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Goodwill, Tippie College of Business cook up sweet business plan

The Gazette: Goodwill, Tippie College of Business cook up sweet business plan
Published: 
2013.05.18
Seven MBA students from the Tippie College of Business who are part of the Business Solutions Center have worked with Goodwill leaders for the past six months to put together a marketing and operations plan for a new project selling cookies. (The Gazette)

Goodwill of the Heartland enlisted some University of Iowa MBA students for help on a sweet new business venture—selling Goodwill Great Cookies. Story from: The Gazette

The Gazette

College of Education experts weigh in on bridging the achievement gap

Iowa City Press-Citizen: College of Education experts weigh in on bridging the achievement gap
Published: 
2013.05.17

Several UI College of Education experts are among those sharing thoughts on the Iowa City Community School District's diversity policy and what more can be done to help students living in poverty. (Note: A paid subscription may be required.) Story from: Iowa City Press-Citizen

Iowa City Press-Citizen

UI experts comment on suggestion to lower blood alcohol limit

The Gazette: UI experts comment on suggestion to lower blood alcohol limit
Published: 
2013.05.14
Officer Shawn Burke administers a traffic safety check point organized by Cedar Rapids Police in Southwest Cedar Rapids which started at 11:00p.m. on March 29, 2013. (Kaitlyn Bernauer/The Gazette)

Several National Advanced Driving Simulator experts at the UI share insights on the decision by the National Transportation and Safety Board to push states to reduce the legal blood alcohol limit from 0.08 to 0.05. Story from: The Gazette

The Gazette

UI graduate finishing book about growing up on a reservation

Iowa City Press-Citizen: UI graduate finishing book about growing up on a reservation
Published: 
2013.05.16
Deborah Taffa, a Master of Fine Arts candidate in nonfiction writing at the University of Iowa, poses in her home Thursday. / David Scrivner / Iowa City Press-Citizen

Deborah Taffa, a Master of Fine Arts candidate in nonfiction writing, who is among the nearly 5,200 UI students graduating this weekend, is writing a book about growing up on a reservation and her complicated views on her ancestry. (Note: A paid subscription may be required.) Story from: Iowa City Press-Citizen

Iowa City Press-Citizen

Actress Jacqueline Brookes, a UI theater alumna, dies at 82

The New York Times: Actress Jacqueline Brookes, a UI theater alumna, dies at 82
Published: 
2013.05.12
Photo of Jacqueline Brookes, an actress and UI Theatre alum, who died at age 82

Jacqueline Victoria Brookes, an actress and UI alumna who earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in dramatic art in 1951, died at the age of 82 after appearing in numerous films, television shows, and in New York Off Broadway productions. Story from: The New York Times

The New York Times

UI expert discusses Angelina Jolie's decision to remove breasts

Des Moines Register: UI expert discusses Angelina Jolie's decision to remove breasts
Published: 
2013.05.15

Dr. Carol Scott-Conner, a UI cancer surgeon, predicts that Angelina Jolie’s action to have a preventative double mastectomy will lead some women with family histories of breast cancer to ask their doctors whether they should be tested for the faulty genes. Story from: Des Moines Register

Des Moines Register

Lewin: baby steps to marriage equality

Huffington Post: Lewin: baby steps to marriage equality
Published: 
2013.05.13

Ellen Lewin, UI professor of gender, women, and sexuality studies and anthropology, writes about lesbian and gay parenthood, and how society is taking baby steps toward marriage equality. Story from: Huffington Post

Huffington Post

UI donation drive is example of successful student project

The Daily Iowan: UI donation drive is example of successful student project
Published: 
2013.05.16

The Year End University of Iowa Donation Drive is an example of a successful student project done with the help of community partnerships, says Liz Christiansen, director of the UI Office of Sustainability. Story from: The Daily Iowan

The Daily Iowan

UI alumna to talk about career, working with Oprah

Corridor Business Journal: UI alumna to talk about career, working with Oprah
Published: 
2013.05.15
Sheri Salata talks with Oprah Winfrey on her show.

Tippie College of Business alumna Sheri Salata will trace her path from UI student on academic probation to president of the Oprah Winfrey Network and Harpo Studios when she delivers the Tippie College's undergraduate commencement address on Saturday, May 18, at 5 p.m. Story from: Corridor Business Journal

Corridor Business Journal

LGBT students honored at UI's 13th annual 'Rainbow Graduation'

The Daily Iowan: LGBT students honored at UI's 13th annual 'Rainbow Graduation'
Published: 
2013.05.15
photo of Dr. Georgina Dodge speaking at the podium in the Old Capitol Senate Chambers during the UI Rainbow Graduation

Twenty-five LGBTQ students were recognized at the University of Iowa’s 13th annual Rainbow Graduation on Tuesday, and the community took the opportunity to honor the graduates and recent strides made at the UI. Story from: The Daily Iowan

The Daily Iowan

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