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Family Weekend

Family Weekend

Sunday, October 1, 2023 - 12:00 am to 11:59 pm

We are excited to welcome UNI families to campus for Family Weekend, September 29-October 1, 2023. This yearly tradition is a great opportunity to make memories with your student, meet other UNI families and learn more about the university. More information can be found at familyweekend.uni.edu

Location: NA

Contact Information

Name: NA
Email: NA
Phone: NA

Link to Event: NA

 
 
 
CME Lock-In

CME Lock-In

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 6:00 pm to Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 7:00 am

The Black Student Union presents the CME Lock-In!

Come and go as you please or stay overnight for a sleepover in the CME.

Eat 6 p.m. -7 p.m.

Study Hours 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Activities 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Location: Center For Multicultural Education

Contact Information

Name: Randy Whitfield
Email: bsu@uni.edu
Phone: NA

Link to Event: NA

 
 
 
UNI School of Music Vocal Arts Festival

UNI School of Music Vocal Arts Festival

Sunday, October 1, 2023 - 2:00 pm to Monday, October 2, 2023 - 8:00 pm

The UNI School of Music presents its annual Vocal Arts Festival for high school student vocalists preparing for All-State competition and interested in vocal music at UNI. The Final Concert will be held on Monday, Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall, GBPAC. This event does require registration. For more information, please contact John.Wiles@uni.edu.

Location: Great Hall, Gallagher Bluedorn

Contact Information

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

Link to Event: Click here for more information.

 
 
 
 
 
 
8:30am
Business Student Visit Day

Business Student Visit Day

Friday, October 6, 2023 - 8:45 am to 12:00 pm

University of Northern Iowa Panther Visit Day graphic

SAVE THE DATE!

If a career in business is calling your name, this event should, too!

Join us for this special day to explore UNI business majors, meet current College of Business students, and faculty and staff and learn why we truly are the best place to study business/be a business student. For a full list of our 14 majors, visit business.uni.edu/majors.


Register at https://admissions.uni.edu/visit-options

Location: 8201 Dakota St, Cedar Falls, IA 50614

Contact Information

Name: Shelly Christensen
Email: shelly.christensen@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-2281

Link to Event: NA

 
UNI Bass Jamboree

UNI Bass Jamboree

Saturday, October 7, 2023 - 8:45 am

Coordinated by faculty artist Alexander Pershounin, this workshop for double bass players and enthusiasts will feature classical and jazz bass master classes, clinics, and concerts. For more information or to register, visit music.uni.edu/bassjamboree.

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 more information.

 
9:00am
Multicultural Group Visit Day

Multicultural Group Visit Day

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

University of Northern Iowa Panther Visit Day graphic

SAVE THE DATE

This visit day is specifically for multicultural students.

We’ll highlight scholarships and on-campus services available to you, talk about involvement opportunities including culturally-based organizations and peer mentoring, and introduce you to the resource hub that is the Center for Multicultural Education. You’ll also get the chance to hear from current multicultural students from all majors and backgrounds.

Register at https://admissions.uni.edu/visit-options


Location: 8201 Dakota St, Cedar Falls, IA 50614

Contact Information

Name: Shelly Christensen
Email: shelly.christensen@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-2281

Link to Event: NA

 
UNI Viola Festival

UNI Viola Festival

Saturday, October 7, 2023 - 9:00 am

Coordinated by faculty artist Tyler Hendrickson, the UNI Viola Festival will offer hands-on workshops as well as guest artist performances. For more information or to register, visit music.uni.edu/violafestival.

Location: Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall

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.

 
9:30am
SPSS Training Session Part 3 - Graphics

SPSS Training Session Part 3 - Graphics

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 9:30 am to 10:45 am

Learn about SPSS graphics capabilities. This session is suitable for beginners who have taken the first two sessions. This is free training offered by the Department of Mathematics Statistical Consulting Center.

Location: Wright Hall Room 110

Contact Information

Name: Justine Radunzel
Email: justine.radunzel@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-7963

Link to Event: Statistical Consulting Center Short Courses

 
11:30am
Thinking About Graduate School? (TAGS)

Thinking About Graduate School? (TAGS)

Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 11:30 am

Stop by to meet the Graduate College and get answers to any questions you may have about applying to graduate school, whether at UNI or elsewhere. Staff will be present to share information on admission requirements, assistantships, thesis and non-thesis options or to help connect you with a specific graduate program contact.  

Location: Maucker Union- Table 6

Contact Information

Name: Graduate College
Email: gradcollege@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-2748

Link to Event: NA

 
12:00pm
Cookies with the Deans

Cookies with the Deans

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm

Graduate students can stop by the Maucker Union Coffeehouse for cookies and conversation with our new Dean of the Graduate College, Dr. Stephanie Huffman, along with Associate Dean Dr. Gabriela Olivares! 

Location: Maucker Union Coffeehouse

Contact Information

Name: Graduate College
Email: gradcollege@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-2748

Link to Event: NA

 
Navigating Conversations: Mastering Effective Communication for Graduate Scholars

Navigating Conversations: Mastering Effective Communication for Graduate Scholars

Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 12:00 pm

Join our interactive workshop with Darcie Davis-Gage, designed exclusively for graduate students from a variety of backgrounds to enhance their communication skills. Whether you're presenting research, collaborating with peers, or engaging with faculty, effective communication is crucial. This workshop will provide practical strategies to help you articulate ideas clearly, actively listen, and foster meaningful connections.

Location: Rod Library 287

Contact Information

Name: Kathryn Wohlpart
Email: kathryn.wohlpart@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-2748

Link to Event: NA

 
Lunchtime Carillon Concert Series

Lunchtime Carillon Concert Series

Friday, October 6, 2023 - 12:00 pm

Check out a hammock from Rod, food some grub from Maucker Union Food Court and head out to Lawther Field to enjoy a lunchtime performance on the Carillon, the instrument within the Campanile, by our Student Guild of Carillonneurs every Friday this fall (weather permitting). Have a particular tune you want to hear us play? Request it on the School of Music website under UNI Guild of Carillonneurs.

Location: Lawther Lawn

Contact Information

Name: UNI Guild of Carillonneurs
Email: unicarillonneur@gmail.com
Phone: NA

Link to Event: http://carillon.uni.edu

 
1:00pm
Summer Programs Fair

Summer Programs Fair

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Learn about the Study Abroad Center's summer school & faculty-led program options for Summer 2024! Meet past participants, course leaders and study abroad staff.

Location: Study Abroad Center (103 East Bartlett)

Contact Information

Name: Study Abroad
Email: study-abroad@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-7078

Link to Event: Summer Programs Fair

 
Talk Tuesday

Talk Tuesday

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 1:00 pm

From 1-2 p.m. every Tuesday, international students and volunteers meet in the lower level of Maucker Union to share in casual conversation. This event is open to everyone.

Location: State College Room, Maucker Union

Contact Information

Name: Ava Deitrich
Email: deitrica@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-3410

Link to Event: NA

 
2:00pm
Final Accounting - RSP Training Series

Final Accounting - RSP Training Series

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Part of the RSP Training Series - Final accounting is the financial reconciliation of your sponsored project, which helps you take a "final look" at your project and all the expenses related to your project.

Location: Zoom virtual session

Contact Information

Name: Sean Parrish
Email: sean.parrish@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-3282

Link to Event: Final Accounting - 10/4/23

 
3:00pm
Berlin: Art Info Session

Berlin: Art Info Session

Monday, October 2, 2023 - 3:00 pm

Come learn about the opportunity to study abroad in Berlin, Germany next summer! Course leader, Ken Hall will be there to answer any questions about the program, along with a study abroad advisor to help advise on the application process, financial aid and scholarships.

Location: Kamerick Art Building - Room 232

Contact Information

Name: Ken Hall
Email: kenneth.hall@uni.edu
Phone: NA

Link to Event: NA

 
3:30pm
R/RStudio Training Session Part 3 – Graphics with ggplot2

R/RStudio Training Session Part 3 – Graphics with ggplot2

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm

Learn about creating graphics using ggplot2 package in R. This session is suitable for beginners who have taken the first two sessions. This is free training offered by the Department of Mathematics Statistical Consulting Center.

Location: Wright Hall Room 110

Contact Information

Name: Justine Radunzel
Email: justine.radunzel@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-7963

Link to Event: Statistical Consulting Center Short Courses

 
4:00pm
Academic Success Workshop #6

Academic Success Workshop #6

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 4:00 pm

Join The Learning Center at Rod Library on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 4 p.m. in Rod 272 for free academic success workshops! This week on October 3 and 4, we will be learning about Test Anxiety and Test Taking Strategies. Tips to reduce test anxiety and how to utilize free campus resources to help reach your academic potential. Attendance will enter you into prize drawings! More information on the workshops offered this semester can be found on the Academic Workshops webpage.

Location: Rod 272

Contact Information

Name: Jessika Allison
Email: allisjae@uni.edu
Phone: NA

Link to Event: Academic Success Workshops

 
College Hill Farmers Market

College Hill Farmers Market

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Each week is different at the market! You can search for a vendor or products at the market HERE. When you search for a vendor you can see the dates they will be at the market. Check out our MAP that also shows vendors attending each week! 

College Hill Farmers Market is a producer only market offering quality products including fresh seasonal produce, healthy snacks, baked goods, eggs, honey and more. Vendors may only sell items that have been raised, prepared, or produced by the vendor or their family members.

Stay up-to-date with the market. Follow us on FacebookInstagram, and Twitter

Location: 22nd St. (between College St. and Olive St.)

Contact Information

Name: Jodie Huegerich
Email: collegehillfm@gmail.com
Phone: (319) 273-7883

Link to Event: College Hill Farmers Market

 
Academic Success Workshop #6

Academic Success Workshop #6

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 4:00 pm

Join The Learning Center @ Rod Library on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 4 p.m. in Rod 272 for free academic success workshops! This week on October 3 and 4, we will be learning about Test Anxiety and Test Taking Strategies. Tips to reduce test anxiety and how to utilize free campus resources to help reach your academic potential. Attendance will enter you into prize drawings! More information on the workshops offered this semester can be found on the Academic Workshops webpage.

Location: Rod 272

Contact Information

Name: Jessika Allison
Email: allisjae@uni.edu
Phone: NA

Link to Event: Academic Success Workshops

 
Coffee Hour w/ Rod Library

Coffee Hour w/ Rod Library

Friday, October 6, 2023 - 4:00 pm

Location: NA

Contact Information

Name: Ava Deitrich
Email: deitrica@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-3410

Link to Event: NA

 
UNI Volleyball v.s. Indiana State

UNI Volleyball v.s. Indiana State

Saturday, October 7, 2023 - 4:00 pm

Location: ISU Arena

Contact Information

Name: University Relations
Email: ur@uni.edu
Phone: NA

Link to Event: UNI Volleyball

 
5:00pm
Nursing Club Meeting

Nursing Club Meeting

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 5:00 pm

Location: Rod Library Conference Room 287

Contact Information

Name: UNI Nursing Club
Email: uni-nursing-club@uni.edu
Phone: NA

Link to Event: NA

 
Queer Book Club: Guest Highlights

Queer Book Club: Guest Highlights

Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Love to read? Looking for LGBTQ+ book recommendations? Want to connect with other readers? All members of the campus community are invited to join us for Queer Book Club on Thursdays from 5-6 p.m. during the fall 2023 semester.

This Thursday, we’re delighted to feature our guest speaker: Rachel Morgan, a professor within Languages & Literature

Location: Gender & Sexuality Services (MAU N111)

Contact Information

Name: Archer Trip
Email: lgbt@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-5428

Link to Event: LGBT@UNI Events

 
Hall of Excellence

Hall of Excellence

Friday, October 6, 2023 - 5:00 pm

The 18th Elinor A. Crawford and William R. Thrall Hall of Excellence reception for inductees will be held on Friday, October 6 with a formal induction on Saturday, October 7. This ceremony honors distinguished alumni in fields associated with the Kinesiology and Health, Recreation & Community Services departments. 

Location: Great Reading Room

Contact Information

Name: Kristin Soppe
Email: kristin.soppe@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-2654

Link to Event: Hall of Excellence

 
St. Stephen's Scavenger Hunt

St. Stephen's Scavenger Hunt

Friday, October 6, 2023 - 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Join St. Stephen the witness for a Scavenger hunt! This will take place both at St. Stephen's as well as places around campus. Plan to meet at St. Stephen the witness at 1019 W 23rd St, Cedar Falls, at 5 p.m. and be sent out with a list of things to find and take a picture of. The winning team will receive a prize!

Location: St. Stephen The Witness Catholic Student Center

Contact Information

Name: Mitchell Augustine
Email: augusmac@uni.edu
Phone: (712) 899-8894

Link to Event: NA

 
5:30pm
Navigating Conversations: Mastering Effective Communication for Graduate Scholars

Navigating Conversations: Mastering Effective Communication for Graduate Scholars

Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 5:30 pm

Join our interactive workshop with Darcie Davis-Gage, designed exclusively for graduate students from a variety of backgrounds to enhance their communication skills. Whether you're presenting research, collaborating with peers, or engaging with faculty, effective communication is crucial. This workshop will provide practical strategies to help you articulate ideas clearly, actively listen, and foster meaningful connections.

Location: Zoom

Contact Information

Name: NA
Email: NA
Phone: NA

Link to Event: Register here!

 
6:00pm
Women In Bipartisan Politics Scholarship Benefit

Women In Bipartisan Politics Scholarship Benefit

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 6:00 pm

Annual scholarship benefiting women majoring in political science. Event will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn and feature guest speaker, Courtney Maxwell Greene, Director of External Partnerships and Community Engagement for Unity Point. Courtney worked for 15 years in television broadcast news as a reporter, producer and anchor in Des Moines, Iowa and Kansas City, Missouri. She also spent several years in Iowa state government doing communications as press secretary for the Iowa Governor, as public information bureau chief and spokesperson for the Dept. of Public Safety and communications director and division administrator for Iowa Workforce Development.

Each year three UNI students are selected for this scholarship. For more information contact: Katie Sires at 273-2039 or by emailing her at katie.sires@uni.edu

Location: Hilton Garden Inn

Contact Information

Name: Katie Sires
Email: katie.sires@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-2039

Link to Event: NA

 
Zumba Dancing

Zumba Dancing

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 6:00 pm

Join UNIDOS for a fun night of Zumba dancing. 

Location: University Room in Maucker Union (basement of CME)

Contact Information

Name: NA
Email: NA
Phone: NA

Link to Event: NA

 
Jepson Public Forum (Webinar): Globalization and Iowa

Jepson Public Forum (Webinar): Globalization and Iowa

Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

A FREE public webinar! The Lawrence M. Jepson International Endowment & UNI's Department of Economics will host a panel of distinguished speakers from ISU, UNI, Iowa Economic Development Authority and US Department of Commerce to discuss Globalization & Iowa.  Register today at the link provided!

Location: online

Contact Information

Name: Shahina Amin
Email: shahina.amin@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-2411

Link to Event: Registration to Jepson Public Forum (Webinar): Globalization and Iowa

 
UNI Volleyball v.s. Evansville

UNI Volleyball v.s. Evansville

Friday, October 6, 2023 - 6:00 pm

Location: Meeks Family Fieldhouse

Contact Information

Name: University Relations
Email: ur@uni.edu
Phone: NA

Link to Event: UNI Volleyball

 
UNI Football v.s. Indiana State

UNI Football v.s. Indiana State

Saturday, October 7, 2023 - 6:00 pm

Location: Indiana State University - Memorial Stadium

Contact Information

Name: University Relations
Email: ur@uni.edu
Phone: NA

Link to Event: UNI Football

 
7:30pm
Spotlight Series: UNI Jazz Band One and Jazz Band Two

Spotlight Series: UNI Jazz Band One and Jazz Band Two

Friday, October 6, 2023 - 7:30 pm

UNI Jazz Band One, under the direction of Christopher Merz will offer a shared fall concert with Jazz Band Two, led by Mike Conrad. Repertoire and soloists to be announced. This event is ticketed. For tickets, call 319-273-4TIX.

Location: Bengtson Auditorium, Russell Hall

Contact Information

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

Link to Event: Click here to buy tickets.

 
8:00pm
POSTPONED: Amanda McCandless, clarinet

POSTPONED: Amanda McCandless, clarinet

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - 8:00 pm

This event has been postponed and will now be held on Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. in Davis Hall. 

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.

 
POSTPONED: Josh Graham, percussion

POSTPONED: Josh Graham, percussion

Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 8:00 pm

This event has been postponed and will now be held on Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. in Davis Hall. 

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.

 
9:00pm
Observatory Show

Observatory Show

Thursday, October 5, 2023 - 9:00 pm to 10:00 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 p.m. 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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