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From practice field to elementary classroom
Published: 2013.04.19 | By Aaron Blau and Matt Jansen | 9:52 AM
Published: 2013.04.19
By Aaron Blau and Matt Jansen
9:52 AM
The University of Iowa football team views spring practice as a time for development. Members of the team have taken that view to the community this month, sharing the message of literature with Iowa City youth. Video
 

O say can he sing

Published: 
2013.05.14 | By Bill Adams and Tom Snee | 11:37 AM
A young man singing the national anthem at baseball, softball, and basketball gamesVideo by Bill Adams, interview and text by Tom Snee

If you've been to a Hawkeye athletic event over the last four years, chances are good that you've seen Nils Thorson perform. Not as an athlete, but as the guy who sings the national anthem before the start of the game. Video

Tippie gift to support athletics and business

Published: 
2013.05.13 | By Jacob Cummer | 10:23 AM
Henry and Patricia Tippie

A $5 million gift to the University of Iowa Foundation from Henry B. Tippie (1949 B.S.C.) is benefiting students in the UI Henry B. Tippie College of Business, and student-athletes and building projects in the UI Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Story

From practice field to elementary classroom

Published: 
2013.04.19 | By Aaron Blau and Matt Jansen | 09:52 AM
Hawkeye football players read to local elementary school studentsVideo by Matt Jansen

The University of Iowa football team views spring practice as a time for development. Members of the team have taken that view to the community this month, sharing the message of literature with Iowa City youth. Video

Matheson provides insights on NCAA infractions

The New York Times: Matheson provides insights on NCAA infractions
Published: 
2013.04.16
Coach Chip Kelly, with Oregon last fall, has moved on, long before penalties will be issued.

Dan Matheson, who spent nine years as an NCAA investigator before joining UI’s faculty as a recreation and sport business lecturer, comments on the release of information about the University of Oregon’s ongoing NCAA infractions case. Story from: The New York Times

The New York Times

NIT title run falls one game short

Published: 
2013.04.05 | By UI Athletic Communications | 10:36 AM
aaron white fights for the ball against baylor

It was the most inopportune time for the University of Iowa men's basketball team to have an off shooting night. The Hawkeyes tied a season low with a 26.1 field goal percentage in a 74-54 loss to Baylor Thursday, April 4, in the championship game of the National Invitation Tournament in Madison Square Garden. Story

Prairie burns promote renewed landscape April 5

Published: 
2013.04.04 | By Wendy Moorehead, Facilities Management | 03:14 PM

UI Facilities Management Landscape Services staff will be conducting prairie burns on three prairie remnants located along the bike trail connecting Hawkins Drive and Mormon Trek Blvd, and along the Hawkins Drive right-of-way on Friday, April 5. Story

Next up: NIT title

Published: 
2013.04.03 | By UI Athletic Communications | 12:09 PM
Men's basketball players celebrate a victory over Maryland

The University of Iowa men's basketball team has a championship date Thursday after downing Maryland, 71-60, Tuesday night in the National Invitation Tournament semifinals in Madison Square Garden. The Hawkeyes will face Baylor for the NIT title. Story

Softball team to hold 'Awareness Day' Saturday

HawkeyeSports.com: Softball team to hold 'Awareness Day' Saturday
Published: 
2013.04.01

The University of Iowa softball team, which continues to excel on and off the field, spent Monday's practice time inviting people around Iowa City to its upcoming "Awareness Day," which takes place Saturday, April 6 at Pearl Field when the Hawkeyes host Nebraska at 5 p.m. Story from: HawkeyeSports.com

HawkeyeSports.com

Warrior Challenge raises money to help veterans

KWWL: Warrior Challenge raises money to help veterans
Published: 
2013.03.30
UI student veterans participate in the 2nd Annual Warrior Challenge by doing sit ups during the race.

More than $7,000 was raised to help veterans during the Second Annual Warrior Challenge and 5K, organized by the University of Iowa Veterans Association, which included an obstacle course, a tire flip, a 5K, and more. Story from: KWWL

KWWL

Kid Captain nomination deadline extended

Published: 
2013.03.29 | By UI Health Care Marketing and Communications | 07:00 AM

The deadline for nominations for this year’s University of Iowa Children’s Hospital Kid Captains has been extended to April 14. Story

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