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Writing across disciplines: UI is in elite company

Thursday, September 24, 2026
Iowa’s unmatched writing-related resources prepare its graduates for success in many fields. This level of excellence, strengthened in the past year by the creation of the Office of Writing and Communication and piloting a new undergraduate curriculum, positions Iowa as the best public university for writing and communication.

Events

Inaugural Jack Galef Literary Arts Award Ceremony and Celebration - Presented to Tony Tulathimutte promotional image

Inaugural Jack Galef Literary Arts Award Ceremony and Celebration - Presented to Tony Tulathimutte

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 4:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
Inaugural Jack Galef Literary Arts Award Ceremony and Celebration - Presented to Tony Tulathimutte
UI Symphony Orchestra Present Rhapsody & Revolution promotional image

UI Symphony Orchestra Present Rhapsody & Revolution

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

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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Get your free flu vaccination at clinics across campus

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

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.

Stay healthy: What to know about cyclosporiasis

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness that can lead to diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue and has recently been in the news due to an outbreak across multiple states. Karen Brust, hospital epidemiologist at UI Health Care, shares information safe food handling processes that can help you stay healthy.

How to prevent heat illness

Heat illness is a result of your body temperature rising to a dangerous level during hot weather. It normally occurs from staying in the heat for too long without taking adequate measures to cool down. University of Iowa Health Care experts offer this advice for preventing heat illness.
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Know where to go when you need care this fall

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. 

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