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Distress Signals

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You might be able to save a life if you learn to recognize the warning signs of suicide and know how to steer a student exhibiting these signs to appropriate resources for help. Story

Spotlight: Seeing health care from a new perspective

College of Public Health website: Spotlight: Seeing health care from a new perspective
Published
2013.04.17
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A new University of Iowa student group strives to strengthen collaboration among health professionals. Story from: College of Public Health website

College of Public Health website

From practice field to elementary classroom

Hawkeye football players read to local elementary school studentsVideo by Matt Jansen

The University of Iowa football team views spring practice as a time for development. Members of the team have taken that view to the community this month, sharing the message of literature with Iowa City youth. Video

Hancher celebrates physically integrated dance with AXIS Dance Company

AXIS Dance Company

AXIS Dance Company grew out of a movement class into a jewel of contemporary dance, featuring work by leading choreographers performed by brilliant—and diverse—dancers. Story

Hancher-commissioned song to be performed on 'Glee'

A song first performed at the University of Iowa in a Hancher performance will be heard on the popular Fox television show "Glee." Story

UI students announce vegan food truck as downtown project

Published
2013.04.17
Drew O’Bleness, center, identifies a need for change while sharing ideas with fellow classmates participating in their college course “Reimagining Downtown Las Vegas” at Work In Progress in Las Vegas Wednesday, March 20, 2013.  Read more: http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/apr/17/joe-downtown-iowa-students-operate-vegan-food-truc/#ixzz2QpBQffbh

After spending spring break in Las Vegas, UI students in a class that focuses on downtown Las Vegas have come up with something they believe will enhance the area as part of David Gould's "Reimagining Downtown" project—a vegan food truck. Story from: Las Vegas Sun

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Mudslide, rains impact access and Cambus service at Mayflower

Heavy rains overnight caused a mudslide behind Mayflower Residence Hall late Wednesday night and flooded parts of Dubuque Street, leading this morning to the closure of its north and south lanes from the front of Mayflower to just south of Foster Road and forcing the rerouting of Cambus service. Story

UI online farm manual business recognized for technology excellence

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University of Iowa student Tyler Finchum was honored for his business Farm Manuals Fast at the 2013 Prometheus Awards April 11 in Des Moines. Story

The changing face of caregiving

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The University of Iowa offers a free appointment-based service to students, faculty, and staff who are dealing with elder care issues. Through the service, any student, faculty, or staff member can schedule a complimentary one-hour on-campus appointment with an elder specialist, who can address just about any issue, from living arrangements and transportation to insurance and financial issues. Story

Perceptions of pain

Research shows that African-Americans generally have a higher pain tolerance than most people. Moreover, many are under-treated for chronic and acute pain, causing their health to decline. Staja Booker wants to find ways to help African-Americans receive better chronic pain care. Story

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