Faculty
Black Student Advisory Committee wants UI students to thrive
Monday, April 13, 2015
The newly-formed President’s Black Student Advisory Committee (BSAC) is hosting a forum for all University of Iowa students on Tuesday, April 14, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Carver-Hawkeye Arena’s Feller Club Room.
Hancher to present 'All Recipes Are Home'
Monday, April 13, 2015
The University of Iowa’s Hancher will present "All Recipes Are Home" April 17-18 at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. This new play, co-commissioned by Hancher and created by Iowa City’s Working Group Theatre, explores how food, farming, sustainability, and agriculture affect our lives and culture.
Busy as a beaver: unique partnership helps maintain riverside trees
Monday, April 13, 2015
University of Iowa Landscape Services gets by with a little help from this nocturnal, semi-aquatic friend.
The Student Experience: Lisa Fasone
Monday, April 13, 2015
Lisa Fasone was 3 when doctors diagnosed her with an irregular heartbeat. Though her condition eventually disappeared, Fasone was forever changed. Today, the UI junior credits the experience with her decision to become a physician assistant and help sick children, especially those living in poverty.
Celebrating diversity catalysts
Friday, April 10, 2015
The University of Iowa Chief Diversity Office invites members of the UI campus and community to celebrate distinctive and innovative diversity contributions at the 16th annual Diversity Catalyst Award Reception Tuesday, April 28.
Old Gold: Solving Fine Arts Building history mystery
Friday, April 10, 2015
The University of Iowa archivist is turning to readers for their thoughts, ideas, and even speculation about a nagging mystery: a long-gone building that once occupied a prominent place in downtown Iowa City, not far from the Old Capitol.
UI study raises questions about measuring radioactivity in fracking wastewater
Thursday, April 9, 2015
A new University of Iowa study, based in Pennsylvania, shows that the waste from hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, may be more radioactive than previously thought.
Scientists manage to give mice 'eating disorders' by knocking out one gene
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Michael Lutter, UI assistant professor of psychiatry, discusses his new research on mice lacking a gene associated with disordered eating in humans.
UI to host leadership summit for Iowa high school students
Thursday, April 9, 2015
A University of Iowa summit on April 15th — which will examine the personal journeys of veterans and their families —will challenge students to rethink how leadership is defined, what it means to lead by example and how mental attitude can overcome adversity.
Iowa Now Minute - 4/9/15
Thursday, April 9, 2015
"Iowa Now Minute" is a 60-second roundup highlighting recent UI activities, research, public engagement, and campus life. Look for a new video every Thursday.
Iowa law professor discusses tort of seduction
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Listen to Iowa Law Professor Lea VanderVelde discusses the tort of seduction and the history of women in the workforce.
Scotched eggs: Is this the death of the Easter egg?
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
UI associate professor of computer science Douglas Jones says that chipmakers, such as Intel, have a history of including artwork like Easter eggs in chip designs so as to better detect when someone copies their work.
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