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Seeking truth, accountability, and reconciliation

Thursday, March 29, 2012
Stephen J. Rapp, the ambassador-at-large heading the Office of Global Criminal Justice in the U.S. Department of State, will discuss "Diplomacy for Global Justice: The tools for establishing truth, accountability and reconciliation after the commission of mass atrocities" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, in the Iowa Memorial Union.

Celebrate achievements of women leaders

Thursday, March 29, 2012
The annual Celebration of Excellence and Achievement Among Women presents some of the university's top honors for faculty and staff, as well as scholarships for promising students.

Annual Tenure Workshop set for April 4

Wednesday, March 28, 2012
The University of Iowa Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), Faculty Senate, and the Office of the Provost will host the annual Tenure Workshop at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 4, in Room W401 of Pappajohn Business Building.

A day of engagement

Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Hawkeye Caucus Day had the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines abuzz on Tuesday, March 27.

Finding God at lunch

Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Marilynne Robinson, faculty member of the Iowa Writers' Workshop and Pulitzer Prize winning author, will speak at the “Finding God at Iowa” lunch forum Friday, April 13.

Start by believing

Wednesday, March 28, 2012
The Rape Victim Advocacy Program (RVAP) at the University of Iowa hopes to raise public awareness and educate the community on preventing sexual violence during April, nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This year's theme is "Start By Believing."
Gold symbol from The Hunger Games book jacket

Hunger for good literature

Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Renita Schmidt, an associate professor in the UI College of Education, shares her insights on The Hunger Games and why the first installment in the science fiction trilogy is such a huge hit with fans.
Runners head for the finish line.

No shirt, no shoes, no problem

Monday, March 26, 2012
They didn't have to be nearly naked to walk or run, but participants in the Nearly Naked Mile were asked to leave behind an article of clothing that would go toward United Action for Youth.

UI oral and maxillofacial surgery graduate program head announced

Monday, March 26, 2012
Leaders of the Department of Hospital Dentistry at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City announced that Steve Fletcher, D.D.S., will assume the leadership of the Graduate Program in oral and maxillofacial surgery effective today.
Herky at the state capitol in Des Moines

It's caucus season again

Monday, March 26, 2012
The Hawkeye Caucus works to inform Iowans why the UI matters and what it’s doing to benefit the state and its citizens. One way it does that is by hosting an annual Hawkeye Caucus Day at the State Capitol, which this year takes place on Tuesday, March 27.

Hancher presents saxophonist Dave Pietro

Thursday, March 22, 2012
The University of Iowa’s Hancher will present Dave Pietro on Thursday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Englert Theatre in downtown Iowa City. The performance features new songs called Iowa Memoirs, inspired by his trips around the state.

Piano Sundays concerts conclude April 1

Thursday, March 22, 2012
The University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum Piano Sundays concert series will culminate at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 1, with a free public performance featuring UI piano students.