Internationally renowned Darwin biographer James Moore will describe the manuscripts, unpublished family correspondence, notebooks, diaries, and ship logs that show abolitionism had deep roots in Darwin’s family. His lecture will take place at 5 p.m. in the Senate Chamber of the Old Capitol Museum on the University of Iowa campus.

The UI Tippie College of Business now offers a “one and done" application for which prospective students submit their paperwork ahead of time, then spend a day getting to know the campus; the admissions committee then meets, and the next day the student has an admission or rejection.

On the west lawn of the University of Iowa Pentacrest, a giant letter "I" signifies not only the sacrifices, but also a celebration of veterans, which helps return the Veterans Day holiday to its celebratory roots, says UI Military and Veteran Education Specialist Allen Roberts.

Robert Cargill, UI assistant professor of classics and religious studies, has appeared as a biblical authority in nearly 15 documentaries and TV programs, including a six-part documentary called “Bible Secrets Revealed” that will begin airing Wednesday on the History Channel. (Note: A paid subscription may be required.)

Dale Fisher, education curator at the University of Iowa Museum of Art, will present a talk from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Old Capitol Museum in conjunction with the current exhibit, “Cultures in Clay: Puebloan Vessels at the University of Iowa.” The exhibit, curated by UI anthropology professor Margaret Beck, is on display through Dec. 29.

Students can earn both an undergraduate and a graduate degree in five years through a new combined degree program offered by the University of Iowa College of Public Health.

Once again, the University of Iowa W-2 forms will be available on the Human Resources Self Service website.

People passing by the Iowa River’s Burlington Street dam will likely see lots of unusual activity this week, starting Monday, Nov. 11, as a barge and divers make appearances for two separate projects.

The University of Iowa School of Music will present a performance by a graduate jazz combo and the Jazz Repertory Ensemble starting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, in The Mill in downtown Iowa City. Admission is $5 ($3 for UI students).

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Almost immediately after starting surgery, the doctors found a large mass behind Aidan Hanson's eardrum. They ended the surgery and referred the Hansons to University of Iowa Children’s Hospital. Hanson will be the honorary Kid Captain when the Hawkeyes take on Purdue Saturday, Nov. 9.

The History Channel will feature University of Iowa assistant professor Robert Cargill in its six-episode series "Bible Secrets Revealed." The series will premiere Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 9 p.m. CST and runs through Dec. 23.