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University of Iowa faculty, students, and alumni are presenting “Exuberant Politics,” an international exhibition exploring how today’s artists address social issues, in two eastern Iowa locations: Legion Arts in Cedar Rapids and the new Public Space One at 120 N. Dubuque St. in Iowa City.

The University of Iowa Women in Science and Engineering program has been recognized by the Iowa State Legislature as it celebrates its 20th anniversary.

One of the crucial components of timely graduation is ensuring that students stay enrolled in school: student retention has been a major focus at the UI with a number of first-year programs and academic-advising strategies aiming to turn more first-year students into sophomores.

UI Art History Professor Christopher Roy partnered with UI Museum of Art curator Catherine Hale to create the “Art and Life in Africa” site, to accompany an exhibit on display at the IMU's Black Box Theatre through June 15.

The Iowa Initiative For Sustainable Communities engages students in hands-on projects to improve sustainability in neighboring towns, and currently has 160 students working on 30 projects.

University Communication and Marketing's video services staff produces "Iowa Now Minute," a new 60-second roundup highlighting recent University of Iowa activities, research, public engagement, and campus life. Look for a new video every Friday in Iowa Now. Check out Iowa Now Minute 3/14/2014.

Child Life specialists at University of Iowa Children's Hospital help keep life as normal as possible for young patients while also helping keep their anxieties down.

The University of Iowa School of Music will present a free performance by the UI Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of William LaRue Jones, director of orchestral studies, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, in the Main Lounge of the Iowa Memorial Union.

Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.

The University of Iowa Museum of Art (UIMA) will hold its annual Museum Party from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 12, in the Oakdale Ballroom of the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. This year’s theme—Splatter to Sparkle—Join the Journey!— is inspired by the recent restoration and conservation of Jackson Pollock’s "Mural."

The University of Iowa released today its Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify potential partners capable of developing appropriate and available land for a new Museum of Art, to be located directly adjacent to the core of the UI's academic campus and within walking distance for students.