Research and Sponsored Programs is conducting an internal competition leveraging existing faculty expertise to establish a research program aligned with NASA and Iowa Space Grant Consortium. The program will also strengthen STEM research and education at UNI. For additional information visit the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs website.
Announcements
Monday, April 27, 2020
Internal Call for UNI BASE Program through Iowa Space Grant Consortium
Monday, April 27, 2020
insideUNI Annoucements, News and Features Merging next week
Beginning Tuesday, May 5, the weekly InsideUNI announcements email will be merged with the InsideUNI news and features email. This new, single version of InsideUNI will be sent to campus every Tuesday. If you have an announcement, please continue to send it here. Please contact Steve Schmadeke with questions.
Monday, April 27, 2020
Working at Home Safety Tips - Work Ergonomically
Did you know that 80% of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their life? Take some time to reassess your work space and learn about lifting safety. For a quick reference tip sheet, check out the National Safety Councils poster on ways to decrease fatigue, discomfort and physical stress through Ergonomics.
Monday, April 27, 2020
TLCRemote Open During Finals!
Need help studying for a final? TLCRemote will be open during finals week. Visit The Learning Center to sign up for a time with a nationally-certified peer.
Friday, April 24, 2020
IDT Dance Co. Accepting New Members
IDT is a no-experience-required dance organization that performs folk, ballroom, and studio styles. We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-6pm in WRC 185, but we are flexible with schedules and availability. Contact Mandy Masmar for more information.
Friday, April 24, 2020
Faculty 12 Month Pay Option
Faculty may be paid for their continuing non-temporary academic year appointment in 10 or 12 equal installments beginning with the August 31 or July 31 payroll respectively. Faculty members who would like to change their salary payments from 10 to 12 months, or vice versa, must complete a Pay Frequency Change Form. The completed form can be scanned and emailed to payroll@uni.edu or sent via campus mail to Business Operations - Payroll, mail code 0008, prior to the May 15, 2020, deadline. Questions may be directed to Amy Stanbrough via email or call her at 273-7049.
Friday, April 24, 2020
EAP Webinar: Mental Health Awareness Month
Employee and Family Resources will host a webinar on Wednesday, May 6 at 10 a.m., Mental Health Awareness Month. Learn about the prevalence of mental health issues and explore small, daily activities to strengthen your mental and emotional well-being.
Friday, April 24, 2020
Zoom Event: Networking & Job Searching for UNI CSBS Grads - May 1
T.J. Warren from UNI’s Career Services is offering a professional development session via zoom for soon-to-be graduates in the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences on Friday, May 1 from 9 -10:00 a.m. Topics of discussion include resumes and networking, online job interviews and helpful resources for employment searches and career planning. Bring your questions! Once you RSVP to Jenny Becker, you will receive the Zoom link to join the session.
Thursday, April 23, 2020
April Virtual Final Thursday Reading Series features Jim Johnson
Final Thursday Reading Series continues online. On Thursday, April 30 a video reading will be posted featuring poet Jim Johnson. Contribute your own open mic video to be part of the event. To watch the video or for details on how to participate, visit the Final Thursday Press website.
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Own Your Benefits: Mail Order Prescriptions
Avoid going to the pharmacy by having your maintenance medications conveniently mailed to your home by using CVS Pharmacy's Mail Service. Utilizing this service saves you money as a 90 day supply will only cost you two co-payments, instead of three.