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President Allen was nominated by faculty members in ISU's College of Business for an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree from ISU. He will receive the degree during ISU's commencement on Saturday, Dec. 17. For more information about this recognition, visit www.uni.edu/provost.
The Department of Residence collected 110 toys and 77 clothing items for donation to the Salvation Army. Trees were located at Prexy's, Essentials, Biscotti's and the 23rd Street Market.
On Wednesday Jan. 4, Turning Technologies will present the basics of Turning Point and clicker classroom technology. Discussion will also focus on best practices and effective usage. Tips will be shared on writing effective clicker questions for both small and large classroom learning environments. Attend this session to learn about this classroom response system and to discuss ideas for effective use with UNI colleagues. Register at https://access.uni.edu/cgi-bin/training/train_enroll.cgi?command=start&admin_group=ITSETF&ticket=ST-589318-ys4AFkl7SSCvqqXJPv4f-prodcasas2.admin.uni.edu.
Faculty wanting to place items on reserve for the 2012 spring session should submit their list to the Rod Library Reserve Desk by Dec. 23. Any requests received after this date can't be guaranteed to be available for the first week of classes. Reserve lists can be submitted online at http://www.uni.edu/library/reserverequest/.
All UNI faculty and staff will receive tickets at the discounted rate of $10 to the men's basketball games Dec. 19 and 20. To receive the discount, use the promo code UNIFS. The code can be used online, or by saying it to a ticket office representative over the phone at 273-4849 or in person at a UNItix box office.
The UNI Suzuki School will offer a beginning violin and viola class for students ages 3 through 7. For more information and registration details, visit http://www.uni.edu/music/suzuki/node/4.
The Personal Fitness department at the WRC is offering a fitness deal to help you start the New Year making healthful decisions while saving money. Sign up for all three events and the cost is $40 (purchased individually all three are $53). The package includes a fitness evaluation during the week of Jan. 16 through 20, a Focus on Fitness Workshop, from 6 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 24, and a second fitness evaluation the week of Feb. 27 through March 3. Fitness evaluations include: resting blood pressure, heart rate, measurements and body composition, cardiovascular (run, walk, bike) and strength and flexibility testing. To sign up or for more information, contact Erin Nielsen at enielsen@uni.edu.
Due to construction at Chats in the Maucker Union, Prexy's will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., through Friday, Jan. 6, providing limited breakfast and lunch offerings, coffee and assorted beverages. All operations in the Maucker Union will resume regular hours of service on Monday, Jan. 9.
For upcoming lectures, conferences, performing arts or athletic events, please visit the UNI Calendar of Events.
The latest faculty, staff and student job openings at UNI can be found on the UNI Employment website. Referrals are encouraged.
Fitness classes, intramural sports, outdoor recreation opportunities.