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Unglamorous, unseen, unsung
Published: 2013.06.11 | By Stephen Pradarelli | 10:05 AM
Published: 2013.06.11
By Stephen Pradarelli
10:05 AM
Mitigation measures like flood response plans and so-called "invisible walls" aren't especially sexy; no ribbon cuttings, groundbreaking ceremonies or speeches mark their implementation. But when a flood hits, mitigation can mean the difference between a building that gets swamped and one that remains dry. Story
 

Get to Know...Rusty the Giant Sloth

Published: 
2013.04.01 | By Miles Dietz | 11:08 AM
rusty the giant sloth

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 Rusty the Giant Sloth from the UI Museum of Natural History. Story

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

Spotlight: Students tackle milk safety, water, and alternative fuel

Lab Link: Spotlight: Students tackle milk safety, water, and alternative fuel
Published: 
2013.03.29
Abby Walling with mentor Terry Cain

The safety of milk sold in developing nations, water quality in West Lake Okoboji, and grass as an alternative fuel source are topics of study for this year's recipients of the State Hygienic Laboratory's Student Mentorship award. Story from: Lab Link

Lab Link

UI Mock Trial earns national championship bid

Published: 
2013.04.01 | By University Communication and Marketing | 08:27 AM

The University of Iowa Mock Trial (UIMT) team sent two teams to compete in St. Louis in the American Mock Trial Association’s Opening Round Championship March 15-17. The team earned a bid to the national championship in Washington, D.C. Story

Lecuona performs for Old Capitol Piano Sunday

Published: 
2013.04.01 | By Kathrine Moermond | 08:25 AM

The University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum will host a Piano Sundays concert at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7, in the Senate Chamber. This free, public concert marks the last of the Piano Sundays 2012-2013 series. UI Professor Rene Lecuona will perform select pieces and will be joined by four of her students. Story

How do you ask?

Published: 
2013.04.01 | By Susan Junis | 07:00 AM
T-shirts flutter in the breeze as part of The Clothesline Project

The Rape Victim Advocacy Program at the University of Iowa hopes to raise public awareness and educate the community on preventing sexual violence during April, nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This year's theme is "How Do You Ask?" Story

The fuss with big data

Published: 
2013.04.01 | By University Communication and Marketing | 07:00 AM

Ben Rogers, director of Research Services in UI Information Technology Services (ITS), will present "Big Data: What's the Fuss?" from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11 in 1117 University Capitol Centre at the Old Capitol Town Center as part of the Public Digital Humanities for Lunch series. Story

Learn Red Cross water safety through Rec Services

Published: 
2013.04.01 | By Callie Dolohanty | 07:00 AM

University of Iowa Recreational Services will offer the American Red Cross Water Safety Universal Certification course April 19-21. Story

Sold-out Kendrick Lamar show rescheduled for May 6

Published: 
2013.03.29 | By Christopher Clair | 11:55 AM
kendrick lamar

The Kendrick Lamar concert originally scheduled for Monday, April 1, has been rescheduled for Monday, May 6. Story

Recent deaths

Published: 
2013.03.29 | By University Communication and Marketing | 08:00 AM

Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available. Story

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