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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
 

UI to take part in April 3 weather alert test

Published: 
2013.04.02 | By University Communication and Marketing | 02:06 PM

The University of Iowa campus will take part in the normal, monthly testing of Johnson County's outdoor severe weather alert system at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 3. Story

Hawkeye Caucus Day in Des Moines

Published: 
2013.04.02 | By Lin Larson | 11:24 AM
Four college students in business casual clothing talk with an older bald man in a suit.

When Iowa communities identify a need, they have a ready partner in the University of Iowa. That’s the message of Hawkeye Caucus Day, April 2 at the State Capitol in Des Moines. Story

Hancher to co-present Mucca Pazza during Mission Creek Festival

Published: 
2013.04.02 | By Rob Cline | 10:32 AM
Mucca Pazza

The University of Iowa’s Hancher is co-presenting a concert by Mucca Pazza during the Mission Creek Festival. The unique band will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at The Englert Theatre, brining a unique sensibility to the stage—and beyond the stage—with a marching band meets rock band vibe. Story

Hancher to present world premiere of 'The Broken Chord' by Working Group Theatre

Published: 
2013.04.02 | By Erin Donohue | 09:56 AM

'The Broken Chord' project was designed to collect, archive, and present the personal stories of those working on the front lines of memory and aging research and patient care, as well as those who are suffering from memory-related diseases. Story

Hancher and Working Group engage Alzheimer's patients with TimeSlips program

Published: 
2013.04.02 | By Martin Andrews | 09:55 AM

The University of Iowa’s Hancher is collaborating with Iowa City’s Working Group Theatre on an ambitious community engagement project that will culminate in the presentation of The Broken Chord, a new play that explores issues of memory. Story

Schott says Latinos help with workforce shortage

CBN News: Schott says Latinos help with workforce shortage
Published: 
2013.04.01
a Latino man talks while in a grocery store

Jeff Schott, director of the UI's Institute of Public Affairs, says that communities that welcome Hispanics and other immigrants reap economic benefits and that communities should see this as an opportunity to address work force shortages. Story from: CBN News

CBN News

Celebrating excellence and achievement

Published: 
2013.04.02 | By Lois J. Gray | 07:00 AM
Thumbnail of the Celebration of Exclellence and Achievement Among Women

Women leaders from across campus—including UI faculty, staff, and students—will be honored at the UI Celebration of Excellence and Achievement Among Women at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, in the Iowa Memorial Union Second Floor Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public. Story

School of Journalism and Mass Communication to induct Mills, Waxenberg into Hall of Fame

Published: 
2013.04.02 | By University Communication and Marketing | 07:00 AM

The University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication will induct two alumni—Dean Mills and Alan Waxenberg—into its Hall of Fame, the School's highest honor. Story

See Phil on campus? Instagram it!

Published: 
2013.04.01 | By Megan Dial | 04:35 PM
Phil Was Here Instagram Challenge

The UI Foundation’s Student Philanthropy Group is inviting members of the UI campus community to participate in a social media event to celebrate the impact of philanthropy on campus. Story

Warrior Challenge raises money to help veterans

KWWL: Warrior Challenge raises money to help veterans
Published: 
2013.03.30
UI student veterans participate in the 2nd Annual Warrior Challenge by doing sit ups during the race.

More than $7,000 was raised to help veterans during the Second Annual Warrior Challenge and 5K, organized by the University of Iowa Veterans Association, which included an obstacle course, a tire flip, a 5K, and more. Story from: KWWL

KWWL

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