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UI's Ciochon says there is no Bigfoot

Tuesday, November 6, 2012
University of Iowa anthropologist Russell Ciochon says there is no Bigfoot in a story about how Spike TV is offering $10 million dollars for irrefutable proof of the beast's existence as part of a new reality show.

Iowa City Mini Medical School examines personal genetics

Tuesday, November 6, 2012
On Tuesday, Nov. 27, the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine will host a Mini Medical School program, "Personal Genetic Information: Its Power, Promise, and Problems."

'Love and Valor'

Tuesday, November 6, 2012
The Old Capitol Museum is beginning its fall film screening series Thursday, Nov. 8, with "Love and Valor." The free movie and film director’s talk will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. in Macbride Auditorium.
Actors rehearse for a play performance

Drama in the court

Tuesday, November 6, 2012
When University of Iowa law professor Enrique Carrasco reads a legal case about contract law, he doesn’t see a dry recitation of facts and obligations. He sees drama.

UI's Living-Learning Community program one of first in nation to be mandatory

Tuesday, November 6, 2012
UI officials will make UI’s Living-Learning Community program mandatory for all incoming students beginning in fall 2013. (Note: A paid subscription may be required.)

Old Capitol hosts Trivia Night Nov. 14

Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Join us at the University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum on Wednesday, Nov. 14, for an evening of trivia for students and adults, and craft making fun for kids. The doors open at 4:45 p.m. Trivia starts at 5 p.m. with snacks and refreshments for everyone, and prizes for winners.

UI to launch online graduate-level strategic communication program

Tuesday, November 6, 2012
The University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication has received Board of Regents, State of Iowa approval for an online program that offers a Master of Arts in Strategic Communication. The program was created to serve professionals in marketing, public relations, public communication, health communication, corporate communication, and other careers requiring strong communication...

IWP visitors offer new visions of America

Monday, November 5, 2012
Each year toward the end of their three-month residency, the three dozen or so fellows from the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program gather for a closing public event titled “Images of America.” (Note: A paid subscription may be required.)
UI student Kaci Maire

Business brainstormer pursues online BBA

Monday, November 5, 2012
Kaci Maire enjoyed brainstorming business ideas when she was younger and so applying for the UI online Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Entrepreneurial Management seemed like the logical next step.

Honoring our veterans

Monday, November 5, 2012
The contributions of the more than 900 University of Iowa faculty, staff, and student veterans will be recognized at a UI Veterans Reception from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, in Room W401 of the Tippie College of Business' Pappajohn Business Building.
Portrait of Kurt Vonnegut

Vonnegut's 'homesick' letter to his wife

Monday, November 5, 2012
Excerpts from Kurt Vonnegut: Letters provide a glimpse into his relationship with his first wife and childhood sweetheart, Jane Marie Cox. Huffington Post prints part of one letter written in 1966 that was sent just before he began teaching at the Iowa Writers' Workshop.

Celebrating international education

Monday, November 5, 2012
The University of Iowa will celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide by recognizing International Education Week 2012 through several events and activities on the UI campus.