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Chinese karaoke finds following at the UI

Tuesday, July 17, 2012
If there was any doubt about the influence of the increasing numbers of Chinese students enrolling at the University of Iowa, it will be erased by a quick walk around No. 18 Karaoke in downtown Iowa City.

Hagle assesses changes in Iowa's 2nd District

Tuesday, July 17, 2012
University of Iowa political scientist Timothy Hagle assesses the effects of redistricting on Iowa's 2nd Congressional District. (Subscription required.)

ZipCar attractive for students

Tuesday, July 17, 2012
The Iowa City and University of Iowa plan to contract with car-sharing company ZipCar promises a helpful transportation option for UI students.

Klein comments on cooling therapy

Monday, July 16, 2012
Jonathan Klein, medical director for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at University of Iowa Children’s Hospital, comments on the use of cooling therapy for newborns.

How battleground states see the economy

Monday, July 16, 2012
In a comparison of presidential election swing states, University of Iowa economics professor John Solow comments on the State of Iowa's economy.

Education explores shorter teaching abroad program

Monday, July 16, 2012
University of Iowa College of Education Dean Margaret Crocco shares her thoughts on the importance of creating a shorter, three-week program for education majors who would like to fulfill their student-teaching abroad.

Using zombies to teach science

Monday, July 16, 2012
UI epidemiologist Tara Smith talks about using a fictional zombie outbreak to explain infectious diseases.

UI offers faster admission decisions

Friday, July 13, 2012
Iowa's revamped application process will provide initial word on admission within 48 hours.

Hill describes writing documentary

Thursday, July 12, 2012
Ben Hill of University Communication and Marketing describes his new documentary about the writing history of the UI and Iowa City.

Hill is interviewed about writing history

Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Ben Hill, director of a new film about the history of writing at the UI and in Iowa City, is interviewed about the project.