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Longevity Awards: January 2020

Friday, March 27, 2020
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. Winners receive a certificate and letter of appreciation from the Office of the President.

Longevity Awards: December 2019

Friday, March 27, 2020
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. Winners receive a certificate and letter of appreciation from the Office of the President.

Longevity Awards: November 2019

Friday, March 27, 2020
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. Winners receive a certificate and letter of appreciation from the Office of the President.
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Sarah Hansen named new vice president for student life

Thursday, March 12, 2020
Sarah Hansen, manager of strategic programs in the University of Iowa Office of the Provost, has been named vice president for student life. She will begin on April 1.
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Our campus, our culture, our responsibility

Thursday, March 12, 2020
Executive Vice President and Provost Montserrat Fuentes asks campus to remember that mistreating members of our community harms us all and that everyone shares responsibility for creating a welcoming and safe community.
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University of Iowa completes financial close with ENGIE-Meridiam

Thursday, March 12, 2020
The University of Iowa officially transferred management of its utility system to ENGIE North America at 12:01 a.m. on March 11, 2020.
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UI utilities employees transitioning to ENGIE

Thursday, March 5, 2020
In December 2019, the UI received approval from the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, to enter into the P3 involving its utility system with ENGIE North America and Meridiam. ENGIE is now working with the university to ensure a seamless transition for current UI utility system employees.

Recent deaths

Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.
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UI Public Safety Director Scott Beckner announces retirement

Thursday, February 20, 2020
Scott Beckner, assistant vice president and director of the University of Iowa Department of Public Safety, has announced his retirement.

From VR to Video Games: ITTA Funds Seven Projects

Funded through student technology fees, the Innovations in Teaching with Technology Awards(ITTA) support significant, innovative projects that show the potential to improve teaching and learning throughout the University of Iowa. This year's recipients are exploring a range of opportunities from teaching elementary math within virtual reality to delving into the world of ancient Greece using video...

Iowa City's Jeff Cox, 72, championed candidates and his kids

UI history professor Jeff Cox was deeply involved in the community. Cox died unexpectedly in his home early Sunday at age 72.
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Dance Marathon 2020 raises more than $2.8M

Monday, February 10, 2020
The University of Iowa’s student-led Dance Marathon raised more than $2.8 million for the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital in its 26th year.