Announcements

Look out for the UNI Health Survey!

A random sample of UNI students will receive an email to participate in our UNI Health Survey. This easy, confidential survey impacts how Student Wellness Services will modify its programs and services. Participants who complete the survey are entered to win a Target gift card up to $300. If you have any questions, please contact us at wellness@uni.edu

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, February 21 at 2 p.m. in Gilchrist 009. Please register in advance.

Next IAF Application Deadline is Thursday, February 1st

Completed IAF applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 1 (if applying for travel funds, this deadline is for research applications or any trips occurring between March 1 - March 31). 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.

Academic Success Workshop #2

Embrace growth mindset, advocate for your needs and learn campus resources on Wednesday, January 24 at 4:00 p.m. in Rod 272. More information on the workshops offered this semester can be found on the Academic Workshops webpage.

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 Monday, January 29 at 10 a.m. in Gilchrist 009. Please register in advance

Financial Wellness: The Importance of Saving

Human Resource Services will host an informational session on practical, day-to-day financial fundamentals that are designed to help you embrace your future. You'll learn how to: create a savings action plan, understand different savings options such as CDs and investments, fuel your emergency savings, and find extra money to grow your savings. This session will be presented by Regions Bank on Thursday, February 15 at noon, via Zoom. Please register in advance.

Wellness Coaching Sessions

Find your way in wellness: sign up for Wellness Coaching. Wellness Coaches can provide support related to stress management, self-care, healthy sleep habits, time management, social connection, eating well, budgeting, finding balance, creating a routine, and more. Wellness Coaching is a confidential service available to all UNI students, offered by UNI Student Wellness Services. Sign up for an in-person or Zoom session today at wellbeing.uni.edu/student-wellness/wellness-coaching

My Well-being: Heart Health

Human Resource Services will host an informational session on heart health in recognition of American Heart Month. Participants will learn ways they can benefit their heart health through a healthy lifestyle. This hour-long session will be presented by Merriam Lake, with MercyOne Wellness, on Wednesday, February 14 at 11 a.m. in Gilchrist 009. Please register in advance.