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TEDMED 2015 streaming free to UI faculty, staff, students

Monday, November 9, 2015
Through an agreement with the Association of American Universities, the University of Iowa's Office of Research and Economic Development will once again make free, live and on-demand streaming of the TEDMED 2015 talks available to the campus community beginning November 18.
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Finding direction in film

Friday, November 6, 2015
In 2012, up-and-coming Cambodian filmmaker Polen Ly left medical school to pursue his true passion. He's been plenty busy since, including a productive stint at the University of Iowa International Writing Program this fall.

'Startathon' goal: Break business barriers

Friday, November 6, 2015
The University of Iowa is co-sponsoring an entrepreneurial startathon for Iowa’s women and minority entrepreneurs on Saturday, Nov. 21, in Des Moines.

UI recommends free mumps vaccine for students under 25

Friday, November 6, 2015
Health specialists are urging all University of Iowa students under 25 to receive a third dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, which is being offered free of charge at special clinics on campus over the next week.
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What caused Martian desiccation?

Thursday, November 5, 2015
Mars has been all over the news, from the finding of seasonal water on the Red Planet to the successful film "The Martian." Now, researchers, including those at the UI, have learned more about what happened to Mars' climate since it was a warm, watery planet billions of years ago.
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North Liberty boy, 5, will be Honorary Kid Captain for Indiana game

Thursday, November 5, 2015
Lincoln Ortman is like most 5-year-old boys: He loves to run, jump, climb, and ride his bike. But unlike other boys his age, those activities put Lincoln at risk for severe injury.
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Get to know...Zachary Buettner

Thursday, November 5, 2015
The "Get to Know" series asks University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students a few questions about their work and their outside interests. Today, we visit with Zachary Buettner, professor of military science with UI Army ROTC.

UI makes 2016 Military Friendly School list

Thursday, November 5, 2015
List honors the top colleges, universities, and trade schools doing the most to embrace America's military service members and veterans as students and ensure their success on campus.
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Meeting Floyd, in the pigskin

Thursday, November 5, 2015
The Iowa Hawkeyes will host the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Nov. 14, marking the 80th anniversary of the first game the two schools fought over the now-legendary pig, Floyd of Rosedale. UI President Emeritus Sandy Boyd remembers the day.

Benefits enrollment period open

Thursday, November 5, 2015
The University of Iowa's 2016 benefits open enrollment period for faculty, professional & scientific, and merit supervisory/exempt employees has begun, running through Nov. 15, 2015.
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Looking at life through a different lens

Wednesday, November 4, 2015
The UI will celebrate International Education Week Nov. 10–20 with activities including a public ceremony to honor 2015 International Impact Award recipient Rebecca Arnold and publishing an online photo gallery showcasing winning photos from the International Programs' annual photo contest.

Recent deaths

Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.