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UI's statement on art display

Friday, December 5, 2014
The University of Iowa released a statement following the artwork that was briefly displayed on the Pentacrest Friday morning that was deeply offensive to some members of the community.

Green honored for 20 years of service

Friday, December 5, 2014
The Iowa Board of Regents passed a resolution honoring University of Iowa Public Safety Director Chuck Green for nearly two decades of service Wednesday, Dec. 3. The resolution thanks Green for his expertise, integrity, and dedication to the state of Iowa.
William Ming Liu and Crissy Canganelli

Liu's scholarship enhanced by partnership with Shelter House

Thursday, December 4, 2014
UI College of Education counseling psychology professor William Ming Liu discusses his work as a publicly engaged scholar with Shelter House and how he links his teaching and research to benefit students and the community.

Recent deaths

Thursday, December 4, 2014
Reuben Widmer, 97, professor emeritus, Jan. 9 in La Posada, Arizona. obitGary Peiper, 72, retired senior app spec, Nov. 1 in Hiawatha, Iowa. obitArlene Brenneman, 86, retired administrative assistant, Nov. 6 in Coralville, Iowa. obitKathryn Ryan, 66, retired staff nurse, Nov. 15 in West Branch, Iowa. obitDonald Seydel, 85, retired physical plant worker, Nov. 15 in Coralville, Iowa. obitElizabeth...
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Are you happy at work?

Thursday, December 4, 2014
University of Iowa management and organizations professor Eean Crawford says the most effective workplace satisfaction surveys are those that start conversations.
UI Public Safety Director Chuck Green

UI campus police head sets retirement date

Thursday, December 4, 2014
UI Public Safety Director Chuck Green helped shape UI public safety into a police force during his 20 years as director. He is set to retire on Jan. 9, 2015.

Collaborative performance takes stage Dec. 4-6

Thursday, December 4, 2014
Students from the UI Department of Dance, School of Music, School of Art and Art History, and Department of Theatre Arts will present an interdisciplinary performance created through the collaboration of choreographers, musicians, poets, composers, designers, and stage managers.

UI Theatre presents holiday show 'Striking 12'

Thursday, December 4, 2014
Gear up for the holidays with the musical holiday delight "Striking 12," produced by the University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts. This production is on stage at 8 p.m. Dec. 5-6 and Dec. 10-13 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 7 in the Mabie Theatre at the UI Theatre Building (200 N. Riverside Drive, Iowa City).

Mapping the path to the best rural health system

Wednesday, December 3, 2014
A high performance rural health care system, incorporating principles of affordability, accessibility, community focus, high quality, and patient centeredness, could be built upon existing rural primary care services, according to new policy paper from the Rural Policy Research Institute Health Panel.

Regents approve new UI Master of Studies in Law degree

Wednesday, December 3, 2014
The Iowa Board of Regents has approved a new master’s program that will allow those who want to learn more about the legal system do so without becoming an attorney.

Regents approve tuition freeze for resident undergraduates

Wednesday, December 3, 2014
The Iowa Board of Regents on Wednesday approved a third consecutive year of freezing tuition for resident undergraduate students at the University of Iowa. The Regents also voted to increase tuition for nonresident undergraduates and graduate students attending the UI by 1.75 percent.

Regents approve interim appointments in UI administration

Wednesday, December 3, 2014
The Iowa Board of Regents on Wednesday approved interim appointments to oversee the University of Iowa's finances and key administrative responsibilities, in the wake of the impending retirement of UI senior financial officer Doug True.