Announcements

Reminder: Retirement Readiness: Bridging the Gap

Human Resource Services will host an informational session on bridging the gap from your employer health plan to Medicare. The hour-long session will be presented by Todd Cooper with Veridian, on Thursday, September 7, at 11 a.m. in Gilchrist 009. Please register in advance.

Reminder: Own Your Benefits: ER? Urgent Care? Telehealth? What Should I Do?

Deciding on where to receive care can be confusing. Shelly Ann Dillon, BSN, R.N. and Supervisor of Clinic Operations for MercyOne, will lead a one hour session on how to choose care for yourself and family members. The session will be offered in Gilchrist 009 on Wednesday, September 6 at 2 p.m. Please register in advance.

August 2023 OBO Newsletter

The August 2023 OBO Newsletter is now available.

First IAF Application Deadline is Thursday, August 31

Completed IAF applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 31 for research or any trips occurring between September 8 - September 22. 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.

UNI's Emergency Operations Plan ("EOP")

As we begin a new academic year on campus please take a moment to review UNI's Emergency Operations Plan ("EOP"). The purpose of this EOP is to facilitate and organize UNI’s actions in the event of a workplace emergency.

Own Your Benefits: FSA Store Coupon

If you are making purchases with your healthcare flexible spending contributions, the FSA Store is offering a coupon for $40 off of a $200 purchase. The FSA Store offers over 2,500 FSA eligible items in one place. To receive the discount, use code ASIF40 when checking out.

Employee Benefits and Well-being Fair

Human Resource Services will host the Employee Benefits & Well-being Fair on Wednesday, September 14, in the Maucker Union Ballroom, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity for employees to learn more about benefit and well-being vendors. It will also be the first opportunity to receive your free flu vaccine. For more information, visit our Employee Benefits & Well-being Fair webpage.

Know Your Benefits: Employee Well-being Offerings

Human Resource Services will host a series of sessions designed to help employees understand their benefits and benefit options. This session will provide information on Employee Well-being services and offerings as a part of your complete benefits package. Therese Callaghan, Employee Well-being Coordinator, will lead this thirty minute session via Zoom on Monday, September 11 at 3 p.m. Please register in advance.