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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"

 
Lifelong University Course - Where Does My Food Come From?

Lifelong University Course - Where Does My Food Come From?

Tuesday, September 14, 2021 - 10:00 am to Tuesday, September 28, 2021 - 10:00 am

Gardening, cooking nutrition, sustainability and fun all rolled into one class.   Join us for this three session course which will teach participants about growing their own garden, discuss our current food supply system, alternative food systems, shopping local options and how to stretch local food through Iowa winters.

Participants will have the opportunity to engage in growing produce with hands on activities in the garden each day.  We will discuss nutrition ideas for healthy living by exploring lesser known produce items and garden favorites and by cooking various dishes for lunch.

Classes are: Tuesday, September 14, 21 and 28th from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm

Location: Creekside Harmony Education Center

Contact Information

Name: Kelli McCarthy
Email: kelli.mccarthy@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-5141

Link to Event: Lifelong University Course - Where Does My Food Come From?

 
9am
Vaccine Clinic

Vaccine Clinic

Friday, September 17, 2021 - 9:00 am to 11:00 am

The Student Health Clinic will also be offering covid-19 vaccines throughout the fall 2021 semester on Thursday afternoons from 1 – 3 p.m. and Friday mornings from 9 – 11 a.m.  Please call the Covid-19 phone line at (319) 273-2100 to set up an appointment.

Location: Student Health Center, ​1600 W 23rd St, Cedar Falls, IA 50614

Contact Information

Name: NA
Email: NA
Phone: NA

Link to Event: Fo more information, visit

 
Lifelong University Course - Survey of African American Filmakers

Lifelong University Course - Survey of African American Filmakers

Friday, September 17, 2021 - 9:00 am

Week Two - Ava DuVemay's Selma - 2014

Location: Western Home Event Center

Contact Information

Name: Kelli MCCarthy
Email: kelli.mccarthy@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-5141

Link to Event: Lifelong University

 
3pm
Soccer vs. Evansville

Soccer vs. Evansville

Friday, September 17, 2021 - 3:00 pm

UNI's women's soccer team hosts the University of Evansville. The new soccer field is located west of the UNI-Dome. 

Location: soccer fields west of UNI-Dome

Contact Information

Name: Jamar Thompson
Email: jamar.thompson@uni.edu
Phone: NA

Link to Event: Soccer vs. Evansville

 
7pm
Guest Artist Master Class: Yu-Fang Chen, violin

Guest Artist Master Class: Yu-Fang Chen, violin

Friday, September 17, 2021 - 7:00 pm

Visiting artist and featured guest of the 2021 Midwest Violin Caucus Yu-Fang Chen will present a violin master class. A native of Taiwan, Dr. Chen is currently serving as Assistant Professor of Violin at Ball State University. She received her Doctoral of Musical Arts degrees on both violin and viola performance from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2013, under the tutelage of Benny Kim and Scott Lee. As a sought-after performer and pedagogy, Chen has been invited to teach and perform at various music institutions and festivals, including the Sunflower Music Festival and the Heartland Chamber Music Academy in U.S.A, the InterHarmony International Music Festival in Italy, and Thailand International Composition Festival in Salaya, Thailand, and more. This event is free and open to the public. 

Location: Graham Hall, Russell Hall

Contact Information

Name: Caroline Francis
Email: caroline.francis@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-2028

Link to Event: School of Music events.

 
"The Maltese Falcon" Film Screening

"The Maltese Falcon" Film Screening

Friday, September 17, 2021 - 7:00 pm

Hailed as the birth of film-noir, this classic story follows a private detective who takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a gorgeous liar and their quest for a priceless statuette.

Location: Kamerick Art Building Room 111

Contact Information

Name: Hunter Friesen
Email: friesenh@uni.edu
Phone: (952) 217-9768

Link to Event: Facebook link

 
10pm
Late Night Lip Sync Battle

Late Night Lip Sync Battle

Friday, September 17, 2021 - 10:00 pm

Mark your calendars for Friday, September 17th at 10pm! UNISTA is excited to kick off our season with our first-ever Late Night Lip Sync Battle! 
Strut your stuff as a soloist and/or in a group. Finalists will have the option to compete in the final lip sync battle to win the title. Costumes and props are encouraged! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/xX7r9b9vFJNAKCfS8
Contact unistaboard@gmail.com with questions.

Location: Strayer-Wood Theatre

Contact Information

Name: UNISTA Board
Email: unistaboard@gmail.com
Phone: NA

Link to Event: NA

 
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