"It is not enough anymore to simply lecture to students," says Sophia Klingenberger, a student in Instructional Issues in Teaching Science, a class offered at the new Kirkwood Regional Center at the University of Iowa. The course covers the most effective ways to engage youth in science.

If you have a university-owned mobile device (laptop, tablet, or external storage) that has not yet been encrypted, the Information Security and Policy Office recommends reaching out to your local technology support provider to help the university meet its Dec. 31 deadline.

See some snippets of UI President Bruce Harreld's first few days on the job, from his office in Jessup Hall to his outreach activities in our nation's capital.

More than 20 UI faculty representing diverse disciplines and backgrounds were selected to participate in a two-day “Write to Change the World” workshop Nov. 7 and 8 through The Op Ed Project. This is the first time the workshop has been offered on the UI campus.

Through an agreement with the Association of American Universities, the University of Iowa's Office of Research and Economic Development will once again make free, live and on-demand streaming of the TEDMED 2015 talks available to the campus community beginning November 18.

Health specialists are urging all University of Iowa students under 25 to receive a third dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, which is being offered free of charge at special clinics on campus over the next week.

The "Get to Know" series asks University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students a few questions about their work and their outside interests. Today, we visit with Zachary Buettner, professor of military science with UI Army ROTC.

List honors the top colleges, universities, and trade schools doing the most to embrace America's military service members and veterans as students and ensure their success on campus.

The Iowa Hawkeyes will host the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Nov. 14, marking the 80th anniversary of the first game the two schools fought over the now-legendary pig, Floyd of Rosedale. UI President Emeritus Sandy Boyd remembers the day.

The University of Iowa's 2016 benefits open enrollment period for faculty, professional & scientific, and merit supervisory/exempt employees has begun, running through Nov. 15, 2015.

The UI will celebrate International Education Week Nov. 10–20 with activities including a public ceremony to honor 2015 International Impact Award recipient Rebecca Arnold and publishing an online photo gallery showcasing winning photos from the International Programs' annual photo contest.

Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.