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CLAS CommencementPlenty of excitement in the air as UI graduates, families, and friends celebrated achievements and new beginnings. Photos by Bill Adams and Tom Jorgensen.
Celebrating commencement
Published: 2013.05.20 | By Bill Adams and Tom Jorgensen | 11:49 AM
Published: 2013.05.20
By Bill Adams and Tom Jorgensen
11:49 AM
Some 5,000 new graduates receive University of Iowa degrees this spring, and many marked the achievement in May 16-18 commencement ceremonies. Photo Feature
 

Wahls named 2013 Truman Scholar

Published: 
2013.05.17 | By Kelly Thornburg | 01:35 PM
Zach Wahls

University of Iowa student Zach Wahls has been named a 2013 Truman Scholar—the university's sixth in as many years. Story

UI graduate finishing book about growing up on a reservation

Iowa City Press-Citizen: UI graduate finishing book about growing up on a reservation
Published: 
2013.05.16
Deborah Taffa, a Master of Fine Arts candidate in nonfiction writing at the University of Iowa, poses in her home Thursday. / David Scrivner / Iowa City Press-Citizen

Deborah Taffa, a Master of Fine Arts candidate in nonfiction writing, who is among the nearly 5,200 UI students graduating this weekend, is writing a book about growing up on a reservation and her complicated views on her ancestry. (Note: A paid subscription may be required.) Story from: Iowa City Press-Citizen

Iowa City Press-Citizen

Actress Jacqueline Brookes, a UI theater alumna, dies at 82

The New York Times: Actress Jacqueline Brookes, a UI theater alumna, dies at 82
Published: 
2013.05.12
Photo of Jacqueline Brookes, an actress and UI Theatre alum, who died at age 82

Jacqueline Victoria Brookes, an actress and UI alumna who earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in dramatic art in 1951, died at the age of 82 after appearing in numerous films, television shows, and in New York Off Broadway productions. Story from: The New York Times

The New York Times

How loud is your workout soundtrack?

Published: 
2013.05.17 | By University Communication and Marketing | 09:33 AM
johnny the iPod volume testing mannequinWhen you exercise, how loud is the music piping through your iPod earbuds? Do you know? The campus organization UI SAFE can test your device's volume levels (courtesy of Johnny, a specially equipped mannequin) and let you know if your exercise soundtrack is being played at a safe level.

Hearing conservation is the auditory equivalent of brushing to protect your teeth or putting on sunscreen to protect your skin. The campus organization UI SAFE offers advice and programming that helps guard against hearing loss in the future. Video

Lewin: baby steps to marriage equality

Huffington Post: Lewin: baby steps to marriage equality
Published: 
2013.05.13

Ellen Lewin, UI professor of gender, women, and sexuality studies and anthropology, writes about lesbian and gay parenthood, and how society is taking baby steps toward marriage equality. Story from: Huffington Post

Huffington Post

UI faculty honored for excellence

Published: 
2013.05.17 | By Kris Yows | 09:18 AM

Michael Flatté, Sarah Larsen, Ann Marie McCarthy, Gary Rosenthal, Sara Rynes, and Curt Sigmund recognized by the Iowa Board of Regents for advancing public higher education. Story

UI donation drive is example of successful student project

The Daily Iowan: UI donation drive is example of successful student project
Published: 
2013.05.16

The Year End University of Iowa Donation Drive is an example of a successful student project done with the help of community partnerships, says Liz Christiansen, director of the UI Office of Sustainability. Story from: The Daily Iowan

The Daily Iowan

Faculty Engagement Corps Journal

Published: 
2013.05.16 | By Richard C. Lewis | 11:01 AM

From Tuesday, May 21 to Friday, May 24, follow the University of Iowa's 2013 Faculty Engagement Corps tour of northwest Iowa, including Orange City, Okoboji, Estherville, Spencer, Lester, Le Mars, Sioux City, Sergeant Bluff, and Storm Lake. Story

UI alumna to talk about career, working with Oprah

Corridor Business Journal: UI alumna to talk about career, working with Oprah
Published: 
2013.05.15
Sheri Salata talks with Oprah Winfrey on her show.

Tippie College of Business alumna Sheri Salata will trace her path from UI student on academic probation to president of the Oprah Winfrey Network and Harpo Studios when she delivers the Tippie College's undergraduate commencement address on Saturday, May 18, at 5 p.m. Story from: Corridor Business Journal

Corridor Business Journal

University of Iowa Student Health Service, Health Iowa get new name

Published: 
2013.05.15 | By University Communication and Marketing | 02:13 PM

University of Iowa Student Health Service and its health-promotion branch, Health Iowa, have been renamed UI Student Health & Wellness. Story

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