Impact

Lecuona, Holman to give recital Nov. 2

Wednesday, October 23, 2013
The University of Iowa School of Music will present a free recital by UI professor of piano Réne Lecuona and guest artist (and former School of Music lecturer) Hannah Holman at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, in Riverside Recital Hall on the UI campus.

Improving colon cancer screening rates in Iowa

Wednesday, October 23, 2013
A study by University of Iowa researchers found that patients who received mailed educational information about colon cancer screening plus a testing kit they could use at home were more than three times as likely to get screened for the disease as patients who received usual medical care.
house with missing roof after tornado

Perception of danger in Tornado Alley

Wednesday, October 23, 2013
After the 2006 Iowa City tornado, psychologist Jerry Suls and colleagues at the University of Iowa explored how Iowa City's residents perceived the risk of being hit by tornadoes in the future—perceptions that could have implications for disaster preparedness and response.
farm machinery at harvest

Climate report anticipates challenges for Iowa farmers

Wednesday, October 23, 2013
The 2013 Iowa Climate Statement, prepared by scientists across the state including the UI's Erin Irish, says Iowa farmers should anticipate wild swings in the weather in the coming years.

Essayist Weinberger to read from his work Oct. 31

Wednesday, October 23, 2013
In a special event sponsored by the University of Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program, Eliot Weinberger will read from and talk about his work at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, in a free reading at Prairie Lights Books in downtown Iowa City. The reading also will be streamed live on the University of Iowa Writing University website.

John and Mary Pappajohn receive national arts award

Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Two of the University of Iowa’s most generous donors, John and Mary Pappajohn of Des Moines, received the Eli and Edyth Broad Award for Philanthropy in the Arts during the 2013 National Arts Awards ceremony in New York City.

We Are Phil: Mike Chan

Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Chan ignored the skeptics and completed a degree at the University of Iowa. Now he's giving back to help other students realize their dreams.

Recognizing Iowa's Public Health Heroes

Tuesday, October 22, 2013
The University of Iowa College of Public Health is recognizing four leaders whose contributions across a range of disciplines are helping to promote better health and prevent disease throughout the state of Iowa.
Iowa football helmet with ANF logo

Farmers-UI football initiative gives $60,000 to Iowa food banks

Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Iowans who struggle with hunger will get some help from an effort backed by Iowa farmers and the University of Iowa athletics department.

UI Recreational Services offers adult tennis clinics

Tuesday, October 22, 2013
UI Recreational Services is hosting a second round of adult tennis clinics designed to guide players at the beginner and intermediate levels of play.
"recycling only" trash bin

Bringing recycling to the other half

Tuesday, October 22, 2013
This week, UI Student Government is launching a campus-wide recycling campaign aimed at promoting the available recycling options in residence halls, and helping off-campus students reach out to their landlords to request recycling service. (Note: A paid subscription may be required.)

UI to host Iowa Organic Conference Nov. 17-18

Tuesday, October 22, 2013
The 13th Annual Iowa Organic Conference, scheduled for Nov. 17-18, will once again bring national experts, the latest in organic agriculture production research, and the voices of local experience together on the University of Iowa campus.