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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
 

UI's Reed discusses China's role in supercomputing

Wired: UI's Reed discusses China's role in supercomputing
Published: 
2013.06.14
A photo of China's Tihane-2, the world's top supercomputer. Photo by Jack Dongarra

Daniel Reed, UI's vice president for research and economic development, discusses China's rise in supercomputing, and what it means for the U.S. Story from: Wired

Wired

Campus projects, renovations remain on track despite recent floods

The Daily Iowan: Campus projects, renovations remain on track despite recent floods
Published: 
2013.06.18
Image of UI campus renovations

Although the Iowa River’s recently spilled-over banks prompted quick defensive action by the University of Iowa to prevent a repeat of the 2008 flood, officials say the flooding has not slowed the progress of three prominent campus projects. Story from: The Daily Iowan

The Daily Iowan

Old Gold: Donation of phonograph records features Simon Estes

Published: 
2013.06.18 | By David McCartney | 10:33 AM
Old Gold Singers at the UI Field House in 1960

University Archives recently acquired a gem of a donation: the earliest-known recording of a young singer at the dawn of a remarkable and distinguished career, UI graduate Simon Estes. Story

Media Advisory: Kids to break ground for UI Children's Hospital

Published: 
2013.06.18 | By Tom Moore | 10:14 AM

Media representatives and invited guests are welcome to attend a groundbreaking event for the new University of Iowa Children’s Hospital Friday, June 21, at 3:30 p.m. at the Colloton Patio, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Story

Dubuque Street reopens to two-way traffic as dry weather continues

Published: 
2013.06.17 | By Stephen Pradarelli | 03:27 PM

With little rainfall over the weekend, and no substantial precipitation forecast for at least the first part of the week ahead, the Iowa River continues to recede. Story

Preservation Hall on the Pentacrest

Published: 
2013.06.17 | By Lin Larson and Tom Jorgensen | 12:28 PM
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band of New Orleans performed on the University of Iowa's Pentacrest Saturday as part of Hancher's Living with Floods project.

In 1972, Preservation Hall Jazz Band was the first act to play the newly opened Hancher Auditorium. Last week, the band came back to town to mark progress toward a new Hancher and to tell communities across Iowa that, when it comes to confronting floods, we’re all in this together. Photo Feature

UI's sustainability program recognized

Published: 
2013.06.17 | By Liz Christiansen | 11:18 AM

The University of Iowa Facilities Management has received APPA's 2013 Sustainability Award. Story

Arts & Minds: Building on Iowa's Creative Legacy aims to help rebuild arts campus

Published: 
2013.06.17 | By Jacob Cummer | 07:00 AM
arts and minds graphic

The University of Iowa, the University of Iowa Foundation, and the UI arts community hosted the Celebration of Partnership on Friday, June 14—an event that honored shared efforts to rebuild UI arts facilities following the historic flood of 2008. Story

Gratitude, teamwork, opportunity

Published: 
2013.06.14 | By Bill Adams and Lin Larson | 06:52 PM
Woman on stage.

University of Iowa President Sally Mason’s message was clear. “I can say thank you over and over again to each and every one of you,” she said, “and it wouldn’t be enough.” She addressed government leaders, faculty, staff, students, and community members at a June 14 event marking the start of construction on new UI arts facilities. Photo Feature

Though weekend rain likely, lake and river levels continue to drop

Published: 
2013.06.14 | By Stephen Pradarelli | 02:05 PM

Another wet weekend is on the horizon, with as much as 2 inches possible in the Iowa River basin through Saturday night. In spite of the potential for rain, the numbers for Coralville Lake and the Iowa River continue to move in a positive direction. Story

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