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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
 

UI REACH graduation marks fifth year

The Daily Iowan: UI REACH graduation marks fifth year
Published: 
2013.05.13
A graduate of the REACH Program accepts his diploma from Nick Colangelo, interim dean of the UI College of Education

The REACH program—Realizing Educational and Career Hopes—celebrated its fifth anniversary May 10 with a graduation ceremony. The program is in the UI College of Education and serves 18- to 25-year-old students who have intellectual, cognitive, or learning disabilities. Story from: The Daily Iowan

The Daily Iowan

UI graduate is subject of documentary film—for second time

Published: 
2013.05.13 | By Gary Galluzzo | 10:14 AM
Morgan Price

Filmmaker and social activist Mary Morten in 2009 began filming her first feature, "Woke Up Black," which followed five black Chicago youth, including University of Iowa engineering degree candidate Morgan Price, for two years. Now the crew will be back following Morgan, as they film her taking part in the the UI's May 2013 Commencement for inclusion in a sequel, "Woke Up Black. Again." Story

Get to Know…Vince Nelson

Published: 
2013.05.13 | By Sara Epstein Moninger | 07:00 AM
Portrait of VInce Nelson

The Get to Know series asks University of Iowa faculty and staff a few questions about their work and their outside interests. Today we visit with UI Alumni Association CEO Vince Nelson. Story

Donation Drive to be held during residence hall move-out May 15, 16

Published: 
2013.05.10 | By George McCrory | 02:47 PM

Students living in the University of Iowa residence halls can help reduce the amount of landfill waste at move-out by participating in a Year-end Donation Drive on Wednesday, May 15 and Thursday, May 16. Story

Spring 2013 commencements begin next week

Published: 
2013.05.10 | By Lin Larson | 12:47 PM
student in cap and gown

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

Achievements

Published: 
2013.05.10 | By University Communication and Marketing | 11:20 AM

University staff, faculty, students, and alumni are accomplishing great things every day. See who’s making news with awards, publications, promotion and tenure, and more. Story

UI example of campus providing climate for sustainability initiatives

Omaha World-Herald: 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

Recent deaths

Published: 
2013.05.10 | By University Communication and Marketing | 10:46 AM

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

UI adopts hearing-loop technology on campus

The Daily Iowan: UI adopts hearing-loop technology on campus
Published: 
2013.05.09
Image of hearing-loop technology being adopted at UI

The University of Iowa has plans in the works to install hearing-loop technology in several buildings around campus, and while more expensive than older technology, official say the quality is worth it. Story from: The Daily Iowan

The Daily Iowan

Protecting state champion tree

Published: 
2013.05.09 | By Tim Schoon | 11:55 AM
A tree climber works in the crown of a walnut tree on the Pentacrest.

A new lightning protection system was recently installed in the state champion walnut tree on the University of Iowa Pentacrest. Photo Feature

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