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UI part of $320 million national digital-manufacturing consortium
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
The University of Iowa will be a research partner in a $320 million national consortium to advance digital manufacturing and design in the United States, university leaders announced on Tuesday. The Digital Lab for Manufacturing (Digital Lab) will be the nation’s flagship research institute in the field and part of President Obama’s vision to reinvigorate U.S. manufacturing, creating new jobs and...
Live: Jim Leach Hawkeye Lunch and Learn Feb. 25th, 2014
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Video coverage of the Hawkeye Lunch and Learn Event featuring a presentation by Jim Leach at the John and Mary Pappajohn Education Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Mason reaffirms zero-tolerance stance on sexual misconduct
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
“I do want to make my position clear. I believe there is no excuse for sexual assault. I have zero tolerance for sexual misconduct...The university will do everything in its power to prevent sexual violence, support survivors, and hold offenders responsible.”
UI faculty, students work with citizens to improve state, world
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
At the University of Iowa, faculty and students from a range of disciplines are actively partnering with community members to solve real-world problems.
Stimulating interest in STEM statewide
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Ames High School senior Aparna Ajjarapu is one of more than 150 top science and math students from across the state participating in the 2014 Iowa Regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium Thursday and Friday, Feb. 27 and 28, on the University of Iowa campus.
UI's Durnev comments on Ukraine's precarious economy
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
UI finance professor Art Durnev is a native of Russia and has closely followed the Ukrainian turmoil. He says that the Ukrainian economy is "a mess right now," due to government corruption.
IMU footbridge to close March 3, alternate routes
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
The Iowa Memorial Union footbridge will be closed to all pedestrian traffic from March 3-17. Alternate pedestrian river crossings are located at the Hancher footbridge to the north, or Iowa Avenue to the south.
Hancher celebrates traditional South Indian dance with Ragamala's 'Sacred Earth'
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Ragamala Dance is committed to preserving an important dance heritage while pushing the art form forward. "Sacred Earth" unifies this unique dance vision with other forms of art. The UI’s Hancher will present Ragamala Dance March 6 and 7 at Space Place Theater.
UI officials praise Main Library Learning Commons during official grand opening
Monday, February 24, 2014
It’s not often that college students say the coolest place on campus is the library, but that’s what you’ll hear about the new Learning Commons at the University of Iowa. (Note: A paid subscription may be required.)
UI celebrates Main Library Learning Commons with grand opening
Monday, February 24, 2014
The University of Iowa celebrated the new Main Library Learning Commons with a grand opening on Feb. 21.
Voices of slaves spill out from papers found in dusty old box
Monday, February 24, 2014
A shoebox, wrapped in a red ribbon turned brown with age, and stuffed with yellowed papers contained the stories of slaves who sued for freedom, stories now collected in a new book by UI law professor Lea VanderVelde.
UI researcher says Netflix collecting lots of viewer data
Monday, February 24, 2014
UI communication studies professor Tim Havens said he finds it remarkable how much information Netflix is amassing: “They do know an awful lot about us...it’s really important to realize you’re being surveilled while you watch Netflix.”
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