Faculty

Voyager

Gurnett celebrates Voyager's birthday

Thursday, September 6, 2012
Don Gurnett of the University of Iowa, who has worked on the Voyager mission since the mid 1970s, celebrates the space probe's 35th anniversary.

Thelander plays horn music by American composers

Thursday, September 6, 2012
UI School of Music faculty member Kristin Thelander will play a free recital of music for horn by American composers at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, in the Riverside Recital Hall. She'll perform with pianist Sue Haug and with the Bon Vivant Horn Quartet.

2012 Steve Goff 5K Run/Walk Sept. 30

Wednesday, September 5, 2012
University of Iowa Recreational Services is sponsoring the annual Steve Goff Memorial Cross-Country 5K Run/Walk Sunday, Sept. 30, to benefit a scholarship fund established in the late professor's name.

Wassink explains new schizophrenia study

Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Thomas H. Wassink describes the findings of a new UI schizophrenia study, just published in the Archives of General Psychiatry.

Recent deaths

Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.
Julie Jessop with a student in the lab

Putting it all together

Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Chemical and biochemical engineering faculty member Julie Jessop mixes polymer research and student mentoring.
Canter

Canter kept WWII secret for a half century

Tuesday, September 4, 2012
University of Iowa psychiatry emeritus Arthur Canter kept his World War II duties as a voice interceptor a secret for more than 50 years. A paid subscription is required to read this story.
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Atkins promotes CPR

Tuesday, September 4, 2012
University of Iowa pediatrician Dianne Atkins hails the advances in response to cardiac arrest in young people, and advocates learning CPR.

Percussionist Dreier performs Sept. 9

Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Percussionist James Dreier, a faculty member in the jazz studies program of the UI School of Music, will feature special guests Joel Vanderheyden, saxophone, and Brian Smith, trumpet, in a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, in the University Capitol Centre Recital Hall.

Muller dance residency includes public events

Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Legendary modern-dance choreographer/director Jennifer Muller will be in residence at the University of Iowa Department of Dance this week, preparing UI dancers to perform her classic work "SPEEDS" in the upcoming Dance Gala.

College of Education takes on bullying

Tuesday, September 4, 2012
The University of Iowa College of Education’s Teacher Leader Center is taking on bullying in a year-long series of workshops and other learning opportunities for future teachers as well as community members.

IWP events span the globe

Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Free events on Sept. 7 and 9 presented by the University of Iowa International Writing Program (IWP) will span the globe of literature.