Bernard Cooper, visiting professor in the University of Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program, will read from his work at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 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.

The University of Iowa is launching a new way to promote and recognize outstanding student achievement on campus.

American painter Lisa Sanditz, visiting artist in painting and drawing in the University of Iowa School of Art and Art History, will give a public lecture at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, in Room 116 of Art Building West.

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.