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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
 

Recent deaths

Published: 
2013.05.24 | By University Communication and Marketing | 10:10 AM

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

Mason-Browne shares insights on female adult learners

Academic Advising Today: Mason-Browne shares insights on female adult learners
Published: 
2013.06.01

Pat Mason-Browne, senior associate director of Academic Programs and Student Development in the UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, co-authors a column on female adult learners, the special challenges they face returning to college, and the ways universities can support them. Story from: Academic Advising Today

Academic Advising Today

Mo Yan promotes Chinese literature

China Daily: Mo Yan promotes Chinese literature
Published: 
2013.05.22
Nobel Prize laureates, physicist C.N. Lang (left) and author Mo Yan, (right), Photo by Gong Lei/Xinhua

Chinese author Mo Yan (photo, right), a 2004 participant of the UI International Writing Program (IWP), recently assumed the post of chairing the newly-established Beijing Normal University International Writing Center. Story from: China Daily

China Daily

Endometriosis is less common in heavy women, study finds

The Oakland Press: Endometriosis is less common in heavy women, study finds
Published: 
2013.05.21
A woman with endometriosis clutches a heating bag with a pink heart on it to her stomache to alleviate the pain

Heavy women are less likely to be diagnosed with endometriosis than their slimmer peers, according to a new study. That link was especially strong among women with infertility, according to Dr. Divya Shah from the UI Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City and her colleagues. Story from: The Oakland Press

The Oakland Press

Marron comments on acceleration opportunities for gifted students

GreatSchools: Marron comments on acceleration opportunities for gifted students
Published: 
2013.05.20
A male student stands in front of an equation on a blackboard

Maureen Marron, an associate research scientist at the UI College of Education's Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development, sees grade-skipping as just one option in an academic tool kit known as "acceleration." Story from: GreatSchools

GreatSchools

'Guess I should tweet about this'

Published: 
2013.05.20 | By Aaron Blau | 12:32 PM
A graduate at Tippie College of Business commencement

New UI graduates, family members, and friends shared their sentiments on social media—see a sample. Story

Cohen thanks community music educators

Iowa City Press-Citizen: Cohen thanks community music educators
Published: 
2013.05.18

Mary Cohen, UI associate professor of music education, applauds the efforts of community music educators and projects for providing opportunities for meaningful self-expression. (Note: A paid subscription may be required.) Story from: Iowa City Press-Citizen

Iowa City Press-Citizen

Celebrating commencement

Published: 
2013.05.20 | By Bill Adams and Tom Jorgensen | 11:49 AM
CLAS Commencement

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

Goodwill, Tippie College of Business cook up sweet business plan

The Gazette: Goodwill, Tippie College of Business cook up sweet business plan
Published: 
2013.05.18
Seven MBA students from the Tippie College of Business who are part of the Business Solutions Center have worked with Goodwill leaders for the past six months to put together a marketing and operations plan for a new project selling cookies. (The Gazette)

Goodwill of the Heartland enlisted some University of Iowa MBA students for help on a sweet new business venture—selling Goodwill Great Cookies. Story from: The Gazette

The Gazette

College of Education experts weigh in on bridging the achievement gap

Iowa City Press-Citizen: College of Education experts weigh in on bridging the achievement gap
Published: 
2013.05.17

Several UI College of Education experts are among those sharing thoughts on the Iowa City Community School District's diversity policy and what more can be done to help students living in poverty. (Note: A paid subscription may be required.) Story from: Iowa City Press-Citizen

Iowa City Press-Citizen

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