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Iowa Brass Quintet to perform Nov. 6

Tuesday, April 9, 2013
The University of Iowa School of Music will present a free performance by the Iowa Brass Quintet, the resident faculty brass ensemble, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, in Riverside Recital Hall on the UI campus.
UI students relax by sitting on a couch in the UI Asian Pacific American Culture Center

UI cultural center celebrates 10-year anniversary

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.
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UI professor comments on North Korean leader's threats

Monday, April 8, 2013
Sang-Seok Yoon, a Korean language professor at the University of Iowa, is one of a number of people in Iowa with ties to the Korean peninsula who commented on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's threats to attack South Korea and the United States.
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UI Diversity Catalyst Award recipients to be honored April 18

Monday, April 8, 2013
University of Iowa Chief Diversity Office staff members invite everyone to celebrate the diversity contributions of six award recipients at the 14th Annual Diversity Catalyst Awards Reception and Awards Program Thursday, April 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Iowa Memorial Union Second Floor Ballroom.
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The Last Flight of Petr Ginz

Monday, April 8, 2013
From Iowa Alumni Magazine: a courageous young boy's perspective on the Holocaust.

'Love and Valor' to be screened at Old Capitol

Monday, April 8, 2013
The University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum will host a free public showing of the film “Love & Valor, The Intimate Civil War Letters,” followed by a director’s talk Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m., in the Senate Chamber.
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A closer look at UI's Dan Reed

Friday, April 5, 2013
Dan Reed shares his visions and goals as UI vice president for research and economic development, as well as some of his hobbies, which include amateur astronomy, in this Q&A.

Documentary examines struggles in American health-care system

Friday, April 5, 2013
The University of Iowa hosts a free, public screening of the film "The Waiting Room," a character-driven documentary that captures the raw reality of the uninsured patients and doctors and staff at Highland Hospital, a safety-net hospital in Oakland, Ca. The event takes place at 7 p.m. in the HNI Auditorium of the Pomerantz Center and is sponsored by the UI's Public Policy Center.
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Retired volunteers help UI students gain patient practice

Friday, April 5, 2013
UI nursing, medical, and pharmacy students work with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, where senior citizens volunteer to play the roles of patients, which helps students gain valuable experience.

Little Hawk debate team to perform at UI

Friday, April 5, 2013
The University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum will host a debate with the Little Hawk Speech and Debate team from Iowa City High School on Saturday, April 13, at 2 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Old Capitol welcomes Herky Graduation tour

Friday, April 5, 2013
The University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum is welcoming Herky and his buddies for the 2013 Herky Graduation Tour. The temporary exhibit will be at Old Capitol this April through August.

Prairie burns promote renewed landscape April 5

Thursday, April 4, 2013
UI Facilities Management Landscape Services staff will be conducting prairie burns on three prairie remnants located along the bike trail connecting Hawkins Drive and Mormon Trek Blvd, and along the Hawkins Drive right-of-way on Friday, April 5.