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UNI has been selected by G.I. Jobs Magazine as a Military Friendly School for 2013, an honor placing the university in the top 15 percent of schools doing the most to embrace America's veterans as students. Read the news release in UNI's Newsroom.
UNI is once again enrolling in the Sustainability, Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS), a self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance. The university was one of the first schools in the nation to achieve a gold rating. Visit UNI's Office of Sustainability website to learn about university sustainability efforts.
UNI has selected EthicsPoint to provide for the anonymous and confidential reporting of financial misconduct that may involve criminal, unethical, or otherwise inappropriate behavior in violation of university policy or state law. Individuals may file a report on the EthicsPoint website or by calling EthicsPoint toll-free at 866-ETHICP (866-384-4277). Reports submitted through EthicsPoint will be handled as promptly, discreetly and carefully as possible.
Gov. Branstad named Tania Johnson '89, the 2013 Iowa Teacher of the Year. Johnson teaches in Cedar Rapids. The announcement is on the Iowa Department of Education's website.
The division of Administration and Financial Services (A&FS) is now accepting nominations for its 2012 High Five Award. This award honors A&FS employees who have exemplary service in one or more of the areas of service excellence, teamwork and/or initiative. Electronic nomination forms and information about the award and eligibility are available on the A&FS website.
UNI Employee Wellness and the Student Health Clinic are sponsoring free flu shots for all UNI employees and students. The vaccine will only be available while supplies last. Spouses and dependents aren't eligible to receive a free flu shot. Visit the HRS website for flu shot dates and locations.
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. 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 website.
Need a digital tutor in Photoshop, video, Web design or Facebook? Members from the Digital Collective, a new student organization at UNI devoted to maximizing your digital savvy, can come to your office or your house and assist with digital projects. If you want a digital tutor, visit the digital collective website or contact Valyn Reinig.
The 2013 symposium for UNI faculty and staff will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Feb. 8. Learn about current research and scholarship at UNI, and engage with colleagues regarding how scholarship should be defined and assessed. Watch for registration materials in October. Contact Anita Gordon with any questions.
Faculty and staff are invited to a university best practices session "Media 101: Working with Reporters," from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, in the University Room, MAU. Staff from university relations will discuss how to give an effective interview, tips for talking to reporters, staying on message and more. For more information, contact Stacey Christensen.
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.