Celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson visited the University of Iowa this week. Tyson stopped by an astronomy class, held court in a casual chat with invited faculty and students, strolled the streets of Iowa City, and gave a spirited public talk at the Memorial Union. Photo Feature
As reports of human infections with a new influenza A (H7N9) virus in China continue to make headlines, the College of Public Health (CPH) is preparing to host the Great Plains Emerging Infectious Diseases Conference. This timely conference will take place April 19-20 in the CPH Building, bringing together public health professionals, researchers, faculty, and students in microbiology, infectious diseases, and related fields. Story
2013.04.16 | By University Communication and Marketing | 03:12 PM
A screening of the documentary "Switch" will take place at the University of Iowa at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, in Stanley Auditorium, Seamans Center, Room 1505. Story
The University of Iowa Alumni Association is hosting a Lifelong Learning event, "Second Amendment and Mental Health Issues Discussion,” Wednesday, April 24, at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in Dubuque. Though it is free and open to the public, registration is required by noon Wednesday, April 17. Story
The annual Latin dance event Gusto Latino will return to the University of Iowa Friday, April 19, for a night of dance lessons, live music by Salsa Vibe, and food. Story
The University of Iowa School of Music will present a free performance featuring the All-University String Orchestra and the UI Chamber Orchestra at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 28, in Riverside Recital Hall on the UI campus. Story
The University of Iowa School of Music will present a free performance by the UI Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of William LaRue Jones, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, in the Main Lounge of the Iowa Memorial Union. Story
2013.04.15 | By University Communication and Marketing | 10:55 AM
The next installment of the Public Digital Humanities for Lunch series is "Public or Perish: The Evolving Audience of the Walt Whitman Archive.” The talk will be take place from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, in the third-floor English-Philosophy Building Gerber Lounge. Story
Iowa Writers’ Workshop alumna Allison Amend will read from her new novel, "A Nearly Perfect Copy," at 7 p.m. Monday, April 15, 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. Story
