Conferences, Workshops and Camps

Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - 12:00 pm

This event is open to all treble-voiced singers in grades 4-6. Students will have sectionals and rehearsals on the concert repertoire, have the opportunity to work with members of the UNI Cecilians, and all events will culminate in a performance in the Gallagher Bluedorn. To register, visit  https://music.uni.edu/elementarytreblefestival.

Saturday, April 6, 2024 - 9:00 am

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

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

A 5-session grant-writing seminar for UNI faculty and staff, this workshop offers sessions on various grant-writing topics. This year’s workshop will feature a series of in-person events, culminating with a presentation by a guest speaker.

Session 1: Planning for Success  

  • Learn about the services of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and the UNI Foundation, and how to: find funding opportunities, understand Requests for Proposals and sponsor priorities, write a concept paper, and communicate with program officers.
Friday, May 17, 2024 - 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

A 5-session grant-writing seminar for UNI faculty and staff, this workshop offers sessions on various grant-writing topics. This year’s workshop will feature a series of in-person events, culminating with a presentation by a guest speaker.

Session 2: Writing to Persuade

  • What are the commonalities of successful grant proposals? What are typical mistakes to avoid? This session will explore the differences between proposal writing and academic writing, offer style and organization techniques, and share examples.   
Monday, May 20, 2024 - 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

A 5-session grant-writing seminar for UNI faculty and staff, this workshop offers sessions on various grant-writing topics. This year’s workshop will feature a series of in-person events, culminating with a presentation by a guest speaker.

Session 3: Building a Budget   

  • Project planning and budgeting should proceed hand-in-hand. A good budget increases your chances of obtaining funding and facilitates the implementation of your project. This session will present the conceptual basis and technical tips for creating a strong budget.
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

A 5-session grant-writing seminar for UNI faculty and staff, this workshop offers sessions on various grant-writing topics. This year’s workshop will feature a series of in-person events, culminating with a presentation by a guest speaker.

Session 4: Growing the Skills  

  • In this hands-on session, participants will apply the concepts and practice the skills they have learned by working with sample budgets and proposal excerpts.
Friday, May 24, 2024 - 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

A 5-session grant-writing seminar for UNI faculty and staff, this workshop offers sessions on various grant-writing topics. This year’s workshop will feature a series of in-person events, culminating with a presentation by a guest speaker.

Session 5: Guest Speaker: TBD