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State Physics Competition for High School Physics StudentsState Physics Competition for High School Physics Students
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 12:00 am to 11:59 pm
The UNI Physics Department will host the State of Iowa Physics Competition on Tuesday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Mcleod Center. The competition includes a series of five physics events for high school (Grades 9-12) students including the catapult, mousetrap car, tooth pick bridge, optical slalom and measurement. The competition stresses creativity and ingenuity as well as an understanding of physics related principles and is intended to stimulate interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The competition emphasizes the scientific and engineering practices found in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and participation in the competition integrated with appropriate instruction can address the NGSS which should be emphasized in all science classrooms.
Location: UNI McLeod Center
Contact Information
Name: Lawrence Escalada
Email: Lawrence.Escalada@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-2431
Link to Event: State of Iowa Physics Competition for High School Students
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Before 10:30am
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INSPIRE Research & Engagement ConferenceINSPIRE Research & Engagement Conference
Monday, April 8, 2024 - 9:00 am to Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 3:00 pm
Undergraduate and graduate students from all majors across campus are invited to participate in the 2024 INSPIRE Student Research & Engagement Conference, showcasing research, internship, volunteer or study abroad experiences, club activities and/or creative performances.
Everyone is welcome to attend and help celebrate the inspiring work of our students!
Visit the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences webpage https://csbs.uni.edu/inspire-schedule for a full conference schedule.
Location: Rod Library
Contact Information
Name: Helen Harton and Windee Weiss, Co-Chairs
Email: csbs@uni.edu
Phone: NA
Link to Event: Conference Schedule
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10:30am
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Giving Week: Philanthropy JeopardyGiving Week: Philanthropy Jeopardy
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 10:30 am to 2:00 pm
Gifts of time, talent, and treasure to UNI help all students succeed. Connecting Alumni to Students (CATS) will test your knowledge with philanthropy jeopardy for a chance to win gift cards and other prizes.
Location: Maucker Union, Table 1
Contact Information
Name: Sarah Craw
Email: Sarah.Craw@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-6723
Link to Event: Giving Week
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12:30pm
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1:00pm
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Talk Tuesday Talk Tuesday
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 1:00 pm to 1:50 pm
Location: MAU State College Room
Contact Information
Name: Ava Deitrich
Email: deitrica@uni.edu
Phone: (641) 990-0870
Link to Event: NA
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2:00pm
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4:30pm
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6:00pm
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Mental Health Awareness PanelMental Health Awareness Panel
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 6:00 pm
Active Minds is hosting a mental health awareness panel with UNI faculty members. We hope that with this event, staff members can share their valuable experiences and help open up the conversation about mental health. Snacks will be provided and we will also have a $15 Texas Roadhouse gift certificate as a door prize. All are welcome to attend.
Location: Maucker Union Ballrooms
Contact Information
Name: Natalie Dvorak
Email: activeminds@uni.edu
Phone: NA
Link to Event: NA
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8:00pm
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Student Composers ConcertStudent Composers Concert
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 8:00 pm
Coordinated by professors of composition and theory Jonathan Schwabe and Daniel Swilley, UNI School of Music student composers will showcase their work in this spring recital. 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.
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