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Thursday, April 25, 2024

GEAR UP Group Visit Day

GEAR UP Group Visit Day

Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

This registration is for program coordinators who plan to bring a group of high school students to UNI.

The GEAR UP Visit Day is designed for high school students who are part of a GEAR UP program. This comprehensive visit will provide students the opportunity to discover everything that UNI has to offer.

You'll hear from:

  • Current UNI students who will share their UNI experiences with you
  • UNI’s transition program: Panther Access, Connection, and Engagement (PACE) Program
  • Dedicated professors and staff who will highlight the possibilities and learning experiences found within your major of interest
  • Admissions counselors who will cover how to apply and what automatic scholarships you may be eligible for
  • And more

Agenda

9:15-9:45 am

9:15-10:00 am

10:00-10:30 am

10:30-11:00 am

11:15-12:00 pm

12:00 pm

‌Check in (Doors open at 9:00)

‌Browsing Fair

‌Admissions and Scholarship Presentation

‌Student Panel

‌Academic Session

‌Lunch


Optional Afternoon Activities, including Campus and Dorm Tours.

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

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 9:00am to 2:00pm

This registration is for program coordinators who plan to bring a group of high school students to UNI.

The GEAR UP Visit Day is designed for high school students who are part of a GEAR UP program. This comprehensive visit will provide students the opportunity to discover everything that UNI has to offer.

You'll hear from:

  • Current UNI students who will share their UNI experiences with you
  • UNI’s transition program: Panther Access, Connection, and Engagement (PACE) Program
  • Dedicated professors and staff who will highlight the possibilities and learning experiences found within your major of interest
  • Admissions counselors who will cover how to apply and what automatic scholarships you may be eligible for
  • And more

Agenda

9:15-9:45 am

9:15-10:00 am

10:00-10:30 am

10:30-11:00 am

11:15-12:00 pm

12:00 pm

‌Check in (Doors open at 9:00)

‌Browsing Fair

‌Admissions and Scholarship Presentation

‌Student Panel

‌Academic Session

‌Lunch


Optional Afternoon Activities, including Campus and Dorm Tours.

 

Guest Recital: Karel Keldermans, carillon

Guest Recital: Karel Keldermans, carillon

Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 12:00 pm

Guest artist Karel Keldermans, carillonneur, will perform at 12 noon at the Campanile on the UNI Campus. Bring your lunch and join us outside for a unique musical experience! This event is free and open to the public. 

Location: UNI Campanile

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.

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 12:00pm

Guest artist Karel Keldermans, carillonneur, will perform at 12 noon at the Campanile on the UNI Campus. Bring your lunch and join us outside for a unique musical experience! This event is free and open to the public. 

 

GradFest

GradFest

Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Congratulations, 2024 graduates. Celebrate your graduation with at GradFest, Connecting Alumni to Students' senior farewell party. Stop by to pick up your graduation gift from the UNI Alumni Association, enter the door prize drawings and enjoy free Urban Pie pizza as we welcome you to the Panther alumni family.

Location: River Place Plaza (2nd and State Street, downtown Cedar Falls)

Contact Information

Name: Sarah Craw
Email: Sarah.Craw@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-6723

Link to Event: NA

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm

Congratulations, 2024 graduates. Celebrate your graduation with at GradFest, Connecting Alumni to Students' senior farewell party. Stop by to pick up your graduation gift from the UNI Alumni Association, enter the door prize drawings and enjoy free Urban Pie pizza as we welcome you to the Panther alumni family.

 

Stress Less with Active Minds

Stress Less with Active Minds

Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Finals are coming up and it's a perfect time to come to Active Minds' Stress Less event. Panther Tabletop Games will be in attendance for card and board games. We will have crafts and bracelet making. There will be many giveaway prizes courtsey of Murad Skincare and lots of food! Join us in the Maucker Union Coffee House from 6 - 7 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Location: Maucker Union Coffee House

Contact Information

Name: Natalie Dvorak
Email: activeminds@uni.edu
Phone: NA

Link to Event: NA

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Finals are coming up and it's a perfect time to come to Active Minds' Stress Less event. Panther Tabletop Games will be in attendance for card and board games. We will have crafts and bracelet making. There will be many giveaway prizes courtsey of Murad Skincare and lots of food! Join us in the Maucker Union Coffee House from 6 - 7 p.m. We hope to see you there!

 

Environmental History Week: Nature Walk

Environmental History Week: Nature Walk

Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 6:30 pm

Meet at the Daryl Smith Prairie trailhead on West 29th Street (just east of Unite Credit Union) at 6:30 p.m. Professor Brian Rumsey will lead the Nature Walk; email him for more details.

The full address is 720 W 29th St, Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Location: 720 W 29th St, CF

Contact Information

Name: Cordelia Martin
Email: cordelia.martin@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-2097

Link to Event: NA

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 6:30pm

Meet at the Daryl Smith Prairie trailhead on West 29th Street (just east of Unite Credit Union) at 6:30 p.m. Professor Brian Rumsey will lead the Nature Walk; email him for more details.

The full address is 720 W 29th St, Cedar Falls, Iowa.

 

Final Thursday Reading Series featuring Micki Berthelot Morency

Final Thursday Reading Series featuring Micki Berthelot Morency

Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

See regional authors and share your own work. 7:00: creative writing open mic.  7:30: featured reading by Micki Berthelot Morency. 

Morency is the author of the debut novel, The Island Sisters (BHC Press). Stacy Hawkins Adams says Morency’s writing “leaves you rooting for her characters as if they're your kin. Her vivid prose paints an unforgettable portrait of Haitian culture and customs, while imparting wisdom and gripping your heart.”

Can’t make it in person? Register for a Zoom link for the 7:30 featured readings at https://uni.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpduysrT0uG9St_jVB6kUNS-C5XWvjP6DH

Location: Hearst Center for the Arts, 301 W. Seerley Blvd. and online (via Zoom)

Contact Information

Name: Jim O'Loughlin
Email: jim.oloughlin@uni.edu
Phone: (319) 273-2821

Link to Event: Final Thursday Reading Series—Spring 2024

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

See regional authors and share your own work. 7:00: creative writing open mic.  7:30: featured reading by Micki Berthelot Morency. 

Morency is the author of the debut novel, The Island Sisters (BHC Press). Stacy Hawkins Adams says Morency’s writing “leaves you rooting for her characters as if they're your kin. Her vivid prose paints an unforgettable portrait of Haitian culture and customs, while imparting wisdom and gripping your heart.”

Can’t make it in person? Register for a Zoom link for the 7:30 featured readings at https://uni.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpduysrT0uG9St_jVB6kUNS-C5XWvjP6DH

 

Senior Student Recital: Logan Neifert, saxophone

Senior Student Recital: Logan Neifert, saxophone

Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 7:30 pm

From the studio of Christopher Merz, music student Logan Neifert will present a saxophone recital with faculty artist Sean Botkin, piano. This event is free and open to the public.

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.

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 7:30pm

From the studio of Christopher Merz, music student Logan Neifert will present a saxophone recital with faculty artist Sean Botkin, piano. This event is free and open to the public.

 

New Music Ensemble & Laptop Ensemble Concert

New Music Ensemble & Laptop Ensemble Concert

Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 8:00 pm

Under the direction of UNI School of Music faculty artist Daniel Swilley, the New Music Ensemble and Laptop Ensemble will present a fall concert. 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.

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 8:00pm

Under the direction of UNI School of Music faculty artist Daniel Swilley, the New Music Ensemble and Laptop Ensemble will present a fall concert. This event is free and open to the public.

 

Observatory Show

Observatory Show

Thursday, April 25, 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

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 9:00pm to 9:45pm

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.