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Spring 2013 commencements begin next week

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Nearly 5,200 University of Iowa students will receive their degrees during spring 2013 commencement ceremonies May 16-18 and June 7, including dual ceremonies for liberal arts and sciences graduates. Story

UI example of campus providing climate for sustainability initiatives

Published
2013.05.06
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.

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. Story from: Omaha World-Herald

Omaha World-Herald

Sioux City social work pioneer

UI alumna Meg Bessman-Quintero is the only bilingual, master's-level mental health therapist practicing in the Sioux City area who counsels primarly Spanish-speaking immigrants and their families, filling a critical mental health niche in western Iowa. Story

PCBs are everywhere

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Despite the expectation of a large environmental exposure difference, UI researchers report that mothers and children in East Chicago, Ind., and Columbus Junction, Iowa, had similar concentrations of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in their blood. Story

Spotlight: College of Education unveils new brand initiative

Published
2013.05.03
An image of the College of Education's new brand initiative

The UI College of Education recently unveiled its new brand initiative: "Leaders. Scholars. Innovators." Story from: College of Education Alumni Magazine

College of Education Alumni Magazine

UI announces 'For Iowa. Forever More.' campaign

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Comprehensive fund-raising campaign aims to raise $1.7 billion to educate students for a global society; ensure a healthier and more sustainable world through research; and enrich commerce, culture, and communities for Iowans. Story

Students speak, leaders listen

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This spring, the UI has a new tool to discover where students want to see improvements—Tell Us, an online survey currently open to all undergraduates. Story

UI's Belin-Blank Center recognizes top Iowa high schools for AP participation

For the fifth consecutive year, George Washington High School in Cedar Rapids is the top Advanced Placement school in Iowa, according to the Iowa AP Index. The index was developed nine years ago by the University of Iowa College of Education's Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development. Story

Engineering a better workforce

A UI Alumni Association networking event on Friday, May 10 will show how the UI College of Engineering is using science, technology, education, and mathematics education to prepare the workforce of the future. Story

Getting to 'yes'

A free University of Iowa Alumni Association event offers tips on improving the negotiation skills that are an essential part of work and home life. Story

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