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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
 

Spotlight: UI Chief Diversity Office

University of Iowa Diversity Website: Spotlight: UI Chief Diversity Office
Published: 
2013.02.25
Photo of many arms and hands interlocking to demonstrate diversity on the UI campus

The University of Iowa has unveiled its new diversity website, UI Diversity@Iowa, with enhanced navigation features and a more robust platform for stories, social media, images, and a comprehensive diversity calendar. Story from: University of Iowa Diversity Website

University of Iowa Diversity Website

Pollock's 'Mural' inspires pianist Knight

Published: 
2013.02.25 | By Marianna Gunn | 11:31 AM

Dan Knight, Iowa City Steinway artist, will perform the world premiere of an original composition inspired by Jackson Pollock’s “Mural” at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts April 21, and he will also perform at the New Deal Fundraiser Saturday, March 2 at the Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. Story

BTN show turns spotlight on the UI

Published: 
2013.02.25 | By University Communication and Marketing | 11:21 AM
Arms craddling a baby.

The BTN's (Big Ten Network's) new series LiveBIG turns its focus on the University of Iowa this week, showcasing an award-winning project that’s helping health care professionals diagnose potentially deadly conditions in infants. Story

Spring break tennis camp

Published: 
2013.02.25 | By Callie Dolohanty | 07:00 AM

University of Iowa Recreational Services will offer a tennis camp over spring break, March 18-22, for children ages 6-16. Story

Registration open for Wildlife Camps

Published: 
2013.02.25 | By Callie Dolohanty | 07:00 AM
kids sitting around a campfire

Registration has started for this year's Wildlife Camps at Macbride Nature Recreation Area. Sponsored by University of Iowa Recreational Services, the popular camps welcome students who have completed kindergarten through high school. Story

Nowack says untreated dental problems impact student performance

Iowa City Press-Citizen: Nowack says untreated dental problems impact student performance
Published: 
2013.02.20
Eileen Hermiston checks Joseph Huduke's teeth at Lucas Elementary

Arthur Nowack, a UI professor emeritus of pediatric dentistry, says untreated dental problems can impact students' school performance. (Note: A paid subscription is required.) Story from: Iowa City Press-Citizen

Iowa City Press-Citizen

Figge to display art by UI faculty

Quad-Cities Online: Figge to display art by UI faculty
Published: 
2013.02.21
Photo: "History, 2012" -- a work by University of Iowa's Susan Chrysler White, made from acrylic, enamel, glassine, plexiglass, and wool on canvas -- is among art displayed in a new exhibit opening Saturday at the Figge Art Museum, Davenport.

The Figge Art Museum in Davenport will present an exhibit of current works by University of Iowa Studio Art faculty, considered one of the best studio arts public offerings in the country, according to museum spokeswoman Natalie Dunlop. Story from: Quad-Cities Online

Quad-Cities Online

UI staff, public get UI Children's Hospital sneak peek

The Gazette: UI staff, public get UI Children's Hospital sneak peek
Published: 
2013.02.22
A view from the north of the planned University of Iowa Children's Hospital, looking south, in a rendering from January 2013. An underground parking garage will be located underneath the green space shown. The Children's Hospital is expected to open in 2016. (Credit: University of Iowa)

UI staff and the general public got the first major sneak peek of the designs of the new UI Children's Hospital facility, which opens in 2016. Story from: The Gazette

The Gazette

UI students, staff help youth through writing program

KGAN Channel 2: UI students, staff help youth through writing program
Published: 
2013.02.20
Young boy smiles while participating in UI youth writing outreach program

The Better Futures for Iowans grant awarded to the UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' Frank N. Magid Undergraduate Writing Center has launched a dynamic outreach initiative with the Iowa Youth Writing Project. Story from: KGAN Channel 2

KGAN Channel 2

Job fair brings 130 employers to campus

Published: 
2013.02.22 | By Tom Snee | 10:08 AM

The annual UI spring job fair will held in the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, Feb. 27, with representatives from 130 employers on hand. Story

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