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Creighton University student Brianna Baca pours liquid nitrogen as she and her teammates — Chris Rogge, left, and Erin Cheese, at center in blue — lead a demonstration in their materials science class.

UI example of campus providing climate for sustainability initiatives

Friday, May 10, 2013
The UI's undergraduate certificate in sustainability is recognized in an article on how more universities offer a good climate for both sustainability efforts and academic programs to meet growing student interest.

Recent deaths

Friday, May 10, 2013
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.
Image of hearing-loop technology being adopted at UI

UI adopts hearing-loop technology on campus

Thursday, May 9, 2013
The University of Iowa has plans in the works to install hearing-loop technology in several buildings around campus, and while more expensive than older technology, official say the quality is worth it.
A tree climber works in the crown of a walnut tree on the Pentacrest.

Protecting state champion tree

Thursday, May 9, 2013
A new lightning protection system was recently installed in the state champion walnut tree on the University of Iowa Pentacrest.

Greek Energy Challenge nets $600 in savings

Thursday, May 9, 2013
This April, 10 Greek houses at the University of Iowa unplugged electronics and turned off lights as part of the Greek Energy Challenge, the first competition of its kind on the UI campus.
Three guys, Cofounder, CEO and quarterback John Schnipkoweit, (left), cofounder and commissioner of code Chris Quartier, cofounder and game master Nick Sihacek work in the office of RecBob in downtown Cedar Rapids. (Cliff Jette/The Gazette)

UI students to showcase startups at business fair

Wednesday, May 8, 2013
University of Iowa students who are running businesses will have the opportunity to highlight their startups at a business fair on Friday.

UI Foundation's new fundraising campaign supports student entrepreneurs

Wednesday, May 8, 2013
In recent years, entrepreneurship centers and programs at the University of Iowa have obtained funding to keep services alive. And the UI Foundation's new fundraising campaign aims to continue contributing to those resources serving student entrepreneurs.
An image of the College of Education's new brand initiative

College of Education unveils new brand initiative

Wednesday, May 8, 2013
The UI College of Education recently unveiled its new brand initiative: "Leaders. Scholars. Innovators."

Seeking nominations for first UI Information Technology Leadership Award by May 19

Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Do you work with an information technology (IT) staffer who exhibits excellent leadership through engagement, impact, initiative, or personal growth? If so, nominate them now for the first University of Iowa IT Leadership Award.
a close up of a newborn baby wrapped in a blanket

UI expert investigates decline in screenings for expectant moms

Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Sandy Daack-Hirsch, an assistant professor in the UI College of Nursing, is investigating the decline in parents not choosing an elective screening for expectant moms that can detect a host of health problems their baby may face.

Fiegel's research aims to assist those with respiratory infections

Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Jennifer Fiegel, assistant professor in the Colleges of Pharmacy and Engineering, has received a $405,652 two-year R21 research award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Examples of the new College of Education brand

UI College of Education launches new brand

Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Officials say the launch of the University of Iowa College of Education’s new brand honors the past and looks forward to the future.