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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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CAMBUS changes for the fall of 2016

Wednesday, August 17, 2016
University of Iowa Parking and Transportation will add a CAMBUS route and adjust several others beginning Monday, Aug. 22, 2016.
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New students gain an edge at Iowa

Wednesday, August 17, 2016
The Iowa Edge program offers extra support to students who come from underrepresented backgrounds, as well as to those who are the first in their family to attend college. The program's purpose is to ease students' concerns and ensure that participants successfully transition into college life at the UI.

The UI and the growth of public health

Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Sue Curry, dean of the College of Public Health, sees a bright future for her field. The college has expanded its programming to include undergraduate degrees at a time when the number of careers in public health is predicted to increase significantly.
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Pharmacy grads reap residency benefits

Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Ninety percent of graduates from the UI College of Pharmacy landed the residencies they wanted in 2016. That's well above the national average of 68 percent, according to the American Society of Health System Pharmacists. Completing these competitive residencies will improve the graduates' chances of securing the jobs they want.