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UI to plant campus forest inspired by student project

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Office of Strategic Communication
In its ongoing effort to support the health and diversity of its tree habitat, the University of Iowa will plant a Miyawaki forest on the west side of campus on Arbor Day. Named for its innovative planting technique known as the Miyawaki method (pronounced mee-yah-wah-kee), this reforestation practice is designed to mimic the natural growth process of conventional forests by densely planting native seedlings.

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Live from Prairie Lights | Michelle Herman - 'If You Say So'

Friday, April 25, 2025 7:00pm
Prairie Lights Books
Central Ohio-based author and Iowa Writers' Workshop alum Michelle Herman will read from her newest book, an essay collection called If You Say So. Galileo Press, which published If You Say So and which originated in Iowa City in the 1970s, describes Herman's essays as "true stories about loss and reinvention, longing and loneliness, friendship and community, and family and home—and dance, the dedicated practice of which has led her on an unexpected new path. This is a book about grief and the...
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Art & Write Night

Friday, May 2, 2025 6:00pm to 8:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
NOTE: The April 4th occurrence in this series will move to the Old Capitol Museum for a very special Art & Write Night!Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces.Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists.Tell a friend...
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Public Observing Night - Van Allen Observatory

Friday, May 2, 2025 8:00pm to 11:59pm
Van Allen Hall
UPDATE: Unfortunately, due to the weather forecast tonight, we will not be setting up telescopes. However, feel free to stop by Van Allen Hall from 8 to 10 p.m. to learn about the wonders of light and spectroscopy! We will have science talks and demonstrations in the 6th floor classrooms (accessible from the East Elevator).Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation...
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Office of Strategic Communication
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UI students receive degrees after fall 2024 semester

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UI expert explains: What you need to know about bird flu

Office of Strategic Communication
Mike Pentella, professor of epidemiology in the University of Iowa College of Public Health and director of the State Hygienic Laboratory at the UI, explains that bird flu is a disease caused by certain influenza viruses that usually spread among birds, not humans, and that public health surveillance is critical to prevent its spread.
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5 things to know about measles

Measles, a highly contagious disease, has been making headlines in the United States due to the recent increase in reported cases across several states. Melanie Wellington, associate hospital epidemiologist and physician with UI Health Care, explains what you need to know. 

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