Cal DeWitt, a faculty member at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, will argue against the suggestion that Christianity is the root of our ecological crisis during a free, public discussion Friday, April 11, sponsored by the Geneva Campus Ministry.

About 120 University of Iowa students joined faculty and staff representatives for Hawkeye Caucus Day at the Iowa State Capitol, connecting with state leaders and demonstrating the university's statewide impact.

The 2014 Hawkeye Caucus was a popular topic among participating University of Iowa students, faculty and staff, and legislators Wednesday, April 2, at the Capitol in Des Moines.

"The Distance Between Us: a Memoir" by Reyna Grande is the 2014 selection for the One Community, One Book annual reading program sponsored by the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights in the College of Law.

The Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities (IISC) will partner with Decorah and Winneshiek County, as well as Iowa City and Sioux City. The IISC aids municipalities with sustainability projects that are spearheaded by UI students and professors.

More than 100 undergraduate and graduate students went to the State Capitol for the fourth-annual Hawkeye Caucus Day, during which they spoke with legislators to voice their opinions on educational issues.

Still looking to give yourself the chills even though the weather is warming? The Old Capitol Museum invites you to a special evening of fright as University of Iowa students read selected works by Edgar Allan Poe at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, in the Senate Chamber.

During April, the University of Iowa will present a series of events promoting sustainability on campus and in the local community as part of Earth Month 2014.

AirCare, the air medical service run by the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, celebrated its 35th anniversary this week having served 25,000 patients and flown 3.5 million miles.

Researchers at University of Iowa and colleagues found that pigeons, like humans, use selective attention to look at specific features of an object. The ability to locate unique signs helps the birds accomplish the task of sorting objects just like humans.

Regarding another researcher's study showing high blood pressure in young adulthood leads to lower brain function in mid-life: UI professor Jennifer Robinson says, "We're finding subtle changes early that have cumulatively negative effects; the public health data is extremely clear."

Each year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) publishes a list of scams that peak during filing season. Tax fraud through the use of identity theft tops this IRS list of scams. Here are tips to avoid becoming a victim.