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The Innovation Campus: Building Better Ideas
Thursday, August 4, 2016
The University of Iowa's new Visual Arts Building, designed by Steven Holl Architects, incorporates many elements of the STEM-focused innovation campus in hopes of mixing the disciplines of science and art, as well as their modes of instruction, says art professor and studio division coordinator Steve McGuire.
Changes coming to clickers
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
This fall, students will begin using laptops, tablets, or phones to respond to polls in class. Those who own clickers must exchange them the first week of class to get a license for the new software.
Workshop preps UI researchers for on-camera interviews
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
This summer, nine faculty members at the University of Iowa took part in the Communicating Ideas Workshop, a media-training program to help them better communicate their research to journalists and the public.
On Iowa! program needs volunteers
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Come Aug. 17, the 2016 On Iowa! program will be in full swing, welcoming our campus community's newest students. Program coordinators still have a variety of volunteer positions to fill during this very exciting—and busy—time of year.
Road closures twice daily on North Dubuque Street
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
As part of Gateway Project construction, North Dubuque Street with close at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, from Aug. 2 to Aug. 23 for five to 15 minutes.
University of Iowa continues progress on reducing high-risk drinking
Monday, August 1, 2016
The University of Iowa is making progress curtailing high-risk undergraduate drinking and its negative effects, according to new data from the National College Health Assessment (NCHA) survey.
7 seasoned college parents offer tips for move-in
Friday, July 29, 2016
Moving is exhausting and often stressful. Moving your child to college and saying goodbye? It may also be emotionally wrenching. Read some advice to help get you through the transition.
The UI's professional glassblower
Thursday, July 28, 2016
The University of Iowa has employed an on-campus glassblower for more than a century. Benjamin Revis, the UI's current professional scientific glassblower, custom designs and repairs equipment for researchers and artists alike. His shop is located in the Chemistry Building, but he performs work university wide.
Fiske once again names UI a 'Best Buy'
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
For the 12th straight year, the University of Iowa has been designated a "Best Buy" in the "Fiske Guide to Colleges."
How Iowa is paving the way for self-driving cars
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
The UI and the National Safety Council have partnered to educate drivers on the new technologies they may see in their vehicles. Researchers are also working to produce virtual cities that will help test autonomous vehicles.
UI TIER: Compute sticks lead to innovative solution for powering digital signage
Monday, July 25, 2016
As more units embraced the new Drupal Signage Service, the project team discovered a new, efficient way to power digital signs: small, reliable, and easy-to-maintain Intel Compute Sticks.
Starting their own business to improve lives in Africa
Monday, July 25, 2016
The University of Iowa is hosting 25 business leaders from Sub-Saharan African countries who want to learn more about how to run a business. Their goal isn’t just to earn a living; they want to change their communities for the better.
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