Executive Vice President and Provost

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 5:00 pm

UNI English Professor Emerita Anne Myles returns to UNI to read from her award-winning poetry collection, Late Epistle.

In Late Epistle, the winner of the 2022 Sappho's Prize in Poetry from Headmistress Books, Anne Myles offers what Natasha Saje calls "a rare first book, one that radiates all the pleasures of poetry—sound, form, and figurative language, among others—but also one that evidences a life transformed by discovery.

 

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 6:00 pm

From the studio of Anthony Williams, music student Owen Weimer will offer a trombone recital with faculty artist Sean Botkin, piano. This event is free and open to the public.

 

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 7:30 pm

The UNI Jazz Band Three will present a spring concert under the direction of Christopher Merz and graduate student conductors. This event is free and open to the public.

 

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 8:00 pm

From the studio of Amanda McCandless, music student Katherine Czarnik will present a clarinet recital with faculty artist Serena Hou, piano. This event is free and open to the public.

 

Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 10:00 am

Best Suited for Grades: 3-12
Curriculum: Language Arts, Character, Art, Social Studies
Study Guide: Access the complimentary teacher's guide HERE.

 

Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 12:30 pm

Best Suited for Grades: 3-12
Curriculum: Language Arts, Character, Art, Social Studies
Study Guide: Access the complimentary teacher's guide HERE.

 

Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 8:00 pm

Under the direction of UNI percussion faculty Matthew Andreini, and Josh Graham, the UNI Percussion and West African Drum Ensembles will offer their spring concert along with UNI’s Taiko drum ensemble Kaji-Daiko and the UNI Marimba Ensemble. This event is free and open to the public.

 

Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 9:00 pm to 9:45 pm

View the evening sky at the UNI Observatory.   Constellations and other interesting objects in the night sky will be pointed out, and objects may also be viewed through the UNI telescope.  Meet before 9 PM outside of MSH 137, near the polar bear.  The event starts promptly and there is no admission for late arrivals.  Electronic devices, such as cameras, smart phones, etc, must not be used during the show.  No food, or drink is allowed.  This event is free and open to the public.  

 

Friday, April 12, 2024 - 12:00 am to 11:59 pm

The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) Science Education Update Conference for current and future teachers is an one-day conference on Friday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. that focuses on issues and topics related to Grades K-12 science and STEM featuring breakout and workshop sessions as well as exhibits and a keynote presentation.  Participants will be provided the instructional resources and strategies that can be implemented in the classrooms.  The Update Conference is funded by a foundation grant provided by Dr. Robert & Brenda Good. 

 

Friday, April 12, 2024 - 9:00 am

Faculty artist and conductor John Wiles will coordinate this interactive event, featuring treble-voiced chorus ensembles and members from Iowa high schools, as well as UNI’s own Cecilians. The event will culminate in an evening concert at 6:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public, but the festival does require registration. Please visit https://music.uni.edu/wesing for more information.