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Portrait of Lisa WeserUniversity of Iowa graduate Lisa Weser is senior director of brand communication at Anheuser-Busch. Photo by Molly Boland.
Published: 2013.05.24 | By Sara Epstein Moninger | 8:00 AM
Published: 2013.05.24
By Sara Epstein Moninger
8:00 AM
As head of brand communications at Anheuser-Busch, UI alumna Lisa Weser formulates PR strategies for the brewing company's U.S. brands, including Budweiser. She recently was involved in developing and promoting the Budweiser Clydesdale TV spot that aired during the 2013 Super Bowl. Story
 

Spencer native son, Chuck Swanson, remembers home

Published
2013.05.11
Vince Nelson smiles while listening to music in his hometown of Spencer, Iowa

Chuck Swanson, a Spencer native and director of Hancher at the University of Iowa, enjoys the energy exchanged between Terrance Simien and his Zydeco Experience Band, and the young children at Fairview Elementary as part of the SPOT program. Story from: Spencer Daily Reporter

Spencer Daily Reporter

UI geography professor retires after 44 years

Published
2013.05.09
Professor Gerard Rushton stands outside Jessup Hall on Wednesday. (The Daily Iowan/Adam Wesley)

UI Geography Professor Gerald Rushton is retiring after 44 years of teaching and conducting research that created awareness of the privacy policies of cancer patients' health records, just to mention one of his many achievements and contributions. Story from: The Daily Iowan

The Daily Iowan

Tippie gift to support athletics and business

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

Be a part of the healing journey

One in three women and one in six men will be sexually assaulted in their lifetimes. To help them on their healing journey, the University of Iowa’s Rape Victim Advocacy Program seeks volunteers for its 32-hour Volunteer Training Program, which begins June 10. The deadline to apply is May 31st. Story

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

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

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

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

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

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

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