College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Caroline Radesky receives 2020 John D'Emilio LGBTQ History Dissertation Award

Thursday, April 23, 2020
Caroline Radesky, visiting assistant professor in the University of Iowa Iowa Department of History, received the Organization of American Historians' 2020 John D'Emilio LGBTQ History Dissertation Award.
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UI named an official Fair Trade University

Wednesday, April 22, 2020
The University of Iowa has been named an official Fair Trade University, a designation made upon the passing of a student-led resolution that calls for the university’s commitment to procure and sell fair trade items.
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Leading the charge toward sustainability

Monday, April 20, 2020
A resolution Manders co-wrote with student government leaders has inspired action not only from UI Student Government, but university faculty and administration—and now other higher education institutions across Iowa.
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UI faculty members use Guggenheim fellowships to advance research

Wednesday, April 15, 2020
UI faculty members David Gompper and H. Glenn Penny will use their $50,000 Guggenheim fellowship grants to take a year off from teaching to focus solely on their research.
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Two UI faculty named Guggenheim fellows

Thursday, April 9, 2020
Two Iowa faculty members received Guggenheim fellowships, the Guggenheim foundation announced Wednesday. David Gompper, professor of composition in the UI School of Music, and Glenn Penny, professor of history, were among the 175 writers, scholars, artists, and scientists nationwide chosen.
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UI begins strategic planning process for 2021 to 2026

Thursday, April 9, 2020
The University of Iowa has announced the members of the Strategic Plan Development Group that will lead the development of the UI Strategic Plan 2021–2026.
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Iowa student wins Goldwater Scholarship

Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Emily Silich, a University of Iowa third-year student studying astronomy, physics, and mathematics, has been named a 2020 Goldwater Scholar.

Former theater head David Thayer dies

Faculty and alumni remember Professor Emeritus David Thayer (1930-2020), former DEO of the Department of Theatre Arts and namesake of former Theatre A. Thayer died on April 2.
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UI faculty create open-source materials to save students money, better serve class needs

Tuesday, April 7, 2020
University of Iowa faculty are using OpenHawks grants to create open educational resources to replace traditional textbooks or other costly course materials for their classes, saving students money and better serving class needs.
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UI student creates errand-running service to help others in time of need

Monday, April 6, 2020
UI undergrad Allie Stutting has created an organization called Iowa City Errand-ers, a network of young, able-bodied folks who can help the elderly and other at-risk populations during the coronavirus pandemic.

Kowal named Collegiate Scholar by College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has named Rebekah Kowal to the honor of Collegiate Scholar for 2020-2022, which recognizes faculty for excellence as evidenced in their promotion record at the time of their candidacy for promotion to the rank of full professor.
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University of Iowa no stranger to teaching and learning online

Wednesday, April 1, 2020
The University of Iowa is one of the largest deliverers of online education, ranking in the top 50 in the nation and No. 4 among its peers. This extensive experience will ensure Iowa students continue to get an educational experience that remains among the best in the nation.