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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.

Search committee announced for dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Thursday, February 1, 2018
University of Iowa Interim Provost Sue Curry has named Sarah Gardial, dean of the Henry B. Tippie College of Business, and David Ryfe, director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, as co-chairs of the search committee for the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
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UI to rename the university’s Institute for Vision Research

Wednesday, January 31, 2018
The University of Iowa is removing the name of Stephen A. Wynn from the university’s renowned Institute for Vision Research. University leadership determined retaining the name would be damaging to the institution’s reputation following recent allegations of sexual misconduct by Mr. Wynn.
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Working with college students perfect fit for social justice advocate

Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Tab Wiggins, UI assistant director for multicultural programs, says she believes she was called to fight against the status quo. At first, she thought that meant a career in law. Then she thought she would teach high school. But as an undergraduate, she discovered her niche: working with college students.
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UI announces first candidate for College of Law dean

Wednesday, January 31, 2018
A university search committee has announced the first finalist for the next University of Iowa College of Law N. William Hines Dean. Kevin Washburn, Regents professor of law and former dean at the University of New Mexico School of Law, will visit campus Feb. 1 and 2.
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Removing barriers to learning for UI students with disabilities

Tuesday, January 30, 2018
The director of the University of Iowa’s Student Disability Services explains available academic accommodations while a student and faculty member discuss their experiences with them.
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Lon Moeller named provost of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Tuesday, January 30, 2018
The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s board of trustees has named Lon Moeller, associate provost for undergraduate education and dean of University College, to be the next senior vice president for academic affairs and provost of their university. His last day at the UI will be in late March.

Tom Brokaw collection: From detangling press badges to organizing, indexing items

Tuesday, January 30, 2018
University of Iowa School of Library and Information Sciences graduate student Elizabeth Riordan gets high-profile, hands-on experience working with Tom Brokaw collection.