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Nabhan-Warren to read from new book Nov. 3

Friday, October 25, 2013
Kristy Nabhan-Warren, associate professor of religious studies in the UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, will read from her new book, "The Cursillo Movement in America: Catholics, Protestants, and Fourth-Day Spirituality," at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, in a free reading at Prairie Lights Books in downtown Iowa City.
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Traer, Iowa, girl, 8, is Kid Captain when Hawkeyes host Northwestern Saturday

Friday, October 25, 2013
Grace Lidgett, 8, was just 14 months old when she was referred to UI Children’s Hospital. She started showing allergy symptoms and had difficulty growing. The family learned she has cystic fibrosis—a genetic disorder that causes her body to produce thick, sticky mucus that clogs her organs.

Trombonist Wycliffe Gordon next up for Club Hancher at The Mill

Friday, October 25, 2013
One of the leading figures in jazz, Wycliffe Gordon will lead a hot band in two Club Hancher performances on Nov. 8—the earlier of which is already sold out.

Governor tours UI campus at invitation of student leaders

Thursday, October 24, 2013
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds toured the University of Iowa's Bedell Entrepreneurship Learning Laboratory (BELL) and the UI College of Pharmacy Thursday at the invitation of student government leaders.

Branstad, Mason announce plans for Iowa history course, website

Thursday, October 24, 2013
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and University of Iowa President Sally Mason announced today (Thursday, Oct. 24) that the UI and the Iowa Association of Independent Colleges and Universities will jointly develop an online Iowa history course and history resource website that will be made available statewide.

Baroque music duo to perform music for violin and harpsichord in Iowa City

Thursday, October 24, 2013
The period instrument duo ADASTRA, comprised of violinist Jennifer Roig-Francoli and harpsichordist Vivian Montgomery, will present a free public concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, in Riverside Recital Hall on the University of Iowa campus.

New web development training programs available

Thursday, October 24, 2013
In an effort to deepen the pool of IT and web development workers in the state, the University of Iowa has developed a series of workshops and boot camps to develop Iowa’s workforce in cutting-edge technologies.

UI to host Mini Medical School in Davenport on lung health

Thursday, October 24, 2013
The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine will host a Mini Medical School program on lung health on Tuesday, Nov. 5, in the Adler Health Education Center at Genesis Medical Center East located at 1236 E. Rusholme St., in Davenport.

We Are Phil: Joan Kjaer Kirkman

Thursday, October 24, 2013
Joan Kjaer Kirkman will never forget the welcome her daughter received at the UI Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her family's experience inspires Kirkman to support the search for new treatments and, eventually, cures.

Frederick's first Project Cornlight feature debuting at Iowa film fest

Thursday, October 24, 2013
University of Iowa theatre arts alumna Tanna Frederick's Project Cornlight initiative, which aims to boost the film and performing arts industries in Iowa, will screen a rough cut of its first feature film, "Garner, Iowa," Friday, Oct. 25 at the Iowa Independent Film Festival in Mason City.
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Before the tailgates

Thursday, October 24, 2013
When fans show up for a Hawkeye football game, everything is as it should be. But readying Kinnick Stadium for a game requires a small army and hours of preparation.

Steads commit $10 million to further children's medicine at Iowa

Thursday, October 24, 2013
A second $10 million gift commitment from Jerre and Mary Joy Stead of Scottsdale, Ariz., will advance children's medicine at the University of Iowa by creating four new faculty chairs and establishing funds to support innovation and leadership development.