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farm machinery at harvest

Climate report anticipates challenges for Iowa farmers

Wednesday, October 23, 2013
The 2013 Iowa Climate Statement, prepared by scientists across the state including the UI's Erin Irish, says Iowa farmers should anticipate wild swings in the weather in the coming years.

UI Recreational Services offers adult tennis clinics

Tuesday, October 22, 2013
UI Recreational Services is hosting a second round of adult tennis clinics designed to guide players at the beginner and intermediate levels of play.

Toward scholarly openness

Tuesday, October 22, 2013
A growing community of students, scholars, citizens, and policy makers is pushing to make open access the norm of scholarly communication, rather than the alternative.

UI to host Iowa Organic Conference Nov. 17-18

Tuesday, October 22, 2013
The 13th Annual Iowa Organic Conference, scheduled for Nov. 17-18, will once again bring national experts, the latest in organic agriculture production research, and the voices of local experience together on the University of Iowa campus.

Pappajohns honored in New York for arts philanthropy

Monday, October 21, 2013
The nonprofit group Americans for the Arts honored John and Mary Pappajohn at a ceremony in New York—perhaps not the kind of party John Pappajohn might have imagined, when, as a UI business undergraduate, he took a “fluff” course in art appreciation, which he never forgot.

UI begins campaign to promote philanthropy

Monday, October 21, 2013
Jen Knights of the UI Foundation says the "We Are Phil" campaign's goal to increase faculty and staff giving could potentially help outside donors realize how passionate the UI is about its research creating more support.

People say they need help with ACA

Monday, October 21, 2013
The vast majority of people expected to use the Affordable Care Act's marketplaces say they will need help, according to a survey out of the University of Iowa Public Policy Center.

UI business graduate to discuss purpose-driven careers

Monday, October 21, 2013
Chicago business leader, world traveler, and University of Iowa alumnus Andrew Code will return to the UI campus Thursday, Oct. 24 to reflect on leadership, faith, and putting love into action through business or whatever one’s work may be.
We Are Phil graphic

UI launches 'We Are Phil'

Monday, October 21, 2013
A new faculty and staff giving program announced by the University of Iowa and the UI Foundation highlights the transformative power of philanthropy and has UI faculty and staff talking about why they make financial contributions to support the university.

New Iowa Department of Education director to speak at the UI Oct. 23

Friday, October 18, 2013
Brad Buck, the new director of the Iowa Department of Education, will speak about “priorities and initiatives” at the University of Iowa College of Education Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Teacher Leader Center, 140 Lindquist Center North on the UI campus.
portrait of  Kyleigh Burlingame

Webster City girl, 5, is Kid Captain when Hawkeyes take on Ohio State

Friday, October 18, 2013
Kyleigh Burlingame of Webster City, Iowa, was diagnosed with Doose syndrome, a form of childhood epilepsy. With this particular disorder, seizures can originate from all over the brain as opposed to one focal point. She will be the Kid Captain for the Iowa vs. Ohio game Saturday, Oct. 19.

Research match

Friday, October 18, 2013
The University of Iowa has made a new academic portal available that allows researchers to connect with colleagues and potential collaborators worldwide. The KNODE platform connects life-sciences faculty and experts in industry and academia.