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February 2024 OBO Newsletter

This month's issue of the OBO Newsletter is now available

Security Awareness - Identity Theft: Preventing, Detecting, and Responding

In today's digital age, your personal information is more valuable than ever. Unfortunately, this also makes it a prime target for identity theft. Understanding this threat, detecting it and knowing how to protect yourself are essential elements in safeguarding your online digital life. Read more on the SANS Newsletter

85% of sexually active people will get an HPV infection according to the CDC

Protect yourself with the HPV vaccine Gardasil today. Call the UNI Student Health Clinic at 319-273-2009 to make an appointment and meet with people who care. Additionally, use condoms or dental dams during vaginal, oral & anal sex as the vaccine does not protect against all HPV types or other sexually transmitted infections.

Consider nominating staff and/or faculty for awards

The Beverly Funk Barnes Excellence Awards are focused on rewarding university staff and faculty who continually create new value for those they work with through dedication, passion, and creativity for the benefit of UNI. 

Click here to nominate a STAFF member.

Click here to nominate a FACULTY member.

The UNI Outstanding Teaching Award is awarded to Tenure-track and contingent faculty members (term, renewable term or adjunct). Candidates for this award may have shown significant contributions to the quality of teaching by: taking into account student needs and interests, demonstrating mastery of a variety of instructional techniques, and preparing and utilizing innovative classroom strategies and materials, among other contributions found on the website below.

Click here to nominate a faculty member for this award.

All nominations are due Friday, February 23, 2024.

Own Your Benefits: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Deadline for 2023 Contributions

Friday, March 15, 2024, is the last day to experience claims for your 2023 FSA, unused balances will be forfeited. You may use the ASIFlex app or upload claims through ASIFlex.com. You may also use your remaining 2023 balance by visiting FSAStore.com to purchase eligible items, which include over-the-counter items.

Faculty and Staff Headshots - February 28

University Relations will be holding a headshot day for faculty and staff on Wednesday, February 28 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The headshot location is the University Relations photo studio, 105 East Bartlett. Please sign up in advance to reserve your spot.

February is National Condom Month!

Students can find free safer sex supplies at various locations on campus (i.e., Student Health Center, Maucker Union, WRC, Rod Library). Jump on the Safer Sex Express. Student groups and RAs can order free condoms and other safer sex supplies at no cost to provide for their group members on the Safer Sex Express webpage.

UNI Works February Project Update

The full UNI Works February project update can be found at UNIWorks.uni.edu.  This update includes an overview of team progress to date.  In addition, it includes a newly released Basic Navigation Video as well as the introduction of a few new system terms.  New terms will be added and updated regularly.