The University of Iowa has received approval from the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, to enter into a 50-year partnership involving its utility system with ENGIE North America and Meridiam.

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld has named Laura McLeran interim vice president for student life. McLeran, senior advisor to the president and associate vice president for external relations, will begin serving on Jan. 1.

Cheryl Reardon, UI chief human resources officer and associate vice president, discusses the uniqueness of the Hawkeye community.

Shivers says her time and experience at Iowa has “humbled and challenged” her, adding: “University of Iowa students are some of the best and brightest, and kindest, that I’ve ever had the chance to work with.”

Barry Schreier, a clinical professor in Counseling Psychology in the University of Iowa College of Education and director of University Counseling Service, was awarded the Association of University and College Counseling Center’s President’s Award for Meritorious Service to the National Field of Campus Mental Health.

Vice President for Research Marty Scholtz recounts his tour of world-class UI research facilities accompanied by state legislators.

The University of Iowa again is cooperating with the city of Iowa City’s Deer Population Management Project. The latest deer management plan, which was approved by the Iowa City Council in August, calls for one season of sharpshooting deer from Dec. 1, 2019, to March 31, 2020.

With winter weather returning to Iowa City, it’s important for those on campus to get reacquainted with the University of Iowa’s severe weather policies.

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

A New York Times story about Sam Falk, a Times staff photographer of more than four decades, included a Falk’s photo of the 1952 Iowa Homecoming game against the Ohio State University (an Iowa victory).

Six University of Iowa alumni and faculty who served their country will be honored in a ceremony at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, in the Main Lounge of the Iowa Memorial Union.

As part of the Iowa City Area Transit Study, open houses will take place Nov. 12–14 for community members to learn more about the study and provide input about the transit system. Community members also can participate by completing a survey. Learn more and take the survey.