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Former poet laureate Robert Hass to read March 28

Friday, March 14, 2014
Robert Hass, former U.S. poet laureate and University of Iowa Writers' Workshop faculty member, will present a free reading at 8 p.m. Friday, March 28, in the Frank Conroy Reading Room of the Glenn Schaeffer Library, adjacent to the Dey House.
An abstract painting by American artist Jackson Pollock

Splatter to Sparkle — Join the Journey!

Friday, March 14, 2014
The University of Iowa Museum of Art (UIMA) will hold its annual Museum Party from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 12, in the Oakdale Ballroom of the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. This year’s theme—Splatter to Sparkle—Join the Journey!— is inspired by the recent restoration and conservation of Jackson Pollock’s "Mural."

UI seeks land development proposals for new Museum of Art

Thursday, March 13, 2014
The University of Iowa released today its Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify potential partners capable of developing appropriate and available land for a new Museum of Art, to be located directly adjacent to the core of the UI's academic campus and within walking distance for students.
Female fly on a flower

More to biological diversity than meets the eye

Thursday, March 13, 2014
UI biology researcher Andrew Forbes and his colleagues studied fly and wasp species on plants in a Chilean rainforest and found more species than biological theory would have predicted because specialized interactions between species allow a larger, more diverse number of species to live in the same place.
Spencer Croat, left, and Jeffrey Ding prepare for their trip to the National Debate Tournament in Ogden, Utah in 2013.

UI wins bid to host 2015 National Debate Tournament

Thursday, March 13, 2014
The University of Iowa will host the National 2015 Debate Tournament Championship, following a unanimous vote by the National Debate Tournament (NDT) Committee to accept the UI’s bid. This will be the first time the UI has hosted the NDT since its 1947 inception.

Take on the Warrior Challenge

Thursday, March 13, 2014
It’s not too late to sign up for the Third Annual Warrior Challenge Urban Obstacle Course race. The event is Sunday, March 30, beginning at 10 a.m. and is organized by the University of Iowa Veterans Association.
Molly Brown prepares for play rehearsal

The act of preparation

Thursday, March 13, 2014
Learning lines, changing costumes, hitting the mark, taking a bow. The life of a Mainstage performer can be hectic, certainly during a production's premiere week. That's all on top of the scholarly and social aspects of being a college student. Sophomore Molly Brown, performing in "Absurd Person Singular," allowed Iowa Now a peek at her routine.

Stonecipher, Russell to read March 27

Thursday, March 13, 2014
University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop graduate Donna Stonecipher and Karen Russell will present a free reading at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 27, in the Frank Conroy Reading Room of the Glenn Schaeffer Library, adjacent to the Dey House.

Poets Foley, Poppick to read March 25

Thursday, March 13, 2014
University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop graduates Ossian Foley and Daniel Poppick will read from their work at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, in a free reading at Prairie Lights Books in downtown Iowa City. The reading also will be streamed live on the University of Iowa Writing University website.
architectural rendering of the proposed athletic building exterior

Regents approve naming of UI football facilities

Wednesday, March 12, 2014
The Board of Regents, State of Iowa today approved the University of Iowa’s requests to name the Iowa football program’s operations building the Richard O. Jacobson Football Operations Building and the combined Jacobson Football Operations Building and the indoor practice facility the Stew and LeNore Hansen Football Performance Center in recognition of their financial gifts to support the...

Engineering scholars and visionaries

Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Eleven University of Iowa students are pursuing outstanding engineering projects thanks to the UI College of Engineering’s leadership role in a prestigious U.S. National Academy of Engineering program.

Regents updated on economic development efforts, STEM enrollment

Wednesday, March 12, 2014
The University of Iowa has increased significantly its already prominent role in helping to strengthen the state’s economy in the past year, the UI told the Iowa Board of Regents Wednesday. Additionally, regents were informed that the UI saw an increase in the number of undergraduate students enrolled in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields in the 2012-13 academic year.