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"Present / Tense: Sculpture, Paintings and Drawings by Tom & Malayka Gormally""Present / Tense: Sculpture, Paintings and Drawings by Tom & Malayka Gormally"
Monday, August 23, 2021 - 10:00 am to Saturday, September 25, 2021 - 5:00 pm
“Present / Tense” is both a meditation on the extended family and an exploration of the contemporary challenges of human connection in this cultural moment of political division and environmental concerns. Closing Reception: Thursday, September 23, following the artist’s lecture at 6:00 p.m. Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, 10 am – 5 pm and by appointment. Please note, the Gallery will be closed September 6 for Labor Day. https://gallery.uni.edu/
Location: UNI Gallery of Art
Contact Information
Name: Darrell Taylor
Email: darrell.taylor@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-3095
Link to Event: Present / Tense
“The Earth is a House of Stories: Works from the Permanent Art Collection by Native Artists”“The Earth is a House of Stories: Works from the Permanent Art Collection by Native Artists”
Monday, August 23, 2021 - 10:00 am to Saturday, September 25, 2021 - 5:00 pm
Other dates include October 15 – November 6 and December 2 – 15. “The Earth is a House of Stories: Works from the Permanent Art Collection by Native Artists” was co-curated by Angela Waseskuk and Gallery Director Darrell Taylor. This exhibition highlights objects from the Collection and the UNI Museum by historical and contemporary Native artists. Showcasing these works is part of a university-wide effort to adopt a university Land Stewardship Statement while continuing to build and honor respectful and nourishing partnerships with the Meskwaki Nation and Native people in Iowa.
Location: UNI Gallery of Art
Contact Information
Name: Darrell Taylor
Email: darrell.taylor@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-3095
Link to Event: “The Earth is a House of Stories"
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7:30am
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Welcome Week: FirstWelcome Week: First
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 - 7:30 am to 2:00 pm
Snap a picture on your way to class to commemorate your first day of class for the 2021-2022 academic year. We will have Northern Iowa Guides on hand to take your picture and donuts for you to grab on your way to class.
Location: Lawther Field and between Curris Business Building and Rider
Contact Information
Name: Student Success & Retention
Email: orientation@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-4260
Link to Event: NA
Welcome Week: Direction Booths Welcome Week: Direction Booths
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 - 7:30 am to 2:00 pm
Not sure where to go? Wondering if you're walking the right direction to your class? Don't worry we will have Northern Iowa Guides around campus to help you find your way. Look for the purple and gold canopies around campus.
Location: Around Campus
Contact Information
Name: Student Success & Retention
Email: orientation@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-4260
Link to Event: NA
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9:30am
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Welcome Week: Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (DIS) Open House Welcome Week: Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (DIS) Open House
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 - 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
Join us for an open house celebrating the office of Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice. Sessions begin at 9:30 AM, 12:30 PM (students only), and 3:30 PM. The Center for Multicultural Education, Military & Veteran Student Services and Gender & Sexuality Student Services are a cohesive unit that advances inclusion and social justice through advocacy and support of underrepresented and marginalized students, provide diversity education for all its community members, and promote a safe and welcoming environment that fosters academic success, a sense of belonging and respect for all people and cultures.
Location: Center for Multicultural Education
Contact Information
Name: Student Success & Retention
Email: orientation@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-4260
Link to Event: NA
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11:00am
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Lunch, Beverages & Battle BuddiesLunch, Beverages & Battle Buddies
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 - 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Military & Veteran students are invited to gather together for lunch hosted by Military & Veteran Student Services. A representative from the Black Hawk County VA will be present to answer questions.
Location: Veterans' Center - Maucker Union plaza level
Contact Information
Name: Chiquita Loveless
Email: chiquita.loveless@uni.edu
Phone: NA
Link to Event: NA
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4:30pm
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“UNI and Meskwaki Tribal Council Mission Stewardship Festivities”“UNI and Meskwaki Tribal Council Mission Stewardship Festivities”
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 - 4:30 pm
4:30 – 6:30 p.m., KAB Courtyard. Festivities include an opening reception for the UNI Gallery of Art exhibition “The Earth is a House of Stories,” a summary of the mission stewardship campus input work session, a message to all caretakers from Meskwaki representatives, a performance by world champion Fancy Dancer Larry Yazzie (Meskwaki/Dine), and a reading by poet and artist Ray YoungBear (Meskwaki).
Location: KAB (and CAC) Courtyard
Contact Information
Name: Darrell Taylor
Email: darrell.taylor@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-3095
Link to Event: UNI and Meskwaki Tribal Council Mission Stewardship Festivities
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6:00pm
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Interfraternity Council (IFC) Fraternity WeekInterfraternity Council (IFC) Fraternity Week
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 - 6:00 pm to 8:15 pm
Fraternities and the Interfraternity Council (IFC) host various events throughout the first week of the fall semester to get to know men in joining a fraternity. Learn more about how to join an IFC fraternity at UNI by visiting studentlife.uni.edu/ifc-fraternity-week.
Location: NA
Contact Information
Name: Taberie Van Boening
Email: taberie.vanboening@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-6849
Link to Event: IFC Fraternity Week website
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7:00pm
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Wellness Kahoot - Welcome Week Wellness Kahoot - Welcome Week
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 - 7:00 pm
Are you ready to WIN BIG?! Test your wellness knowledge for a chance to win PRIZES! The Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) and Student Wellness Services (SWS) will be hosting a Wellness Kahoot on Tuesday, August 24 in the Maucker Union Ballroom. Participants can attend session 1 at 7:00pm or session 2 at 7:30pm.
Join us for this UNI Welcome Week event to learn how to BE WELL and BE CONNECTED at UNI!
For more information, email Shawna Jesse, Health Promotion Coordinator at shawna.jesse@uni.edu.
Location: Maucker Union Ballroom
Contact Information
Name: Shawna Jesse
Email: shawna.jesse@uni.edu
Phone: (563) 590-2038
Link to Event: NA
Welcome Week: Wellness Kahoot Welcome Week: Wellness Kahoot
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 - 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Are you ready to WIN BIG?! Test your wellness knowledge for a chance to win PRIZES! The Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) and Student Wellness Services (SWS) will be hosting Wellness Kahoot trivia on Tuesday, August 24 in the Maucker Union Ballroom. Participants can attend session 1 at 7:00pm or session 2 at 7:30pm. Join us to learn how to BE WELL and BE CONNECTED at UNI!
Location: Union Ballroom C
Contact Information
Name: Student Success & Retention
Email: orientation@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-4260
Link to Event: NA
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8:00pm
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Chi Alpha Fall LaunchChi Alpha Fall Launch
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 - 8:00 pm
Join us for our first large group gathering of the year! We will have high-energy worship, a message from our Pastor, and opportunities to meet other students! We'll meet in Lang Auditorium at 8:00PM!
Location: Lang Hall Auditorium
Contact Information
Name: Derek Quinby
Email: Derek@northerniowaxa.com
Phone: NA
Link to Event: Chi Alpha Launch
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