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wristbands that say stop the bully

Stopping the bully

Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Bullying is broadcast like a spectator sport these days and our kids, the ones we’re trying so hard to protect, are getting more beat up than ever. It's time to stop the bully.
Indie rock band Manchester Orchestra

Manchester Orchestra performing at UI Nov. 9

Friday, August 31, 2012
Manchester Orchestra will perform in the Iowa Memorial Union Ballroom on Friday, Nov. 9.

Video game journalism class debuts

Wednesday, August 29, 2012
The University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication launched a new class this fall—Specialized Writing and Reporting: Video Games and Communication. The class aims to teach students how to write about video games and electronic media.

Go Hawks! (And you too, owl)

Wednesday, August 29, 2012
The University of Iowa Pentacrest Museums will host the Macbride Raptor Project’s “Iowa Birds of Prey” traveling program in the Biosphere Discovery Hub of the Museum of Natural History on Saturday, Sept. 1, at 2 p.m. The free public program features a live hawk and owl.

Cornell prof kicks off Museum of Natural History lectures

Wednesday, August 29, 2012
The University of Iowa Museum of Natural History’s Directors’ Lecture Series begins with Cornell University's Will B. Provine, who will speak Thursday, Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Old Capitol Museum Senate Chamber.
Detail of Civil War-era stationery, a flag bearing the message 'death to traitors.'

Civil War through the eyes of Iowans

Wednesday, August 29, 2012
University of Iowa Pentacrest Museums are proud to present an exhibit showcasing Iowa soldiers' perspectives from Aug. 30 through May 26 in the Old Capitol Museum’s Hanson Family Humanities Gallery.
UI President Sally Mason

A president's perspective

Wednesday, August 29, 2012
The face of campus is changing—whether due to exciting new construction or to an increasingly diverse student body. As President Sally Mason enters her sixth year at the UI, she talks about these changes and what they mean to Iowa now and in the years ahead.

Paving replacement to narrow Hawkins Drive Thursday, Friday

Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Construction to replace damaged paving will reduce Hawkins Drive, from east of Elliott Drive to southeast of the University of Iowa Dental Science Building, to one lane in each direction from 6-8 a.m. on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 30-31.

SafeRide launches

Tuesday, August 28, 2012
The University of Iowa Student Government (UISG), in conjunction with the Executive Council of Graduate and Professional Students (ECGPS) and the Yellow Cab of Iowa City, announce the beginning of a free taxi service called SafeRide for students in unexpected or emergency situations.
Christopher Merrill, director of the UI International Writing Program, stands in front of a house

Merrill talks about writers from around the world

Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Christopher Merrill, director of the University of Iowa International Writing Program, talks with Ben Kieffer about the program. Thirty-one writers from 28 countries will participate in this fall's residency program.
Brian Miller at IIHR

Get to Know...Brian Miller

Monday, August 27, 2012
The Get to Know series asks University of Iowa faculty and staff a few questions about their work and their outside interests. Meet Brian Miller, senior systems administrator for IIHR—Hydroscience & Engineering
five guys having fun posing for a photo

Matt & Kim, Grand Funk Railroad to play Homecoming 2012

Monday, August 27, 2012
Indie pop duo Matt & Kim and the high-energy rock group Grand Funk Railroad will co-headline the 2012 University of Iowa Homecoming concert on Friday, Sept. 28.