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A young man poses for his photo outdoors on a sunny day.Anthony Ferguson started a community organization, Young, Black, and Educated. Photo by Bill Adams.
Young, Black, and Educated
Published: 2013.05.15 | By Betsy Bates | 7:00 AM
Published: 2013.05.15
By Betsy Bates
7:00 AM
Junior Anthony Ferguson initially came to the University of Iowa in the fall of 2011 to play for the Hawkeye football team. However, after one season, he felt a calling to something greater. He left the team and created a community organization, Young, Black, and Educated. Story
 

Forest animals featured April 21 for Storytime Adventures

Published: 
2013.04.12 | By Rebecca Pope | 07:00 AM

The University of Iowa Museum of Natural History begins its spring “Storytime Adventures” series on Sunday, April 21, at 3 p.m. Join us on the third Sunday of each month as we explore animals and the environment in Iowa and around the world. Story

UI Museums plan weekend of family fun

Published: 
2013.04.11 | By Rebecca Pope | 09:51 AM

Come decorate a canvas bag, try your hand in the recycling relay, catch a free movie, and more at Family Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, April 20 and 21, at the University of Iowa Pentacrest Museums, the Museum of Natural History, and Old Capitol Museum. Story

Walk It Out this Saturday

Published: 
2013.04.10 | By Keshia Fields | 11:59 AM
Three models wearing cultural costumes in peach, black and blue

UI student organization Walk It Out presents the fourth annual Walk It Out Multicultural Fashion Show, Saturday, April 13, in the Iowa Memorial Union Main Lounge. Proceeds benefit AIDS education. Story

Rainey inspires veterans to share their stories through writing workshop

Huffington Post: Rainey inspires veterans to share their stories through writing workshop
Published: 
2013.04.09

Thirty veterans gathered in Iowa City April 5-7 for a workshop entitled "Writing My Way Back Home," which is the brainchild of Emma Rainey, a 2009 graduate of the UI's Master in Fine Arts writing program. Story from: Huffington Post

Huffington Post

Pre-carnaval event set for April 20

Published: 
2013.04.10 | By Marianna Gunn | 10:50 AM

The University of Iowa Museum of Art has paired with Iowa City Carnaval to put together a free public event to be held on Saturday, April 20 in North Hall, Room B1, on the UI campus. Story

Buy bonds or go broke

Published: 
2013.04.10 | By Tom Snee | 10:16 AM
A dollar bill

The College of Law will look at the potential impacts of the ever-increasing federal debt when it hosts a conference featuring Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Dennis Lockhart on Saturday, April 13. Story

Iowa City Mayor Hayek declares April 13 Bill Sackter Day

Published: 
2013.04.09 | By University Communication and Marketing | 07:00 PM

Iowa City Mayor Matt Hayek has proclaimed April 13 as Bill Sackter Day. The proclamation coincides with a week of special events to mark the 100th birthday of Bill Sackter, April 8-13. Story

Trans folk tell their stories

Published: 
2013.04.09 | By University Communication and Marketing | 11:40 AM
Trans Oral History project logo

The University of Iowa will offer several opportunities for people to develop a deeper understanding of the diverse experiences of those in the transgender and gender variant communities thanks to the upcoming Trans Oral History Project installation and workshop April 19 and 20. Story

Christiansen says UI promotes use of water filling stations

Des Moines Register: Christiansen says UI promotes use of water filling stations
Published: 
2013.04.08
Drake students Amy Duong, left, and Leslie Sabick are leaders of the effort to ban the sale of bottled water on campus. 'Why would you spend that much money when tap water (is so cheap)?' asked Duong, 21. / Christopher Gannon/The Register

Liz Christiansen, UI Office of Sustainability director, says that there are filling stations installed at 14 academic buildings and residence halls on the UI campus in a story on how a war against water bottles has prompted a sales ban at Drake University. Story from: Des Moines Register

Des Moines Register

UI cultural center celebrates 10-year anniversary

The Daily Iowan: UI cultural center celebrates 10-year anniversary
Published: 
2013.04.08
UI students relax by sitting on a couch in the UI Asian Pacific American Culture Center

University of Iowa students, staff, alumni, and faculty gathered for a brunch at the UI Asian Pacific American Culture Center on Sunday, one of many activities marking the 10th anniversary of the center during a three-day celebration. Story from: The Daily Iowan

The Daily Iowan

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