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Kara Poppe's email signature closes with words spoken by the Lorax, a character created by Theodore Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, in his book "The Lorax." This environmentally aware character says, "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not."

Academic Resources
Academic Resources

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Information Resources
Information Resources

From navigating your way around campus, to finding help with academics and setting your career path, UNI provides the tools students need to be successful. 

Student Life
Student Life

Experience all UNI has to offer from 300+ clubs and organizations to NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics to Broadway shows.

Health and Safety
Health and Safety

UNI offers a variety of wellness and safety resources to students, faculty and staff.

Diversity
Diversity

UNI values diversity and offers a variety of programs and services.

Calendars
Calendars

For important dates and campus events.

Meal plans that simplify students' lives and provide more flexibility.

Accolades

Brian Hoyer, a junior majoring in management, won the Iowa Recycling Association's 2013 Recycler of the Year award for himself and his company, Recycle Rite.

UNI men's basketball, men's golf, women's golf, women's cross country and women's volleyball teams have been recognized by the NCAA for their latest multi-year Academic Progress Rate (APR) scores – the most for a single school in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Six UNI real estate students recently won the NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association's 2013 University Challenge. Bringing home first-place honors were Tyler Siegworth, Shay Trask, Eric Bohnenkamp, Gabe Tovar, Eric Caldwell and Keegan Wilkening.

UNI athletic training students had a 100 percent pass rate on the Board of Certification exam in April, beating the national average of 70 percent.

In its first College Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) Startup Simulation Competition, UNI Entrepreneurs placed third in the nation. The team of Jenna Abel (marketing), Mitchell Phillips (finance) and Trevor Carlson (psychology) finished with about 95 percent of the total possible points -- a mere couple points away from being crowned champion.

UNI's Student Chapter for Construction Management earned third place in the safety category at the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) 13th annual Student Chapter Construction Management Competition.

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Announcements

Inside UNI launched in January 2013 replacing UNI Online and MyUNIverse News. Visit the UNI Online archives for information published prior to January 2013.
Tuesday, Jul 30, 2013
Visit UNI's new, interactive booth during Iowa State Fair, Aug. 8-18

Check out the new, interactive UNI booth in the Varied Industries Building at the Iowa State Fair, Aug 8-18. President Ruud will be at the booth to visit with fairgoers, alumni, prospective students and their families from noon to 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10.

Tuesday, Jul 23, 2013
DOR offices return to Redeker Center July 29

The Department of Residence offices will return to Redeker Center Monday, July 29. This involves: ID card services, room assignments, dining and housing administration, business office, technology, marketing, Fresh Beginnings and facility management.

Tuesday, Jul 23, 2013
Parking news

There are three significant parking changes for the new year.  Effective Aug. 1, the meter rate on campus will increase to 80 cents per hour.  Effective Aug. 24, parking and UNI moving citations will incur a $5 late fee if not paid within 10 days of issuance. This fee also applies to any violations paid via payroll deduction or student billing. The daily rate for permits used for conferences, workshops, seminars, etc. will be $2 for any dates requested beyond Aug. 25. Order parking permits online now to avoid lines in August. For more information, call 273-2710.

Monday, Jul 22, 2013
WRS summer massage specials

Special pricing for massages runs through Friday, Aug. 2. To schedule an appointment, call 273-6119 or stop by WRC 104.

Thursday, Jul 18, 2013
New Guided Independent Study courses offered

Enroll at any time, work at your own pace and take up to nine months to complete a course via UNI Guided Independent Study. More than 75 courses are available. The course list is posted online. For more information, call 273-2123 or email gis-program@uni.edu.

Tuesday, Jul 16, 2013
President's open house

Faculty, staff and students are invited to tour the president's house and visit with Bill and Judy Ruud from 7:30 to 9 a.m., Friday, Aug. 2 or from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 5.

Tuesday, Jul 16, 2013
Summer Sand Volleyball Intramural Tournament

Participate in a summer 4x4 Sand Volleyball Tournament on July 20. Register online at IM Leagues and pay the $20 entry fee in WRC 161. For more information, email Rachel Feltman or call 273-7120.

Thursday, Jul 11, 2013
West 23rd Street to close July 17

Connecting a new water main will require closing West 23rd Street between Campus and Merner Streets Wednesday, July 17 through Wednesday, July 31. Detour signs will be posted. Vehicle access to the parking deck will not be affected. The MET bus stop will not be accessible; riders should use the stop on College Street. For more information, call Steve Pavelec at 273-6165.

Monday, Jul 8, 2013
Scholarship opportunity for non-traditional students

Students may apply for one of two to four $500 – $1,000 awards by submitting an essay for the Raymond and Genevieve Schlicher scholarship explaining why they believe this scholarship will help them with their personal and/or career goals. Essays are due Friday, July 19. Apply online

Tuesday, Jul 2, 2013
Rod Library closed July 4

Holiday hours for Rod Library are posted online. There will be no special vacation loans over the holiday. Patrons may check out materials and enter the building until 10 minutes prior to closing. Library online resources are available 24/7; if off campus, you will get a prompt to enter your CatID.