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Two-Step Login expands to MAUI, ICON, and MyUI
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
The University of Iowa has expanded Two-Step Login to web-based applications, including MAUI, ICON, and MyUI, and campus cyber-security experts advise all UI faculty, staff, and students to enable the feature for these applications.
UI study explores why cell phone use leads to distracted driving
Monday, June 5, 2017
Even simple cell phone conversations can cause distracted driving. Researchers have found listening on the phone while driving creates a lag in the mind as it extracts itself from one task before fixing attention on another.
Committee named to begin external review process
Thursday, June 1, 2017
University of Iowa Shared Governance leaders have chosen 14 representatives to serve on a committee charged with selecting one or more outside consulting firms to conduct an external review of university employment practices.
CEO Lori Pedelty: Always a Hawkeye
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Lori Pedelty, UI alumna and CEO of Pedelty Enterprises, recently led a workshop at the University of Iowa’s 2017 Tippie Women Summit. “Iowa Now” sat down with Pedelty to talk about how her experience at the UI influenced her and what the phrase “Always a Hawkeye” means to her.
Beatles aficionados on UI faculty reflect on 50 years of ‘Sgt. Pepper’
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Fifty years ago, the Beatles released “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” which many consider the greatest rock and roll album. UI faculty members Donna Parsons and Kembrew McLeod discuss the landmark work, one they both use in their courses.
Recent deaths
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.
UI survey finds even relatively well-prepared businesses aren’t very well prepared for workplace violence
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
According to a survey performed by the University of Iowa, many companies could be better prepared for workplace violence. Even organizations that take the threat seriously may need to improve their approach.
Alumni filmmakers Scott Beck, Bryan Woods strike deal with Paramount Pictures
Thursday, May 25, 2017
UI alumni Scott Beck and Bryan Woods have been writing scripts and making films for years, even as students. They recently signed a deal with Paramount Pictures for what will be their biggest project yet.
University of Iowa names new vice president for student life
Thursday, May 25, 2017
The University of Iowa has named Melissa Shivers the next vice president for student life. Shivers has 20 years of experience serving students and is currently associate vice chancellor for student life and dean of students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, a role she has held since June 2014.
Student employment programs a win-win for students’ future success, UI’s mission
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Associate Vice President for Student Life Sarah Hansen discusses the importance of tying student jobs to academics and reflects on her own time re-shelving books in the UI Main Library as an undergraduate.
Patients in rural hospitals can save thousands of dollars if local hospital is part of tele-emergency room network
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Patients in small towns can save thousands of dollars in health care costs if their local rural hospital is part of a tele-emergency room network, according to a new study from the University of Iowa.
UI announces settlements with Tracey Griesbaum and Jane Meyer
Friday, May 19, 2017
The University of Iowa has reached settlement agreements with Tracey Griesbaum and Jane Meyer, ending all current and pending legal action against the university. These settlements will be funded by the UI Athletics Department, a self-sustaining auxiliary enterprise of the university that does not receive tuition or taxpayer funding.
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