The Celebration of Research and Scholarship will be held in Maucker Union - Central Ballroom A on Tuesday, September 12 from 3-4:30 p.m. This reception recognizes all of the faculty, staff, administrators and support staff who contributed to seeking and receiving external funding in 2023. AVP of Strategic Initiatives Stephanie Huffman will provide remarks. Refreshments will be served. No registration is necessary and all are welcome.
Postaward Project Management is part of the RSP training series - You’ve been funded – now what? This Zoom session will cover all aspects of postaward project management for sponsored awards at UNI, and the paperwork needed, from project start until project end. It will take place Wednesday, September 13 from 1-2 p.m. Please register in advance.
The Human Resource Services September newsletter is now available. View upcoming workshops, seminars, tips on using your UNI benefits, informational articles, and employees retiring this month.
Join the SAC for our annual Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday, September 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Maucker Union Ballrooms. Students can explore the many learning options abroad, meet past participants, course leaders and study abroad staff. Learn about our wide variety of programs in over 30 different countries. Everyone is welcome to come to the fair to apply for or renew your U.S. passport. More details can be found on the Study Abroad webpage.
Consider nominating a colleague for the Regents Staff Excellence Awards. These are presented annually to those P&S employees who have made outstanding professional contributions during their careers. Any Regent employee (at any Regent institution and of any classification) may nominate a P&S employee for this award. Candidates must have been employed at least half-time for a minimum of five years as a P&S staff member at the University. Nominations can be made on the Professional and Scientific Counsel webpage .
It’s clear that users remain a key target for threat actors looking to gain a foothold in corporate systems. In the past, businesses have placed the onus on users – expecting them to know what to look out for and identify phishing attacks – but with techniques becoming more convincing, a new approach is needed. Read more on the InfoSecurity Magazine.
Email Justine Radunzel to learn more and register for R/RStudio and SPSS training sessions to begin Tuesday, September 19 through October. These sessions are suitable for beginners. More information about these training sessions can be found on the Statistical Consulting Center webpage. They are free to UNI faculty, staff and students.
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 Flexible Spending Accounts as a part of your complete benefits package. This session will be held on Thursday, September 21 at 1 p.m. Please register in advance.
