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An abstract painting of a scorpion

Iowa Print Fair slated Sunday, Dec. 2

Friday, November 30, 2012
The Iowa Print Fair, featuring six art dealers from across the nation and fine art prints from the 17th century to the present, will be held in the University of Iowa Studio Arts Building lobby from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2.

First Friday: UI art students, DJs, and more

Friday, November 30, 2012
Party for art at the next University of Iowa Museum of Art First Friday reception, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 7, at hotelVetro. For $5, enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres, a showcase of UI student work, an exclusive UIMA pop-up store, and toe-tapping tunes.
Frances Barnes

AR12: Changing face of UI diversity

Friday, November 30, 2012
UI officials say that the university has made significant strides in both recruiting and retaining students across a broad spectrum of diversity. This includes students of different ethnicities, international students, student veterans, LGBT students, students with disabilities, and first-generation students.
President Barack Obama with First Lady Michelle Obama

AR12: Year in Photos

Friday, November 30, 2012
Take a look back at events and happenings big and small at the University of Iowa.

UI's Brenner, Larsen, MacGillivray elected 2012 AAAS Fellows

Thursday, November 29, 2012
Three University of Iowa faculty members have been awarded the distinction of 2012 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world's largest general scientific society and publisher of the journal Science.
an image of bacteria in a lab setting

UI infectious disease expert warns effective treatment lacking to fight superbug infections

Thursday, November 29, 2012
Eli Perencevich, a professor and infectious-disease doctor with UI Health Care, comments on infections caused by deadly antibiotic-resistant "superbugs." He says, "We are entering the post-antibiotic era; that's a very big problem."
Holiday Tubas

Tubas, toys, film, and family fun

Thursday, November 29, 2012
Enjoy a weekend of family fun at the University of Iowa Pentacrest Museums Friday, Dec. 7 through Sunday, Dec. 9, including a tuba concert, lots of activities and games for children, and a screening of the film “Little Women.”

UI students grow beards for breast cancer research awareness

Thursday, November 29, 2012
A group of students on the UI campus is raising both funds and awareness for breast cancer research through a creative campaign launched last year in honor of UI student Corey Collins' mother, who died of breast cancer.
Rob Koehler digs along outer edge of herb garden

AR12: Finding innovative solutions

Thursday, November 29, 2012
University of Iowa’s faculty, staff, and students have a drive and passion for a more sustainable campus, community, and world. Throughout this past academic year, their efforts have resulted in improved practices and innovative solutions toward meeting the university’s 2020 Vision for Sustainability.
Architectural rendering--Eye level view from Grand Avenue of new west campus residence hall

AR12: Not your traditional digs

Thursday, November 29, 2012
This summer, the University of Iowa broke ground on the first new residence hall to be built on campus since 1968. In addition to housing for 501 students, it will include a multi-purpose room with a performance space, a sports grill operated by University Dining, and tutoring and group study areas.

Dinosaur Dig Dec. 7 at UI Museum

Wednesday, November 28, 2012
The University of Iowa Museum of Natural History closes the fall series of Night at the Museum programs with “Dinosaur Dig” from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7. Children who participate will receive an MNH miner hat with headlamp and participate in fun and games in the darkened galleries.

AR12: Our pursuits

Wednesday, November 28, 2012
A glance at the arts, culture, entertainment, and sport found within the University of Iowa community.