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Media advisory: Students gather to learn about human rights Nov. 18
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Members of the media are invited to attend the 18th annual University of Iowa International Day for Human Rights, featuring the human right to a clean environment on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. at the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center.
International Education Week: Engage in the global community
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
The University of Iowa will celebrate International Education Week Nov. 17-21 with several events and activities, including a public ceremony to honor 2014 International Impact Award recipients Roger Thurow and Selma Jeronimo.
Keokuk toddler to be honorary Kid Captain when Hawkeyes take on Illinois
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
At just one month old, Charlotte Wagaman of Keokuk, Iowa, began seeing University of Iowa Children’s Hospital cardiologists to determine the best treatment plan. The mass wasn't cancerous but needed to be removed to eliminate risk of heart attack, stroke, or sudden death.
24 Hawkeyes to Watch: Gabriel Olaseni
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
The progression of University of Iowa men's basketball senior Gabriel Olaseni is tied to his ability to overcome making mistakes.
2014 Iowa Organic Conference comes to UI
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
As demand for organic products continues to grow, producers and experts will share tips on transitioning into organic production and methods to enhance organic operations at the 14th Annual Iowa Organic Conference Nov. 16-17 on the University of Iowa campus.
Cookie Monster teaches self-control
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Deborah Linebarger, an associate professor in the UI College of Education's Department of Teaching and Learning, found preschoolers who watched videos of Cookie Monster practicing ways to control his desire to eat chocolate chip cookies had more self-control than preschoolers who didn't see the videos.
Honoring Iowa's veterans
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
The University of Iowa Veterans Association and Reserve Officer's Training Corps honored Iowa's veterans on Tuesday morning with a reveille ceremony on the west lawn of the Pentacrest, accompanied by raising the U.S. flag over the Old Capitol.
Reed delivers inaugural State of Research Address
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
University of Iowa Vice President for Research and Economic Development Dan Reed told more than 100 faculty members Monday night that despite considerable challenges facing researchers, his faith in their collective ability to do great things remains unshaken.
Old Gold: Inventory of film archives turns up football classic
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
On the 75th anniversary of Iowa's 1939 football upset of Notre Dame, the University of Iowa has posted online rare film footage of the contest. The footage includes plays from the game as well as views of Iowa Stadium (now Kinnick Stadium), the Hawkeye Marching Band, the Scottish Highlanders, and thousands of fans.
Saluting veterans hits home with Perry
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
University of Iowa junior linebacker Travis Perry had a mission to accomplish before leaving the locker room after a 48-7 victory over Northwestern University on Nov. 1.
UI Public Safety Director Chuck Green announces retirement
Monday, November 10, 2014
University of Iowa Public Safety Director Chuck Green has announced his retirement, which will become effective Jan. 9, 2015.
Currier Hall celebrating major milestone
Monday, November 10, 2014
The University of Iowa's first residence hall, Currier Hall, is celebrating 100 years. The great-granddaughter of the building's namesakes, Amos and Celia Currier, says it's quite a legacy to have so many people touched in some way by the building.
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