College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
UI to host American Conference for Irish Studies
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
The UI will host the American Conference for Irish Studies Thursday Oct. 10 through Saturday Oct. 12 at the Iowa Memorial Union. The conference draws upon Irish literature and its scholars to explore themes such as psychology and mental health, women, masculinity, and child labor.
North Liberty telescope peers into deep space
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
North Liberty is home to one of 10 radio telescopes in the Very Long Baseline Array, or VLBA, spread across 5,351 miles from Hawaii to the Virgin Islands, which, when used together, are 100 times more powerful than any other dedicated instrument, says UI astrophysicist Robert Mutel.
Nonfiction Writing Program ranked No. 1 in nation for fifth straight year
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
The Nonfiction Writing Program at the University of Iowa has been ranked the number one nonfiction writing program in the country for the fifth year in a row by the magazine Poets and Writers.
Juno slingshots past Earth on its way to Jupiter
Monday, October 7, 2013
NASA's Juno spacecraft will pass within 350 miles of Earth's surface Oct. 9 before it slingshots off into space on a historic exploration of Jupiter. Bill Kurth has been involved with the mission since the beginning and is one of the lead investigators on the Waves instrument aboard the craft.
Jazz quartet Koplant No to perform Oct. 11
Monday, October 7, 2013
The University of Iowa School of Music will present a concert by the jazz quartet Koplant No at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, in the University Capitol Centre Recital Hall on the UI campus. The performance is free, and the public is welcome.
Symphony, Concert Bands to share Oct. 9 concert
Monday, October 7, 2013
The University of Iowa School of Music will present a free concert by the UI Symphony Band and the UI Concert Band at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, in the Second Floor Ballroom of the Iowa Memorial Union.
Merrill to read from new poetry collections Oct. 14
Monday, October 7, 2013
Christopher Merrill, director of the University of Iowa International Writing Program, will read from his most recent books of poetry, "Boat" and "Necessities," at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, in a free reading at Prairie Lights Books in downtown Iowa City. The reading also will be streamed live on the University of Iowa Writing University website.
Iowa City Book Festival set for Oct. 10-13
Monday, October 7, 2013
The Iowa City Book Festival will celebrate its fifth year in the City of Literature with an ambitious and varied slate of programming that includes more than 70 events from Oct. 10-13. Several events have University of Iowa ties, including a discussion with Writers' Workshop affiliates in the Englert Theatre.
Benefit auction to raise money for speech and hearing
Monday, October 7, 2013
The University of Iowa National Speech-Language and Hearing Association will host a benefit auction Friday Oct. 18, at the University Athletic Club.The evening includes a buffet style dinner and live music. Proceeds will go toward student scholarships and client services.
Chamber Orchestra to perform Oct. 6
Friday, October 4, 2013
The University of Iowa School of Music will present a free performance by the UI Chamber Orchestra, led by William LaRue Jones, director of orchestral studies, at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, in Riverside Recital Hall.
Achievements: UI faculty, staff, students, and alumni making news
Friday, October 4, 2013
University staff, faculty, students, and alumni are accomplishing great things every day. See who's making news with awards, publications, promotion and tenure, and more.
UI staff recognized for excellence
Friday, October 4, 2013
Fourteen staff members at the University of Iowa received 2013 awards for excellence presented by the UI Staff Council.
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