| Opportunities for Engagement + Professional Development | Below you'll find upcoming opportunities for engagement and professional development.
Please connect with your supervisor or the event host if you have questions.
If you have opportunities to share, please submit them to kristan-hellige@uiowa.edu. | | Volunteers Needed - Enrollment Management Fall Feast Enrollment Management Fall Feast
Tuesday, Nov. 26, noon–1:30 p.m.
Old Brick, 26 E. Market Street Iowa City
The annual Enrollment Management Fall Feast is taking place on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at Old Brick. As the newest members of Enrollment Management, we're all invited to attend!
This event would not be possible without the support of volunteers managing the following:
*Creation of Sign-Up Genius
*Overall party planning
*Decorations
*Signs for food to support dietary needs
*Set-up/tear down
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Sara Eisenberg.
The Fall Feast is an informal gathering hosted by Enrollment Management. A main course will be provided, and individuals will have an opportunity to sign up to bring sides and desserts. Any leftover food will be donated. There are typically table games and other fun activities.
This is not a formal meeting, just an opportunity to gather and mingle. A selection of campus partners are also invited to attend, including the athletic director and President Wilson.
Enrollment Management will also host a food drive and will be gathering items at this event. | | | | | Career Fair Insider Career Fair Insider
Thursday, Sept. 26, 10–10:45 a.m.
South Room, Iowa Memorial Union
You can join Career Center staff to gain perspective about large recruiting events. A panel of employers that hire a variety of majors will attend to share what they are looking for in today's new hires. Time will also be available for Q&A with employers and casual networking. Participants will also be offered a tour of the Career Fair before the event officially kicks off for students! Interested?
This event counts as an elective for the Career Connectors professional development program if you enroll via "My Training" in Self-Service! | | | | | Attend the 2024 UMACRAO Annual Conference 2024 UMACRAO Annual Conference
Empowering Minds, Elevating Lives: Fostering Support and Happiness in Higher Education
October 23–25, 2024
Bloomington, Minnesota
The 2024 UMACRAO Conference is coming up soon! UMACRAO is a non-profit, professional association focusing on issues of admissions, enrollment management, registration, and other related issues of interest to members of the student services profession in higher education. The conference features round table and panel discussions, presentations, and more. You'll gain valuable knowledge and insights from individuals across the organization, expand your professional network, and explore opportunities for collaboration and growth.
Agenda Highlights:
*First-time attendees session
*Committee fair
*Networking opportunities
*Keynote speaker, Tom Sonnek
*Thursday evening entertainment with the Improv Company
Please discuss this opportunity with your supervisor. Register by Sept. 30 to receive discounted registration and book your hotel by Oct. 1 to take advantage of the UMACRAO room rate. | | | | | Become a 1stGen@Iowa Mentor The 1stGen@Iowa Mentor Network is an informal mentoring network that provides a space for first-gen students to ask questions and make useful connections. Mentors and mentees are not formally matched and students can contact a mentor whenever they have a question or need assistance.
Here's how it works:
*Faculty and staff volunteer to be listed as a 1stGen@Iowa mentor and their contact information is added to this website.
*First-gen students who want to connect with someone in a specific department can search this website to see if anyone in that area has volunteered to be a connection point for first-gen students.
*First-gen students can contact a 1stGen@Iowa mentor knowing that person is looking forward to hearing from them. They've already committed themselves to serving as a resource for first-gen students! Remember that not all mentors are available to serve as long-term mentors; some may only be available to address a question and then connect you with someone else.
Enroll by September 30! | | | | | Donate Blood with the UI DeGowin Center Did you know? Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Blood donations are crucial for patients undergoing surgeries, cancer treatments, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries.
Schedule an Appointment: Visit the UI DeGowin Blood Center website or call 319-356-2058 to donate whole blood or platelets.
Impact: All blood collected is used to help patients at UI Health Care and UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital.
Not sure if you are eligible to donate? Call the center to find out! There is also eligibility information on the website.
Blood donation is a great way to give back to the community. Consider making a life-saving donation today. | | | | | Build AI Skills and Earn HawkAI Certification The Iowa Initiative for Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology Services are now offering introductory short courses in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML). Any University of Iowa student or employee can take courses individually or complete a sequence of the trainings to earn a HawkAI Certificate of Proficiency in AI/ML. By earning a Level 1 HawkAI Certificate, you’ll be equipped to understand the AI landscape, navigate the rapidly evolving field of AI, and boost your productivity for daily workflows with AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and more.
No prior AI or computational background is required for Level 1 HawkAI courses. All are offered online at no cost to participants.
Level 1 courses will be offered from mid-September through mid-November 2024. Offerings will consist of seven courses, one to three hours in length. Participation in four is required for the certificate. Courses will be taught by faculty and registration, attendance, and passing a brief quiz are required. | | | | | | |
