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UI Children's Hospital seeks art submissions for new facility

Wednesday, August 21, 2013
The University of Iowa Children's Hospital is seeking entries from artists living in Iowa and surrounding states whose work may be considered for purchase for the new UI Children’s Hospital.
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Not just for first-year students

Wednesday, August 21, 2013
In just three years, the On Iowa! program has become a University of Iowa campus tradition, bringing together some 4,500 students, hundreds of faculty and staff, and others throughout the UI community. This year, program goes even bigger.

Old Capitol Museum to host Southwest ceramic exhibit

Wednesday, August 21, 2013
The Old Capitol Museum, in conjunction with the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History and Museum of Art, will host a fall exhibit, “Cultures in Clay: Puebloan Vessels at the University of Iowa," opening Thursday, Aug. 29.
Jacklyn Even, 20, a senior studying sociology at the University of Iowa. Even is an avid gamer, but often is teased by friends for playing games. (submitted photo) - See more at: http://thegazette.com/2013/08/19/women-fight-back-on-video-game-misogyny/#st

UI student, avid gamer says discrimination an issue in video games

Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Jackyln Even, a UI senior sociology student, says discrimination has been an issue for her, despite having played video games since childhood, in a story on women fighting back on video game misogyny.

Old Gold: Clicking through treasure troves of UI history

Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Whether they are searched to help settle an argument, to research a historical or genealogical question, or to simply satisfy idle curiosity, the online collections of the Hawkeye yearbook and The Daily Iowan are a fun resource for anyone with an interest in Iowa’s past.
Exterior photo of Hawkeye Court Apartments

Closing the doors on Hawkeye Court

Tuesday, August 20, 2013
The university-run Hawkeye Court Apartments have provided an affordable housing option for students since 1968, but the buildings in the complex are past their prime and will all be demolished by 2014. The units are simple, convenient, and cheap—but for many former residents, they meant much more.
Male student studying on the Pentracrest on a fall afternoon

Must-see spots on campus

Monday, August 19, 2013
Did you spend countless hours on the Pentacrest cramming for exams? Propose to your wife on the IMU footbridge? Catch sunsets from the steps of Old Cap? Iowa Now wants to know: what are your favorite campus spots, and why?

Gerontological policy expert is Ida Cordelia Beam Visiting Professor Sept. 9-11

Monday, August 19, 2013
Claudia Beverly, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, director of the Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of Nursing, has dedicated her career to ensuring that all older adults receive the highest quality health care. She will be visiting the Iowa City area, including the University of Iowa, as part of the Ida Cordelia Beam Visiting...

Detours for residence-hall traffic

Friday, August 16, 2013
With construction on Interstate 80 exit 244 to Dubuque Street, drivers are advised to take alternate routes, especially as incoming University of Iowa students move into campus residence halls Aug. 18-25.

UI recognized as one of top Iowa colleges for future service members

Friday, August 16, 2013
The College Database has recognized the University of Iowa as a top college in Iowa for students interested in military service based on both affordability and the offering at least two ROTC programs—Army, Navy, or Air Force.

Recent deaths

Friday, August 16, 2013
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.

Sustainability pays off

Friday, August 16, 2013
The University of Iowa is already seeing the benefits of a new energy-efficient data center, the first building on campus to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) platinum certification.