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Board of Regents announces third finalist for UI presidency

Sunday, August 30, 2015
Today the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, announced the third finalist to become the next president of the University of Iowa. Joseph Steinmetz, Ph.D., executive vice president and provost at the Ohio State University, will visit campus on Monday, Aug. 31.

Board of Regents announces second finalist for UI presidency

Thursday, August 27, 2015
Today the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, announced the second finalist to become the next president of the University of Iowa. Michael Bernstein, Ph.D., senior vice president for academic affairs and provost at Tulane University, will visit campus on Friday, Aug. 28.

MEDIA ADVISORY: NEH Chair Adams on UI campus Thursday, Friday

Wednesday, August 26, 2015
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Chair William “Bro” Adams will visit the University of Iowa campus Thursday and Friday, Aug. 27 and 28, to kick off the Creative Matters lecture series.

Board of Regents announces first finalist for UI presidency

Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Today the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, announced the first finalist to become the next president of the University of Iowa. Marvin Krislov, J.D., current president of Oberlin College, will visit campus on Thursday, Aug. 27.

Tickets on sale for Hancher's new season

Tuesday, August 25, 2015
In the final season before the new Hancher Auditorium opens, Hancher presents a diverse collection of dancers, musicians, and theater artists. Tickets for these performances are now available for purchase.

UI professor teaches would-be entrepreneurs in Greece

Kurt Heiar, entrepreneur in residence in UI's John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, spent part of his summer in Greece helping teach would-be entrepreneurs who want to start their own business in response to the country's ongoing economic crisis how to get their businesses off the ground.
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Food is community

Monday, August 24, 2015
A new UI study finds more Americans than ever before are shopping farmers markets and joining food coops because they enjoy knowing who grows their food. These so-called “locavores” are driven to eat locally grown food because their commitment makes them feel part of a community that shares their values.

Lecture Committee announces fall lineup

Sunday, August 23, 2015
The UI Lecture Committee will bring the Yes Men, Nina Totenberg, Ray McGovern and Coleen Rowley, and Terry Gilliam to campus this semester.
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Building bridges via Iowa Edge

Friday, August 21, 2015
Iowa Edge is offered to students who come from underrepresented backgrounds and first-generation college students. The idea behind the program is to ease student concerns and ensure that participants successfully transition into college life at the UI.
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Board of Regents announces schedule for UI presidential open forums and selection

Thursday, August 20, 2015
The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, has announced the dates of the public forums involving the finalists to become the next president at the University of Iowa. The forums will occur over two weeks to allow time for the public and campus constituencies to provide feedback to the board.

Crime Alert

Wednesday, August 19, 2015
The University of Iowa issued a Crime Alert on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015.