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University of Iowa students took an ambitious art-and-science course into the field in Iceland, where high-altitude balloon launches tested their technical skills, creative instincts, and ability to work across disciplines in unpredictable conditions.

Students take ‘Iowa Idea’ to new heights in Iceland

Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Iowa students launched weather balloons in Iceland this summer, putting the century-old “Iowa Idea” into action. Working across disciplines and adapting to the unexpected, they came away with lessons that went far beyond the data they collected.
Yiduo Shao, assistant professor of management and entrepreneurship

As technology advances, can you afford to disconnect?

Thursday, October 1, 2026
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Submit nominations for 2027 Discovery and Innovation Awards

Thursday, October 1, 2026
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University of Iowa grad Ty Schmit, shown here with Pat McAfee (right) on the set of the former NFL player's show

'College GameDay' comes to Iowa Saturday with behind-the-scenes Hawkeye connection

Thursday, October 1, 2026
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UI neuroscientist to study how brain weighs drug-use decisions

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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UI students Nikolas Vinovich, Sasha Wemmie, and Halit Bagdu discuss voltage readings from one of the electronics circuit boards. They and other students assembled and tested hundreds of circuit boards that will be used for DUNE, an international effort to study neutrinos, a highly elusive particle that could explain how the universe formed and how it’s evolved.

Photo gallery: UI students take part in high-profile physics experiment

Friday, September 25, 2026
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UI Symphony Orchestra Present Rhapsody & Revolution

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building
RHAPSODY AND REVOLUTION
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Douglas Kearney: Reading

Thursday, October 1, 2026 8:00pm
Glenn Schaeffer Library
Douglas Kearney visits the Writers' Workshop for a reading
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Friday Crafternoons

Friday, October 2, 2026 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Stanley Museum of Art

Need a creative break at the end of the week? Swing by the Stanley on Friday afternoons to work on a craft project of your choice.

Bring your own in-progress project or start a new one using the various supplies provided. Try your hand at sketching, coloring, knitting, embroidery, origami, and so much more in a relaxing, low-pressure environment. Stay as long as you like and make new connections. Light snacks will be provided.

Friday Crafternoons occurs almost every Friday at the Stanley Museum of...

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Registering to vote in Iowa? Here’s what you need to know

With Election Day coming up Nov. 3, eligible Iowans can pre-register to vote by Oct. 19 or register at the polls on Election Day. Whether you’re registering for the first time or need to update your information, find out how to register, what you’ll need, and where to check your voter registration status.

Know where to go when you need care this fall

UI Health Care
Fall can bring everything from sore throats and fevers to sprains and other unexpected health concerns. Find the right level of care for your needs and see how UI Health Care’s On My Way tool can help you compare locations and avoid unnecessary delays.

Get your free flu vaccination at clinics across campus

University Human Resources
The annual flu vaccination campaign for employees is underway. Getting vaccinated is quick, simple, and free — find out how to take part by checking this list of upcoming vaccination clinics on campus. Mark your calendars now.

Seem too good to be true? Pause before you open that email

Information Technology Services
Scammers use urgency and familiar campus language to get you to click, so give yourself 10 seconds to pause and verify before taking action. Learn how to spot fake Microsoft 365 warnings, too-good-to-be-true job offers, and other phishing attempts.
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6 ways to get active in 30 minutes at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center

A packed schedule during a busy semester doesn’t always leave room for a long workout. But if you have 30 minutes between meetings, classes, or other commitments, the University of Iowa Campus Recreation and Wellness Center (CRWC) offers plenty of ways to move your body — and you don’t even need to sweat.

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