Monday, Mar 19, 2012

The UNI Cycling Club and Sustainable Tourism and Environment Program want to assess opinions and attitudes on bicycling conditions at UNI, while identifying potential areas for future planning and improvement. The survey can be found under the Life@UNI tab on MyUNIverse through March 29.

The Office of Teacher Education now has a page on Facebook. This site will be used to post current announcements related to all aspects of the teacher education program. "Like us" to get updates and other information in real time.

The Senate appropriations committee approved an education budget that includes nearly $8.5 million in new money for UNI – an increase of 11.4 percent. The Senate budget also includes $3 million in new money for STEM; the initiative led at UNI focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education. Jeneane Beck, state relations officer for UNI, is posting legislative updates.

The Iowa High School Speech Contest on Monday, March 26, will bring approximately 1,000 people to the retail operations in the Maucker Union, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Due to the increased number of patrons, lines will be longer and seating space will be limited. Thank you to our current customers for your continued patronage and understanding.

Due to ongoing budget challenges, UNI Print Services will close in April. The last date to submit a print or photocopy job is Friday, March 23. The university is in the process of selecting outside vendors for copying and printing services formerly provided on campus. Details about vendors will be shared in the coming weeks. University Relations is committed to making this as seamless a transition as possible. UR will continue to process orders for business cards, letterhead and envelopes. Departments needing assistance with printing and copy jobs, should contact UR at 273-2761.

KULT 94.5 is accepting applications for 2012-2013: general manager, webmaster, program director, marketing director, music director, sports director and news director. Applications are available from the KULT website and the KULT office LO45, MAU. The deadline to receive applications is 5 p.m., Thursday, March 22, by email or in 359 LNG. For more information, email Francesca Soans.

Any student planning to apply for the Roy J. Carver Scholarship (up to $5,200 a year for two years) is encouraged to attend Carver essay help sessions from 2 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, March 27 and Wednesday, March 28,  in 113 GIL. The deadline to apply for the Carver Scholarship is April 1, and students must apply online.

After spring break, are you looking to get refocused on school and improve your study strategies as you start preparing for final exams and projects? The Ninja and Pirate Study Clubs can help. All UNI students are welcome to these weekly study groups, and new students can come any time. Pirate Study Club meets at 3 p.m., on Wednesdays and Ninja Study Club meets at 2 p.m., on Fridays. Both groups meet in 35 ITTC.

Come see Sierra DeMulder, two-time National Poetry Slam champion at 7 p.m., Monday, March 19, in the Hemisphere Lounge, MAU. The opening acts will be student performances. This event is sponsored by One Iowa at UNI and UNIFI. Check out the facebook event for more information.

Join the ladies of Alpha Delta Pi from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, March 29, at St. Stephens Church, for all-you-can-eat spaghetti, raffle baskets, balloon twister, games and a spaghetti-eating contest. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children ages six through 12; children five and under are free. Buy your tickets before the event and you'll recieve a free raffle ticket. Prices at the door are $7 and $5. Proceeds benefit The Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Your voice deserves to be heard. Queer, Asian, gay, christian, straight, atheist... the list goes on. If you're interested in building relationships between student organizations and support services, working towards a more just, positive and affirmative cultural climate at UNI, meet from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 21, in the SIAC conference room. Bring your lunch; cookies provided.

The UNI Forensics team will host its annual speech showcase at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 28, in Lang Auditorium. In 2011, the speech team was 13th in the nation at the AFA-NIET tournament, and two students finished in the top five. Students from UNI's regionally and nationally competitive speech team will perform events that have qualified for nationals. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

T-shirts, sweatshirts, scrubs and other items will be available at the KDP Education Honor Society sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, March 27 and 28, in the lobby, SEC. Many items have special sale prices. Proceeds will benefit KDP's educational and service projects.

A program similar to Adopt-A-Highway is starting on campus. Organizations interested in cleaning and maintaining (trash removal, weeding, possible improvement projects) a garden or green space on campus should email Luke Henson. The organization will be recognized by a sign in the garden identifying that group as the garden sponsor. 

Diversity grants are awarded by the Diversity Council to UNI projects and events that enhance awareness of, and education about issues of diversity at UNI. Diversity grants align with the definition, mission and vision of diversity at UNI. Anyone enrolled at UNI or working at the institution, may apply for up to $1,500 to support diversity-related projects and initiatives. For more information or to access the application, visit the Diversity Matters home page.