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Recent deaths

Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.
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Gas leak at Catlett Residence Hall causes street closure

Wednesday, May 3, 2017
During construction on Catlett Residence Hall about 10 a.m. Wednesday, a gas line was hit resulting in a gas leak. Catlett Residence Hall is a new building, currently under construction, and is not occupied by students.

UI to award honorary degrees to two outstanding alumni during commencement celebrations

Wednesday, May 3, 2017
The University of Iowa will award honorary degrees to personal computer pioneer Ted Waitt and corporate health and wellness innovator Martín-José Sepúlveda during spring 2017 commencement exercises May 12 and 13.
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University of Iowa graduates to celebrate commencement

Wednesday, May 3, 2017
About 4,800 UI students will receive their degrees at spring 2017 commencement ceremonies, which begin May 11 with the College of Pharmacy and end on May 26 with the College of Dentistry. All other ceremonies will take place May 12–14. Read on for college-specific information, including links to live video.

UI announces fourth candidate for vice president for student life

Tuesday, May 2, 2017
The University of Iowa Office of the President announced Tuesday, May 2, that Salvador Mena, associate vice chancellor for student affairs at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, is the fourth candidate for the position of vice president for student life.

UI hosts third candidate for College of Nursing dean

Tuesday, May 2, 2017
The Office of the Provost announced Tuesday, May 2, the third candidate for the position of dean of the College of Nursing. Elizabeth J. Corwin, professor and associate dean for research at the Emory University School of Nursing and Department of Physiology, will visit campus Wednesday and Thursday, May 3–4.

UI announces third candidate for vice president for student life

Monday, May 1, 2017
The University of Iowa Office of the President announced Monday, May 1, that Lon Moeller, associate provost for undergraduate education and dean of University College at the University of Iowa, is the third candidate for the position of vice president for student life.

Video: College of Dentistry commencement ceremony

Monday, May 1, 2017
The spring 2017 UI College of Dentistry commencement ceremony will be live streamed at this page Friday, May 26, at 3 p.m. A video recording of the event will be available here after commencement weekend.

Video: College of Engineering commencement ceremony

Monday, May 1, 2017
A video recording of the spring 2017 UI College of Engineering commencement ceremony is now available for viewing. The event was held Sunday, May 14.

Video: Carver College of Medicine commencement ceremony (Bachelor of Science)

Monday, May 1, 2017
A video recording of the spring 2017 UI Carver College of Medicine commencement ceremony for Bachelor of Science degree candidates is now available for viewing. The event was held Saturday, May 13.

Video: Tippie College of Business commencement ceremony

Monday, May 1, 2017
A video recording of the spring 2017 UI Tippie College of Business commencement ceremony is now available for viewing. The event was held Saturday, May 13.

Video: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony (afternoon)

Monday, May 1, 2017
A video recording of the spring 2017 UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences afternoon commencement ceremony is now available for viewing. The event was held Saturday, May 13.