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Writing fellow Bloom addresses attitudes toward Israel

Thursday, May 24, 2012
Kevin Bloom, a University of Iowa writing fellow and 2011 International Writing Program resident, writes about the line between anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism.

Erickson studies urinary tract symptoms

Thursday, May 24, 2012
Research by University of Iowa urologist Bradley A. Erickson indicates that a health diet may lower the risk of lower urinary tract symptoms.

Atwood reviews, retraces Blaise

Thursday, May 24, 2012
Margaret Atwood's review of the Clark Blaise short-story collection The Meagre Tarmac involves retracing his personal history, including his time at the University of Iowa as a student in the Writers' Workshop and as director of the International Writing Program.

Peek-Asa says Iowa could reduce injuries

Thursday, May 24, 2012
Corinne Peek-Asa, director of the University of Iowa Injury Prevention Research Center, says Iowa could do a better job of reducing injuries.

Wahls is interviewed

Thursday, May 24, 2012
Former and future University of Iowa engineering student Zach Wahls is interviewed about his new book about his two moms.

New Zealand poet will attend IWP

Thursday, May 24, 2012
New Zealand poet Jeffrey Paparoa Holman has been awarded Creative New Zealand’s International Writing Program residency for 2012. He will arrive at the UI in late August.

Weinstein studies scoliosis treatment

Thursday, May 24, 2012
Dr. Stuart Weinstein's Bracing in Adolescent Scoliosis Trial aims to discover reliable factors to predict the technique's usefulness.

Covington predicts political impact of NATO summit

Thursday, May 24, 2012
University of Iowa political scientist Cary Covington said the outcomes of the G-8 and NATO summits will probably have a “negligible impact” on the 2012 U.S. election.

Alumnus wins sports Emmy

Thursday, May 24, 2012
University of Iowa alumnus Steve DeVore wins an Emmy Award for sports production.

Kerber discusses birthright citizenship

Tuesday, May 22, 2012
University of Iowa historian Linda Kerber explains the positive impact of U.S. birthright citizenship.