On Saturday, October 28 Orchesis Dance Company will present their fall show. There will be shows at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Bengston Auditorium. Orchesis is an auditioned dance company that focuses on ballet and modern techniques and performs a variety of styles including jazz, tap and hip hop.
Human Resource Services will host a series of sessions designed to help employees understand their benefits and benefit options. These recorded sessions will provide information on the health, dental and vision benefits as a part of your complete benefits package. Jesse Lahmann, Senior Benefits Analyst, will lead these sessions via Zoom. For dates, times and registration please view the Open Enrollment webpage. Please register in advance.
All benefit eligible faculty and staff are eligible for one free flu vaccination each year. The next flu shot clinic will take place on Wednesday, November 1, from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Visit the MercyOne webpage to register for this flu vaccination clinic. For additional information visit our flu shot webpage.
Spread the Word: Not the Germs. Do Your Part in Helping to Fight Colds & Flu. Even though the cold, flu and COVID-19 are different illnesses, there are some common actions we all can take to protect ourselves and our fellow Panthers to reduce our risk from contracting and spreading them. Get your free flu shot on campus. Stay home, rest and stay hydrated if you are sick. cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow. Keep your environment clean. Seek medical care if symptoms become worse. Avoid touching your face. Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds. Build a resilient immune system by proactively taking care of yourself. Prepare a sick kit. Know the different symptoms for a cold, the flu and COVID-19.
TheatreUNI has partnered with LifeServe Blood Center to host a blood drive from 1 to 5 p.m. on Friday, October 13th at Strayer-Wood Theatre, 1505 W 27th Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50614.
Donors who give blood during the drive will receive two free tickets to TheatreUNI’s upcoming production of Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy. The production opens Thursday, October 26 with showings through Sunday, November 5. More information on the show, and other upcoming productions can be found at theatreuni.uni.edu/current-season
If you’re part of an office or department on campus, make sure to participate in the homecoming office decorating competition! Submit your entry by using #PantherCountry on Facebook, Instagram or X. If your office isn’t on social media, you can also email your entry to ur@uni.edu. Entries are due Thursday, Oct. 19 by noon. The winner gets an awesome Panther Country swag bag!
Individuals who work in the public sector (e.g. UNI employees) may qualify for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. UNI Employees who have federal student loans (direct loans) may qualify to have the remainder of their student loans forgiven. For more information on how to apply, visit our webpage.
