University Archives recently acquired a gem of a donation: the earliest-known recording of a young singer at the dawn of a remarkable and distinguished career, UI graduate Simon Estes. Story
2013.06.17 | By Lin Larson and Tom Jorgensen | 12:28 PM
In 1972, Preservation Hall Jazz Band was the first act to play the newly opened Hancher Auditorium. Last week, the band came back to town to mark progress toward a new Hancher and to tell communities across Iowa that, when it comes to confronting floods, we’re all in this together. Photo Feature
Thanks to UI associate music education professor Mary Cohen and many volunteers, hope and joy bloom in dark places through the Oakdale Community Choir.
Story from: Iowa Alumni Magazine
The University of Iowa, the University of Iowa Foundation, and the UI arts community hosted the Celebration of Partnership on Friday, June 14—an event that honored shared efforts to rebuild UI arts facilities following the historic flood of 2008. Story
2013.06.14 | By Bill Adams and Lin Larson | 06:52 PM
University of Iowa President Sally Mason’s message was clear. “I can say thank you over and over again to each and every one of you,” she said, “and it wouldn’t be enough.” She addressed government leaders, faculty, staff, students, and community members at a June 14 event marking the start of construction on new UI arts facilities. Photo Feature
2013.06.14 | By University Communication and Marketing | 10:46 AM
Due to an increased risk of thunderstorms, today’s Arts and Minds: A Celebration of Partnership program is moving to its rain location—Macbride Auditorium in Macbride Hall on the University of Iowa Pentacrest.Story
Once completed, the new School of Music building will boast world-class performance venues, collaborative spaces for students and faculty, and, above all, a central home for a program whose strength is its people. Story
