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UNI’s premiere jazz ensemble, Jazz Band One, under the direction of Christopher Merz, will present a concert as part of the Spotlight Series. This event is ticketed. For tickets, call (319) 273-4TIX, or visit https://unitix.uni.edu/.
Faculty artist and conductor John Wiles will coordinate this interactive event, featuring treble-voiced chorus ensembles and members from Iowa high schools, as well as UNI’s own Cecilians. The event will culminate in an evening concert at 6:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public, but the festival does require registration. Please visit https://music.uni.edu/wesing for more information.
An Admitted Student Day is an optional visit day, only for admitted students, that's focused on next steps. It's a great option for students who are still deciding where they want to attend or students who have chosen UNI and want another look at campus and assistance with what's next. This is not a required orientation event.
The Cultural Connections track allows students to learn more about the resources unique to our campus that help students of color find success and build community.
Agenda
8:30-9:00 am
8:30-9:15 am
9:30-9:50 am
10:00-10:45 am
11:00-11:45 am
12 pm
Check In at Maucker Union (Doors open at 8:25 am)
Browsing Fair including student organizations
Your Next Steps presentation
Session 1 (Descriptions below)
Session 2 (Descriptions below)
Optional after-lunch activities:
- Campus Tours
- Dorm Tours
- 1:1 Admissions appointments
- 1:1 Financial Aid appointments
Session Descriptions
Academic Session (Only available for session #2)
Meet with representatives from your interested area of study and hear all about the classes you’ll take, the opportunities you can expect and the career paths available after graduation.
Career Services & Student Employment
Hear about all the ways you can identify potential career paths, employment opportunities and career related experiences once you're a student here.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Get a look at the estimated costs for the ‘23-24 academic year and what makes up a financial aid offer. Learn a lot about the financial aid process – and ask any questions you may have.
Honors & Scholars
The Honors & Scholars Programs provide programming, mentoring and support both inside and outside the classroom for students of exceptional motivation and potential. Hear from Honors & Scholars staff and current students about the exciting opportunities that await you!
Housing & Dining (Only available for session #1)
Live the UNI experience, live on campus! We’ll discuss how living on campus positively contributes to your overall college experience. Learn about the different dorm options, meal plans and our Live 2 Succeed program.
Jump Start and Resources for Underrepresented students
Held the week before classes, our Jump Start program is open to all students but is designed to best support students from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds as well as AVID and TRIO participants. Come learn all about it, and other campus resources, while connecting with previous Jump Start students.
Music Involvement (Only available for session #1)
School of Music staff will be on hand to discuss music ensembles, scholarship opportunities and more for non-music majors.
Student Involvement
Learn all the ways you can get involved on campus. Whether it's student organizations and clubs, events, or activities, there's so much to do outside the classroom that will help you make friends, develop skills and build connections.
Study Abroad
Discover everything you need to know about studying abroad, including program offerings, funding, courses and more. Program lengths range from two weeks to an entire academic year – with faculty-led options during summer and winter break. Through our unique exchange program, students can expect to go abroad – and pay UNI tuition.
The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) Science Education Update Conference for current and future teachers is an one-day conference on Friday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. that focuses on issues and topics related to Grades K-12 science and STEM featuring breakout and workshop sessions as well as exhibits and a keynote presentation. Participants will be provided the instructional resources and strategies that can be implemented in the classrooms. The Update Conference is funded by a foundation grant provided by Dr. Robert & Brenda Good.
A Saturday workshop on April 13 follows introducing participants to High School OpenSciEd curricula. The workshop is funded by a foundation grant provided by the Robert Yager Family.
Show your Panther Pride by wearing purple and gold!
View the evening sky at the UNI Observatory. Constellations and other interesting objects in the night sky will be pointed out, and objects may also be viewed through the UNI telescope. Meet before 9 PM outside of MSH 137, near the polar bear. The event starts promptly and there is no admission for late arrivals. Electronic devices, such as cameras, smart phones, etc, must not be used during the show. No food, or drink is allowed. This event is free and open to the public.
Under the direction of UNI percussion faculty Matthew Andreini, and Josh Graham, the UNI Percussion and West African Drum Ensembles will offer their spring concert along with UNI’s Taiko drum ensemble Kaji-Daiko and the UNI Marimba Ensemble. This event is free and open to the public.
This is a training and scenario driven information session on the unique experiences that the UNI Veteran and Military students bring to campus and the classroom. The session is interactive to gain understanding.
Best Suited for Grades: 3-12
Curriculum: Language Arts, Character, Art, Social Studies
Study Guide: Access the complimentary teacher's guide HERE.
Soonie’s great-grandma was just seven years old when she was sold to a big plantation without her ma and pa, with only some fabric and needles to call her own. She began to stitch a Show Way, a quilt with secret meanings to show enslaved people the way to freedom. As each generation passes, the Show Way shines a light on the past and paves a road to the future, stitching together possibility and promise.
Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences on Tour Presents Show Way The Musical
By Jacqueline Woodson
Adapted from her book Show Way, illustrated by Hudson Talbott
Music and Lyrics by Tyrone L. Robinson
Choreographed by Tiffany Quinn
Music Directed by Tiffany Underwood Holmes
Original Direction by Schele Williams
Best Suited for Grades: 3-12
Curriculum: Language Arts, Character, Art, Social Studies
Study Guide: Access the complimentary teacher's guide HERE.
Soonie’s great-grandma was just seven years old when she was sold to a big plantation without her ma and pa, with only some fabric and needles to call her own. She began to stitch a Show Way, a quilt with secret meanings to show enslaved people the way to freedom. As each generation passes, the Show Way shines a light on the past and paves a road to the future, stitching together possibility and promise.
Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences on Tour Presents Show Way The Musical
By Jacqueline Woodson
Adapted from her book Show Way, illustrated by Hudson Talbott
Music and Lyrics by Tyrone L. Robinson
Choreographed by Tiffany Quinn
Music Directed by Tiffany Underwood Holmes
Original Direction by Schele Williams
Catch a ride on Connecting Alumni to Students’ (CATS) Cash Cab and test your UNI knowledge. Answer questions correctly to win prizes.
Today is UNI’s annual day of giving, #LivePurpleGiveGold! Make your gift and support the Panther students and programs you love. Did you know your gift can support any area of campus? Whether you love Panther Athletics, the fine arts or the Panther Pantry, you can designate your gift to go right where you’d like. Visit dayofgiving.uni.edu to make your gift!
From the studio of Amanda McCandless, music student Katherine Czarnik will present a clarinet recital with faculty artist Serena Hou, piano. This event is free and open to the public.
The UNI Jazz Band Three will present a spring concert under the direction of Christopher Merz and graduate student conductors. This event is free and open to the public.
From the studio of Anthony Williams, music student Owen Weimer will offer a trombone recital with faculty artist Sean Botkin, piano. This event is free and open to the public.
UNI English Professor Emerita Anne Myles returns to UNI to read from her award-winning poetry collection, Late Epistle.
In Late Epistle, the winner of the 2022 Sappho's Prize in Poetry from Headmistress Books, Anne Myles offers what Natasha Saje calls "a rare first book, one that radiates all the pleasures of poetry—sound, form, and figurative language, among others—but also one that evidences a life transformed by discovery.
Anne Myles is also the author of What Woman That Was: Poems for Mary Dyer (Final Thursday Press, 2022). Her poems have appeared in numerous journals and have been nominated for multiple Pushcart awards.
This event is sponsored by the North American Review.
Part of the RSP training series - This in-depth training session will walk participants through the process of creating Faculty Summer PAFs for grants, specifically timed for the upcoming Summer 2024 term.
Catch a ride on Connecting Alumni to Students’ (CATS) Cash Cab and test your UNI knowledge. Answer questions correctly to win prizes.
Help spread the word about UNI's day of giving, Live Purple Give Gold! Participate in Connecting Alumni to Students' (CATS) social media giveaway to enter the prize drawing! Follow @CATSUNI for more information.