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Comments from both sessions of the Aug. 19 Fall Faculty Workshop on the Liberal Arts Core are now available at http://www.uni.edu/vpaa/lac_review.shtml. For more information, contact co-chair Susan Hill, susan.hill@uni.edu.
Speak up on how student technology fees are used. Rod Library will conduct its annual survey of student technology interests now through Wednesday, Oct. 6. The survey is online at www.uni.edu/library/stfsurvey/ and in paper form in the library.
Speak up on how student technology fees are used. Rod Library will conduct its annual survey of student technology interests now through Wednesday, Oct. 6. The survey is online at www.uni.edu/library/stfsurvey/ and in paper form in the library.
The September 2010 edition of A&F News and View is available at http://www.vpaf.uni.edu/vpaf/documents/afnews0910.pdf. This newsletter has news and information about staff, their accomplishments and department activities in the Administration and Financial Services division.
New legislation allows veterans to request time off for Veteran's Day, Thursday, Nov. 11. Interested veterans should submit their request to their supervisor by Monday, Oct. 11. For more information, visit http://www.uni.edu/hrs and click on the Latest News section.
Help University Relations create short video clips to launch UNI's new marketing campaign this fall. Join us between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 5, near the Meditation Room in Maucker Union, located behind Chat's. Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate. The time commitment will be just a few minutes and you'll receive a special treat. For more information, contact mary.taylor@uni.edu.
The College of Education will host a Research and Development Education Summit from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 9, in Maucker Union. Faculty, staff and students are invited to learn more about research and development schools and how to transition MPLS to an R&D school. Keynote speaker Sharon Robinson, president and CEO of AACTE and four national R&D schools will present. For more information, contact Dwight Watson, dean of COE, at 3-2717. To RSVP, visit www.uni.edu/coe/news/RandD.
The College of Education is holding its first Education in Leaders Lecture Series, at 3:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 8, in the Maucker Union Old Central Ballroom. Featured keynote speaker is Sharon Robinson, president and CEO of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. She will present "Envisioning a Premier Pre-K through 12 Teacher and Educational Leader Preparation Program: An Institutional Commitment." All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend.
The UNI Online Directory, found at http://www.uni.edu/directory, is a source for current faculty and staff contact information. To verify or make any changes to your home and/or office contact information, log in to MyUNIverse > Update My Personal Information. This information is sent directly to Human Resource Services via e-mail and will be updated within four working days.
The Office of Teacher Education will be closed Oct. 7 and 8, and Monday, Oct. 11. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 12. No one will be available to assist on these dates. If you have questions, e-mail melissa.heston@uni.edu.
UNI's Business and Community Services serves thousands of businesses, communities and entrepreneurs each year. View how each BCS program is making an impact throughout Iowa at http://www.bcs.uni.edu/thelinkage.
International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Join the Office of International Programs in celebrating by proposing an event or series of events. Possibilities include information tables in Maucker Union and other locations, information sessions, lectures, discussion panels, international movies, conversation tables, presentations, etc. To submit an event, e-mail oipevents@uni.edu with the following: event title, brief description, preferable date and time and contact person. The deadline for submitting an event is Friday, Oct. 22.
Mark Grey, anthropology, is quoted in a story in the Des Moines Register.
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Justin Holmes, political science, is quoted in a story in the Sioux City Journal.
The Office of International Programs website features members of the UNI community who have lived or traveled abroad for various purposes such as teaching, research, work, training or business. To view the list, visit http://www.uni.edu/internationalprograms/facultyandstaff/globalopps.html. These individuals have volunteered to share their knowledge with the UNI community as it develops and/or expands its global reach. This list is not comprehensive as it includes only those who have volunteered this information. If you would like to share your knowledge, e-mail nadia.korobova@uni.edu.
The Iowa Mathematics and Science Education Partnership (IMSEP) headquartered on UNI's campus, is a collaboration among the three Regent universities to advance math and science in Iowa. For an update on IMSEP's activities around the state, see its newsletter at http://www.iowamathscience.org/newsletters/. For more information, contact Tonja Richards at tonja.richards@uni.edu.
The Clery Act requires that the university publish an annual report regarding certain crimes reported to UNI Public Safety and other specific offices on campus. The 2009 Campus Crime Report is posted on the Department of Public Safety's website at: http://www.vpaf.uni.edu/pubsaf/crime_stats/cleryreport09.shtml. The 2009 Campus Crime Statistics are at http://www.vpaf.uni.edu/pubsaf/crime_stats/cleryreport09_.pdf. A paper copy of this report is available upon request. Any questions regarding the 2009 report can be directed to Dave Zarifis, director of Public Safety.
The division of Administration and Financial Services (A&FS) is now accepting nominations for its High Five Award. This award is meant to honor A&FS employees who have exemplary service in one or more of the areas of service excellence, teamwork and/or initiative. For an electronic nomination form or to view more about the award and eligibility, visit
A Higher Learning Commission review team will be on campus Nov. 8 through 10 as part of the reaccreditation process. Reflecting on strengths, challenges and possible action steps for ongoing improvement is one way to prepare for this visit. Question for the week: No matter what your role is, what do you want students to take away from their interaction with you?
SAE Fraternity with the Red Cross will host a blood drive in the Maucker Union Ballrooms between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 5. Walk-ins are welcome. You may sign-up for an appointment at an information table across from Chats from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., this Wednesday or Friday, or online at www.redcrossblood.org/. Enter sponsor code 740.
Student Disability Services will host an open house from 2 to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 5, in honor of Disability Awareness Month. Visit the second floor of the Student Health Center and see the available technology, displays, simulations and the general day-to-day operations of Disability Services. Free cookies, coffee and cider will be available.
Faculty, staff and students are invited to a reception from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 8, to welcome Dwight C. Watson, dean of the College of Education, to UNI. The reception will be held in the Maucker Union, Old Central Ballroom.
Wear a purple item of clothing or a purple ribbon on Friday, Oct. 8 to promote healthy relationships and to bring awareness to relationship violence. Help convey the message that there's no place for violence at our university, in our neighborhoods or in our homes. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Sponsored by Violence Intervention Services and Seeds of Hope: http://www.uni.edu/violenceservices or
http://www.seedsofhopeiowa.com/.
Mrs. Grassley is scheduled to visit UNI on Friday, Oct. 8 to address students and staff on her experiences with breast cancer at 3 p.m., in SRL 115. Later in the evening Mrs. Grassley will attend UNI's annual "Breast Cancer Awareness" volleyball game at 7 p.m., in the McLeod Center. UNI Athletics will name Mrs. Grassley the honorary coach of the game.
Visiting artist Brenda Harris, soprano, will offer a master class at 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 8, in Davis Hall, GBPAC. Harris has appeared in leading roles with opera companies and orchestras throughout the world. In North America, she has been heard at the Metropolitan Opera, The Washington Opera, Minnesota Opera, New York City Opera and more. This event is free and open to the public.
Thinking About Graduate School? presentations include "The Ins and Outs of Applying to Graduate School," by Shoshanna Coon, test preparation and the development of personal statements by the Academic Learning Center, and a faculty/graduate student panel. The event takes place from 3 to 4:15 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 6, in the Maucker Union Ballroom.
Dance the night away with the Salsa Club at the Wesley Foundation. Free beginner salsa dance lessons will be offered for faculty, staff and students from 7 to 9:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 9, at the Wesley Foundation, 2422 College St. All are welcome; dress is semi-formal.
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UNI Men's Basketball coach Ben Jacobson invites boys and girl in grades one through six to learn the fundamentals of basketball as a member of the Panther Pals. A workshop will take place from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 31, at the UNI-Dome. The cost is $40 per child. Panther Pals will learn the fundamentals, have fun with the team, receive a free T-shirt, free admission to select home games and participate in a half-time performance during the Saturday, Nov. 6 game. For more information, contact Seán Sweeney at 3-3865 or sean.sweeney@uni.edu.
Limited spaces are still available for fall 2010 Sturgis Youth Theatre workshops for students grades K through 9. If interested, see the full brochure at http://www.uni.edu/theatre/sturgis/.
Wear Halloween costumes, play silly Halloween games, learn about Halloween traditions and make spooky Halloween crafts from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 26, at Marshall Center School. Children must be accompanied by an adult chaperone. Cost is $1 per child, due with registration by Tuesday, Oct. 19. There is no charge for a chaperone.
UNI jazz combos, coordinated by Chris Merz and graduate assistant directors, will offer a concert featuring jazz standards and new arrangements at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 5, in Bengtson Auditorium, RSL. This event is free and open to the public.
Faculty artist and educator Amanda McCandless will offer a recital on clarinet with Dmitri Vorobiev, piano, at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 6, in Davis Hall, GBPAC. The concert will feature works for clarinet by female composers. This event is free and open to the public.
Tickets are on sale for the Strayer-Wood Theatre's comedy "She Stoops to Conquer." Performances are at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 14 through 16 and 21 through 23, and 2 p.m., Oct. 17 and 24. Ticket prices are adults, $16; non-UNI students, $13; and youth, $10. This is a u-Card free event for UNI Students. Call the Box Office at 3-6381 for more information.
Visiting artist Anibal Dos Santos will present a viola recital with UNI faculty artist Sean Botkin, piano, at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 7, in Davis Hall, GBPAC. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Dos Santos has appeared as the principal violist of the Bogota Philharmonic Orchestra and professor at the National University of Colombia. This is event is free and open to the public.
The Symphonic Band, conducted by S. Daniel Galyen, will offer a shared concert with the UNI Jazz Panthers, directed by Robert Washut, at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 7, in the Great Hall, GBPAC. This event is free and open to the public.
Visiting artist Brenda Harris, soprano, will offer a recital with faculty artist Korey Barrett, piano, at 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 7, in Davis Hall, GBPAC. Harris has appeared in leading roles with opera companies and orchestras throughout the world. In North America, she has been heard at the Metropolitan Opera, The Washington Opera, Minnesota Opera, New York City Opera and more. This event is free and open to the public.
The Wind Symphony, conducted by Ronald Johnson, will offer a shared Spotlight Series concert with UNI Jazz Band One, directed by Chris Merz, at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 8, in the Great Hall, GBPAC. For tickets, call 273-4TIX.
Studio One Showcase brings Robbie Fulks and the Stone River Boys to Waterloo's Electric Park Ballroom. Doors open at 7 p.m.; showtime is 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 9. Tickets are $20. For more information, see http://iowapublicradio.org/index.php?ctask=first_run&cID=79.
Faculty artist and educator Chris Buckholz will offer a recital on trombone with Sean Botkin, piano, at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 13, in Bengtson Auditorium, RSL. This event is free and open to the public.
Come enjoy free music with CAB's acoustic artist series featuring Beau Bristow at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 12, in the Maucker Union Hemisphere Lounge. During the show Chat's will offer coffee deals. Buy a large hot beverage for the price of a small.
The Student Health Clinic will offer seasonal influenza vaccinations for students, faculty and staff. The 2,500 student vaccinations will be free of charge. The vaccines are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The remaining 500 influenza vaccines will be made available for faculty and staff at the cost of $25. The Student Health Clinic will file a health insurance claim on your behalf, and the remainder will be payroll deducted. Payment can also be made with cash or check. Bring your university ID with you to the clinic. For a schedule of vaccination clinics, visit http://www.uni.edu/health/.
Are you a smoker or chewer who wants to quit? Have you tried and failed in the past? Brief or on-going consultation and support services are available through Wellness and Recreation Services. Contact Kathy.Green@uni.edu, 3-6921.
Investigate the riches of the Grand Canyon's western edge by backpacking around magnificent canyons, spectacular waterfalls and views worthy of a postcard. Backpack in Havasupai, Grand Canyon National Park, Ariz. and Arches National Park, Utah. Cost for UNI students is $600, faculty/staff pay $625 and guests pay $675. Visit www.uni.edu/wellrec/outdoor_recreation/index.html. All large-item gear (backpack, tent, stoves, sleeping bag, etc.) is supplied.
Run a cross-country 5K to support and promote the UNI Prairie Preserves at 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 16. The race will start at the Prairie Preserves entrance near the UNI Credit Union on West 29th Street, Cedar Falls. Early registration fee (includes a T-shirt) is $5 for students and $7 for non-students. Registration forms can be picked up at the UNI Greenhouse, Student Health Center or the Runner's Flat, in downtown Cedar Falls. Turn in on or before Friday, Oct. 8. Registration on race day is $10.
The Panther Pacers will host its 13th Annual Homecoming 5K Run/Walk at 8 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 23, at the West Dome parking lot. Fee is $12 for current students and $15 for non-students post marked on or before Oct. 13, or hand delivered to WRC 101 by Oct. 19. After the deadline the fee is $20 for everyone. Register online at www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1893074 or sign up in WRC 101. Also, check it out on Facebook: 13th Annual Panther Pacers Homecoming 5K Run/Walk.
Seats are limited so don't miss a hands-on opportunity to learn how to reconcile your September procard statement and become efficient at the reconciliation process. The session covers understanding the necessary fields and components of the process, and the appropriate documentation needed to submit to OBO. For more information, visit http://www.vpaf.uni.edu/hrs/training/index.shtml.
Turning Technologies is sponsoring two informational sessions at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 13, in ITTC 136, on the use of "clickers" in the classroom. Lora McKee Anderson from Iowa Wesleyan College will discuss the effective use of "clickers" in promoting several technologically based pedagogies. More information is available at http://www.uni.edu/its/news.
The university has a new grants database called The Foundation Directory Online accessible through the library's website 24/7 from any location. It contains nearly 100,000 funding sources. The database is funded jointly by three campus units: Rod Library, Office of Sponsored Programs and the UNI Foundation. More information is at http://www.library.uni.edu/blog/foundation-directory-online-database.
Mary Kramer, former Iowa Senate president and former U.S. Ambassador will present, "How did we get so Rude?!" from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 5, in CME 109. A reception will follow. For more information, call 3-6898 or e-mail ADP-UNI@UNI.edu.
"Who will you choose? Question your candidate!" will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 7, in CBB 109. Students, faculty and staff can ask their candidates questions personally. Roxanne Conlin, Ben Lange, Bob Kressig, Darin Beck, Doris Kelley and Walt Rogers will be in attendance. Representatives from the Culver, Branstad, Grassley, and Braley campaigns will also attend.
Continue the LGBT Dialogue and Reflection around Civility with movies such as "Milk" at 2 p.m., and "Out in the Silence" at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 9, at the GBPAC. Free and open to the public.
The AAUW Cedar Valley Discover Diversity Discuss will meet from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 11, at the UNI Museum to discuss "Out of my Mind" by Sharon Draper. Eleven-year-old Melody, suffering from cerebral palsy, has never uttered a word until....? All are welcome having read the book or not.
UNI's Academic Learning Center will present "Keeping it Honest: Writing Research Papers Without Plagiarism" at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 7, in ITT 008. Plagiarism prevention involves more that citing sources. Learn how to focus projects, manage information searches, use effective note-taking strategies and take advantage of style manuals to create interesting, honest research papers.
School of Music instructor of music education Michelle Swanson will coordinate a music education workshop at 8 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 9, in Davis Hall, GBPAC. For more information, contact Michelle.Swanson@uni.edu.
The management workshop "How to Keep Employees Happy and Motivated in a Down Economy," will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 14, in the BCS. The registration deadline is Thursday, Oct. 7. Workshop participants will learn how to maintain and improve employee morale in both good and difficult times. Patrick Langan, who specializes in organizational development and change, as well as employee motivation and development, will lead the workshop. The cost is $247.50 for UNI employees. For more information or to register, contact UNI's Executive Development Center at 3-5851 or execdev@uni.edu.
RRTTC is hosting a two-night Water Testing Certification Workshop presented by IOWATER from 5:30 to 9 p.m., Monday, Oct. 11 and Tuesday, Oct. 12, in CEEE Room 113. There is a single rate fee of $20 per person which includes certification and one water testing kit. The group rate fee of $30 includes certification for up to five people and one water testing kit to share. This is a two-night class. Participants must attend both nights to be certified. For more information and to register for this event, visit http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e30z30vgb333311d&llr=o5e7oecab.
Visiting artist Bruce Barrie, trumpet, will offer a master class at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 12, in Bengtson Auditorium, RSL. Barrie is a noted performer on modern and historical brasses, including the piccolo trumpet, keyed bugle, saxhorn, natural trumpet and cornetto. He has been a soloist with the Boulder Bach Festival, Philadelphia Classical Orchestra, Concerto Soloists and the Princeton Bach Festival. This event is free and open to the public.
The management workshop "Polishing Your Communication Tact" will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 19, in the BCS. The registration deadline is Tuesday, Oct.12. Workshop participants will learn the art of tactful and diplomatic communication by understanding the target audience and tailoring an effective, concise message to achieve the intended result. The cost for UNI employees is $247.50. For more information or to register, contact UNI's Executive Development Center at 3-5851 or execdev@uni.edu.
Prexy's will feature special vegetarian item the week of Oct. 4. Specials include veggie sausage pizza at Avanti; garden patty melt at Flares; Southwest veggie wrap at Fresco; and vegetarian lunch specials on Wednesday and Thursday at Wasabi. For more on retail promotions, visit www.uni.edu/dor/promotions or check us out on Facebook.
Volleyball hosts South Dakota State in Throwback Night at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 6, in the West Gym. The Panthers host Bradley at 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 8, in the McLeod Center.
Soccer hosts North Dakota at 1 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 10, at the CVYSA Complex.
Vacancies at the P&S level include undergraduate student recruitment & academic services coordinator, student intern coordinator/Camp Adventure, communications and public relations manager, and program manager/Strategic Marketing Services. To view the complete job descriptions, visit http://www.vpaf.uni.edu/hrs/employ/ps/index.asp.
The latest faculty, staff and student job openings at UNI can be found at www.uni.edu/resources/employment/.
Merit vacancies are available for viewing at www.vpaf.uni.edu/hrs/employ/merit/employee.asp.