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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
 

Geneva Lecture Series explores the wonder of 'seeing'

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2013.02.13 | By Katherine Damisch | 09:51 AM

Justin Ahrens and Bob Davidson of design firm Rule29 will present a program that blends art, film, design, faith, and stories Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 101 of the Becker Communications Studies Building. Geneva Campus Ministry is sponsoring the event as part of the Geneva Lecture Series. Story

Old Capitol Museum hosts African-American military exhibit

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2013.02.13 | By University Communication and Marketing | 09:44 AM

In celebration of Black History Month, Old Capitol Museum is hosting a traveling exhibit from the African American Museum of Iowa as well as talks and educational programming. The exhibit, “Unconditional Loyalty: The Military Service of African Americans,” remains open until Sunday, March 3. Story

Museum of Natural History hosts Storytime Weekend: Cuentos en el Museo and Zebras

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2013.02.13 | By University Communication and Marketing | 09:40 AM

The UI Museum of Natural History continues the spring series Cuentos en el Museo (Spanish Storytime) at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, in the Biosphere Discovery Hub. The museum also continues the spring series Storytime Adventures at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, in Mammal Hall. This month, Storytime Adventures explores the colorful world of zebras. Story

Campus as Cupid

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2013.02.13 | By Sara Epstein Moninger | 09:31 AM
Two hands form a heart with Old Capitol in the background

College is a common place for Cupid's arrow to strike, and the University of Iowa campus is no exception. According to Alumni Records, more than 45,000 UI graduates (out of some 252,000 living alumni) have a spouse who also has a UI degree. Story

Helping students succeed for Iowa

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2013.02.12 | By University Communication and Marketing | 11:02 AM
UI President Sally Mason in her office

The University of Iowa’s emphasis on student success promises to help power the state’s economy and keep its communities vital, said UI President Sally Mason in a presentation to the Iowa General Assembly’s Education Appropriations Subcommittee. Story

UI ranks 46th nationwide in students joining Peace Corps

The Daily Iowan: UI ranks 46th nationwide in students joining Peace Corps
Published: 
2013.02.12

An increasing number of University of Iowa students are choosing to not only study abroad but also to work and volunteer overseas. The university is ranked 46th, among schools of its size, in the number of students graduating and joining the Peace Corps. Story from: The Daily Iowan

The Daily Iowan

Museum of Natural History to premiere 'Lost Nation' films 2, 3 Feb. 23

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2013.02.12 | By University Communication and Marketing | 08:36 AM

Kelly and Tammy Rundle of Fourth Wall Films, producers of the Emmy-nominated documentary "Country School: One Room-One Nation" and the award- winning "Lost Nation: The Ioway 1," will hold a world premiere of their new documentaries "Lost Nation: The Ioway 2 & 3" at the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History Saturday, Feb. 23. Story

STEM initiative sees rapid growth in Iowa

The Gazette: STEM initiative sees rapid growth in Iowa
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2013.02.10
team of students from West Des Moines Valley High School feel the weight of plastic rigs and take notes at the FIRST Tech Challenge kickoff at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Sept. 8, 2012. (Liz Martin/The Gazette-KCRG)

Thanks to support from Rockwell Collins, FIRST Tech Challenge has seen rapid growth since the UI brought the program to the state in 2009, says Rebecca Whitaker, affiliate partner for the challenge in Iowa that promotes science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs across the state. Story from: The Gazette

The Gazette

UI leaders emphasize value, education, entrepreneurship, and impact

Published: 
2013.02.11 | By University Communication and Marketing | 11:16 AM
View of the interior of the state capitol rotunda.

Keeping education affordable, ensuring students succeed, fostering entrepreneurship, and strengthening connections with Iowa communities will top the agenda when University of Iowa leaders meet with Iowa General Assembly subcommittees this week. Story

Representing the students

Published: 
2013.02.11 | By Kelli Andresen | 11:03 AM
A woman in a black dress in front of a second story window

Hannah Walsh, a UI sophomore political science major from Spirit Lake, Iowa, was recently appointed to the Board of Regents, State of Iowa. Walsh is the lone student member on the nine-member board and is ready to be the voice of the students of the UI, Iowa State University, and University of Northern Iowa. Story

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