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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.
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Stopping the bully

Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Bullying is broadcast like a spectator sport these days and our kids, the ones we’re trying so hard to protect, are getting more beat up than ever. It's time to stop the bully.

No Iowa impact

Friday, August 31, 2012
A decision by a United States District Court on Thursday invalidating a Texas law requiring voters have photo identification is unlikely to have much impact in Iowa, according to a University of Iowa College of Law legal scholar.
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'The perfect storm of organic preservation'

Friday, August 31, 2012
Geoscientist Art Bettis explains why Mahaska County mammoth site is “the perfect storm of organic preservation.”
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A critical collaboration

Thursday, August 30, 2012
Iowa was a key destination on U.S. Marine Cpl. Michael Meyer's road to recovery from severe respiratory failure that nearly took his life. How he ultimately came to the UI is a story of personal strength, family devotion, and the collaboration between UI Heart and Vascular Center specialists and medical personnel from the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force.
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Sick of the gas tax? Mileage-based tax might be a better option

Thursday, August 30, 2012
A recent national field study conducted by the University of Iowa suggests that a vehicle miles traveled tax could be a possible alternative to the gas tax for funding roads, highways, and bridges.

Iowa City students utilize 'brain breaks'

Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Karla McGregor, a University of Iowa professor of communication sciences and disorders, comments on "brain breaks," opportunities for students to temporarily step away from class work and get active so they can return with greater energy and focus.

UI Research Foundation increases funding efforts to promote economic growth

Tuesday, August 28, 2012
The University of Iowa Research Foundation created the 2012 ICE Commercialization Gap Fund. The fund will help support critical research that could potentially lead to the creation of companies or licensing of technologies for the university.