Faculty

Recent deaths

Friday, April 12, 2013
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.

Johnson County Landmark to perform selected works by Rapson

Friday, April 12, 2013
The University of Iowa School of Music will present a free concert by Johnson County Landmark—performing the music of John Rapson, director of jazz studies in the UI School of Music—at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, in the Englert Theatre in downtown Iowa City. The concert marks Rapson’s 20th anniversary at the UI School of Music.
Larry Yazzie is the arena director of the University of Iowa Pow Wow April 13 and 14. Photo by Christal Moose

UI Pow Wow tradition continues, honors founders

Friday, April 12, 2013
The University of Iowa American Indian Student Association is celebrating its 20th year of hosting a pow wow April 13 and 14 by continuing the tradition and honoring its founders and those who supported its early start.

On the road with Dancers in Company

Friday, April 12, 2013
Dancers in Company, the University of Iowa Department of Dance's resident touring company, is traveling throughout Iowa and the Midwest this spring, performing live concerts and lecture demonstrations for audiences of all ages. 'Iowa Now' traveled with the troupe to Indian Hills Community College to document the dancers' well-rounded experience.

Center for New Music Ensemble to perform April 21

Friday, April 12, 2013
The Center for New Music Ensemble, featuring guest composer Hans Tutschku of Harvard University, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 21, in Riverside Recital Hall on the UI campus. The program will feature three compositions by Tutschku, along with works by Bert Van Herck (visiting assistant professor in the UI School of Music) and Gérard Grisey.
An employee sprays to sterilize a poultry farm in Hemen township, Jiangsu province, April 8, 2013.  (Photo by Reuters)

UI reseacher writes about most recent bird flu virus to infect humans

Thursday, April 11, 2013
UI associate professor of epidemiology Tara Smith summarizes what is currently known about the H7N9 virus outbreak in China and describes the challenges of working with avian influenza viruses that jump to other species, including humans.

UI law professor says antitrust complaint unlikely to succeed

Thursday, April 11, 2013
UI law professor Herbert Hovenkamp says that so far there hasn't been any substance to antitrust complaints against Google Inc., which is under fire from a coalition of companies which have called on European antitrust authorities to launch an investigation into the Internet giant.

Achievements

Wednesday, April 10, 2013
University staff, faculty, students, and alumni are accomplishing great things every day. See who’s making news with awards, publications, promotion and tenure, and more.

Research accomplished

Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Three University of Iowa juniors will be recognized for their research accomplishments on Wednesday at the annual Spring Undergraduate Research Festival, held at the University Capitol Centre.

Orhon, Chancler to perform recital April 19

Tuesday, April 9, 2013
The University of Iowa School of Music will present a free recital by Volkan Orhon, UI associate professor of double bass, and pianist Rose Chancler at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, in Riverside Recital Hall on the UI campus. The program will include works by Nicholas Walker, David Anderson, Giovanni Bottesini, Gaspor Cassado, and César Franck.

Iowa Brass Quintet to perform Nov. 6

Tuesday, April 9, 2013
The University of Iowa School of Music will present a free performance by the Iowa Brass Quintet, the resident faculty brass ensemble, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, in Riverside Recital Hall on the UI campus.

Iowa Brass Quintet to perform April 16

Tuesday, April 9, 2013
The University of Iowa School of Music will present a free performance by the Iowa Brass Quintet, the resident faculty brass ensemble, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, in Riverside Recital Hall on the UI campus. School of Music instructor Jonathan Allen will join the quintet on several pieces.