Executive Vice President and Provost

Rho Epsilon Meeting

Mon, 09/19/2011 - 5:00pm

UNI’s Real Estate organization, Rho Epsilon, will host Midland. Learn about the company and opportunities available for internships and full-time employment. Free pizza will be served at the Other Place following the meeting. All majors are welcome. For more information contact Charlie Peterson at petercac@uni.edu.

Location: 
Room 223, Curris Business Building
Contact Information
Name: 
Charlie Peterson
Email: 
Phone: 
(641) 529-1880

1316469600

Special Viewing of Supernova

Fri, 09/16/2011 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm

The Earth Science Department will host a special viewing of a supernova, an exploding star which can be observed over a great distance and is one of the most powerful events in astronomy. The supernova, named SN2011fe, is at a distance of approximately 20 million light years and is not visible to the naked eye. Telescopes will be set up to view the supernova and other objects in the night sky. If the skies are cloudy, the event will be canceled.

Location: 
West of the Campanile in the grassy area south of Bartlett Hall
Contact Information
Name: 
Siobahn Morgan
Email: 

1316228400

Faculty Artist Recital: Sandy Nordahl, digital music and art

Fri, 09/16/2011 - 7:30pm

UNI School of Music staff and faculty artist Sandy Nordahl will present a recital of digital music and art. This event is free and open to the public.

Location: 
Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall
Contact Information
Name: 
Caroline Boehmer
Phone: 
(319) 273-2028

1316219400

Study Abroad in Africa/Oceania Info Session

Fri, 09/16/2011 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Discover the programs through the eyes of past participants on study abroad.

Location: 
Room 009, Gilchrist Hall

1316203200

Study Abroad Summer Programs Information Session

Thu, 09/15/2011 - 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

1316124000

"Identifying Your Skills and Values"

Thu, 09/15/2011 - 3:45pm - 4:45pm

David Marchesani, associate director of academic advising, will speak about identifying your skills and values.

Location: 
Room 365, Lang Hall
Contact Information
Name: 
Gerri Perreault - Leadership Studies
Phone: 
(319) 273-6898

1316123100

Physics Colloquium

Wed, 09/14/2011 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Dr. Andrew Stollenwerk, Assistant Professor of Physics, wil present, " Effect of Hydrogen on Electron Transport in Thin Mn Films."

Location: 
Room 114, Begeman Hall
Contact Information
Name: 
Becky Adams
Phone: 
(319) 273-2420

1316037600

Study Abroad Scholarship Info Session

Wed, 09/14/2011 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Scholarship information about study abroad programs will be presented.

Location: 
Room 009, Gilchrist Hall

1316037600

Learning with the Apple iPad

Wed, 09/14/2011 - 8:00am - 10:00am

Please join us for 'Learning with the iPad,' a session to discuss Apple's mobile strategy with the iPad and how it is beginning to change education. With numerous education applications, as well as strategies for textbooks, research and integration, the iPad is becoming a tremendous tool for 21st century learning.  See how the iPad is making learning more engaging and accessible than ever. Come to participate and ask questions. After the session, we will provide an opportunity for faculty to experience the iPad in person.

Presenters:

Vin Capone and Tom Chytka from Apple Higher Education
Location: 
Room 108, Communications Art Center

1316012400

"9/11: A 10-Year Retrospective" Panel

Tue, 09/13/2011 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm

"9/11: A 10-Year Retrospective" panel will address these topics: why did 9/11 happen;? what, if anything, could have been done to prevent it;? did the attackers achieve their goals;? did the U. S. respond adequately;? and looking back 10 years, has our understanding of why it happened changed? Panel members are Mohammad Fahmy, Industrial Technology; Laura Janik, Center for International Peace & Security Studies; John W. Johnson, History; and Phil Mauceri, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Moderator is Catherine Palczewski, Communication Studies and Women's and Gender Studies. Audience is invited to bring their thoughts and reflections to this discussion. Reception and sale of 9/11 books will follow the presentation.

Location: 
Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
Contact Information
Name: 
Gerri Perreault
Phone: 
(319) 273-6898

1315963800