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Enrollment now open for UI employee diversity certificate program
Thursday, August 25, 2016
University of Iowa administrators hope to increase participation in an employee workshop series about supporting diversity on campus. Faculty and staff can now register for classes in this year's Building University of Iowa Leadership for Diversity (BUILD) certificate program.
More traveling doctors make for healthier rural hearts
Thursday, August 25, 2016
Rural patients with heart disease often have limited access to specialized care because most cardiologists practice in cities, but a new study from the University of Iowa finds that the use of visiting consultant clinics (VCCs) in rural hospitals staffed by traveling cardiologists greatly increases access to care.
Campus feedback sought on strategic plan draft
Thursday, August 25, 2016
The Strategic Plan Development Group has published a draft of the University of Iowa Strategic Plan 2016–21 and is seeking campus feedback at open forums early this fall. Read on to learn how you can get involved.
Welcome home to a new UI
Thursday, August 25, 2016
As we begin a new academic year, President Harreld takes the opportunity to tell new and returning students, faculty, and staff about exciting changes at the University of Iowa.
Back-to-school briefing
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
It can be hard to keep up with everything happening on such a large and bustling campus. So as you get into the groove of another academic year, here are 10 things you might not know about, but should.
Recent deaths
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.
Let's help small towns face down big wastewater costs
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Engineers at the University of Iowa hope to help small Iowa towns wrestling with costly wastewater treatment upgrades. They've proposed a site where new technologies can be tested and approved for use.
On Iowa! 2016 welcomes another record-breaking first-year class
Monday, August 22, 2016
First-year and transfer students spent their first few days on campus receiving a special welcome thanks to the On Iowa! program.
Improving the UI's campus climate
Monday, August 22, 2016
Bruce Harreld, Barry Butler, Georgina Dodge, and other UI leaders speak about campus climate improvement efforts that took place over the summer, as well as initiatives that the university will roll out in the coming months. Read on to learn how you can contribute to the discussion.
Move-in 2016
Friday, August 19, 2016
Thousands of first-year students moved into residence halls across the UI campus on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 17 and 18. About 3,000 students were expected to arrive each day, with move-ins scheduled in shifts and assisted by volunteers from the UI community.
On Iowa! schedule amended to improve participation in bystander intervention training
Friday, August 19, 2016
Bystander intervention training has always been an integral part of the University of Iowa’s On Iowa! program, which provides a comprehensive introduction to campus life for first-year students. But this year, even more students will receive the important training thanks to a deliberate change in scheduling.
How can business researchers share insights with business managers?
Thursday, August 18, 2016
A recent survey by the University of Iowa and three other universities has found that academic researchers and business managers share a number of common interests, including eliminating pay inequality and discrimination. The problem? Managers still believe there's a gap between ivory tower research and office tower operations.
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