dough pucks or shaped sugar cookie cut-outs and frosting, made on campus at Fresh Beginnings. These are available through the end of the semester while supplies last.

Academic Success Workshop #13 : Class Presentations

This week, on Tuesday, November 28 and Wednesday, November 29 at 4:00 p.m. in Rod 272 you can learn the key components of creating a class presentation. We will review talking points, presentation tools and slideshow formatting. Attendance will enter you into a prize drawing. More information on the workshops offered this semester can be found on the Academic Workshops webpage.