President Ben Allen poses with the 2013 Diversity Matters Award Winners (see story below)
President Ben Allen poses with the 2013 Diversity Matters Award Winners (see story below)
Resident Assistants from all over the Midwest participated in UNI's 23rd Annual RA Conference
Resident Assistants from all over the Midwest participated in UNI's 23rd Annual RA Conference
WRS staff photo taken  for the Centennial Celebration of Collegiate Recreation
WRS staff photo taken for the Centennial Celebration of Collegiate Recreation
Sue Follon Exemplary Service Awards were presented by VP Hogan to four Student Affairs staff at the division's luncheon.
Sue Follon Exemplary Service Awards were presented by VP Hogan to four Student Affairs staff at the division's luncheon.
Eric Benson, student veteran, speaks at the Veterans Day Flag Ceremony held on November 9.
Eric Benson, student veteran, speaks at the Veterans Day Flag Ceremony held on November 9.
Vice President Terry Hogan and PSE graduate students attend NASPA Regional Conference (see Nov.13 news item)
Vice President Terry Hogan and PSE graduate students attend NASPA Regional Conference (see Nov.13 news item)
Veteran Sara Mcdowell addresses audience members on Oct. 24 for the showing of the Invisible War documentary.
Veteran Sara Mcdowell addresses audience members on Oct. 24 for the showing of the Invisible War documentary.
UNI ROTC Cadets presented flags during the Korean War Ceremony held on Oct.13 which honored over 300 veterans for their service.
UNI ROTC Cadets presented flags during the Korean War Ceremony held on Oct.13 which honored over 300 veterans for their service.
President Ben Allen and MJ Dolan of the Iowa Association of Community College Trustees were joined by UNI Students on Oct 3 & 4
President Ben Allen and MJ Dolan of the Iowa Association of Community College Trustees were joined by UNI Students on Oct 3 & 4
The WRS recently launched their new monthly magazine called Student Health 101
The WRS recently launched their new monthly magazine called Student Health 101
Tracey Godon, Senior Assist. Director of Career Services was honored as a Waterloo Friend of Tourism.  (see the story 6/11/2012)
Tracey Godon, Senior Assist. Director of Career Services was honored as a Waterloo Friend of Tourism. (see the story 6/11/2012)
UNI students earn awards at regional orientation conference (See 4/5/12 news item)
UNI students earn awards at regional orientation conference (See 4/5/12 news item)
Pathfinders will provide important leadership to incoming students (See 6/8/12 news item)
Pathfinders will provide important leadership to incoming students (See 6/8/12 news item)
Lauren sends t-shirts to students who will be living in the dorms this fall.  Room assignments are made in May.
Lauren sends t-shirts to students who will be living in the dorms this fall. Room assignments are made in May.
The 36th annual UNI Overseas Recruiting Fair for Educators sets attendance records.
The 36th annual UNI Overseas Recruiting Fair for Educators sets attendance records.
President Ben Allen, left, joins students for dinner at Piazza dining center.
President Ben Allen, left, joins students for dinner at Piazza dining center.
Health Beat in Maucker Union offers students the convenience of a central campus location to exercise.
Health Beat in Maucker Union offers students the convenience of a central campus location to exercise.
TC promotes Student Employment Week by taking calls at the Office of Financial Aid.
TC promotes Student Employment Week by taking calls at the Office of Financial Aid.

Current News

Veterans and Military Student Services coordinator named

Julia Heuer has been named Military and Veteran Student Services Coordinator, reporting to Dean of Students Leslie Williams.  Heuer is a recent graduate of the University of Iowa’s Master's of Social Work program. She served four years in the United States Army as an Intelligence Analyst and was stationed in South Korea, Ft.Stewart, Georgia, and Bosnia. She has been awarded the Army Commendation Medal in 2001 and the Army Achievement Medal in 2000 and 2002. She can be reached at 103A East Bartlett, 3-3040. Please welcome Julia to UNI.

Living Learning Communities to expand

Please visit here to find more information on the non-academic Living Learning Communities that will be expanded at UNI for fall 2013. 

Woods promoted to assistant dean of students

Dean of Students Leslie Williams has announced that Kristin Woods has been promoted to Assistant Dean of Students for New Student Programs.  Kristin’s work at the university in the areas of first year experience and retention has been unquestionably significant.  She has partnered with Academic Affairs to create new retention efforts, support the development of the Cornerstone program, and improve orientation for new students.  

Division luncheon set for January 10, 2013

The division has a celebratory tradition of expressing appreciation to staff for their service and accomplishments at an annual recognition luncheon.  The next luncheon will be held on January 10, 2013, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Old Central Ballroom of Maucker Union.  Dr. Debra Derr, President of North Iowa Area Community College, will speak to staff about the importance of their roles in helping students succeed.

Student Affairs staff receive 2012 Regents Staff Excellence Awards

Three of the four recipients of this year's Regents Staff Excellence Awards are from the Student Affairs Division:Tim Bakula, associate director of the Office of Student Financial Aid; Rosanne L. Lang, dining unit manager, Rialto dining; and Lyn Redington, director of residence life.

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