Executive Vice President and Provost

Dr. E. Arthur "Art" Bettis of the University of Iowa's Department of Geoscience will outline the processes that formed the landscape of the Mississippi River valley during the last glacial period and over the past 10,000 years. Bettis will also discuss why bottomland restoration scenarios should incorporate existing information about the valley’s geomorphology to develop cost-effective projects and best management practices.

His teaching and research focus on landscape evolution during the past 2 million years. He pursues interests in the long-term behavior of eolian, fluvial and glacial systems and the impact of human activities on the landscape. His recent research involves the Homo erectus peopling and occupation of island Southeast Asia, stratigraphic and sedimentological studies of Midcontinet U.S. loess depositional systems, and the application of alluvial lithostratigraphy in stream management and restoration.

Are you a graduate student interested in gaining presentation or performance experience?  Consider presenting or performing at the 5^th Annual Graduate Student Research Symposium.  Attend a Research Symposium Informational Workshop to learn more about the types of presentations at the Symposium, benefits of presenting your research, helpful tips for presenting, judging criteria, prize information and how to begin preparing for the Symposium.

No one ever said management was easy, but having the right knowledge and strategies in your toolbox certainly help. The ability to manage conflict, negotiate and make decisions is critical in today's workplace. This certificate program offered by UNI's Executive Development Center will equip you with the knowledge, tools and experience to tackle those difficult and uncomfortable tasks managers face every day.

Anyone who as at least two years of work experience managing people will benefit from this program. Anyone can attend our programs regardless of whether they have attended college.

WHEN: Classes begin January 25 and conclude on May 2, 2012. Classes are scheduled approximately every other Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Classes will be conducted in UNI's Business and Community Services building, room 30.

HOW TO ENROLL: Telephone - 319-273-5851 or Email - execdev@uni.edu

COST: Tuition is $2,998 per person which includes all training materials, lunches, refreshments and UNI parking privilege. In addition, businesses can enroll a second person at a further discounted price of only $1,998. Limit one $1,998 price enrollment per business. Tuition for nonprofit employees is $1,998.

ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: Class size is limited to 20 participants so be sure to reserve your seat early! Registration ends January 18, 2012.

UNI School of Music faculty artist Randy Grabowski will present a trumpet recital with Sean Botkin, piano. This event is free and open to the public.

Find out how you can take Capstone in Costa Rica during May 2012 by attending this information session. Visit http://www.uni.edu/studyabroad/capstone-costa-rica for more info or email study-abroad@uni.edu

The UNI Suzuki School will present the Northern Iowa Youth Orchestra in concert. This event is free and open to the public.

Screening of the film Watch What You Say: Free Speech in Times of National Crisis will be followed by a discussion of free speech rights.

The Henderson Invitational Speech Tournament, named after Bill Henderson, director of forensics at UNI from 1978-1997.

Learn about studying abroad in South Africa by attending this information session. Visit http://www.uni.edu/studyabroad/organizational-management-south-africa for more info or email study-abroad@uni.edu.

Planetarium shows at 7 and 8 p.m. lasting about 30 minutes each.  Free and open to the the public.