Faculty

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5 winter travel tips for Hawkeyes

Thursday, November 16, 2017
Read more about free airport shuttles, rideshare networks, construction happening around Kinnick Stadium, and help parking on campus.
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UI nursing students get a dose of stage theatrics

Thursday, November 16, 2017
A new collaboration between the UI College of Nursing and the Department of Theatre Arts is helping students from both put classroom theory into practice.

President Harreld commends UI research

Thursday, November 16, 2017
University of Iowa President J. Bruce Harreld writes about the recent research successes of UI faculty.

Partnership between PPC and ICCSD receives $400K grant

The Public Policy Center (PPC) at the University of Iowa and the Iowa City Community School District have received a $400,000 grant from the Spencer Foundation’s Research-Practice Partnership Program.

University of Iowa Museum of Art awarded re-accreditation

The American Alliance of Museums has awarded re-accreditation to the University of Iowa Museum of Art, meaning the museum continues to meet National Standards and Best Practices for U.S. museums.
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Drum major makes Hawkeye Marching Band history

Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Analisa Iole was introduced as the new Hawkeye Marching Band drum major at the Sept. 23 football game against Penn State, becoming the first woman to hold the role since World War II.
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20 years directing the Hawkeye Marching Band

Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Over the course of 20 years at the UI, Kevin Kastens has had an immense impact on the Hawkeye Marching Band and the UI School of Music: maintaining old traditions while adding new ones; finding the band a permanent practice facility; and developing software to design marching band routines.
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Honoring the University of Iowa’s veterans

Friday, November 10, 2017
The University of Iowa Veterans Association and Iowa Reserve Officers’ Training Corps honored Iowa’s veterans during the week of Nov. 5–11 with a reveille ceremony and the fourth annual Veterans Day flag display on the west lawn of the Pentacrest.

Hancher executive director presented Larry Eckholt Award

Thursday, November 9, 2017
The Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance presented Hancher Auditorium Executive Director Chuck Swanson with the Larry Eckholt Award for arts advocacy Nov. 8 at its annual Celebration of the Arts.

Iowa Neuroscience Institute Awards Accelerator Grants

Thursday, November 9, 2017
In support of its goal to build high-impact neuroscience research, the Iowa Neuroscience Institute (INI) has awarded its first Accelerator Grants. The four funded proposals represent a mix of foundational, translational, and clinical research. They focus on neuroscience topics that are new or that add value to existing research by branching out in a new direction.

UI selects Des Moines law firm to complete employment practices review

Thursday, November 9, 2017
The University of Iowa’s Employment Practices Committee has selected Des Moines law firm Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. to review the university’s employment policies and practices as defined by the Iowa Civil Rights Act. The UI signed a professional services agreement with the firm on Nov. 6, 2017.

UI takes new approach to achieving strategic plan goals

Thursday, November 9, 2017
The University of Iowa has created a Path Forward Steering Committee that will advance implementation of the UI Strategic Plan 2016–2021. Each calendar year, work groups facilitated by the steering committee will focus on critical tasks specified in the strategic plan.