College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The art of hands-on science

Thursday, May 8, 2014
In this video feature Urbandale native Michelle Sullivan talks about her biology major at Iowa, the research opportunities she's had through Honors at Iowa, and how the dance minor complemented her scientific training.
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Breathe easy, Iowa. Your air is (relatively) healthy

Thursday, May 8, 2014
A new study from the University of Iowa reports Iowa's air quality falls within government guidelines for cleanliness, based on data gathered at five locations statewide. The study analyzed air quality and pollution sources in the state and is the first to compare air quality in urban versus rural areas. Results appear in the journal Environmental Science: Processes and Impacts.

Practicing politics, applying history

Wednesday, May 7, 2014
A University of Iowa double major in political science and history helped Iowa City native Katherine Valde find a rewarding job with a highly respected public policy and law institute.

Kantorei, University Choir to perform May 10

Wednesday, May 7, 2014
The University of Iowa School of Music will present a free performance by Kantorei and the University Choir at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10, in Riverside Recital Hall on the UI campus. Both ensembles will be led by Timothy Stalter, conductor and director of choral activities in the UI School of Music.
Transgender candidate Hijra Guru Baseer Kinnar a.k.a. Kamala Kinnar

Lutgendorf, Dutta discuss India's 'third gender' ruling

Wednesday, May 7, 2014
UI professors Philip Lutgendorf and Aniruddha Dutta discuss an Indian Supreme Court ruling giving Indians the right to choose their gender, including a “third gender” category for those who don’t identify as either male or female.

Eight UI students, alumni receive Fulbright awards for 2014-15

Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Eight University of Iowa students and alumni have been awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants to conduct research, undertake creative projects, or serve as English teaching assistants abroad in 2014-15.
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First UI theme semester offers 'Food for Thought'

Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Coming in spring 2015, the University of Iowa's first theme semester will highlight perspectives on food—the traditions it inspires, its relationship with health, the economics behind its production, and much more.
UI students talk to Rep. Dave Jacoby

Students' tuition freeze push pays off

Monday, May 5, 2014
For Katherine Valde, Ben Gillig, and dozens of other UI students, months of hard work have paid off. Last week, the Iowa Legislature concluded its 2014 session, which saw lawmakers guarantee an undergraduate resident tuition freeze for the second straight year.
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UI research shows connection between green lawn, perceived social status

Monday, May 5, 2014
Lush green lawns dotted with trees and shrubs confer an aura of high social status on a household, and research by UI psychologist Rebecca Neel shows this association may make people hesitant to opt for natural landscapes requiring low water usage.
detail of Coach Herky statue

Alumni lend artistic stylings to UI icon

Monday, May 5, 2014
The 2014 version of Herky on Parade features the University of Iowa's iconic bird standing tall and triumphant—a reflection of sorts of the pride felt by the 16 UI alumni who participated in the creation of this year’s statues. With the statues unveiled Monday morning, a few alums take us inside their creative process.

Achievements: UI faculty, staff, students, and alumni making news

Friday, May 2, 2014
University staff, faculty, students, and alumni are accomplishing great things every day. See who's making news with awards, publications, promotion and tenure, and more.

UI research office names new faculty fellow

Friday, May 2, 2014
The Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development at the University of Iowa has named a scholar in the arts and humanities as its newest faculty fellow. David Gier is a professor and director of the UI School of Music and is the third person to be selected for the Administrative Research Fellows Program, now in its second year.