Impact

Young boy smiles while participating in UI youth writing outreach program

UI students, staff help youth through writing program

Friday, February 22, 2013
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.

Job fair brings 130 employers to campus

Friday, February 22, 2013
The annual UI spring job fair will held in the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, Feb. 27, with representatives from 130 employers on hand.

Getting the swing of it

Friday, February 22, 2013
The University of Iowa Swing Dance Club offers weekly workshops where participants can learn dances and music.

Pharmacy students showcase medication adherence

Thursday, February 21, 2013
During the month of February, students from the College of Pharmacy are taking part in a national competition to help as many patients as possible. The Script Your Future Challenge pits colleges of pharmacy nationwide against each other with the goal of helping the general public learn about medication adherence.

Caring for rural Iowa

Thursday, February 21, 2013
The Carver College of Medicine Rural Iowa Scholars Program (CRISP) embeds rural elements in the medicine curriculum through mentorships, seminars, research, and field experiences in smaller communities. Program graduates are expected to practice in a rural Iowa community for at least five years after completing a qualifying residency.

UI researchers: too much support corrodes marriage faster than lack of support

Thursday, February 21, 2013
A 2009 study conducted by researchers at the University of Iowa found that that too much support—or over support—could corrode a marriage faster than a lack of support. The study was published in the Journal of Family Psychology.
Nebraska fans cheer as their team takes the field at Kinnick Stadium

UI to reseat Kinnick Stadium in 2014

Thursday, February 21, 2013
University of Iowa officials will reseat ticket holders at Kinnick Stadium for just the second time starting in 2014.
Illustration of two women looking at the book jacket of 'Bell Jar'

UI expert comments on crazy paradox of stereotypical book covers

Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Meenakshi Gigi Durham, a UI journalism professor, discusses the "crazy paradox" of how some book covers use stereotypes of mainstream femininity to visually represent work that challenges those stereotypes in a story on the 50th anniversary edition of The Bell Jar.

'Night at the Museum' returns March 22

Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Explore the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History after dark and discover why giant Ice Age beasts went extinct. Stay up late for the “Night at the Museum” spring series with the “Ice Age” from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 22.

UI Center for Human Rights looks forward to vibrant future

Wednesday, February 20, 2013
The University of Iowa College of Law will be the new administrative home for the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights with Adrien Wing, Bessie Dutton Murray Professor of Law, becoming its new director.

Orchestra Invitational Gala Concert set for Feb. 22

Wednesday, February 20, 2013
The UI School of Music will present the 2013 University of Iowa Orchestra Invitational Gala Concert, performed by the UI Chamber Orchestra and School of Music faculty, at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, in Riverside Recital Hall on the UI campus. The concert is free and the public is welcome.
A woman cuddles a dog while a patient in a hospital

UI Hospital and Clinic's 'Furry Friend' program touted as model

Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Rush University Medical Center looked to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinic's 'Furry Friends' program, a pet visitation program, as a successful model for allowing seriously ill patients to have pets in their hospital rooms for comfort and support. (Note: A paid subscription is required.)