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Art on the move

Friday, February 1, 2013
The limestone sculpture located on the grounds of the flood-damaged Hancher Auditorium will be moved northeast to the site of the new Hancher.

Rynes encourages embrace of change by businesses in Presidential Lecture

Friday, February 1, 2013
Sara Rynes, professor of management sciences in the Tippie College of Business, will discuss the need for businesses to embrace change when she delivers the university’s 30th annual Presidential Lecture on Sunday, Feb. 24 at 3:30 p.m. in the Levitt Center for University Advancement.

African American Museum curator to speak at Old Capitol

Thursday, January 31, 2013
Lynn Koos, a curator from the African American Museum of Iowa, will speak about African Americans during the Civil War and the Underground Railroad at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at the University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum.

Stepping up their game

Thursday, January 31, 2013
A unique course at the University of Iowa is giving students interested in recreation and sport business an opportunity to gain significant hands-on experience over the summer.

Are college students learning?

Thursday, January 31, 2013
Josipa Roksa, co-author of "Academically Adrift: Limited Learning on Campuses," suggests college students may not be learning much during their years on campus. Roksa will speak about her book at the University of Iowa College of Education Thursday, Feb. 7, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in Jones Commons, room N300 Lindquist Center.
Students play rock, paper, scissors.

Leaders wanted

Wednesday, January 30, 2013
On Iowa!—the five-day welcome and orientation program for first-year students—is recruiting experienced students who can serve as mentors, facilitators, and guides.
The University of Iowa Indoor Practice Facility is seen Monday. David Scrivner / P-C

Next upgrade kicking off

Wednesday, January 30, 2013
The University of Iowa has put out a bid to construct its $26 million football operations center. (Note: A paid subscription may be required.)
Workers dismantle a parking ramp

Big changes in parking at UI Hospitals and Clinics

Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Taking down one of four parking ramps in preparation for a new Children's Hospital has meant many changes in parking for both patients and staff at UI Hospitals and Clinics.

What's on your mind?

Tuesday, January 29, 2013
On any given day, faculty members may be writing a textbook, editing a journal, or mulling over a thought that hasn't made it into their written research yet. The following are glimpses into the current thoughts of six Tippie College faculty members.
The Turkey River runs through Elkader, beneath the Keystone Arch Bridge, on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013. The river has flooded several times in recent decades, including a high water level more than 15 feet over flood stage in 2008. The bridge is the longest

Iowa flood planning goes high tech

Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Innovative research on northeast Iowa's Turkey River may herald a breakthrough in state efforts to mitigate future flood damage, thanks to the Iowa Flood Center collaborating with the Turkey River Watershed Management Authority.

Piano Sundays resumes with re-dedication of 'Rose' Feb. 3

Tuesday, January 29, 2013
The University of Iowa Pentacrest Museums continues its free concert series, Piano Sundays, starting Sunday, Feb. 3, in the Senate Chamber of Old Capitol Museum. The landmark event features a restored 1878 Steinway concert grand piano that has been named “Rose.”
mary cohen sitting before piano

Get to Know...Mary Cohen

Monday, January 28, 2013
The Get to Know series asks University of Iowa faculty and staff a few questions about their work and their outside interests. Today we visit with Mary Cohen, who administers the music education program.