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Howard Fishman to excavate Dylan's Basement Tapes

Tuesday, April 7, 2015
A boundary-defying performer, Howard Fishman dives deeply into the influential legacy of Bob Dylan with two Club Hancher performances April 10.

UI to adopt tobacco-free campus policy

Tuesday, April 7, 2015
The University of Iowa will be tobacco-free on campus beginning this August. The university announced on Tuesday that it will adopt a tobacco-free policy that will prohibit the use of electronic cigarettes, chewing or smokeless tobacco, hookahs, and other nicotine-delivery devices on the UI campus.
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Logic named Senior CLASS Award winner

Friday, April 3, 2015
Two-time AP All-American Samantha Logic of the University of Iowa has been selected as the 2014-15 Senior CLASS Award winner in NCAA Division I women’s basketball.

UI Police announce sexual assault response guarantee

Friday, April 3, 2015
In coordination with Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the University of Iowa Police Department is promoting a sexual assault response guarantee for survivors.
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More students participate in UI Alternative Spring Break program

Friday, April 3, 2015
More than 120 University of Iowa students participated in Alternative Spring Break trips, making the UI one of only a few such programs in the country that requires students to participate in a common academic course for credit as part of the experience.

Report says schools still shortchanging gifted kids

Friday, April 3, 2015
Far too many high-ability children are still languishing in American classrooms, bored and unchallenged. That's why top administrators, researchers, and professors with the University of Iowa's College of Education have issued a new report, updating their call for academic acceleration for America's brightest students.

Champions for women's leadership

Thursday, April 2, 2015
Diane Finnerty, Pamela Terrill, and Jo Hendrickson will be honored as outstanding leaders at the annual University of Iowa Celebration of Excellence and Achievement Among Women. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be Wednesday, April 8.

President Mason says UI’s strong academic reputation is driving enrollment growth

Thursday, April 2, 2015
University of Iowa President Sally Mason discusses the significant increase in the number and diversity of students who have accepted admission to the UI for fall of 2015, the success of student athletes, and the impact of the university's early retirement program, among other topics, during a Thursday, April 2, media availability.

Iowa Now Minute - 4/2/15

Thursday, April 2, 2015
"Iowa Now Minute" is a 60-second roundup highlighting recent UI activities, research, public engagement, and campus life. Look for a new video every Thursday.

Media advisory: Revamped Mobile Museum to visit Lucas Elementary

Thursday, April 2, 2015
The University of Iowa’s revamped Mobile Museum will visit Lucas Elementary School in Iowa City to give students, teachers, and staff a sneak peak at the new exhibits from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 7.

Improving health care delivery

Thursday, April 2, 2015
How can we better deliver health care options to rural Iowa? That topic will be the focus of the April 8 Hawkeye Lunch and Learn event in Iowa City, as Patrick Brophy presents “Telemedicine in Iowa: Improving Health Care Delivery.”
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Painting the State Capitol black and gold

Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Hawkeye Caucus Day is a major, once-a-year gathering of University of Iowa students, university leaders, and state legislators, showcasing the university’s commitment to statewide service.