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Latin Jazz Ensemble to perform April 21

Monday, April 14, 2014
The University of Iowa School of Music will present a free performance by the UI Latin Jazz Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 21, in Riverside Recital Hall on the UI campus.

UI Hospitals and Clinics to celebrate transplant success

Monday, April 14, 2014
Comments from a NASCAR driver and a meeting between a heart transplant recipient and the family of her donor will highlight the annual Donate Life celebration at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics beginning at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15.

NSF CAREER Award; nursing research grant

Friday, April 11, 2014
Gifts and grants is a roundup of research grants obtained by University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students that spans the spectrum of disciplines—from science and social science to the art and that humanities—that will be published in Iowa Now on a regular basis.

UI expels student for sexual misconduct

Friday, April 11, 2014
The University of Iowa recently expelled a student for sexual misconduct.
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Heartbleed bug precautions

Friday, April 11, 2014
IT security officials have no evidence that UI systems have been compromised by the Heartbleed bug, but are taking steps to remediate any vulnerability. Depending on your role at the university, you may be required to change your HawkID password.

Celebrating diversity catalysts

Friday, April 11, 2014
The UI Chief Diversity Office invites members of the campus and community to celebrate distinctive and innovative diversity contributions at the 15th annual Diversity Catalyst Award Reception Tuesday, April 15, in the Second Floor Ballroom of the Iowa Memorial Union.

Iowa Now Minute 4/11/2014

Friday, April 11, 2014
See a roundup of recent University of Iowa activities, research, public engagement, and campus life in Iowa Now Minute 4/11/2014.

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

Friday, April 11, 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.
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One chance to see great golf

Friday, April 11, 2014
Fans of the University of Iowa baseball and softball teams have almost 40 combined opportunities to watch their favorite teams compete on campus in Iowa City in the spring. The Hawkeye men’s golf team has one chance to show their fans what they can do on the course.

Study shows differences between top, bottom performers

Friday, April 11, 2014
A study by University of Iowa management professor Ernest O'Boyle found that when looking at performance across high-skill jobs, a substantial number of star performers dominated while many of the rest fell below average.
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Hidden conflicts can increase 401k costs

Friday, April 11, 2014
Research from UI finance professor Ashish Tiwari finds that hidden conflicts of interest by financial managers can increase mutual fund fees and reduce 401k performance.
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Selfies can be bad for body self-image

Friday, April 11, 2014
Researchers from the University of Iowa found that the more time women spent on Facebook, the more they are likely to pay attention to their physical appearance. They are also more likely to feel negative after viewing the photos of other people.