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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.
Academic Organizational Structure 2020 Phase II Committee invites input
Thursday, November 9, 2017
The Phase II committee for the University of Iowa Academic Organizational Structure 2020 initiative is asking all members of the university community to help shape the future of the UI. Read on to find out how you can get involved.
Teaching and research go hand in hand in UI Big Ideas courses
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Cornelia Lang, departmental associate chair and associate professor in the UI Department of Physics and Astronomy, and Andrew Forbes, associate professor in the Department of Biology, co-teach the Big Ideas course Origins of the Universe, Earth and Life. Here, they discuss the importance of broad-focused Big Ideas courses.
UI honors 6 with Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Memorial Awards
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
The University of Iowa will honor six members of the armed forces for exceptional service to their country and the Hawkeye community on Wednesday, Nov. 15.
UI students to be honored for photography on campus and abroad
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
UI students studying abroad and international students in Iowa City have had their photos selected for the 2017 International Programs Annual Photo Contest as part of International Education Week. The UI was also one of only four U.S. schools to receive the 2017 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization.
UI dance faculty use their art to challenge, inspire students
Monday, November 6, 2017
Even when University of Iowa dance faculty work with students outside the classroom, they still find teaching moments.
UIMA search committee members named
Thursday, November 2, 2017
University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students have been named to the search committee to replace Sean O’Harrow, former director of the University of Iowa Museum of Art.
Commemorative plaque, stone on Pentacrest honors victims of Nov. 1, 1991, shootings
Thursday, November 2, 2017
A commemorative plaque and stone dedicated to the victims of the Nov. 1, 1991, shootings is in place on the Pentacrest. The memorial was installed on Oct. 30, 2017.
UI study suggests membership in an online support group can help smokers kick the habit
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Online communities designed to help smokers quit are effective, especially if the person is an active participant, according to a new study from the University of Iowa.
UI math class teaches important lessons behind ‘Hidden Figures’ story
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
After reading the book “Hidden Figures,” UI mathematics professor Cynthia Farthing created a course to teach students about women’s contributions to science and technology, and to encourage them to advocate for gender equality in the workplace.
New UI class challenges students to meld technology, performance
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Installations and Interactive Performance, a course cross-listed in the University of Iowa’s theater and dance departments, attracts students from different disciplines, teaches new ways of telling stories and engaging audiences, and does it all with help from some new technology.
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