College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
UI poll shows ideological distance between likely caucus attendees
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
A recent poll of likely Iowa caucusgoers by the University of Iowa confirms the two political parties are dominated by ideological voters with unfavorable views of the other party. The poll also shows Iowans are politically active and are confident their votes will be counted correctly on caucus night.
UI students study patterns in presidential visits, ads
Friday, January 15, 2016
Through a three-week winter course aimed at “observing the Iowa caucuses and their role in presidential nomination,” UI students found population and past political performance matter most in determining where candidates hold events.
Old Capitol Museum to hold mock caucus
Thursday, January 14, 2016
During "Hawkus," participating elementary students will declare preferences for superheroes rather than presidential candidates.
Media tipsheet: UI election-season experts
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Several University of Iowa experts are available to the media to share their expertise regarding the Iowa Caucus and 2016 presidential election.
Get to Know…Sam Watkins
Monday, January 11, 2016
The "Get to Know" series asks University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students a few questions about their work and outside interests. Meet senior graphic design student Sam Watkins, who painted eight portraits of Martin Luther King Jr. that comprise an Iowa Memorial Union exhibition called "Keep Moving Forward."
Boosting mothers' moods
Monday, January 11, 2016
A University of Iowa researcher is working with the Veterans Administration on a pilot program to help female veterans suffering from postpartum depression.
An ode to marching band culture, style, and history in Iowa
Monday, January 11, 2016
Stanford University’s marching band generated a load of controversy at the Rose Bowl last week when it played the FarmersOnly.com jingle. University of Iowa Hawkeye Marching Band Director Kevin Kastens talks about Iowa’s performance at the Rose Bowl and about marching band styles and culture across the country.
Here’s why the word 'Iowa' will haunt you for the next month
Monday, January 11, 2016
UI Political Science Professor Timothy Hagle explains why the Iowa Caucus is important, even though it often doesn't predict the winner of the presidential election. “It’s really about separating the contenders from the pretenders,” he says. “It’s the first test and that’s why it gets so much attention..."
Trump's first TV ad: A wall, a ban, and a beheading
Monday, January 11, 2016
UI political science professor Timothy Hagle says Donald Trump's first TV ad of 2016 is appealing to the candidate's supporters, who like his no-nonsense style. "It's the kind of straight talk and non-hedging approach he's had all along," Hagle says.
From Apollo to 'Creed': Boxing’s long history
Monday, January 11, 2016
Sarah Bond, assistant professor of classics at the University of Iowa, writes a blog that traces boxing back to an early Greek Minoan civilization, as early as 3650 B.C., and the first literary mention appearing in Homer's Iliad.
Interaction during reading is key to language development
Friday, January 8, 2016
A new UI study finds babies make more speech-like sounds during reading than when playing with puppets or toys—and mothers are more responsive to these types of sounds while reading to their child than during the other activities.
UI TIER: Server migration saves money, creates office space
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
As the UI moves forward with the Iowa Board of Regents' TIER project, campus leaders are committed to keeping colleagues informed. Here's an example of how TIER is already at work on campus.
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