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University of Iowa undergraduates go to ‘rocket school’

Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Two University of Iowa undergraduates took part in an intensive, international science program to design, build, and fly a sounding rocket. The class allows students to learn the challenges associated with conceiving and successfully executing a complete rocket mission.
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UI study finds that a surprise stimulus helps people stop an action

Tuesday, February 13, 2018
A new study from the University of Iowa finds that an unexpected sound causes people to stop an action more often than when they heard no sound at all. The finding could lead to new treatments for motor-control disorders, as well as address aging-related decline in motor control.
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Digital treasure trove: UI makes avant-garde works accessible to the world

Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Learn how the University of Iowa brings art movements such as Dada and Fluxus to life in classrooms and homes across the world.

liveWELL: To be productive, one must pump the brakes

Tuesday, February 13, 2018
David Drake, professor of microbiology in the Iowa Institute for Oral Health Research in the College of Dentistry, subscribes to the idea that rest and relaxation must be part of the formula to achieve true productivity.
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Critically acclaimed writing teacher, Writers’ Workshop professor calls attention to aesthetics

Monday, February 12, 2018
Growing up surrounded by educators, Margot Livesey wanted to do something different. Yet, the critically acclaimed author eventually ended up teaching at the prestigious Iowa Writers' Workshop.
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UI announces second candidate for College of Law dean

Sunday, February 11, 2018
A university search committee has announced the second finalist for the next University of Iowa College of Law N. William Hines Dean. Lincoln Davies, associate dean for academic affairs at the S.J. Quinney College of Law, University of Utah, will visit campus Feb. 12 and 13.

Committee to host open forums discussing search for next vice president for research and economic development

Wednesday, February 7, 2018
A search committee formed to hire the next leader for the Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development will host two open forums focusing on the organization’s structure and ideal qualifications for the next person who leads it. The forums will be Feb. 9 and Feb. 20.
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Old Gold: Inspired by book, exhibit documents past experiences of African American students

Wednesday, February 7, 2018
An exhibit at the University of Iowa Main Library complements “Invisible Hawkeyes,” a 2016 book by two University of Iowa professors that explores the experiences of African American students on campus in the early to mid-20th century.
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How the UI responds to snowy weather

Tuesday, February 6, 2018
When it snows on the University of Iowa campus, the snow removal team goes to great lengths to make things safe for faculty, staff, students, and visitors, clearing numerous building entrances and many miles of campus roads and sidewalks.
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UI translation minor aims to bridge gaps between individuals, cultures

Monday, February 5, 2018
The University of Iowa’s undergraduate minor in translation builds on the UI’s long history in the field, including the founding of the first translation workshop in the US, in 1962. Find out how the new minor is helping undergraduates succeed.
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Dance Marathon tops $3M mark

Monday, February 5, 2018
It’s another year to remember for the University of Iowa Dance Marathon community. Dance Marathon 24 raised $3,011,015.24 to help fund pediatric cancer research at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital.

Giant viruses may play an intriguing role in evolution of life on Earth

Thursday, February 1, 2018
A virus may have influenced the evolution of multicellular life. University of Iowa Biologist Albert Erives found a virus family that has a similar set of genes as eukaryotes, placing giant viruses in the evolutionary journey of most plants and animals.