Faculty

Each student received an envelope containing a $10 bill, and was encouraged to become "Phil For A Day" by donating the $10 to a UI program of their choice.

Pappajohn makes students 'Phil for a Day'

Friday, October 16, 2015
On Oct. 9, John Pappajohn visited campus for the first in a new series of fall “Life With Phil” lectures centered on philanthropy. As a special surprise, he gave each student in attendance $10 to donate to the University of Iowa program of their choosing.

Weber says people must back Mississippi River improvements

Friday, October 16, 2015
Larry Weber, Edwin B. Green Chair in Hydraulics, professor of civil and environmental engineering and director of IIHR—Hydroscience & Engineering, was featured in a Washington Post story about a first-of-its-kind study by the American Watershed Initiative that gave the Mississippi River basin, the fourth-largest in the world, a poor grade.

UI TIER: Large Scale Storage now more affordable for faculty, staff

Friday, October 16, 2015
As the UI moves forward with the Iowa Board of Regents’ TIER project, campus leaders are committed to keeping colleagues informed. Here's one example of how TIER is already at work on campus.

TIER Update: October 15

Friday, October 16, 2015
As the UI moves forward with the Iowa Board of Regents’ TIER project, campus leaders are committed to keeping colleagues informed. Here are the latest developments across academic and business cases.
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Get to Know...Danelle Stipes

Thursday, October 15, 2015
The Get to Know series asks University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students a few questions about their work and their outside interests. Today, we visit with Danelle Stipes, program coordinator for the Hawkeye Community Rowing program.

Cybermussels are coming!

Wednesday, October 14, 2015
University of Iowa researchers tackling the problem of harmful nitrates in Midwestern waterways are developing tiny electronic "backpacks" that would be glued to wild freshwater mussels.
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Prescribing a new course of study

Wednesday, October 14, 2015
To keep up with the changing demands of the pharmacy profession, the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy has launched a new curriculum.

The Mercy Fields

Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Paul Pinckley brings valuable insight on life after spending three years on a medical mission ship bringing health care services to people in remote parts of Cambodia.
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Illinois teen to serve as Honorary Kid Captain for Northwestern game

Wednesday, October 14, 2015
When Seth Barton turned 15, an X-ray revealed that his growth was that of an 11-year-old. UI Pediatric Endocrinologist Vanessa Curtis introduced Seth to a growth hormone regimen, and his confidence grew along with his physical stature.
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Don't stop at 'Don't do that again!'

Wednesday, October 14, 2015
A new University of Iowa study finds conversations parents have with their children after a serious injury help young people internalize safety values, a process similar to how a child develops a conscience.
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Annual celebration honors faculty, staff

Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Almost 30 individuals were honored at the University of Iowa’s annual Faculty and Staff Awards Banquet Tuesday, Oct. 6, sponsored by the Office of the Provost and the Office of the Vice President for Human Resources.

University of Iowa recognizing National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week

Wednesday, October 14, 2015
The University of Iowa is one of many colleges across the country working hard to address the serious public health issue of high-risk drinking. On Oct. 18-24, the UI will join other institutions in recognizing National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, sponsoring several events designed to shed light on the problem.