Almost 30 individuals were honored at the University of Iowa’s annual Faculty and Staff Awards Banquet Tuesday, Oct. 6, sponsored by the Office of the Provost and the Office of the Vice President for Human Resources.

The University of Iowa is one of many colleges across the country working hard to address the serious public health issue of high-risk drinking. On Oct. 18-24, the UI will join other institutions in recognizing National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, sponsoring several events designed to shed light on the problem.

The University of Iowa will host a symposium on Oct. 17 to honor physics professor Don Gurnett, who has taught and been engaged in space science at the UI for the past 50 years. The symposium is free and open to the public.

Bruce Harreld becomes the University of Iowa’s 21st president Nov. 2. In this letter to the campus community, he addresses his interest in and approach to the job.

Employees who engage in wellness programs at the UI have lower health care costs and report greater workplace satisfaction. The university, which boasts an annual 2.37:1 return on its investment in wellness initiatives, is receiving recognition for its support of employee wellness.

The University of Iowa community enjoyed a wonderful Homecoming week. We have the photos to prove it. Relive the black-and-gold-themed festivities, from campus activities to another victory at Kinnick Stadium.

Despite an 8-1 record, a share of the Big Ten championship, and a final coaches' poll ranking of No. 2, the 1960 Hawkeye football team didn’t get invited to a bowl game. (There were only nine such games at the time.) University Archives has video highlights from the stellar season.

Who doesn’t love autumn? The seasonal colors, the crispness in the air…it’s the best. But it’s wise to keep in mind what follows: winter and the potential for inclement weather that comes with it. UI employees can access resources regarding weather conditions and safe travel to and from work.

This past weekend, thousands of University of Iowa alumni returned to campus for Homecoming. For alumni, it was an opportunity to reminisce and reflect on what the UI means to them. For the rest of the university community, it was a reminder of what alumni mean to us.

The University of Iowa Staff Council’s service recognition program acknowledges all professional, scientific, and merit staff who have achieved 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of continuous service. Longevity Award winners receive a certificate and letter of appreciation from the Office of the President.

University of Iowa Staff Council’s service recognition program acknowledges all professional, scientific, and merit staff who have achieved 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of continuous service. Longevity Award winners receive a certificate and letter of appreciation from the Office of the President.

Kirkwood’s name may get top billing on the sign in front of the community college’s fourth regional center, which formally opened with great fanfare Thursday, but beating in the heart of the 100,000-square-foot building is a strong University of Iowa presence.