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Symphony Band to perform Nov. 21 in IMU

Wednesday, November 13, 2013
The University of Iowa Symphony Band, under the direction of faculty member Richard Mark Heidel, will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, in the Second Floor Ballroom of the Iowa Memorial Union.
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UI students help Goodwill cookie bakery with start-up

Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Students from the University of Iowa helped design the business model for Goodwill's new cookie bakery in Bettendorf that employs homeless veterans.

Typhoon Haiyan highlights disaster relief logistics

Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Typhoon Haiyan’s trail of destruction in the Philippines last weekend is drawing attention to the difficulty of providing relief services in a place where roads, ports, and airports are all but destroyed. A UI researcher works to find more efficient methods for governments, agencies, NGOs, and businesses to transport relief supplies to disaster areas.
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UI among select few at CONNECT

Tuesday, November 12, 2013
UI students in the 3D Design Program were among a select few invited to participate in CONNECT, a new international student design exhibition affiliated with SOFA Chicago. The expo showcased the students' creative work and provided them with a professional experience they won't soon forget.

Symposium addresses adapting to extreme weather in Iowa

Tuesday, November 12, 2013
A symposium co-sponsored by the University of Iowa will examine the challenges and costs the state of Iowa faces in adapting to extreme weather. Speakers at the Dec. 11 event in Des Moines include scientists and the heads of the state departments of transportation, natural resources, agriculture, and other agencies.

UI to conduct waste audit as a part of America Recycles Day

Tuesday, November 12, 2013
As part of America Recycles Day, University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students will don gloves, goggles, and protective suits to sort through piles of trash from three campus buildings to see how much can be recycled or otherwise diverted from the landfill.
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Women's soccer makes history

Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Ron Rainey has surpassed numerous milestones and recorded dozens of school records in his eight seasons as head coach of the University of Iowa women’s soccer team. But a five-second moment Monday afternoon might be the most impressive achievement of them all.

Future looks bright for STEM resources

Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Ed Dove, UI professor of biomedical engineering, is working with UI and Kirkwood Community College officials to establish the UI as the Project Lead the Way biomedical curriculum affiliate for Iowa, allowing Iowa teachers to learn the curriculum locally, rather than out of state.

Alexander to discuss book on near-death experiences Nov. 19

Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Eben Alexander will talk about his New York Times best-selling book, "Proof of Heaven," at noon Tuesday, Nov. 19, in a free reading at Prairie Lights Books in downtown Iowa City. The reading also will be streamed live on the University of Iowa Writing University website.

Lebo to read from poetry Nov. 15

Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Kate Lebo will read from her debut collection, "A Commonplace Book of Pie," at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, in a free reading at Prairie Lights Books in downtown Iowa City. The reading also will be streamed live on the University of Iowa Writing University website.
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Veteran Vitality

Monday, November 11, 2013
Nearly 6,000 flags flutter in a slight breeze as part of the display on the west side of the University of Iowa Pentacrest as part of the University of Iowa's Veteran Vitality celebration. The UI is flipping the traditionally somber tone of Veterans Day on its head and returning to its original upbeat, celebratory feel with a Hawaiian celebration.
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Moving forward

Monday, November 11, 2013
You might think it was Dan Gable who drew Travis Taylor to the University of Iowa. But it wasn't. The first-ever state wrestling champ in his hometown of Callendar, Iowa, became a Hawkeye after breaking his neck in a tragic accident, coming to the UI for health care expertise.