Safety

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A message of thanks from President Harreld

Thursday, September 3, 2020
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A fall welcome message from President Harreld and Interim Provost Kregel

Thursday, August 20, 2020
In this message to the Hawkeye community, President Harreld welcomes students and faculty back to campus and shares information about resources for students, faculty, and staff.

Study finds injured farmers take an hour longer to get trauma care

Tuesday, August 4, 2020
A new study from the University of Iowa shows that farmers who suffer an on-the-job injury take more time to arrive at a hospital that provides the specialized trauma care they need than workers in other industries.
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A message from UI leaders on next steps following George Floyd demonstrations

Friday, June 5, 2020
Starting last week, University of Iowa students, faculty, and staff have used their voices to highlight the lack of racial equity and justice in our community.

Engineering and public health collaboration leads to NSF RAPID grant on PPE materials which capture and kill pathogens

Engineers at the University of Iowa and the University Notre Dame are collaborating with a UI College of Public Health faculty member to develop protective equipment that captures and kills viral pathogens, thereby improving protective equipment performance and reusability during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UI Public Safety Director Scott Beckner announces retirement

Thursday, February 20, 2020
Scott Beckner, assistant vice president and director of the University of Iowa Department of Public Safety, has announced his retirement.

UI expert offers winter safety tips for bicyclists

Steven Spears, a transportation policy expert in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning and an avid cyclist, offers tips to help riders stay safe on the roads during winter months, when temperatures are cold and pavement often is covered with ice, snow, sand, and salt.
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City of Iowa City Deer Management Program adds additional dates

Thursday, November 21, 2019
The University of Iowa again is cooperating with the city of Iowa City’s Deer Population Management Project. The latest deer management plan, which was approved by the Iowa City Council in August, calls for one season of sharpshooting deer from Dec. 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020.
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Reminder: Extreme weather protocol on campus

Thursday, November 21, 2019
With winter weather returning to Iowa City, it’s important for those on campus to get reacquainted with the University of Iowa’s severe weather policies.

See something? Say something.

Thursday, October 31, 2019
The University of Iowa Threat Assessment Program is dedicated to early identification, assessment, and management of incidents and behaviors that threaten the safety and well-being of the university community.
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A reminder of campus safety offerings and tips from UIPD’s director

Thursday, October 10, 2019
Scott Beckner, director of the UI Department of Public Safety, shares important information about campus safety resources.
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Avoid these 10 common phishing emails

Tuesday, September 10, 2019
A phish is an email that looks legitimate but is actually a scam. Some people have had their identities stolen or their paychecks re-wired. Failing to recognize a phish can cost you and the university considerable time, money, and a lot of worry.