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Slips, trips and falls account for a significant number of injuries reported to the university. With fluctuating temperatures, we may experience a freeze/thaw cycle that can lead to injury. Be aware that surfaces that are wet during the daytime hours may be iced over in the late evening or early morning hours. Please exercise caution when walking on paved surfaces during these hours.
UNIBusiness is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), the gold standard of business school accreditation and a distinction earned by fewer than 5 percent of schools worldwide.
Nominate outstanding student employees who demonstrate the following: high quality of work, reliability, initiative, professionalism and uniqueness of contribution. Further requirements can be found on the nomination form. For more information, email Evie Waack or call 273-6856. The deadline is 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 17.
Jeneane Beck, UNI state relations officer, will host a legislative update at noon on Friday, Feb. 3, in the Elm Room, MAU. She will give an update on UNI's budget request and the governor's education reform package as well as take questions.
Every year, the UNI Study Abroad Center sends between 300 and 400 UNI students on short-term programs led by UNI faculty and staff. If you are interested in becoming a course leader and developing a course to lead abroad, consider attending the live webinar information sessions from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 8 or Friday, Feb. 10. If interested, contact the UNI Study Abroad Center.
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.
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.
The third in a series of scholarly networking events will take place from 2 to 4 p.m., Friday, Feb. 3, in the Great Reading Room, SRL. Make connections and have informal discussions with colleagues about research, scholarship and creative activity. Refreshments will be provided, no RSVP required. February’s event is sponsored by the College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences. For more information, email Mary Chien.
BarCamp is an un-conference where participants set the agenda. It's a not-to-be-missed opportunity for creative, technology and entrepreneurial types to exchange ideas. Just read an awesome book? Want feedback on your next great idea? Lead a session, or sit back and learn. There is a fee of $5 which includes food, a T-shirt and valuable networking time. This event will be held on Feb. 3 and 4, at the BCS.
There will be a brown bag lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., Feb. 8, in the Elm Room, MAU, for anyone who attended an Undoing Racism Workshop. This is an opportunity for UNI students, faculty and staff to meet and discuss what was learned at the workshops.
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.
Do you need to learn more about using the new iPad2 or iPhone you received over the holidays? Check out the online tutorials.
Kindermusik, a part of the UNI Community Music School, will offer a 14-week spring Kindermusik session for little musicians and their caregivers Feb. 6 through May 18. Kindermusik classes include singing, dancing, instrument play-alongs and creative learning to stimulate all areas of child development. Evening and morning classes for infants (ages two to 18 months), toddlers (ages 1.5 to 3.5 years), preschoolers (ages 3.5 to 5.5 years) and multi-age classes for siblings (up through age 7), are available. Classes are held in 30 GBPAC. Please register before Feb. 5. For more information, email Tricia Freeman or call 415-9404.
Wellness & Recreation Services has many opportunities for you to get trained in American Red Cross life-saving skills this semester. Whether you're looking to become a lifeguard, take a CPR course for a required class or job or just want to be trained in First Aid, we have the right class for you. All classes take place in the WRC and are taught by highly trained and experienced instructors. More information is available by email.
February is American Heart Month and a great time to recognize how hard your heart works for you. Schedule a Fitness Assessment between Feb. 13 and 24 for the discounted price of $15. Fitness assessments include resting heart rate, blood pressure, measurements, body composition, strength, cardiovascular and flexibility tests. For more information or to sign up, contact Erin Nielsen.
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.
The aquatics program at the WRC has openings for adult and private swim lessons. Adult swim lessons will be offered from Feb. 7 to March 8. Private swim lessons can be arranged with an instructor and taught at a time that works with your schedule. For more information, email swimlessons@uni.edu.
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.
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.