Legacy Scholars applications are open! This two-year program supports students attending graduate or professional school. Ideal for juniors with four semesters left. Must meet eligibility criteria. APPLY by Wednesday, March 11 at 8 a.m. Contact emily.creery@uni.edu with questions!
Elementary and Middle Level Education has started a Book Haven where education students can come in to pick up free children's books to start their classrooms. The department greatly appreciates donations of children's books for any reading level.
The eighth Carlton-Mellichamp Lecture in Education features Shinho Kim, PhD, Framingham State University, as the guest lecturer. This event takes place February 26 and 27 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on February 26 in Schindler Education Center room 220 and on Friday morning, February 27. A networking lunch follows. All sessions are free and open to the UNI students, faculty and staff as well as community educators. Registration is encouraged.
Celebrate National Nutrition Month by fueling your body with color! Eat the rainbow—bright fruits and veggies packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that boost immunity, support heart health and energize your day. Bright foods equal a brighter future. Follow unisws anddining_uni on instagram all week to learn how you can fuel your body and mind.
Join us as we take a deep dive into what the Employee Assistance Program has to offer. This session will be presented by Teresa Belden, with Employee and Family Resources, on Tuesday, March 10 at 1 p.m., via Zoom. Please register in advance.
The University of Northern Iowa welcomes approximately 50 Brazilian students each semester. As part of our continued cultural exchange efforts, we are currently seeking host families interested in day long hosting opportunities. For more information visit the One Day, Brazilian Students Hosting sign up.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every year in the United States, almost 35,000 people are impacted by cancer caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). According to the CDC, over 90% of cancers caused by HPV can be prevented with the HPV vaccination, Gardasil 9. If you have yet to receive the vaccine, call the Student Health Clinic at 319-273-2009 to make an appointment to receive the vaccine today.
UNI Police will host Violent Incident Defense Strategies (V.I.D.S.) training sessions on Wednesday, March 25 and Thursday, April 2 in 009 Gilchrist Hall. V.I.D.S. training is designed to help individuals increase their decision-making ability and chances of survival during an active shooter or violent incident. All students, staff and faculty are encouraged to attend. Register (https://publicsafety.uni.edu/active-shooter-information-training) online. For more information, contact Joe Tyler.
