Safety

UI computer security expert shares 5 ways to improve voting security in the US

With the U.S. presidential election just weeks away, computer security experts say it’s too late to make major improvements for this election, but voting officials can take several steps for upcoming elections.

UI’s Threat Assessment and Care Team connects faculty, staff, and students to resources

Tuesday, October 4, 2016
The Threat Assessment and Care Team combines expertise in the areas of law enforcement, mental health, student services, organizational effectiveness, employment law, and other legal issues to provide an integrated and coordinated approach for early identification, assessment, and management of behaviors that threaten the well-being of the UI community.

5 things students forget

Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Here are five important dates, deadlines, or resources that students often miss.
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Security office warns of email scams

Friday, September 9, 2016
UI IT professionals are seeing a rise in phishing scams. Use these tips to avoid compromising your account.
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'It's On Us'

Wednesday, August 31, 2016
The University of Iowa Student Government (UISG) is spearheading It's On Us pledge drives across the UI campus, encouraging students, faculty, and staff to take a stand against sexual assault.

On Iowa! schedule amended to improve participation in bystander intervention training

Friday, August 19, 2016
Bystander intervention training has always been an integral part of the University of Iowa’s On Iowa! program, which provides a comprehensive introduction to campus life for first-year students. But this year, even more students will receive the important training thanks to a deliberate change in scheduling.

UI to expand NITE RIDE service

Tuesday, August 16, 2016
The UI’s late-night transportation service is now open to people of all genders and powered by a smartphone application. The app will enable users to pinpoint their location within the NITE RIDE boundary map and request a ride to and from any location within those boundaries.
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New UIPD director believes in community of trust, transparency

Monday, August 15, 2016
For Scott Beckner, public safety on a college campus is about more than just writing citations and enforcing the law. It’s about building a community of trust and transparency that reinforces healthy decision-making and ensures everyone feels safe and supported.

University of Iowa continues progress on reducing high-risk drinking

Monday, August 1, 2016
The University of Iowa is making progress curtailing high-risk undergraduate drinking and its negative effects, according to new data from the National College Health Assessment (NCHA) survey.

UI intends to appoint Scott Beckner new assistant vice president and director of public safety

Thursday, June 16, 2016
The University of Iowa intends to appoint Scott R. Beckner to the position of assistant vice president and director of public safety, pending approval from the Board of Regents, State of Iowa.
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Motion-sensing tools deployed in war on pathogens

By employing a video game system’s computer vision in a hospital room, a University of Iowa research team is pioneering an automated approach to track interactions between health care workers and patients, capturing previously elusive data to support the work of hospital epidemiologists.
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Working to improve our campus climate for everyone

Tuesday, May 17, 2016
The report of a racially motivated attack and subsequent investigation has been difficult for our University of Iowa community. Regardless of the outcome, this incident highlighted a level of fear and distrust on our campus that must and will be addressed.