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Sunday, February 18, 2024 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

vs. Bradley.  TC's Kids Club game of the month and a blackout game

Saturday, February 17, 2024 - 7:00 pm

For more than 25 years, Kevin Burt has been electrifying audiences throughout the Midwest dispelling the myth that true blues has no root in Iowa. His soul-inspired presentation is unique, which consistently gets him compared to a range of artists like Bill Withers and Aaron Neville, with the ability to build an audience rapport that has been compared to B.B King.

Kevin is a self-taught musician (vocals, harmonica, and guitar) whose smooth, warm vocal presentations sets a mood of relaxed exhilaration, with a welcome mixture of serious music and infectious humor, audiences of all ages seem to enjoy. His voice and presence are powerful. His unique delivery ranges from the sweetest, fullest, juiciest com-on to the most playful growl. Though he performs between 325 and 400 shows a year, he holds nothing back night after night and the audience leaves knowing that. Kevin has had some stage acting experience in his short career. His role as “Papa Gee” in an off Broadway play called “Klub Ka, the Blues Legend” had a two week run at LaMama’s Experimental Theater in New York City was sold out each night. It ran originally in Iowa City, and then in Washington D.C.. Burt also arranged all of the blues music for this play.

Kevin has also had roles in several other plays at the University of Iowa. Playing “Old Timer” in “Waking Niccodemus”. Also playing the role of “Whining Boy” in the acclaimed play by August Wilson, “The Piano Lesson”.

Kevin also composed the musical soundtrack, and landed a lead role in a short silent film called “The Guru’s Game”. He also landed a part as himself performing in the independent fil “Twelve-thirty”.

Kevin Burt has won many awards and played many festivals both solo and with his band, the Instigators. His awards include Best Entertainer in Iowa City (three times) Best Band in Iowa City (three times) Iowa Blues Challenge Champions, Named as one of the top 25 unsigned blues bands in the world by the International Blues Challenge Competition.

Kevin is also recognized as one of the Midwest top blues heritage educators. This honor was given to him by the Governor of Iowa, Chet Culver in February of 2009. Kevin is a registered artist, and artist educator with the state of Iowa Arts Council. He has also written and published a classroom harmonic method book called “Just Play It: an introduction to blues harmonica.” His approach is simple, education through entertainment. His program has been going strong since 1994. Burt plans to continue his work as well as his community work with Children and the arts.

 This show is desginated as accessible. American Sign Language interpretation will be offered. 

Saturday, February 17, 2024 - 8:00 am

For more details on specific locations of area auditions or times, visit music.uni.edu/apply, or contact the School of Music office at (319) 273-2024.

Friday, February 16, 2024 - 5:00 pm

vs. Iowa Central CC

Friday, February 16, 2024 - 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Join Office of International Engagement for coffee and cookies as we celebrate Valentines Day with our students. 

Thursday, February 15, 2024 - 7:00 pm to Friday, February 16, 2024 - 7:00 pm

The Beta Nu Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and the UNI School of Music invite you and your band to the 69th Annual Tallcorn Jazz Festival and 72nd Sinfonian Dimensions in Jazz Concerts to be held on February 15 and 16 on the UNI campus. This year’s guest artists will be legendary guitarists Mike Stern and Leni Stern. For more information, visit www.tallcornjazzfest.com. Concerts for this event are ticketed. For tickets, call 319-273-4TIX, or visit https://unitix.uni.edu.

Thursday, February 15, 2024 - 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Join UNI alum Jefferson Fosbender as he hosts the fourth annual Hot Ones event. Jefferson will introduce you to this year's top 10 hot sauces from the popular Hot Ones online series. Enjoy trying the sauces and meeting two current UNI athletes. Can you take the heat?

Thursday, February 15, 2024 - 7:00 pm

The 2024 IPA Poetry Slam season is here! The Iowa Poetry Association and North American Review are hosting a series of six qualifying poetry slams across the state in the search for our 2024 IPA Poetry Slam Champion. Attend the Waterloo/Cedar Falls Regional Qualifer on Thursday, February 15 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. 

The top two poets from each qualifier will automatically advance to the IPA Poetry Slam Finals to be held on Friday, April 19, 2024, as part of Poetry Palooza! 
The winner of our slam will be named the 2024 Iowa Champion and earn an IPA-sponsored spot in the 2024 BlackBerry Peach National Poetry Slam. This year's national slam will be held in Roswell, Georgia, June 5-8. 2024. Register to compete ahead of time by emailing ipa@iowapoetry.com with "Slam Entry" and your chosen location in the subject line. In the body of the email, please include your full name, hometown, and contact information.
Competitors must have an Iowa address and must be 18 years old by Wednesday, June 5, 2024. See full slam details and rules at iowapoetry.com/slam.htm
Thursday, February 15, 2024 - 7:00 pm to 7:40 pm

View the night sky from the comfort and warmth of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences' Planetarium.  Free and open to the public.  Seating is limited, later arrivals will not be admitted.  No phones, cameras, food or drink allowed.

Thursday, February 15, 2024 - 6:00 pm to 6:40 pm

View the night sky from the comfort and warmth of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences' Planetarium.  Free and open to the public.  Seating is limited, later arrivals will not be admitted.  No phones, cameras, food or drink allowed.

Thursday, February 15, 2024 - 6:00 pm

Join Russell Guay for a session on White Collar Crime featuring Scott Irwin! 

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Thursday, February 15, 2024 - 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Presented by Preaward Specialist Maggie Heretakis, this is an introduction to external funding opportunities from foundations and government agencies. The basics of crafting a strong proposal and support available at UNI will be covered.

Thursday, February 15, 2024 - 1:30 pm

For the 18th year, the UNI African American Read-In is part of National African American Read-In activities planned nationwide during Black History Month.  Planning is underway for this virtual event planned for Thursday, February 15, 2024, with Iowa first graders.  Schools from across Iowa are invited to participate in one of two sessions, either 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. (sessions last one hour and are exactly the same).

Thursday, February 15, 2024 - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Training and scenario driven information session on the unique experiences that the UNI Veteran and Military students bring to campus and the classroom. Interactive session to gain understanding.

Thursday, February 15, 2024 - 9:30 am

For the 18th year, the UNI African American Read-In is part of National African American Read-In activities planned nationwide during Black History Month.  Planning is underway for this virtual event planned for Thursday, February 15, 2024, with Iowa first graders.  Schools from across Iowa are invited to participate in one of two sessions, either 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. (sessions last one hour and are exactly the same).

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - 4:00 pm

Join the Learning Center at Rod Library on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. in Rod 272 for free academic success workshops. On Wednesday, February 14, the discussion will be on Notetaking. Learn and practice three popular notetaking methods: Cornell, Outlining and Mapping. Attendance will enter you into prize drawings. More information on the workshops offered this semester can be found on the Academic Workshops webpage

 

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - 1:30 pm

From the studio of Danny Galyen, music student Mary O’Connell will present a graduate conducting recital. This event is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Part of the RSP training series - An accurate budget is critical to obtaining and successfully managing external funding. This session will provide an overview of the conceptual and technical components of good budgets. 

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Presented by UNI's Black Student Union, stop by and get a Candy Gram for someone special in your life!

Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Join the Study Abroad Center to eat cookies and learn more about how you can find your home away from home this Summer or Fall!