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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.
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Living with floods

Tuesday, November 27, 2012
More than 30 teachers from seven targeted communities across the state that experienced flooding will come to the UI campus to participate in the first ever College of Education's Interdisciplinary Flood Institute Nov. 29-Dec. 2 as part of the Living with Floods project.

Council on the Status of Women sends sexual misconduct survey to UI students

Tuesday, November 27, 2012
The University of Iowa Council on the Status of Women is sending an online sexual misconduct survey to all UI undergraduate students today, Tuesday, Nov. 27.

UI faculty, staff frequently make Ten to Watch list

Monday, November 26, 2012
The Iowa City Press-Citizen is currently seeking nominations for the 2013 Ten to Watch list. Many University of Iowa faculty and staff have appeared on past lists. (Note: A paid subscription may be required.)

AR12: Campus is changing, commitment remains the same

Monday, November 26, 2012
University of Iowa President Sally Mason introduces the 2012 annual report, which shares the scope and depth of the changing face of campus. Mason discusses the ways the UI continues to renew its campus in ways that allow students, faculty, and staff to lead and innovate in teaching and learning, research, creative endeavor, and service to our state and society.
construction on campus

AR12: Markers of change

Monday, November 26, 2012
Construction cranes dot the skyline. Miles of cable and pipe snake underground. Shipments of wood chips replace loads of coal. The signs of changing University of Iowa campus infrastructure are everywhere. Expect to see many more in the years ahead.