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Though weekend rain likely, lake and river levels continue to drop

Friday, June 14, 2013
Another wet weekend is on the horizon, with as much as 2 inches possible in the Iowa River basin through Saturday night. In spite of the potential for rain, the numbers for Coralville Lake and the Iowa River continue to move in a positive direction.

Law prof explains impact of Supreme Court DNA decision

Friday, June 14, 2013
A University of Iowa law professor believes Thursday’s ruling by the United States Supreme Court that determined that isolated versions of naturally occurring genes cannot be patented will have little impact on Iowa’s agribusiness industry.

Arts and Minds program moves to Macbride Auditorium

Friday, June 14, 2013
Due to an increased risk of thunderstorms, today’s Arts and Minds: A Celebration of Partnership program is moving to its rain location—Macbride Auditorium in Macbride Hall on the University of Iowa Pentacrest. The program begins at 3:30. A reception, performances by UI School of Music students, and exhibits of work by UI School of Art and Art History students will continue as planned in the Old...

Longevity Awards: March 2013

Friday, June 14, 2013
University of Iowa Staff Council’s service recognition program acknowledges all 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.

UI study to evaluate how footwear might affect foot changes during pregnancy

Friday, June 14, 2013
Women ages 18 to 40 who are in the first trimester of pregnancy may be eligible to participate in a clinical research study to examine changes in the feet during pregnancy.
architectural rendering of the new Hancher

Iconic and user-friendly

Friday, June 14, 2013
Today it’s only a hole in the ground, but someday soon it will be a stunning, iconic, and user-friendly Hancher Auditorium.

UI biomedical researcher named a 2013 Pew Scholar

Thursday, June 13, 2013
Qi Wu, assistant professor of pharmacology in the UI Carver College of Medicine, has been selected as a 2013 Pew Scholar in the Biomedical Sciences.
Wynton Marsalis

Hancher announces 2013-14 performances

Thursday, June 13, 2013
The 2013-2014 Hancher season features another stellar lineup of world-class artists.

Avoiding Turkey

Thursday, June 13, 2013
A group of UI law students will study in Jordan instead of Turkey this summer, after political demonstrations in Istanbul turned violent this week.

Media advisory: Information about new UI arts facilities

Thursday, June 13, 2013
University of Iowa officials will be available for interviews about new UI arts facilities at 2:45 p.m. Friday, June 14.
architectural rendering of new music building

Not your typical music box

Thursday, June 13, 2013
Once completed, the new School of Music building will boast world-class performance venues, collaborative spaces for students and faculty, and, above all, a central home for a program whose strength is its people.

CLAS announces new names for Geography, Geoscience departments

Thursday, June 13, 2013
While their teaching and research missions remain unchanged, two College of Liberal Arts and Sciences departments have new names.