The University of Iowa has entered RecycleMania 2014, a race to recycle the most and waste the least.

The University of Iowa School of Music will present a free performance by John McGrosso, first violinist of the Arianna String Quartet, and Réne Lecuona, UI professor of piano, at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, in Riverside Recital Hall on the UI campus.

Timothy Schaffert will read from his new novel, "The Swan Gondola," at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, 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.

Kevin and Cindy Spencer are renowned magicians who not only present amazing performances, but also share their craft in a variety of therapeutic settings. The University of Iowa’s Hancher will present Spencers—Theatre of Illusion at the Englert Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 16. at 3 p.m.

After each of the eight football victories earned by the University of Iowa this season, head coach Kirk Ferentz was quick to credit a team effort. That extends to Dr. Ned Amendola, a silent contributor who does most of his "coaching" behind the scenes.

Some 80 employers plan to participate in the annual Spring 2014 Engineering Career Fair from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, in the Main Lounge of the Iowa Memorial Union on the University of Iowa campus.

New research from the University of Iowa College of Public Health supports the claim that tele-emergency services can successfully extend emergency care in rural hospitals. A summary of the research was published in the new February edition of Health Affairs.

The University of Iowa Public Policy Center has received three grants totaling $17.2 million to fund automotive safety research and the development and implementation of a national education campaign to help drivers understand the safety systems in their vehicles.

On the morning of Feb. 3, 2014 the University of Iowa Police received a report from a student that the individual was sexually assaulted by an acquaintance at a residence hall. The student has requested to not proceed with a criminal investigation at this time and UI Police are respecting the decision.

Iowa City Police received a report of a strong-arm robbery at the north entrance of the Old Capitol Mall, which houses the University Capitol Center at 9:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 2014.

University of Iowa Staff Council’s service recognition program acknowledges professional and scientific and merit staff who have reached 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of continuous service. Longevity Award winners receive a certificate and letter of appreciation from the Office of the President.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Research Symposium will highlight 11 College of Education student poster projects, and Philip Kutzko, a professor in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Department of Mathematics, will give the keynote address entitled “Becoming America: Dr. King’s Beloved Community,” Friday, Feb. 7.