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UI, ISU Dance Marathons teaming up during rivalry week

Monday, December 8, 2014
University of Iowa Dance Marathon and ISU Dance Marathon are teaming up this week for the One for One campaign. The goal is to raise $1 for every child treated at the UI Children's Hospital last year—$57,889.

Concerts showcase student choreography

Monday, December 8, 2014
All works choreographed by graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Iowa Department of Dance will come to life in the Graduate/Undergraduate Concert at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 11-13, in Space Place Theater , 101 North Hall, UI Campus.

Mason shares UI's response to Pentacrest art display

Monday, December 8, 2014
University of Iowa President Sally Mason sent a message to the UI community on Sunday, Dec. 7, in response to the Pentacrest art display.
Mike Gesell on the court

Mike Gesell excels on and off the court

Monday, December 8, 2014
University of Iowa men's basketball player Mike Gesell has had a busy collegiate career on the court, but the three-year starter has been just as busy off it.

Des Moines company keeps concrete level; UI students help make sure sales aren't

Monday, December 8, 2014
A Des Moines entrepreneur has a better way to achieve flat and level concrete, and a group of University of Iowa students is helping get the word out.

Nominations sought for research, innovation, mentorship, and startup awards

Monday, December 8, 2014
Nominations are being accepted until Feb. 6 for University of Iowa faculty, staff, and student research, innovation, mentorship, and startup awards.

UI's statement on art display

Friday, December 5, 2014
The University of Iowa released a statement following the artwork that was briefly displayed on the Pentacrest Friday morning that was deeply offensive to some members of the community.

Green honored for 20 years of service

Friday, December 5, 2014
The Iowa Board of Regents passed a resolution honoring University of Iowa Public Safety Director Chuck Green for nearly two decades of service Wednesday, Dec. 3. The resolution thanks Green for his expertise, integrity, and dedication to the state of Iowa.

Iowa Now Minute - 12/4/14

Thursday, December 4, 2014
"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 in Iowa Now.

Recent deaths

Thursday, December 4, 2014
Reuben Widmer, 97, professor emeritus, Jan. 9 in La Posada, Arizona. obitGary Peiper, 72, retired senior app spec, Nov. 1 in Hiawatha, Iowa. obitArlene Brenneman, 86, retired administrative assistant, Nov. 6 in Coralville, Iowa. obitKathryn Ryan, 66, retired staff nurse, Nov. 15 in West Branch, Iowa. obitDonald Seydel, 85, retired physical plant worker, Nov. 15 in Coralville, Iowa. obitElizabeth...

Collaborative performance takes stage Dec. 4-6

Thursday, December 4, 2014
Students from the UI Department of Dance, School of Music, School of Art and Art History, and Department of Theatre Arts will present an interdisciplinary performance created through the collaboration of choreographers, musicians, poets, composers, designers, and stage managers.

UI Theatre presents holiday show 'Striking 12'

Thursday, December 4, 2014
Gear up for the holidays with the musical holiday delight "Striking 12," produced by the University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts. This production is on stage at 8 p.m. Dec. 5-6 and Dec. 10-13 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 7 in the Mabie Theatre at the UI Theatre Building (200 N. Riverside Drive, Iowa City).