UNI faculty, staff and students are invited to the 2025 Bill and Linda Tubbs Teaching Connections. This year's theme is: "Teaching for Democracy: Navigating Civic Responsibility & Policy in Education." Topics will examine contemporary efforts to cultivate civic literacy, civil discourse and student agency among K-12 students, with a special focus on the new Iowa social studies standards. Keynote speaker Beth Ratway, with the American Institutes for Research, will present "Reimagine Standards for a Stronger Democracy: Lessons Learned from Social Studies Standards Revisions." Participants can choose from two facilitated tracks that follow. Lunch provided during final networking session. Learn more and register for this free event.
University Relations will be holding two more headshot days for faculty and staff on Thursday, November 6 and Tuesday, November 11 in the UR photo studio, 105 E. Bartlett. Please sign up in advance to reserve your spot. Once photos are ready, they will be housed in Photoshelter and can be accessed via CatID login.
The three regent university libraries are hosting speaker Juan Pablo Alperin in celebration of Open Access Week 2025. Join the group viewing with light refreshments at Rod Library ScholarSpace (LIB301) on Monday, October 20 from Noon - 1 p.m. for the lecture titled "Who owns our knowledge? Rethinking Publishing in a Scholar-Led World," or register to Zoom individually.
The Fall 2025 Grad Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, in the Maucker Union Ballrooms. Stop in to take care of your graduation checklist. Visit the Registrar website for more details.
Roth Apartments is hosting a Safe Trick-or-Treat on Tuesday, October 28, 6 - 8 p.m. This event is open to all ages and members of the community - come in costume! Guests should come to the main lobby entrance located off of Jennings Drive across from The Falls Aquatic Center.
Student Wellness Services is promoting ways to quit vaping. They understand that everyone quits vaping differently. For free resources choose the following sites: This is Quitting: Free and anonymous text messaging program. Text DITCHVAPE to 88709 for free advice, tips and inspiration for quitting. Quitline Iowa: Free 24/7 free coaching by phone and additional support via email, text or instant message. Work with a coach to prepare a quit plan. Follow uni_shws for more ways to quit vaping.
Make this Thanksgiving unforgettable! Join RTNL Outdoor Adventures for a Grand Canyon backpacking adventure, November 22–30. Students, faculty and community members welcome. Enjoy stunning views, shared experiences and lasting memories. Transportation and gear provided. Students: $625 | Non-students: $700. uni.edu/adventures
What does it take to really scare you? Is it someone with sharp teeth who suddenly jumps out of the darkness or slowly realizing that something is watching you? Whatever it is explore your deepest fear in one minute or less. Enter Tick Tock: One Minute to Shock. Submissions are due by Monday, October 27 at daybreak. Winners will screen Thursday, October 30 at 6 p.m. in Lang 046. Scan the barcode from any of the posters on Campus or enter directly at horrorfilm.uni.edu .
