NEWS Budget Update
UNI President Benjamin Allen provides frequent budget updates to the campus community. To stay informed, visit www.uni.edu/president/budget/ frequently. R&D School Approved
Legislation transforming Price Laboratory School (PLS) into Iowa’s statewide Research and Development School passed and is awaiting the governor’s signature. The collaborative PK-16 effort with the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, the University of Iowa and the Iowa Department of Education aims to raise and sustain the level of all Iowa PK-12 students' educational attainment, enhance the preparation and professional competence of Iowa educators and focus on research that transforms practice to meet Iowa's changing educational needs.
H1N1 Flu Update
The human H1N1 flu outbreak continues to grow in the United States and internationally. The Iowa Department of Public Health is monitoring the state and will give direction to healthcare providers as needed. For additional information regarding the H1N1 flu, visit www.uni.edu/health/.
UNIPA Advisory Board Meeting
The spring 2009 UNIPA advisory board meeting was held on Saturday, April 25.
Panther Pickup
Instead of tossing unwanted items when they move out, students can donate them to local charitable organizations. On-campus collections will be Wednesday, May 6 through Friday, May 8. For more information, go to www.uni.edu/pantherpickup. UNI is Smoke-Free As the cost of tobacco increases, now may be the time to "kick the habit." Assistance and resources are available through Wellness and Recreation Services. Visit WRC 104, e-mail kathy.green@uni.edu or call 319-273-6921 for more information. De-Stress Days
Students can get a free mini-back or -hand massage, play with kittens and dogs or walk through a labyrinth at De-Stress Days from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday, May 4 through Wednesday, May 6, in Maucker Union. Provided by Wellness and Recreation Services.
Students Working on Campus
Beginning with the July 15 payday, all student employees will be required to use direct deposit as the method of receiving their pay. Students' pay can be direct deposited into any bank/credit union in the U.S. For more information and for a list of local institutions offering no- and low-fee accounts, visit www.vpaf.uni.edu/obo/payroll. Questions may be directed to Sherri Baldwin in Payroll at Sherri.Baldwin@uni.edu or 319-273-2656.
Students as Tutors
This fall, students can earn two hours of credit for tutoring by enrolling in Course 200:180(g) Community Service: Academic Skills Achievement Center. Students will tutor college students in UNI's Academic Learning Center, K-12 students at selected Waterloo schools, or students in grades 3-12 at the UNI-CUE in downtown Waterloo. Students may re-enroll in this course for the fall 2010 semester for additional credit. In addition, they may elect to become certified as a "Master Tutor" from the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA). For additional information, e-mail nancy.scoggins@uni.edu. Parents Needed for Summer Orientation
Thanks to all the parents who volunteered to serve as hosts at the parent hospitality tent during last summer's orientation sessions. The tent was so popular we're doing it again. You're invited to join us for dinner after the tent closes. Volunteers will visit with parents from 5 to 6 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays, June 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 and July 6 and 9. We need at least two volunteers per night. If you'd like to volunteer, e-mail liz.conklin@uni.edu. | 
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