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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.
UI to expand NITE RIDE service
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
The UI’s late-night transportation service is now open to people of all genders and powered by a smartphone application. The app will enable users to pinpoint their location within the NITE RIDE boundary map and request a ride to and from any location within those boundaries.
New UIPD director believes in community of trust, transparency
Monday, August 15, 2016
For Scott Beckner, public safety on a college campus is about more than just writing citations and enforcing the law. It’s about building a community of trust and transparency that reinforces healthy decision-making and ensures everyone feels safe and supported.
Two decades of volunteer dentistry
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
For more than 20 years, the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the UI College of Dentistry has partnered with the nonprofit organization Proteus Inc. to provide on-site dental services to the children of migrant farmworkers. Parents were invited to bring children ages 18 and younger for a free exam.
University of Iowa residence hall move-in starts Aug. 17
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
It’s going to be a busy few days in Iowa City as the University of Iowa welcomes thousands of first-year students moving into residence halls. Residence hall move-in will be scheduled in shifts from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17, and Thursday, Aug. 18.
Distraction in action
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Researchers at University of Iowa Children's Hospital and the UI College of Nursing have developed an application that can be accessed from parents' smart phones, tablets, or computers and used to distract children during painful procedures.
UI Symphony Band celebrates 50th anniversary of Soviet Union tour
Monday, August 8, 2016
In the spring of 1966, in the midst of the Cold War, the University of Iowa Symphony Band embarked on a historic European tour, including a 19-day stretch in the Soviet Union. Fifty years later, former members are returning to Iowa City for the milestone reunion.
Changes coming to clickers
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
This fall, students will begin using laptops, tablets, or phones to respond to polls in class. Those who own clickers must exchange them the first week of class to get a license for the new software.
Children's Hospital announces 2016 Kid Captains
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Thirteen current and former UI Children’s Hospital patients will take their turn representing the hospital as Kid Captains during the Iowa Hawkeyes’ 2016 football season.
On Iowa! program needs volunteers
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Come Aug. 17, the 2016 On Iowa! program will be in full swing, welcoming our campus community's newest students. Program coordinators still have a variety of volunteer positions to fill during this very exciting—and busy—time of year.
Road closures twice daily on North Dubuque Street
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
As part of Gateway Project construction, North Dubuque Street with close at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, from Aug. 2 to Aug. 23 for five to 15 minutes.
UI Hospitals and Clinics ranked among the best in the country
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
With these results, UI Hospitals and Clinics is again ranked the No. 1 hospital in Iowa.
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