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Capturing past, present, and future

Monday, July 8, 2013
The University of Iowa and Federal Emergency Management Agency are producing a feature-length documentary on the history of Hancher Auditorium, and crews are currently documenting its demolition.

University of Iowa announces $1.06 billion milestone in Comprehensive Campaign

Monday, July 8, 2013
At just past the midpoint of its current comprehensive fundraising campaign timeline, the UI has surpassed the total dollar amount achieved in its previous campaign

UI seeking student TV personalities

Monday, July 8, 2013
University of Iowa Marketing and Media Production is seeking UI students interested in working as the on-air personalities this fall on UI Television's show 'Inside Iowa.'

Good news on UI student drinking rates

Wednesday, July 3, 2013
There's good news on UI student drinking rates. All will be revealed at the bi-monthly meeting of the Partnership for Alcohol Safety Wednesday, July 10, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Room 2390 of the University Capitol Centre in downtown Iowa City.

'Fiske Guide' names UI a 'Best Buy' for 2014

Tuesday, July 2, 2013
For the ninth straight year, the University of Iowa has been designated a “Best Buy” in the Fiske Guide to Colleges.

Can education reform challenge bright students?

Tuesday, July 2, 2013
UI Belin-Blank Center Director Susan Assouline poses the question of whether the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and Next Generation Science Standards meet the needs of Iowa’s highly capable students in a guest column. (Note: A paid subscription may be required.)

Ries named new director of UI REACH Program

Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Pam Ries, a clinical professor in the College of Education’s Teaching and Learning department, takes the reins as the new director of the UI REACH Program. Former director, Professor Jo Hendrickson, will continue to serve as executive director during her three-year phased retirement.

Henry Luce Foundation funds aid UIMA

Tuesday, July 2, 2013
The University of Iowa Museum of Art (UIMA) has received a special $40,000 grant from the American art program of the Henry Luce Foundation to digitize a portion of its American art collection.

Iowa Now holiday schedule

Monday, July 1, 2013
Iowa Now will publish on a lighter schedule the week of Independence Day, July 1-5.

Business Solutions Center: Problems solved

Monday, July 1, 2013
Through Business Solutions Center projects, first- and second-year MBA students serve as consultants, learning to analyze and make business decisions and experience the impact of those decisions alongside the client.
Hesco barriers protect the U. of Iowa’s Iowa Memorial Union from the Iowa River, which overflowed its banks but caused minimal damage on the campus. (Photo by Tim Schoon, U. of Iowa)

UI makes plans to remove barriers as flood threat recedes

Monday, July 1, 2013
Just five years after flooding on the Iowa River damaged more than 20 structures at the University of Iowa, high-water forecasts in May forced the university to close buildings, put up seven miles’ worth of emergency flood walls, and cancel or reschedule some events.

Belin-Blank Center celebrates 25 years with open house July 10

Monday, July 1, 2013
Plan to attend the Connie Belin and Jacqueline N. Blank International Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development's 25th anniversary celebration on Wednesday, July 10, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Blank Honors Center. Festivities include an open house and building tours in recognition of the center's leadership, advocacy, and support it provides for talented and gifted children, their...