Safety

Prepping for danger

Monday, May 14, 2012
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics staff will join the Iowa National Guard, state and local HazMat and emergency response crews, law enforcement, and volunteer “victims” in a statewide emergency preparedness exercise at Carver-Hawkeye Arena May 16.

Have a safe summer, kids

Monday, May 14, 2012
With just weeks left before schools let out for the summer, doctors and safety experts at University of Iowa Children's Hospital are encouraging a "safety first" approach to outside activities.
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When every second counts

Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Red Watch Band training gives students knowledge, awareness, and skills to prevent toxic drinking deaths. Health Iowa brought the program to the University of Iowa three years ago; since then, more than 1,300 UI students have gone through the training.

Nite Ride hours extended during finals week

Monday, April 30, 2012
University of Iowa Police will extend Nite Ride service hours during finals week. Nite ride will operate on a 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. schedule, starting at 10 p.m. Sunday, May 6 and ending at 6 a.m. Friday, May 11.

Robbery suspect caught Monday following Hawk Alerts

Monday, April 23, 2012
Iowa City police—with assistance from University of Iowa police—captured a man suspected of robbing the Gilbert Street Hills Bank Monday morning, an incident for which the UI and Iowa City Community School District issued alerts as a precaution.

Police receive reports of attempted cell phone robberies

Thursday, April 19, 2012
University of Iowa Police received two reports Wednesday, April 18 of attempted robberies of people carrying cell phones on the east side of the UI campus.

Police receive two reports of public exposure

Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Iowa City Police recently received two reports about a man exposing himself.

Work crews to dispose of ether containers Wednesday

Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Work crews will remove and dispose of three quart-size containers of ethyl ether from the University of Iowa’s Medical Labs Wednesday afternoon, starting around 5 p.m.

Learn to lifeguard thanks to UI Recreation Services course

Monday, April 9, 2012
Earn your American Red Cross Universal Certificate before summer arrives with a course through UI Recreational Services.
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Be mindful during tornado season

Wednesday, April 4, 2012
It's severe weather season again. Charles Green, director of the UI Department of Public Safety, reminds the UI community how to stay safe during the diciest of storms.

Start by believing

Wednesday, March 28, 2012
The Rape Victim Advocacy Program (RVAP) at the University of Iowa hopes to raise public awareness and educate the community on preventing sexual violence during April, nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This year's theme is "Start By Believing."

Under construction

Tuesday, March 20, 2012
The T. Anne Cleary Walkway will be under construction from Jefferson Street to Bloomington Street Monday, May 14, through Friday, Aug. 10.