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Writing across disciplines: UI is in elite company

Thursday, September 24, 2026
Office of Strategic Communication
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.

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An Evening with Weijia Jiang

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Old Capitol Museum

Weijia Jiang is CBS News' senior White House correspondent based in Washington, D.C. Jiang's reporting is featured across all CBS News broadcasts and platforms, including the CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell, CBS Mornings and CBSN, CBS News' 24/7 streaming news service.

Jiang has covered the White House beat since 2018, including the transition between the Trump and Biden administrations. She has also reported extensively on the increased violence against the AAPI community and the resulting...

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Infinite Dream: Screening of 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch'

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 7:00pm
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Hear from the irrepressibly authentic creator of Hedwig after a showing of the film.
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Book Matters: Kathy Lavezzo and William Rhodes

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 7:00pm
Prairie Lights Books
Join Kathy Lavezzo, professor of English, and William Rhodes, associate professor of English, for an evening exploring the enduring influence of the medieval world through their newest books. After the reading, Sarah Bond, associate professor of history, will moderate a conversation exploring the books' shared in medievalism’s lasting influence on later history and culture. This event is free and open to the public.
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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.

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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