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Timely Warning: Report of assault on Oct. 18

Thursday, November 14, 2013
On Nov. 13, the University of Iowa Housing and Dining received a report from a student that on Oct. 18, she was assaulted in a vehicle in a university parking lot by a male with the intent to commit sexual assault.

Media Advisory: Students gather to learn about human rights Nov. 19

Thursday, November 14, 2013
Members of the media are invited to attend the 17th Annual University of Iowa International Day for Human Rights Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Coralville. Hundreds of middle school students will participate in the conference with the theme "The Human Right to an Adequate Standard of Living."

Don't miss the Bad Boyz of Double Bass Nov. 18

Thursday, November 14, 2013
The University of Iowa School of Music will present a free performance by the Bad Boyz of Double Bass, featuring Volkan Orhon, UI associate professor of double bass, at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, in Riverside Recital Hall on the UI campus.
Historic photo of soldiers with cannon on central campus

Old Gold: Remembering those who sacrificed

Thursday, November 14, 2013
In remembrance of students, alumni, faculty, staff, and others associated with the university who lost their lives in combat, the Memorial Honor Roll was dedicated at the Iowa Memorial Union in 1956. Today, the honor roll occupies not only a prominent place in the Hubbard Commons; it also has a new home online.
A woman at a podium addressing a crowd.

Hawkeyes descend on D.C.

Thursday, November 14, 2013
Hawkeyes flocked to the nation’s capital this week to take part in the second Hawkeye Caucus in Washington, D.C. The event, held Wednesday, Nov. 13, gave University of Iowa President Sally Mason, deans, student leaders, and even Herky a chance to meet with congressional representatives and alumni and showcase the best the UI has to offer Iowa and the nation.

Walk-in tutoring available Nov. 19 at the Writing Center

Thursday, November 14, 2013
Are you one to burn the midnight oil? If so, you're invited to join the University of Iowa Rhetoric Writing Center staff for Midnight Madness walk-in tutoring on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 8 p.m. to midnight in 110 English-Philosophy Building. Experienced tutors and teachers will be on hand to assist with personal statements, scholarship essays, proposals, creative writing, and more.

UI scholar featured in documentary on Iowa actress/activist Jean Seberg

Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Marshalltown’s Orpheum Theater Center is rolling out the red carpet and warming up a searchlight for the world premiere of "Movie Star: The Secret Lives of Jean Seberg," a new documentary by Emmy-nominated filmmakers Kelly and Tammy Rundle of Fourth Wall Films, and Garry McGee of McMarr, Ltd.

Ferentz Undergraduate Research Fellowship applications due Dec. 2

Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Applications for the John and Elsie Mae Ferentz Undergraduate Fellowships for Research, created by Kirk and Mary Ferentz in honor of Kirk's parents, are due Dec. 2. The Ferentz Fellowships will support College of Liberal Arts and Sciences undergraduate students engaged in faculty-mentored research projects in Spring 2014.

UI staff member hosts organ recital to support The 1105 Project

Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Accomplished organist and UI alumna Gerhild Krapf will perform a recital to benefit an Iowa City nonprofit collaboration at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Congregational Church, 30 N. Clinton St., Iowa City.
Ducks splash on the spillway

Dam ducks

Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Divers installed new flashboards on top of the Iowa River Burlington Street dam earlier this week. The flashboards raise the level of the dam slightly, which provides for a slightly higher water level for the water plant intake. Based on duck behavior, it appears as though the new flashboards make catching dinner just a little bit easier as well.

Mason visits White House to discuss higher-education strategies

Wednesday, November 13, 2013
University of Iowa President Sally Mason was one of six university presidents invited to the White House Tuesday to discuss strategies for helping more academically talented students from low-income families attend college.
traditional dance in a village where survivors and perpetrators of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide live peacefully together

Photographic reflections

Wednesday, November 13, 2013
UI International Programs' annual photo contest gives the public an opportunity to vicariously relive the adventures of returned study abroad students through compelling images, as well as see the familiar landscapes and scenes of Iowa through the unique perspective of international students. The photo contest is held annually as part of UI’s celebration of International Education Week Nov. 11-15...