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Reed to deliver inaugural State of Research Address Nov. 10

Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Dan Reed, the University of Iowa vice president for research and economic development, will deliver the first-ever State of Research Address at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, in the Art Building West Auditorium.

Longevity Awards: May 2014

Tuesday, November 4, 2014
University of Iowa Staff Council’s service recognition program acknowledges all professional and scientific and merit staff who have reached 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of continuous service. Longevity Award winners receive a certificate and letter of appreciation from the president's office.

Mom and Dad of the Year recognized during Family Weekend

Monday, November 3, 2014
The University of IowaI's selection for 2014 Mom and Dad of the Year are, respectively, Lisa Dowson of Indianola, Iowa, and Jim Hoflen of Elk Horn, Iowa. The parents were nominated by their students and then honored during Family Weekend festivities.
American flag on the field during card stunt

Card stunt at Kinnick honors farmers, veterans

Monday, November 3, 2014
The University of Iowa athletics department staged its second "card stunt" at Saturday's football game against Northwestern University, honoring farmers and veterans.

Shifting science teaching toward the heuristic

Monday, November 3, 2014
University of Iowa science education professor Brian Hand has helped develop a new way of teaching science that is transforming science classrooms across Iowa and around the world.

Achievements: UI faculty, staff, students, and alumni making news

Monday, November 3, 2014
University staff, faculty, students, and alumni are accomplishing great things every day. See who's making news with awards, publications, promotion and tenure, and more.
UI distance education student veteran helps carry U.S. flag at Kinnick during pregame activities.

UI distance education student from LeMars helps carry flag at Kinnick

Monday, November 3, 2014
Along with a group of 100 military personnel, UI student veteran Donna Macek, who is currently pursuing the Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) online degree program, helped carry the United States flag onto the football field at Kinnick stadium during the pregame ceremonies on Saturday.

UI 2015 benefits open enrollment is underway

Monday, November 3, 2014
University of Iowa open enrollment is underway for UI faculty and staff.

Sioux City natives, Tippie grads collaborate on popcorn and a movie campaign for UI

Monday, November 3, 2014
Two Sioux City natives and UI alumni who are now executives with Jolly Time popcorn and Redbox movie rentals worked together on a recruiting campaign for the Tippie College of Business.
Students listening to lecture in Macbride Auditorium

Classroom Pass: Sample 15 UI classes in one day

Monday, November 3, 2014
On Wednesday, Oct. 22, Iowa Now sent teams of writers, photographers, and videographers to 15 undergraduate classes across campus to showcase the breadth and strength of the University of Iowa's academic offerings as well as its dynamic faculty and state-of-the-art facilities.

Classroom Pass reacts to thermodynamics lab

Monday, November 3, 2014
Instructor Gary Aurand has divided his 21 students into seven teams. He is in constant motion as he answers their questions and offers encouragement. “I don’t give full directions,” he explains. “I want students to figure it out.”
Instructor standing in front of screen addresses students

Classroom Pass gets motivated in lecture on entrepreneurship

Monday, November 3, 2014
Whether it’s getting a good grade, nailing a job interview, or asking someone out on a date, instructor Joseph Sulentic draws on lessons from a retired Navy SEAL commander when he tells his students, “First, you have to win the battle in your mind.”