UNI's Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) has put together a list of resources, contacts and useful information that may be helpful to the university community as we continue to champion diversity as a core value of our institution.

For any questions or concerns on the resources found on this page, please reach out to the NISG Director of Diversity at nisg-diversity@uni.edu.

Academic Advising

Connects students to possibilities in majors and careers, while facilitating their academic success through transitions and resources.

102 Gilchrist Hall – 319-273-3406 

Kathy Peters, academic learning support & retention coordinator, kathleen.peters@uni.edu

Dean of Students

118 Gilchrist Hall – 319-273-2332

Janel Newman, Assistant Dean of Students, janel.newman@uni.edu

Office of the Registrar

Assists students with schedule changes, enrollment certification, transcripts, scheduling of classes, etc.

115 Gilchrist Hall – 319-273-2241

Nicole Lehman, assistant registrar, nicole.lehman@uni.edu

The Learning Center

Services include reading, study strategies and examination services.

Rod 261, Learning Commons – 319-273-6023 

Latricia C. Hylton, math coordinator, latricia.hylton@uni.edu

Student Support Services

Offers supportive services to help students reach their goal of graduating from the university.

007 ITTC – 319-273-2179 

Nick Sullivan, director, nick.sullivan@uni.edu

Office of Student Accessibility Services

Dedicated to serving the special needs of students and employees with disabilities.

103 Student Health Center – 319-273-2676 

Kelly Fiddelke, Assistant Dean of Students, Student Accessibility Services, kelly.fiddelke@uni.edu

UNI Colleges

College of Business Administration

321B Curris Business Building – 319-273-6240

• Leslie Wilson, dean, leslie.wilson@uni.edu
• Denita Gadson, student diversity coordinator, denita.gadson@uni.edu

College of Education

150 Schindler Education Center - 319-273-3014

• Colleen Mulholland, interim dean, colleen.mulholland@uni.edu
• Gloria Kirkland Holmes, associate professor – curriculum & instruction, gloria.holmes@uni.edu

College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences

266 Communications Arts Center - 319-273-2725

John Fritch, dean, john.fritch@uni.edu

College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

319 Sabin Hall - 319-273-2221

Brenda Bass, dean, brenda.bass@uni.edu 

UNI resources, including a variety of ethnic and cultural organizations

• African Union
• Asian Student Union
• Black Student Union
• Deaf Cultural Experience
• Ethnic Student Promoters
• International Student Association
• International Student Promoters
• UNIdos (Hispanic/Latino Student Union)

Visit the Student Organizations webpage for a full listing.

Recreation Services

Offers recreation, fitness and personal training services to students, faculty and staff.

WRC 101 – 319-273-6275

Off-Campus Services

UNI-CUE (Center for Urban Education)

Offers scholarship workshops, tutoring services, and TRIO programs. TRIO programs include Upward Bound, Education Talent Search, and Educational Opportunity Center.

800 Sycamore Street, Waterloo, IA 50703 - 319-433-1220

Robert Smith, executive director, robert.smith@uni.edu

Airports

Waterloo Regional Airport
2790 Livingston Lane, Waterloo, IA 50703
319-291-4483

Eastern Iowa Airport
2121 Arthur Collins Pkwy. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
319-362-8336

Des Moines International Airport
5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 207, Des Moines, IA 50321
515-256-5050

Barber/Beauty Shops

Brother’s Barber Shop
829 East 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703
319-232-9995

Earth’s Beauty Supply
403 Franklin St., Waterloo, IA, 50703
319-433-0582

Grays’s Barber & Beauty Shop
211 Linn St., Waterloo, IA, 50703
319-234-0965

Hair Hut
1419 W. 3rd St., Waterloo, IA, 50701
319-233-1995

Salon Elite
521 Lafayette St., Waterloo, IA - 521B
319-429-4688

Signature Cuts & Styles
1010 East Mitchell Ave., Waterloo, IA 50702
319-433-0582

The Finishing Touch Barber & Tattoo Shop
2125 College Street, Suite B, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

The Hairport Barbershop
729 Mobile St., Waterloo, IA 50703
319-277-7464

TSPA
1350 College Square Mall, 6301 University Ave., Cedar Falls, IA 50613
319-260-9995

Voya Salon
2022 College St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
319-277-1615

Religious and Spiritual Community Centers

Apostolic Pentecostal Church
1645 Downing Ave., Waterloo, IA 50701
319-234-2920
Pentecostal

Antioch Baptist Church
426 Sumner St., Waterloo, IA 50703
319-233-2587
Baptist

Christ Temple Apostolic
902 South St., Waterloo, IA 50703
319-234-0255
Pentecostal

Eastside Ministerial Alliance
205 Adams St., Waterloo, IA 50703
319-235-5580
Interdenominational

First Church of the Open Bible
928 Jefferson St., Waterloo, IA 50702
319-233-8189
Open Bible

Gift of Life Church
1650 Sycamore St., Waterloo, IA 50703
319-232-3428

Hope City Church
118 High St., Waterloo, IA 50703
319-252-4127

Jehovah’s Witness Virden Creek Congregation
55 Newell St., Waterloo, IA 50703
319-232-7626
Jehovah’s Witness; services in English & Spanish

Jubilee United Methodist Church
610 Allen St., Waterloo, IA 50703
319-236-0199
Methodist

Masjid Al-Noor - Islamic Community Center
2110 Sager Ave., Waterloo, IA 50701
319-233-6640

Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church
805 Adams St., Waterloo, IA 50703
319-233-9482
Baptist

New Hope Missionary Baptist Church
710 Broadway St., Waterloo, IA 50703
319-233-7664
Baptist

Payne Memorial AME Church
1044 Mobile St., Waterloo, IA 50703
319-233-8189
African Methodist

Prairie Lakes Church
1907 Viking Rd., Cedar Falls, IA 50613
319-266-2655
Interdenominational

Queen of Peace Hispanic Ministries
320 Mulberry St., Waterloo, IA 50703
319-234-6744
Catholic

Rose Hill Church of God in Christ
1926 Sager Ave., Waterloo, IA 50701
319-235-0422

Sacred Heart
627 West 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50702
319-234-4996
Catholic

Sons of Jacob Synagogue
411 East Mitchell Ave., Waterloo, IA 50702
319-235-9592
Synagogue

Union Missionary Baptist Church
209 Jackson St., Waterloo, IA 50703
319-235-1213
Baptist

University Campus Ministries
studentaffairs.uni.edu/campus-ministries

Education

Cedar Falls Schools Administration Office​
1002 West 1st St., Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Hawkeye Community College 
(www.hawkeyecollege.edu)
1501 East Orange Rd., (50701) (P.O. Box 8015) Waterloo, IA 50704-8015
Offers transfer credit courses; Satellite centers in Waterloo and Cedar Falls

University of Northern Iowa Center for Urban Education (UNI-CUE)
800 Sycamore St., Waterloo, IA 50703
Evening credit courses, FAFSA assistance​

Waterloo Community Schools
1516 Washington St., Waterloo, IA 50702

Ethnic Grocery Stores

Iowa International Grocery
2302 W. 1st St., Suite #1, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
319-277-7649

La Michoacana
1221 Franklin St., Waterloo, IA 50703
319-236-9990

La Placita Mexican Store & Restaurant
322 West 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50702
319-232-4228

Lucky Brothers Market
200 E. 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703
319-234-9000

Nana’s Oriental Grocery Store
521 Lafayette St., Waterloo, IA 50703
319-833-0737

Ethnic Restaurants

Amigos Mexican Restaurant
5809 University Ave., Cedar Falls, IA 50613
319-266-7771
Mexican

Boujee Berries
621 Sycamore Street, Suite B, Waterloo, IA 50703
319-529-2949

Chucksters
801 E 4th St., Waterloo, IA 50703
319-232-1359

Cottonwood Canyon
419 Washington St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
319-215-2235

Hibachi Sushi Buffet
1535 Flammang Dr., Waterloo, IA 50702
319-232-6868
Japanese