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University, Concert Bands to perform May 5

Friday, April 25, 2014
The University of Iowa School of Music will present a free concert by the University and Concert Bands at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 5, in the Second Floor Ballroom of the Iowa Memorial Union.

Jazz Repertory Ensemble to perform May 1

Friday, April 25, 2014
The University of Iowa School of Music will present a free performance by the Jazz Repertory Ensemble, directed by graduate teaching assistant Eric Bush, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 1, in Riverside Recital Hall on the UI campus.

Recent deaths

Friday, April 25, 2014
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.

Transformation and efficiency review update

Thursday, April 24, 2014
Deloitte Consulting teams wrap up campus interviews for Rising to the Next TIER, the transformation and efficiency study of Iowa's public universities commissioned by the Iowa Board of Regents.
A study room in the learning commons of the new West Campus Residence Hall. Architectural renderings by Rohrbach Associates PC.

Regents approve naming of new residence hall, learning commons

Thursday, April 24, 2014
The Iowa Board of Regents today gave the University of Iowa permission to name the new west campus residence hall and its learning commons after education leader Mary Louise Petersen and longtime housing and dining manager Theodore M. Rehder.
Eric Sall in his studio.

Grant Wood Fellows thrive in vibrant UI scene

Thursday, April 24, 2014
Three unique artists, one common sentiment: the Grant Wood Fellowships at the University of Iowa have provided a wonderful experience. In advance of the Grant Wood Symposium on the UI campus, the trio discuss their work, the benefits of the fellowship, the direction they will take post-fellowship, and how their Iowa City experiences have exceeded expectations.

Media advisory: Fifth graders to launch balloons in collaborative UI education project April 25

Thursday, April 24, 2014
Members of the media are invited to cover an event this Friday, April 25, when Shimek Elementary students release helium weather balloons that will carry cameras high into the sky to measure the curvature of the earth, thanks to a hands-on learning project with UI students and the School of the Wild.
student garden

Gardening takes root at UI

Thursday, April 24, 2014
The UI Gardening Club runs a community garden at the university: “Having a community garden, you are in direct contact with other gardeners, and you learn from their experiences,” says club co-president and UI sophomore Andrew Hirst.

History and fiction in an Irish bog

Thursday, April 24, 2014
Author Erin Hart and musician Paddy O’Brien will help the University of Iowa Libraries Conservation Lab kick off its 30th anniversary celebration on Thursday, May 1, starting at 7 p.m.

Symphony Orchestra to perform April 30

Thursday, April 24, 2014
The University of Iowa School of Music will present a free performance by the UI Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, in the Main Lounge of the Iowa Memorial Union.

UI professor introduces literature in new field

Thursday, April 24, 2014
David Cassels Johnson, an assistant professor at the University of Iowa College of Education, has recently released a new book, "Language Policy." It explains critical theories, research methods and findings, while offering new ideas supported by empirical data collection on the topic.

UI Museum of Art says 'Hooray for May!'

Thursday, April 24, 2014
Come celebrate “Hooray for May!” at the next University of Iowa Museum of Art First Friday on Friday, May 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. at FilmScene, on the downtown Iowa City Pedestrian Mall at 118 E. College St. First Friday is free and open to the public.