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Shovel safely with tips from UI College of Nursing expert
Monday, January 12, 2015
UI College of Nursing expert Krista Ford offer tips on how to shovel safely this winter, getting the benefits of physical activity without serious injury.
Board of Regents announces implementation consultants
Friday, January 9, 2015
The Iowa Board of Regents has selected two consulting firms to assist with implementation of a series of cost saving measures at the three public universities beginning next month. TIER, or the Transparent Inclusive Efficiency Review, identified 12 administrative business cases for potential savings in Human Resources, Finance, IT, and Facilities.
Durham takes part in 'Lolita' interview series
Friday, January 9, 2015
The Los Angeles Review of Books interviewed Meenakshi Gigi Durham, professor in the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication, as part of its four-part interview series discussing the various cultural and literary impacts of Nabokov's Lolita.
Media Advisory: UI Partner offices to open at Iowa Western, Western Iowa Tech Jan. 13
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Officials with the University of Iowa will travel to Iowa Western Community College (IWCC) in Council Bluffs and Western Iowa Tech Community College (WITCC) in Sioux City Jan. 13, to officially launch two new UI Partners offices, which support small business and entrepreneur development.
UI Museum of Art breaks participation record
Thursday, January 8, 2015
The University of Iowa Museum of Art (UIMA) set an all-time museum record for for participation and attendance at events during the 2013-14 academic year. The UIMA drew 538,260 people, significantly surpassing the previous historical record of 146,470 for 2012-13.
UI recognized for community commitment
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching selected the UI to receive its 2015 Community Engagement Classification, based on the university's commitment and involvement to the community. The UI has been designated for the first time, and joins 239 other higher-education institutions across the nation for this year’s honor.
UI Hospitals and Clinics plays key role in national effort to improve health care
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics will participate in a $7 million, three-year project to improve health care coordination between primary care and specialty physicians using e-consult and e-Referral technology.
Ihrig receives 2015 NARST Outstanding Paper Award
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Lori Ihrig, administrator of curriculum and instruction at the University of Iowa College of Education's Belin-Blank Center, has been selected by the National Association for Research Science in Science Teaching (NARST), a world wide organization for improving science teaching and learning through research, for the 2015 NARST Outstanding Paper Award for a conference paper she wrote with Michael...
Ringing in the New Year at the TaxSlayer Bowl
Monday, January 5, 2015
The University of Iowa began 2015 at the TaxSlayer Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida, enjoying warm temperatures while connecting Hawkeyes from across the country.
UI professor moonlights as keyboardist for Grateful Dead cover band
Monday, January 5, 2015
UI ophthalmology professor Chris Johnson keeps his passion for music alive by keyboarding in the local Grateful Dead tribute band “Winterland.”
Tree care to take place next week on UI campus
Friday, January 2, 2015
Tree-removal crews next week will begin removing ten diseased or damaged trees from the University of Iowa campus. The affected trees are on the Pentacrest, and several pose a threat to public safety due to their deteriorated condition. Two new trees will be planted for every tree removed.
Sugar levels may slow brain growth in children with Type 1 diabetes
Monday, December 29, 2014
A new study conducted by the University of Iowa and four other universities found some areas of the brain grow more slowly in children with Type 1 diabetes than those without, according to findings published in Diabetes.
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