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Biology prof elected to Academia Sinica
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Chun-Fang Wu, professor of biology in the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, was elected as a prestigious academician of Academia Sinica, the most preeminent academic institution in Taiwan.
Maintenance temporarily silences steam whistle
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
After this morning’s 8 a.m. blow, the University of Iowa's steam whistle will be out of commission for about 48 hours while routine maintenance is conducted on the steam line that gives it its distinctive voice.
Icelandic scholars to converge at UI to discuss economic meltdown Aug. 12-14
Monday, August 6, 2012
More than two dozen Icelandic social scientists from Iceland, Canada, and the United States will converge on the University of Iowa campus Aug. 12-14, to debate, discuss, and dissect the Icelandic economic meltdown.
Discoveries in the lab
Monday, August 6, 2012
More than 30 students from around the world converged on the University of Iowa campus this summer for six weeks doing innovative research in a biology lab. Their experiences were part of the University of Iowa College of Education’s Belin-Blank Center's Secondary Student Training Program.
FEMA sides with the UI
Friday, August 3, 2012
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has officially sided with the UI in a federal dispute about funding for some flood replacement projects.
'Fiske Guide' names UI a 'Best Buy' for 2013
Friday, August 3, 2012
For the eighth straight year, the University of Iowa has been designated a "Best Buy" in the Fiske Guide to Colleges. Iowa is one of three Big Ten schools on the list.
Recent deaths
Friday, August 3, 2012
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.
Traffic changes near residence halls Aug 12-16
Thursday, August 2, 2012
An estimated 4,000 University of Iowa students will move into residence halls Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 15 and 16, creating changes in traffic flow and access around the main residence halls.
UI Council on Disability Awareness announces new officers
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
The University of Iowa Council on Disability Awareness (CDA) recently announced its new officers for 2012-13—Carly Armour, Teresa Kout, Kathy Ford, and Deanna Carter.
Getting ready to bug out
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Visitors have only a few more days to see the popular exhibit “Insects: A Collection in Multiple Dimensions,” which will end its run at the University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum on Sunday, Aug. 5.
Old Gold: Steve Smith, following his conscience
Monday, July 30, 2012
An inquiry from a history student prompted university archivist David McCartney to seek out more information about Steve Smith, the UI student who was sentenced to three years' probation after burning his draft card on campus in 1965. McCartney hopes readers can help fill in the gaps.
Get to Know...Mike Hartley
Monday, July 30, 2012
The Get to Know series asks University of Iowa faculty and staff a few questions about their work and their outside interests. Meet Mike Hartley, emergency management coordinator for University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
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