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Locals remember peace as well as veterans

Monday, November 12, 2012
Greg Touzani, president of the UI Veterans Association, says that the UI does a great job providing a support system to student veterans in a story on how locals remember peace as well as veterans this Veterans Day.
CHAMPS workout facility at Iowa River Landing clinic

Heart patient fights like a champ

Monday, November 12, 2012
Read how heart attack survivor Brad Smith of Coralville and many other patients enroll in CHAMPS (Cardiovascular Health, Assessment, Management, and Prevention Service) through the UI Heart and Vascular Center to improve their heart health and prevent future problems.
A close up photo of a steering wheel while someone is sending a text message with their right hand while driving

McGehee: emailing while driving is 'trifecta of distraction'

Monday, November 12, 2012
Daniel McGehee, who studies distracted driving and vehicle safety at the University of Iowa, says that emailing is the "trifecta of distraction," because it takes your eyes, hands, and attention off the road.

Storytime Adventure focuses on dodo birds

Monday, November 12, 2012
The University of Iowa Museum of Natural History continues its fall series, “Storytime Adventures,” at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18. Join us on the third Sunday of each month as we explore animals and the environment in Iowa and around the world.

Awarding human rights

Monday, November 12, 2012
In recognition of his worldwide reputation as a respected teacher and scholar of international human rights, Burns Weston, founding director of the University of Iowa Center for Human Rights, was recently awarded the Courage of Conviction award.

Hancher footbridge closed for emergency repairs

Friday, November 9, 2012
The Hancher footbridge will be closed Nov. 9-16 for emergency repairs to a water main. Pedestrians should use the Iowa Memorial Union footbridge as an alternate route during the closure.

UIMT places four teams in top 10 at Macalester College tournament

Friday, November 9, 2012
The University of Iowa Mock Trial team took home four top-10 finishes at a tournament at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn, Nov. 2-4.

Recent deaths

Friday, November 9, 2012
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.
Image of two young Quechuan sisters who live on a floating island in Peru with the younger girl in front and with the older sister's hand on her shoulder with her face not visible.

The world through their eyes

Friday, November 9, 2012
Embark on a vicarious trip around the world—and see familiar landscapes in a new light—by viewing the winning entries in the University of Iowa International Programs' annual “Show Us the World through Your Eyes” photo contest, part of International Education Week Nov. 12-16.
Samuel Becker

Iowa icon, Sam Becker, dies at 89

Thursday, November 8, 2012
Samuel Becker, namesake of the UI's Samuel L. Becker Communication Studies Building, died today, Thursday, Nov. 8. He was 89.

Fans reminded to recycle at Kinnick for Gameday Challenge Nov. 10

Thursday, November 8, 2012
By recycling their cans, paper, and plastic this Saturday at Kinnick Stadium, Hawkeye fans can help the University of Iowa score big in the Gameday Challenge, a national competition for colleges and universities to promote waste reduction at their football games.

UISG: SafeRide has slow but promising start

Thursday, November 8, 2012
The University of Iowa Student Government launched SafeRide, a program to provide a safe ride to students in need, at the beginning of this semester, with 31 rides provided since its launch.