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Phil Was Here Instagram Challenge

The UI Foundation’s Student Philanthropy Group is inviting members of the UI campus community to participate in a social media event to celebrate the impact of philanthropy on campus. Story

UI Dance Marathon supports girl fighting leukemia

Published
2013.01.31
Nora Sanderson looks at her mother, Michaela, during a visit Jan. 24 to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. / Benjamin Roberts / Iowa City Press-Citizen

University of Iowa students volunteering with Dance Marathon are helping children like 22-month-old Nora Sanderson who has acute lymphoblastic leukemia. (Note: A paid subscription may be required.) Story from: Iowa City Press-Citizen

Iowa City Press-Citizen

ISU Dance Marathon commits $1 million to UI Children’s Hospital

A gift commitment in the amount of $1 million will benefit the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital building campaign. Story

Gerdin Family is Press-Citizen's 2012 Person of the Year

Published
2012.12.28
Ann Gerdin, middle, her grandson and University of Iowa President Sally Mason, right, attend the celebration of the Gerdin family's $12 million donation to the UI Children's Hospital's building campaign. / P-C file photo

This year saw one of Iowa’s most philanthropic families, the Gerdins, make a $12 million commitment to the building campaign for the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital, making the Gerdin Family the Iowa City Press-Citizen's Person of the Year for 2012. Story from: Iowa City Press-Citizen

Iowa City Press-Citizen

Phil was here (we have proof)

people wearing Phil Was Here shirts stand near Old Capitol

On Tuesday, April 24, 2012, the University of Iowa and the UI Foundation celebrated the first-ever Phil’s Day on campus. Short for philanthropy, “Phil” represents all who donate to the UI, as well as the students, faculty, and staff who benefit from those gifts. Photo Feature

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