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Family Weekend

Family Weekend

Friday, October 15, 2021 - 12:00 am to Sunday, October 17, 2021 - 12:00 am

We are excited to welcome UNI families to campus for Family Weekend, October 15-17, 2021. This yearly tradition is a great opportunity to make memories with your student, meet other UNI families and learn more about the university. More informaiton can be found on the Family Weekend website.

Location: NA

Contact Information

Name: Joellen Hatchett
Email: joellen.hatchett@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-2467

Link to Event: Family Weekend Website

 
JoAnn Schnabel and UNI Ceramic Alumni 1990 – 2021

JoAnn Schnabel and UNI Ceramic Alumni 1990 – 2021

Friday, October 15, 2021 - 7:00 pm to Saturday, November 6, 2021 - 5:00 pm

This art exhibition is a group invitational event curated by UNI Professor of Art JoAnn Schnabel who will retire from teaching at the conclusion of 2021. Exhibition participants include the following: Bryan Coons (B.F.A, 2012), Lori Dale (B.A., 1997), Thaddeus Erdahl (B.F.A., 2004), Allison Fretheim (B.A., 2015), Sarah German (B.F.A., 2006), Travis Gingerich (B.F.A., 2016), Matt Kelleher (M.A., 1997), Rylie Lawrence (B.F.A., 2018), Caitlin Mary Margarett (B.F.A., 2018), Lisa McClurg (B.A., 2010), Nicholas Meyer (M.A., 2010), Daniel Orr (B.A., 1995), Jesse Parrott (B.F.A., 2010), Wade Scheel (B.A., 1995), Chris Singewald (B.F.A., 2006), Kelsey Sorensen (B.F.A, 2015), Denae Statzer (B.F.A., 2020), Brad Travis (M.A., 2003), Dallan Troyer (M.A., 1996), Madalyn Loring Vorrie (B.F.A., 2017), Amythest Warrington (B.F.A., 2014), Chad Wolf (B.F.A., 1996), and the curator herself.

Location: UNI Gallery of Art

Contact Information

Name: Darrell Taylor
Email: darrell.taylor@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-3095

Link to Event: JoAnn Schnabel and UNI Ceramic Alumni 1990 – 2021

 
Before 9am
UNI Football at UNI

UNI Football at UNI

Saturday, October 16, 2021 - 12:00 am

UNI Panthers v.s. South Dakota at the UNI Dome

Location: UNI Dome

Contact Information

Name: Office of University Relations
Email: ur@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-2761

Link to Event: UNI Panthers Football Schedule

 
Music Education Workshop

Music Education Workshop

Saturday, October 16, 2021 - 12:00 am

School of Music instructor of music education Michelle Swanson will coordinate this workshop. For more information, contact Michelle.Swanson@uni.edu.

Location: Davis Hall, GBPAC

Contact Information

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

Link to Event: School of Music events.

 
PMB's Day of Drumming

PMB's Day of Drumming

Saturday, October 16, 2021 - 12:00 am

Join us for the Panther Marching Band’s Day of Drumming on Saturday, October 16. This event will feature guest artists Matthew Keown and Jeff Stern, former members and world champions of the Blue Devils and Cadets DCI drumlines! Clinics and coaching from our guests will be included through the day, culminating in a mass drumline performance at the UNI football game.  Click here for more information and to register!

Location: UNI Dome and McLeod Center

Contact Information

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

Link to Event: Click here for more information.

 
9am
Family Weekend-Check in and Welcome

Family Weekend-Check in and Welcome

Saturday, October 16, 2021 - 9:00 am to 10:00 am

  • Free UNI t-shirt for the first 500 family members in attendance
  • International Student Promoters, from several of the 64 countries represented at UNI, will be on hand to write names or phrases in various languages for guests.
  • Welcome by President Nook and Provost Herrera
  • Performances by TheMOVEment & Singpins A Cappella group
  • Face painting and panther temporary tattoos

Location: Gallagher Bluedorn Lobby

Contact Information

Name: NA
Email: NA
Phone: NA

Link to Event: Family Weekend-Check in and Welcome

 
10am
University Honors Program Open House

University Honors Program Open House

Saturday, October 16, 2021 - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

  • Honors students and their families are invited to visit for cookies & conversation
  • Tours of Honors Cottage

Location: Honors Cottage

Contact Information

Name: NA
Email: NA
Phone: NA

Link to Event: University Honors Program Open House

 
College Open Houses

College Open Houses

Saturday, October 16, 2021 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am

  • College of Business - Curris Business Building Hall of Flags
  • College of Education - Schindler Education Center 2nd Floor Lobby
  • College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences - Russell Hall Lobby

Location: NA

Contact Information

Name: NA
Email: NA
Phone: NA

Link to Event: College Open Houses

 
11am
Chemistry Magic Show

Chemistry Magic Show

Saturday, October 16, 2021 - 11:00 am

  • This is a crowd favorite! Make sure you don't miss the magic. 
  • UNI student chapter of the American Chemical Society

Location: Lantz Auditorium, McCollum Science Hall 137

Contact Information

Name: NA
Email: NA
Phone: NA

Link to Event: Chemistry Magic Show

 
College of Business Professional Distinction Opportunities Presentation

College of Business Professional Distinction Opportunities Presentation

Saturday, October 16, 2021 - 11:00 am to 11:30 am

Learn more about opportunities in the College of Business 

  • Study abroad
  • Certifications
  • Internships
  • Professional Readiness Program

Location: Curris Business Building 3

Contact Information

Name: NA
Email: NA
Phone: NA

Link to Event: College of Business Professional Distinction Opportunities Presentation

 
Engaged in Science with UNI Science Education

Engaged in Science with UNI Science Education

Saturday, October 16, 2021 - 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

  • Come and be engaged in science like how we prepare future science teachers
  •  Learn about UNI Science Education programs

Location: McCollum Science Hall 112

Contact Information

Name: NA
Email: NA
Phone: NA

Link to Event: Engaged in Science with UNI Science Education

 
Family Weekend Lunch - Panther Favorites Piazza & Rialto

Family Weekend Lunch - Panther Favorites Piazza & Rialto

Saturday, October 16, 2021 - 11:00 am to 1:30 pm

  • Join us for a Family Weekend Panther Favorites lunch at Piazza and Rialto!
  • Treat your family and friends with a discounted meal - only $9 ($7 for youth - 5-7 years old). Or use Dining Dollars or Flex+ as part of your meal plan. Credit card payment also accepted, no cash.

Location: UNI Dining Centers

Contact Information

Name: NA
Email: NA
Phone: NA

Link to Event: Family Weekend Lunch - Panther Favorites Piazza & Rialto

 
Earth and Environmental Science Open House

Earth and Environmental Science Open House

Saturday, October 16, 2021 - 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

  • Planetarium shows
  • Geological, meteorological and astronomical displays highlighting the Earth
  • Several labs will be open

Location: Latham Hall, first floor

Contact Information

Name: NA
Email: NA
Phone: NA

Link to Event: Earth and Environmental Science Open House

 
1pm
Sigma Tau Delta Induction Ceremony and Lecture on "The Blues of Eddie Bowles"

Sigma Tau Delta Induction Ceremony and Lecture on "The Blues of Eddie Bowles"

Saturday, October 16, 2021 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

  • Students earning high honors will be inducted into Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honors Society.
  • Keynote address is by Dr. Jim O'Loughlin on the local musician, Eddie Bowles

Location: Maucker Union, University Room

Contact Information

Name: NA
Email: NA
Phone: NA

Link to Event: Sigma Tau Delta Induction Ceremony and Lecture on "The Blues of Eddie Bowles"

 
4pm
football vs. South Dakota

football vs. South Dakota

Saturday, October 16, 2021 - 4:00 pm

UNI football hosts South Dakota State for Family Weekend in the UNI-Dome. Fans are encouraged to wear white for the White Out game. 

Location: UNI-Dome

Contact Information

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

Link to Event: football vs. South Dakota State

 
5pm
Volleyball vs. Indiana State

Volleyball vs. Indiana State

Saturday, October 16, 2021 - 5:00 pm

UNI volleyball hosts Indiana State in the McLeod Center.

Location: McLeod Center

Contact Information

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

Link to Event: Volleyball vs. Indiana State

 
7pm
Orchesis Dance Company and Illuminate Dance Troupe Fall Show

Orchesis Dance Company and Illuminate Dance Troupe Fall Show

Saturday, October 16, 2021 - 7:00 pm

Join Orchesis Dance Company and the Illuminate Dance Troupe (IDT) for their fall dance performance at Bengston Auditorium in Russell Hall! Tickets are free for students with a UNI ID or $5 for general admission. For more information, email Orchesis at orchesisuni@gmail.com or IDT at illuminatedance@uni.edu

Location: Bengston Auditorium

Contact Information

Name: NA
Email: NA
Phone: NA

Link to Event: NA

 
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