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Media Advisory: UI College of Education to host statewide discussion of school leadership

Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Superintendents from across Iowa will gather on the the University of Iowa campus with faculty from the College of Education and Tippie College of Business Thursday, June 12, to discuss the current and future state of school leadership, as well as how to connect Iowa's schools with the business world.

Grain silo rescue

Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Participants in a week-long series of classes on agricultural and farming practices at the University of Iowa this week got an up close and personal view of a grain silo rescue in action Monday. A person can be buried head to toe in grain within 30 seconds, so knowing how to act fast to save lives is important for both farmers and rescue personnel.
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Media tip sheet: Experts for summer fun, safety, and keeping young minds challenged

Monday, June 9, 2014
To help adults and children stay safe while having fun this summer, the University of Iowa is offering a list of experts who can talk about everything from bike safety to preventing sunburn.

From classroom to career

Monday, June 9, 2014
More faculty-led classes than ever before are encouraging University of Iowa undergraduates to perform internships, network in their chosen field, sharpen resumes, and hone interview techniques.

UI chemistry spinout adds value to agriculture oils

Monday, June 9, 2014
A company developed at the University of Iowa has created a method of purifying agricultural oils for use in soaps, cosmetics, oils, and other consumer products.
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100 years of 'going to the birds' for UI Museum

Monday, June 9, 2014
The UI Museum of Natural History will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its Laysan Island Cyclorama with a public reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 13.

Experience the magic of the state fair at Old Capitol Museum

Monday, June 9, 2014
Experience the magic of the Iowa State Fair through a photo exhibit by Kurt Ullrich opening Thursday, June 12, at the University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum.
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Surgery prices are elusive

Monday, June 9, 2014
Patients who want to compare prices for prostate-cancer surgery may find it rough going: A University of Iowa study found a 13-fold difference in prices quoted by 100 hospitals nationwide. Moreover, most provided little more than broad estimates, and only three gave a hard copy of the charges. Results appear in the journal Urology.

Regents approve UI salary policy for fiscal '15

Friday, June 6, 2014
The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, approved the fiscal year 2015 (FY15) salary policies for Iowa’s public universities and special schools during its meeting in Ames Wednesday, June 4.
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Progress and points of pride

Friday, June 6, 2014
University of Iowa President Sally Mason shares a letter with the campus community, highlighting progress and points of pride from the past year and thanking everyone for their contributions, dedication, and hard work.
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Mammoth magnet

Friday, June 6, 2014
Signed, sealed, and delivered: The University of Iowa welcomed a new magnetic resonance imaging instrument, one of the world's most sophisticated models to date, that will advance research into the human brain and body.

Jeffrey Kueter named president of UI Alumni Association

Friday, June 6, 2014
University of Iowa graduate Jeffrey Kueter has been named president and chief executive officer of the UI Alumni Association. Kueter currently is the president of the George C. Marshall Institute in Arlington, Virginia.