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Rainey inspires veterans to share their stories through writing workshop

Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Thirty veterans gathered in Iowa City April 5-7 for a workshop entitled "Writing My Way Back Home," which is the brainchild of Emma Rainey, a 2009 graduate of the UI's Master in Fine Arts writing program.

Pre-carnaval event set for April 20

Wednesday, April 10, 2013
The University of Iowa Museum of Art has paired with Iowa City Carnaval to put together a free public event to be held on Saturday, April 20 in North Hall, Room B1, on the UI campus.
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Buy bonds or go broke

Wednesday, April 10, 2013
The College of Law will look at the potential impacts of the ever-increasing federal debt when it hosts a conference featuring Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Dennis Lockhart on Saturday, April 13.

UI to commemorate 50th anniversary of King's 'Letter from Birmingham Jail'

Wednesday, April 10, 2013
The University of Iowa will host a reading of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail" from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, in the Senate Chamber of the Old Capitol Museum.

Research accomplished

Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Three University of Iowa juniors will be recognized for their research accomplishments on Wednesday at the annual Spring Undergraduate Research Festival, held at the University Capitol Centre.

Trans folk tell their stories

Tuesday, April 9, 2013
The University of Iowa will offer several opportunities for people to develop a deeper understanding of the diverse experiences of those in the transgender and gender variant communities thanks to the upcoming Trans Oral History Project installation and workshop April 19 and 20.
Drake students Amy Duong, left, and Leslie Sabick are leaders of the effort to ban the sale of bottled water on campus. 'Why would you spend that much money when tap water (is so cheap)?' asked Duong, 21. / Christopher Gannon/The Register

Christiansen says UI promotes use of water filling stations

Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Liz Christiansen, UI Office of Sustainability director, says that there are filling stations installed at 14 academic buildings and residence halls on the UI campus in a story on how a war against water bottles has prompted a sales ban at Drake University.

Iowa Brass Quintet to perform Nov. 6

Tuesday, April 9, 2013
The University of Iowa School of Music will present a free performance by the Iowa Brass Quintet, the resident faculty brass ensemble, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, in Riverside Recital Hall on the UI campus.

Police seek suspect in weekend off-campus assault

Monday, April 8, 2013
Iowa City Police are investigating the sexual assault of a female University of Iowa student during a party at a private residence that was reported in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 7.
UI students relax by sitting on a couch in the UI Asian Pacific American Culture Center

UI cultural center celebrates 10-year anniversary

University of Iowa students, staff, alumni, and faculty gathered for a brunch at the UI Asian Pacific American Culture Center on Sunday, one of many activities marking the 10th anniversary of the center during a three-day celebration.
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UI professor comments on North Korean leader's threats

Monday, April 8, 2013
Sang-Seok Yoon, a Korean language professor at the University of Iowa, is one of a number of people in Iowa with ties to the Korean peninsula who commented on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's threats to attack South Korea and the United States.
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UI Diversity Catalyst Award recipients to be honored April 18

Monday, April 8, 2013
University of Iowa Chief Diversity Office staff members invite everyone to celebrate the diversity contributions of six award recipients at the 14th Annual Diversity Catalyst Awards Reception and Awards Program Thursday, April 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Iowa Memorial Union Second Floor Ballroom.