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New from UI Press: 'The Fan Fiction Studies Reader'

Friday, March 7, 2014
"The Fan Fiction Studies Reader," edited by Karen Hellekson and Kristina Busse, is now available from the University of Iowa Press. An essential introduction to a rapidly growing field of study, "The Fan Fiction Studies Reader" gathers in one place the key foundational texts of the fan studies corpus, with a focus on fan fiction.

University, Concert Bands to perform March 10

Friday, March 7, 2014
The University of Iowa School of Music will present a free performance by the University Band and Concert Band at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 10, in the Iowa Memorial Union Ballroom.

Camerata, University Choir to perform March 7

Friday, March 7, 2014
The University of Iowa School of Music will present a free ensemble concert by Camerata and University Choir at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 7, in Riverside Recital Hall on the UI campus.

University of Iowa College of Law, Buena Vista University sign partnership

Friday, March 7, 2014
The University of Iowa College of Law and Buena Vista University have entered into an agreement that will allow undergraduate students at Buena Vista to earn both their bachelor’s and law degrees in six years.
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Old Gold: Newest residence hall adjacent to one of UI's oldest

Thursday, March 6, 2014
As construction on the University of Iowa’s first new residence hall in over 40 years progresses on west side of the river, Old Gold reflects on the origins of Quadrangle, the new hall’s neighbor to the north.

Child protection: A global responsibility

Thursday, March 6, 2014
The 2014 Provost’s Global Forum at the University of Iowa, “Child Protection: A Global Responsibility,” will address the global and local impact of child abuse and neglect through several events that are free and open to the public March 26-28 on the UI campus.

Gaining hands-on athletic training experience

Thursday, March 6, 2014
March is commonly known as "March Madness" on the hardwood, but it's also "National Athletic Training Month," which is a month used by those in athletic training to promote the profession.

UI expert sources on the crisis in Ukraine

Thursday, March 6, 2014
The University of Iowa has several experts available to comment on the crisis in Ukraine, from political to social to economic impacts.
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Educational road trip

Thursday, March 6, 2014
University of Iowa students participating in the Recreation and Sport Business track traveled to Chicago on Feb. 13 for an educational field trip.
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Misplaced protein causes heart failure

Thursday, March 6, 2014
A University of Iowa study shows that decreasing the density of a network of fibers inside heart cells can protect against heart failure.

Workshop alum Alarcon finalist for PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction

Wednesday, March 5, 2014
University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop alumnus Daniel Alarcón is one of five finalists for the 2014 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction, America's largest peer-juried prize for fiction. Alarcón is nominated for "At Night We Walk in Circles," published by Riverhead Books.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns under Hancher, Paramount Presents auspices

Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is one of the world’s great dance companies. In collaboration with Paramount Presents, the University of Iowa’s Hancher will present Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater on Wednesday, March 19, at 8 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids.