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Public invited to suicide prevention workshop Sept. 10

Wednesday, August 27, 2014
UI Professor John Westefeld will present a 90-minute workshop on the warning signs, intervention strategies, and resources available for suicide prevention in the College of Education's Teacher Leader Center on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
students looking at art

UIMA K-12 engagement program reaches more than 25,500 students during 2013-14

Tuesday, August 26, 2014
The University of Iowa Museum of Art (UIMA) K-12 School Programs set an all-time record for student participation during the 2013-14 academic year, bringing art directly to more than 25,500 K-12 students across Iowa. This figure exceeds the previous year’s total of more than 18,465 K-12 students.
“Arrested Development” actor Jeffrey Tambor will speak at the University of Iowa on Aug. 28.

UI Lecture Committee announces fall lineup

Tuesday, August 26, 2014
The University of Iowa Lecture Committee will kick off its fall semester lecture series on Thursday, Aug. 28, with actor Jeffrey Tambor presenting “Performing Your Life.”

Tapping Iowa City's energy

Tuesday, August 26, 2014
The Midwest Creative College Conference, hosted by the UI School of Urban and Regional Planning to commemorate its 50th anniversary, will be held in Iowa City Sept. 19-20. The conference will explore how college towns can convert their energy and cultural vibrance into an entrepreneurial start-up scene.

Crime Alert

Monday, August 25, 2014
The University of Iowa issued a Crime Alert on Monday, Aug. 25, 2014.

TIER update: Fall timeline adjusted

Monday, August 25, 2014
The Iowa Board of Regents has slowed the implementation timeline for some TIER administrative business cases, incorporated more time for faculty engagement this fall, and appointed Mark Braun to help manage the project.
President Mason addressing a crowd

UI celebrates the dedication of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Diabetes Research Center

Monday, August 25, 2014
The University of Iowa dedicated the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center with a weekend of opening activities. The new facility features 20,000 square feet of advanced research space with cutting-edge medical equipment. Center researchers will pursue innovative diabetes research and find treatments and cures for the epidemic that affects more than 9 percent of the American...

Slater Hall residents return after precautionary evacuation

Monday, August 25, 2014
Residents returned to Slater Hall Sunday evening after a precautionary evacuation prompted by discovery of unknown chemicals in a third-floor room.

Nite Ride to extend service hours

Monday, August 25, 2014
Starting Monday, Aug. 25, University of Iowa's Nite Ride will operate on a 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. schedule seven days a week throughout the school year, ensuring safe transport late at night.

Galactic address

Monday, August 25, 2014
Join University of Iowa astrophysicist Cornelia Lang on a “Journey to the Center of the Milky Way Galaxy,” Wednesday, Sept. 10, at noon in the Iowa Theater, Iowa Memorial Union.

Achievements: UI faculty, staff, students, and alumni making news

Monday, August 25, 2014
University staff, faculty, students, and alumni are accomplishing great things every day. See who's making news with awards, publications, promotion and tenure, and more.

Media advisory: President Mason media availability on Aug. 26

Monday, August 25, 2014
University of Iowa President Sally Mason will meet with media representatives to share updates on the university and take questions on the record at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 26 at 101 Jessup Hall.