University of Iowa political science professor Cary Covington says third-party victories in Maine and Vermont may have been idiosyncratic, having more to do with the personal popularity of the candidates.

A special, customized UI Alumni Association tour led by a University of Iowa professor offers UI alumni and friends the rare opportunity to explore Cuba, meet its people, and discover shared passions for art, literature, dance, and music.

The University of Iowa Museum of Natural History will continue its Explorers Seminar Series on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. with “In and Out of Africa—The Horned Giants that Ate Our Ancestors,” a lecture by Chris Brochu, UI associate professor of geoscience.

Pianist Michael Brown and cellist Nicholas Canellakis, both of New York, will perform in the atrium of the John Colloton Pavilion at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics at noon Monday, Nov. 19. The performance is free and open to the public.

The University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts will hold open auditions Nov. 10-15 for more than 75 roles in 10 spring productions. General auditions will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, and from 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11. Callbacks will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Nov. 12-15.

University of Iowa anthropologist Russell Ciochon says there is no Bigfoot in a story about how Spike TV is offering $10 million dollars for irrefutable proof of the beast's existence as part of a new reality show.

The University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication has received Board of Regents, State of Iowa approval for an online program that offers a Master of Arts in Strategic Communication. The program was created to serve professionals in marketing, public relations, public communication, health communication, corporate communication, and other careers requiring strong communication...

The University of Iowa Symphony Band and Chamber Winds will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, in the Second Floor Ballroom of the Iowa Memorial Union.

University Libraries is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Iowa Women's Archives. Author Suzanne O'Dea will share her new biography of Iowa Women's Archives co-founder Mary Louise Smith on Saturday, Nov. 10.

Duncan Sheik, the musical mastermind behind the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical "Spring Awakening," will be speaking in Iowa City at the University of Iowa Theatre Building from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15. Sheik’s visit coincides with the UI Theatres Mainstage production of "Spring Awakening," which runs Nov 9-17.

The University of Iowa School of Music will present a guest recital by violist Istvan Szabó and pianist Narae Joo at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, in the University Capitol Centre recital hall.

Several alumni of the University of Iowa Department of Dance will conclude a week of teaching and rehearsals with two performances of works they are creating and performing across the country at 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 9-10, in Space Place Theater of North Hall. The performances are open to the public and no tickets are required.