Executive Vice President and Provost

UNI Student Composer’s Concert

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 6:00pm

Coordinated by professor of composition and theory Jonathan Schwabe, UNI School of Music student composers will showcase their work in this fall recital. This event is free and open to the public.

Location: 
Davis Hall, GBPAC
Contact Information
Name: 
Caroline Boehmer
Phone: 
(319) 273-2028

1322787600

Study Abroad Info Session: Summer Capstone in Costa Rica

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Costa Rica is a land of unique creatures, colorful plant life, beaches, mountains and wonderful people.  Learn how you can receive your capstone credit by traveling to Costa Rica and taking part in activities such as swimming with dolphins, hiking through the rainforest and ziplining. 

Location: 
Room 25, Gilchrist Hall
Contact Information
Name: 
Julie Thoreen
Phone: 
(319) 273-7078

1322787600

Study Abroad Summer Programs Information Session

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Study Abroad will present information about summer study abroad programs.

Location: 
Room 009, Gilchrist Hall
Contact Information
Name: 
Paula VanZee
Phone: 
(319) 273-7078

1322784000

Film: Vanishing of the Bees

Wed, 11/30/2011 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Presented by the RRTTC, this film follows why honeybees have been mysteriously disappearing across the planet, literally vanishing from their hives. Known as Colony Collapse Disorder, scientists puzzle over the cause. Organic beekeepers indicate alternative reasons for this tragic loss and after years of research, a definitive answer has not been found to this harrowing mystery.

Location: 
Auditorium, Center for Energy & Environmental Education
Contact Information
Name: 
Jenny Bruss
Email: 
Phone: 
(319) 273-3689

1322712000

Update on the Governor's STEM Advisory Council

Wed, 11/30/2011 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Information about upcoming activities of the Governor's STEM Advisory Council will be provided. Discussion will include regional STEM networks for Iowa, scale-up of exemplary programs and action planning on seven priorities (including teacher recruitment, public awareness, STEM pipeline diversity and public-private partnerships). RSVP to imsep@uni.edu. Cookies and coffee provided.

Location: 
Elm Room, Maucker Union
Contact Information
Name: 
Tonja Richards
Phone: 
(319) 273-2716

1322697600

Study Abroad Scholarship Info Session

Wed, 11/30/2011 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Scholarship information about study abroad programs will be presented.

Location: 
Room 009, Gilchrist Hall

1322697600

Gerontology and Grief Series: Hospice and Bereavement 101

Tue, 11/29/2011 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Meredith Smith, bereavement coordinator at Iowa Hospice, and Elaine Eshbaugh, coordinator of UNI's gerontology program, will discuss hospice services and bereavement among individuals who have lost a loved one. This event is free and open to the public.

Location: 
Center for Multicultural Education
Contact Information
Name: 
Elaine Eshbaugh
Phone: 
(319) 273-6083

1322622000

Guest Lecture: America’s Foreign Policy Challenges – Where do you Draw the Line?

Tue, 11/29/2011 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm

“America’s Foreign Policy Challenges – Where do you Draw the Line?” will be presented by Ambassador Ronald K. McMullen, currently Diplomat-in-Residence at the University of Texas at Austin. McMullen recently served as U.S. Ambassador to the State of Eritrea.  He has more than 29 years of diplomatic experience and has lived, worked or traveled in 90 countries.  A native of Northwood, Iowa, he earned his doctorate in political science from the University of Iowa. The lecture will be followed by a question and answer session.  McMullen's visit is sponsored by International Prograns, Center for International Peace and Security Studies, and the Department of Political Science. 

Location: 
Room 109, Curris Business Building
Contact Information
Name: 
nadia korobova
Phone: 
(319) 273-7424

1322616600

Study Abroad 101

Tue, 11/29/2011 - 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Learn how to apply to study abroad, degree requirements abroad, when to go, where to go, paying for study abroad and much more.

Location: 
Room 138, Innovative Teaching & Technology Center

1322611200

Study Abroad Info Session: Summer Capstone in India

Tue, 11/29/2011 - 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Learn more about how you can earn your capstone credit by spending three weeks in India in May 2012.

Location: 
Room 25, Gilchrist Hall
Contact Information
Name: 
Julie Thoreen
Phone: 
(319) 273-7078

1322611200