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8:30am
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Iowa Regional - FIRST Robotics CompetitionIowa Regional - FIRST Robotics Competition
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 8:30 am to 6:30 pm
Combining the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology, the FIRST Robotics Competition will bring together more than 50 teams from the Midwest and beyond to compete in the University of Northern Iowa McLeod Center. Each high school team will design, build, and program their robot to play this year’s game. During each match, witness two brand-new alliances of 3 robots each face off against each other. Come join us as we celebrate 9 years of FIRST Robotics Competition Regional events for Iowa teams.
Location: McLeod Center and the UNI Dome
Contact Information
Name: Marcy Seavey
Email: marcene.seavey@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-6253
Link to Event: Iowa Regional
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10:00am
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Boy Who Cried Wolf - Kaleidoscope SeriesBoy Who Cried Wolf - Kaleidoscope Series
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 10:00 am
Best Suited for Grades: PK-5 Duration: Approximately 1 hour Curriculum Connections: Language Arts, Science, Arts, Character Study Guide: Access the complimentary teacher's guide HERE.
This beautiful warming winter's tale brings the story of a bother of a boy, a mithered mother and a grand old brass band of a grandad. All set in the village of knitters with fingers flicking, needles clicking and where every new jumper tells a tale!
Inspired by the famous Aesop fable the wonderful play has a gifted ensemble of actor musicians who play the endearing characters, the hilarious sheep and perhaps a scary wolf or two!
Location: Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
Contact Information
Name: Jennifer Onuigbo
Email: jennifer.onuigbo@uni.edu
Phone: NA
Link to Event: Boy Who Cried Wolf - Kaleidoscope Series
Outgoing Subawards & Subcontracts - RSP Training SeriesOutgoing Subawards & Subcontracts - RSP Training Series
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Part of the RSP training series - Outgoing Subawards & Subcontracts: what’s the difference between the two? This session focuses on an overview of subawards and subcontracts – their elements and when to utilize a subaward versus a subcontract (pre-award) and once you’ve received the prime award (post-award) – roles & responsibilities, subaward invoice approval, subrecipient monitoring, and subaward amendments. The subject matter is geared towards researchers, project directors, and those newer to subawards; however, all are welcome.
Location: Zoom virtual session
Contact Information
Name: Sean Parrish
Email: sean.parrish@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-3282
Link to Event: Outgoing Subawards & Subcontracts - 3/21/24
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12:30pm
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Boy Who Cried Wolf - Kaleidoscope SeriesBoy Who Cried Wolf - Kaleidoscope Series
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 12:30 pm
Best Suited for Grades: PK-5 Duration: Approximately 1 hour Curriculum Connections: Language Arts, Science, Arts, Character Study Guide: Access the complimentary teacher's guide HERE.
This beautiful warming winter's tale brings the story of a bother of a boy, a mithered mother and a grand old brass band of a grandad. All set in the village of knitters with fingers flicking, needles clicking and where every new jumper tells a tale!
Inspired by the famous Aesop fable the wonderful play has a gifted ensemble of actor musicians who play the endearing characters, the hilarious sheep and perhaps a scary wolf or two!
Location: Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
Contact Information
Name: Jennifer Onuigbo
Email: jennifer.onuigbo@uni.edu
Phone: NA
Link to Event: Boy Who Cried Wolf - Kaleidoscope Series
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6:00pm
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History of Redlining Faculty PanelHistory of Redlining Faculty Panel
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Faculty Panel on the History of Redlining
Presented by UNI Political Science Society and Trees for Cedar Valley
Featuring speakers: Dr. Renfro, Dr. Meacham, Dr. Rumsey, Dr. Froyum and a guest speaker from Habitat for Humanity.
We'll discuss the history and impacts of redlining, particularly as it pertains to Waterloo and surrounding areas. This event is open to the public.
Join us Thursday, March 21 at 6:00 p.m. in the CME Classroom.
Location: Center for Multicultural Education Classroom
Contact Information
Name: Olivia Schneider
Email: schneido@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 573-0588
Link to Event: NA
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8:00pm
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Guest Recital: Evan Chapman, percussionGuest Recital: Evan Chapman, percussion
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 8:00 pm
Visiting artist Evan Chapman will present a percussion recital. Chapman is a successful performer and multimedia artist-producer, a founding member of percussion rock band Square Peg Round Hole and co-founder and owner of Four/Ten Media. This event is free and open to the public.
Location: Davis Hall, Gallagher Bluedorn
Contact Information
Name: Caroline Francis
Email: caroline.francis@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-2028
Link to Event: Click here for School of Music event information.
Carol Roh Spaulding Fiction ReadingCarol Roh Spaulding Fiction Reading
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 8:00 pm
Carol Roh Spaulding, an English professor at Drake University, will be reading from her new book Waiting for Mr. Kim and Other Stories, winner of the 2022 Flannery O’Connor Award for the Short Story from the University of Georgia Press.
Location: Bartlett Hall 1017
Contact Information
Name: Vince Gotera
Email: vince.gotera@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-7061
Link to Event: Writers Talk! Carol Roh Spaulding
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9:00pm
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Observatory ShowObservatory Show
Thursday, March 21, 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.
Location: 137 Mccollum science hall
Contact Information
Name: Siobahn Morgan
Email: morgans@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-2389
Link to Event: EES Observatory
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