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New College of Pharmacy initiative will improve lung cancer screening access in Iowa

Thursday, December 4, 2025
The UI College of Pharmacy announced a new initiative — supported by Eli Lilly Co. — to boost Iowa’s low lung cancer screening rates by embedding screenings in community pharmacies across the state. Led by Jill Kolesar, dean and Jean M. Schmidt chair in drug discovery, the program expands access, especially for rural and underserved Iowans, through innovative, community-based care.

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Women's wrestling home dual vs. Oklahoma State, Colorado Mesa

Sunday, December 7, 2025 2:00pm
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Women's wrestling home dual vs. Oklahoma State, Colorado Mesa
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Holiday Concert at the Stanley

Sunday, December 7, 2025 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Stanley Museum of Art
Free annual holiday concert at the Stanley Museum of Art.
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Band Extravaganza

Sunday, December 7, 2025 3:00pm
Xtream Arena

Band Extravaganza
Featuring the Iowa Symphony Band (Richard Mark Heidel, conductor), Johnson County Landmark (Curtis Taylor, conductor), and the Hawkeye Marching Band (Eric W. Bush, director). Our special guest band this year is the Iowa City West High School Trojan Marching Band, Brian Zeglis and Ryan Middleton, directors.

General Public - $21
Youth and Senior - $16.50
UI Student - $5
Prices are inclusive of Xtream Arena ticket fees

https://xtreamarena.com/event/ui-band-extravaganza-2025/507

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Are holiday specials still appointment TV?

Tim Havens, professor of communication studies and an expert in TV history and culture at the University of Iowa, offers insight to help you navigate where to find your holiday favorite, and how you can start your own viewing tradition to rejuvenate your holiday spirit.

UI relationship expert shares insight on power of a holiday greeting card

Office of Strategic Communication
Rachel McLaren, associate professor of communication studies at the University of Iowa, explains that despite today’s era of online digital communication, the tradition of sending paper holiday greetings is a gesture toward building, maintaining, or reshaping personal relationships with friends and family.

Tips for staying healthy during respiratory virus season

UI Health Care
Respiratory viruses tend to spike in fall and winter. Now is the right time to make sure you are ready when the three most common viruses (flu, COVID-19, and RSV) reach their peak. Learn about vaccines and easy ways to prevent illness.

What to do with all these leaves?

Office of Strategic Communication
UI expert: Work smarter, not harder, when dealing with leaves this fall
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Navigate the holidays with joy while leaving the guilt outside in the cold

With the holidays approaching, many people look forward to festive meals and family traditions — but also face a mix of emotions, from excitement to anxiety. To help navigate the season with more joy and less guilt, Kathy Mellen, a registered dietitian and professor of instruction in the Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology at the University of Iowa, shares practical insights on how to enjoy holiday meals, manage social pressures, and feel good — physically and emotionally — during this season of celebration.

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