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Got great colleagues?

Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Now's your chance to nominate them for some of the University of Iowa's top staff honors. Nominations are due June 7.

Fitting honors

Tuesday, May 15, 2012
The University of Iowa's 2012 commencements marked milestones for new grads and old friends, including three honorary degree recipients and former students whose studies were initially cut short.
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Once a Hawkeye...a Hawkeye once more

Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Fifty years after leaving campus, Hawkeye basketball and NBA legend Don Nelson returned to receive his undergraduate degree.
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Relief, advice, and plenty of pride

Monday, May 14, 2012
Commencement weekend generated plenty of buzz on social media—get just a few highlights here.
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A walk to remember

Monday, May 14, 2012
Hundreds of University of Iowa students received their degrees during spring 2012 commencement ceremonies. See a few moments from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences ceremony.

Prepping for danger

Monday, May 14, 2012
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics staff will join the Iowa National Guard, state and local HazMat and emergency response crews, law enforcement, and volunteer “victims” in a statewide emergency preparedness exercise at Carver-Hawkeye Arena May 16.

Djalali named dean of UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Friday, May 11, 2012
Meet Chaden Djalali, the new dean of the UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, beginning Aug. 15.

A summer of mystery

Friday, May 11, 2012
The Iowa Summer Rep 2012 season promises to bring out everyone's inner detective.

Science: What should it look like in schools?

Friday, May 11, 2012
What should science look like in our schools? University of Iowa Professor Brian Hand will discuss the problem and potential solutions Thursday, May 17, at 7 p.m. in the UI Museum of Natural History's Biosphere Discovery Hub. The event is free and open to the public.

Recent deaths

Friday, May 11, 2012
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.

A champion for students

Wednesday, May 9, 2012
A knack for identifying problems and creating solutions earns Helena Dettmer the Lola Lopes Award for Undergraduate Student Advocacy.
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Breaking down barriers

Tuesday, May 8, 2012
The Hancher-commissioned theater production "Mayberry," which explores issues of race and class in Iowa City, quickly sold out its April run and prompted the addition of two performances. The play is the brainchild of UI graduate Sean Lewis, who was first inspired to write it while in Tanzania.