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Closure on West Park Road

Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Starting June 15, road construction will cause a full closure on West Park Road between Holt Avenue and North Riverside Drive until the end of the day on Jun. 19, weather permitting.

New scholarship fund built on collective generosity

Monday, June 13, 2016
The University of Iowa Foundation’s new Forever More Scholarship will come from the collective giving of many individual alumni and friends making modest contributions. Any UI student could benefit from it: There are no restrictions on college, area of study, hometown, or background.

Faculty affiliated with UI DeLTA Center receive $5.77 million grant

Monday, June 13, 2016
A team of faculty members affiliated with the University of Iowa’s DeLTA Center has been awarded a $5.77 million grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development to study a critical component of cognitive development known as categorization.
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UI students to volunteer in Cuba

Thursday, June 9, 2016
University of Iowa students participating in the Dr. Ken Magid Child Advocacy Service Scholarship program will travel to Cuba for the first time this summer as part of the program's annual service trip experience. In 2017, alumni will be able to volunteer as well.

Recent deaths

Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.
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Volunteers sought for state fair booth

Wednesday, June 8, 2016
The University of Iowa’s State Fair Working Group seeks volunteers for the UI booth at the State Fair Aug. 11–21 in Des Moines. Volunteers apply temporary tattoos; distribute football posters, athletic schedules, and other items; and share news about the great things happening on campus.
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Chemistry Herky

Wednesday, June 8, 2016
University of Iowa sophomore Erica Cole’s passion for chemistry, theater, jewelry design, and Herky Security helps her skillfully combine the arts and sciences. Her chemistry faculty mentor says Cole "epitomizes the kind of liberal arts student we want at Iowa."
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Hancher tickets go on sale to public Friday

Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Tickets for the majority of the new Hancher Auditorium’s opening season go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Friday, June 10. Tickets to "The Book of Mormon" will go on sale Aug. 5.

UI planning downtown technology lab

Tuesday, June 7, 2016
The University of Iowa is converting a former downtown pizzeria into a hub for Iowans to design biomedical and electronic innovations with the help of a $1.5 million state economic development grant.

Children's hospital road show

Monday, June 6, 2016
This summer, the new University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital will “travel” to cities across Iowa. From June through September, representatives will visit communities throughout Iowa in a van featuring the colors and icons of the new children’s hospital.
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Come celebrate flood recovery milestone

Monday, June 6, 2016
The University of Iowa will host a celebration June 15 on the Penacrest to mark a flood recovery milestone and our commitment to serve our students and the people of Iowa during the last eight years, despite many flood-related challenges.

Vitamin nicotinamide riboside protects mice from diabetes complications

Wednesday, June 1, 2016
A naturally occurring vitamin, nicotinamide riboside (NR), can lower blood sugar levels, reduce fatty liver, and prevent peripheral nerve damage in mouse models of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (T2D), says a study by researchers at the University of Iowa and Iowa City VA Health Care System.