Monday, Feb 6, 2012

The following SIS applications are going to be unavailable for system maintenance from 6 to 8 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 11: the SIS CRM application, MyUNIverse portal and SIS Campus Solutions System. This includes the online application for admission and the schedule of classes.

Delight your Valentine or treat co-workers to frosted Valentine cookies for $8.99 per dozen or $1 each. “Divine Temptations” gourmet cupcakes, by Fresh Beginnings, are $2 each. All items are packaged and ready for purchase at four on-campus locations Monday, Feb. 13 and Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Biscotti’s in Redeker Center, 23rd Street Market in Commons, Chats or Prexy’s in Maucker Union.

A survey of college students with food allergies will be conducted in hopes of gaining a better understanding of their experiences with college dining centers. The study is “College and University Dining Experiences of Food Allergy Sufferers” (IRB ID# 11-455). Your participation is requested.

UNI accounting students will provide free income tax assistance from 5 to 7 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays from Feb. 6 through April 11, in 223 CBB. Federal and Iowa tax returns are electronically prepared and e-filed for free. No appointment is necessary. Please arrive at 5 p.m. to allow students sufficient time to complete the returns. For more information, call the UNI Department of Accounting at 273-2394.

Rod Library will host UNI Hunger Games from 7 p.m. to midnight, Friday, March 2. Winners receive tickets to the Hunger Games movie coming out March 23. Pick up a registration form in the library or submit a form online. 

Learn about the benefits of doing an internship in our nation's capital through The Washington Center (TWC). There are opportunities for all majors and many scholarships are available. Attend the information session at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, in 009 GIL and learn about the program and the application process. For more information, contact Isabela Varela.

UNISTA will present 'A Tale of Two B*tches' stage reading at 7 p.m., Feb. 10 and 11, in 108 CAC. A comedy about haphazard fools in 1650s England. Two wealthy families on the verge of settling deep seated conflicts are disrupted by an unlikely duo of catalysts for family dissension.

Lauren Finke, executive director at the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley, will discuss opportunities for volunteering in the community from noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 9, in the area behind Student Involvement and Activities Center reception desk in the SIAC Conference Room, MAU. Sponsored by the UNI American Democracy Project.

Down the street and across the country, there are patients in need of lifesaving blood. Help patients in need by donating blood through the American Red Cross at the UNI-CUE Blood Drive from 1 to 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24, at 800 Sycamore St., Waterloo. For more information or to make an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS or 1-800-733-2767.

The workshop "Fit for Finals: A Semester Approach to Studying" will be held from 4 to 4:50 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 9, in 035 ITTC. This workshop will help you learn useful study strategies and prepare for finals. Register for the workshop online. There is no fee for currently enrolled UNI students. Sponsored by the College Reading and Learning Center.

Are you interested in exploring one of the most dynamic, artistic, political and economic centers in Europe? Attend an information meeting on studying in Berlin at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 8, in 025 GIL. To learn more about the May 2012 Berlin program, email Brian McInnis or call 273-2043.

A training session for Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse will be held from 3 to 5:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 6, in 252 SEC. This training session is free, open to anyone and preregistration is not required. Sponsored by the Office of Teacher Education. For more information, email Melissa Heston or call 273-2236.

Learn how to write a business plan from 3 to 5 p.m., Feb. 15, in 33 BCS. Start a Business I workshop is a pre-requisite. Advance registration is required. Email JPEC or call 273-5732.

Join UNI-Society of Human Resource Management for its second meeting of the semester at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, in 121 CBB where Russell Guay will discuss his experiences in HR. All majors are welcome. For more information, email Eric.

College can be scary, but study ninjas know how to manage their fears. From 2 to 2:50 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10, in 035 ITTC, ninjas will compete in three fear factor-style stunts in order to gain insight about coping with academic anxiety. New ninjas are welcome.

Northern Iowa Energy Corps  is a new student organization whose mission statement is: "Expanding opportunities for students on campus to promote energy efficiency through education and outreach." The group has an open house every Thursday at 8 p.m., in the SIAC conference room (upper level of Maucker Union).

Alcohol Screening Day is a free and confidential survey to assess students' risk for alcohol abuse and dependency. The survey takes five to 10 minutes and students register for free prizes after completion. Take the survey between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 8, in 175 WRC. For more information, call Mark Rowe-Barth, Substance Abuse Services coordinator at 273-3423.

Learn to develop an exercise program tailored to your body, goals and lifestyle. The Fit Over 40 workshop is available to students, faculty, staff and spouses and will be held from 6 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16, in 204 WRC.  The cost is $15.  For more information or to sign up, contact Erin Nielsen. 

Check out the Wellness & Recreation Services February e-newsletter. Follow the link on the home page for updates on important WRS events and programs along with wellness tips and articles.