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UI among colleges offering veterans classes to ease transition
Friday, October 26, 2012
The University of Iowa is among a growing number of universities and colleges nationwide offering classes to veterans to ease the transition. The UI College of Education offers a class, "Life After War: Post Deployment Issues."
Mason outlines new UI scholarship commitment
Thursday, October 25, 2012
A new University of Iowa program to bolster student scholarship support for Iowa resident undergraduates is the cornerstone of $260 million in student success initiatives underway at the university.
Homeland Security reaffirms federal funding for flooded art buildings
Thursday, October 25, 2012
University of Iowa President Sally Mason joined state and congressional leaders in praising the federal government’s decision Wednesday to reaffirm its commitment to provide $83 million for the replacement of Hancher Auditorium, School of Music, and studio arts buildings.
Tangled genders
Thursday, October 25, 2012
The University of Iowa’s student and community-based group TransCollaborations announces the schedule for the fourth annual TransWeek! Nov. 2 through 5 with the theme, "Organizing Against Transnormativity," a week that celebrates trans-identified people and gender variance.
Cast of 'It Gets Better' visits with students at UI Teacher Leader Center
Thursday, October 25, 2012
It Gets Better cast members recently performed in Iowa City and toured City High School and the University of Iowa College of Education's Teacher Leader Center, where they met with future educators.
Creepy Campus Crawl returns Friday, Oct. 26
Thursday, October 25, 2012
The University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum and Museum of Natural History—in collaboration with the UI Department of Geoscience—will host the eighth annual Creepy Campus Crawl this Friday, Oct. 26. This night of spooky fun is free and open to the public from 6:30–8:30 p.m.
UI gets FEMA funding for three flood-replacement projects
Thursday, October 25, 2012
The federal government will pay to replace three University of Iowa flood-damaged buildings at new locations, settling a months-long federal dispute over how much money the university will get for those projects.
UI Health Care leaders discuss audit findings, documentation issues
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Following today’s release of a report from the Iowa State Auditor office regarding the alleged theft of $327,000 in computer equipment and lapses in financial oversight in the Department of Orthopaedics, University of Iowa Health Care leaders outlined corrective actions they initiated to address those issues, as well as a concern about documentation procedures.
How to Read the Qur'an
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
For many Americans, the Qur'an is difficult to read, its organization obscure, its messages cryptic or even threatening. Professor Carl W. Ernst will discuss strategies for making sense of the Qur'an's complex text during a series of events Nov. 1-2.
UISG backs creation of sustainability committee
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
University of Iowa Student Government leaders believe students should play an important role in helping the university achieve its 2020 vision. George McCrory, a communications specialist in the UI Office of Sustainability, says the office welcomes student input.
UI's Westefeld says talking about suicide can save lives
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
John Westefeld, a counseling psychology professor in the University of Iowa College of Education, says that if someone is ever worried about a family member or friend considering suicide, they should ask him or her about it.
UI Wellness offers nutrition challenge
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
The latest UI Wellness challenge for faculty and staff eases participants into adopting healthy eating habits.
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