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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
 

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

Spotlight: Students tackle milk safety, water, and alternative fuel

Lab Link: Spotlight: Students tackle milk safety, water, and alternative fuel
Published: 
2013.03.29
Abby Walling with mentor Terry Cain

The safety of milk sold in developing nations, water quality in West Lake Okoboji, and grass as an alternative fuel source are topics of study for this year's recipients of the State Hygienic Laboratory's Student Mentorship award. Story from: Lab Link

Lab Link

Lecuona performs for Old Capitol Piano Sunday

Published: 
2013.04.01 | By Kathrine Moermond | 08:25 AM

The University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum will host a Piano Sundays concert at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7, in the Senate Chamber. This free, public concert marks the last of the Piano Sundays 2012-2013 series. UI Professor Rene Lecuona will perform select pieces and will be joined by four of her students. Story

How do you ask?

Published: 
2013.04.01 | By Susan Junis | 07:00 AM
T-shirts flutter in the breeze as part of The Clothesline Project

The Rape Victim Advocacy Program at the University of Iowa hopes to raise public awareness and educate the community on preventing sexual violence during April, nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This year's theme is "How Do You Ask?" Story

The fuss with big data

Published: 
2013.04.01 | By University Communication and Marketing | 07:00 AM

Ben Rogers, director of Research Services in UI Information Technology Services (ITS), will present "Big Data: What's the Fuss?" from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11 in 1117 University Capitol Centre at the Old Capitol Town Center as part of the Public Digital Humanities for Lunch series. Story

'FernGully' to be screened April 7 at MNH

Published: 
2013.04.01 | By Rebecca Pope | 07:00 AM
A poster for the movie "FernGully" with a girl in the foreground and a boy, bird and waterfall in the background

“FernGully: The Last Rainforest,” a 1992 animated family film featuring the voices of Robin Williams, Christian Slater and Samantha Mathis, will get a free public screening at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 7, in Macbride Auditorium. Story

Learn Red Cross water safety through Rec Services

Published: 
2013.04.01 | By Callie Dolohanty | 07:00 AM

University of Iowa Recreational Services will offer the American Red Cross Water Safety Universal Certification course April 19-21. Story

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