Events registration vendor has been selected!

We want to thank those campus users that took the time to participate in the events system selection process.  As a result of a multi step process for selecting the events registration software, UNI has chosen to implement the blackthorn events system.

UNI signed an agreement with Blackthorn in late December, and initial implementation discussions with the vendor are under way.  We will roll out the functionality in phases, with the initial timeline of:

• January 1 - April 1: Implement for recruiting efforts (not including orientation yet).  It is our plan to have this live and in production on or about April 1, for visit dates starting in the summer.

• April 1 - July 1: Roll out documentation for other areas to begin using the solution for events that do not charge a fee, and do not require authentication.

• July 1 - Sept 30: Set up procedures and processes for events that charge fees of any kind, or require authentication.  

As we approach the April 1 date and prepare for go live, please feel free to open up a service hub ticket at https://servicehub.uni.edu and let us know if you would like to be contacted when we are ready to move beyond admissions events.  Please include in your ticket:

• What event(s)  you are wanting to use this system for.

• When the event(s) occur.

• How many attendees typically participate in the event.

• Type of attendees: prospective students, current students, faculty, staff, alumni, public, etc.

• How often the event(s) occur.

• If your events require fees or authentication (We anticipate being ready to support these in early fall).

Thanks again for your interest and participation in this effort!

ConnectUNI Implementation Team