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8:30am	Iowa Regional - FIRST Robotics Competition Iowa 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
10:00am	Boy Who Cried Wolf - Kaleidoscope Series Boy 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 Series Outgoing 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
12:30pm	Boy Who Cried Wolf - Kaleidoscope Series Boy 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
6:00pm	Faculty Recital: Alexander Pershounin, double bass Faculty Recital: Alexander Pershounin, double bass Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 6:00 pm Faculty artist Alexander Pershounin will present a double bass recital with repertoire and collaborators to be announced. 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. History of Redlining Faculty Panel History 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
8:00pm	Guest Recital: Evan Chapman, percussion Guest 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 Reading Carol 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
9:00pm	Observatory Show Observatory 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