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UI posts new rules on drone use

The University of Iowa has instituted a new policy governing the appropriate use of un-crewed aerial systems (UAS), or drones, on or above university property.

Search committee chairs announced for VP for student life

Wednesday, January 25, 2017
UI President Bruce Harreld has named Kenneth G. Brown, professor and associate dean of undergraduate programs at the Tippie College of Business, and Laura McLeran, senior adviser to the president and associate vice president for external relations, to co-chair the search to replace Tom Rocklin, vice president for student life.
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RVAP’s executive director talks expanding services, importance of being involved

Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Adam Robinson, executive director of the University of Iowa’s Rape Victim Advocacy Program, sits down with “Iowa Now” to talk about RVAP’s objective, its new team members, and its plans for the future.

UI TIER: OneIT End User Support model helps units manage periods of peak demand

Wednesday, January 25, 2017
The goal of the OneIT End User Support project is to make end-user support more efficient by using the new shared-service model while maintaining or improving the quality of service for customers. Read on to find out how the OneIT EUS project has helped University Housing and Dining.

UI thanks Henry Tippie for his generosity on 90th birthday

The university is thanking Henry Tippie, namesake of the university’s Tippie College of Business, on his 90th birthday for his many decades of generosity.

Dance group builds confidence, character

Monday, January 23, 2017
UI Breakers, a University of Iowa student organization dedicated to breakdancing and hip-hop culture, creates camaraderie among its members—even as they “battle” against one another—and boosts their confidence in the process.
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Presidential message: A call to action

Thursday, January 19, 2017
UI President Bruce Harreld addresses the recently announced reduction in state funding and asks the campus community for its support.

UI announces new Campus Inclusion Team

Wednesday, January 18, 2017
The University of Iowa is launching a new Campus Inclusion Team to help students deal with bias concerns on campus.

Lockwood comments on consolidation of student fees

UI Registrar Larry Lockwood discusses efforts by the university in recent years to consolidate and reduce student fees and to make them more transparent.

IT security notification: HawkID password change encouraged

The Information Security and Policy Office encourages faculty, staff, and students to change their HawkID password as a precautionary measure, due to a recent security incident.
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Welcome back

Wednesday, January 18, 2017
UI Student Government President Rachel Zuckerman welcomes students back to campus, recaps some of UISG’s accomplishments, and looks forward to the new semester.
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Two (login) steps in the right direction

Wednesday, January 18, 2017
UI employees who haven’t yet enrolled in Two-Step Login with Duo Security must do so by Feb. 22. Two-Step Login is an IT security measure that helps protect critical data and systems for the university and its people.