University of Iowa student Tyler Finchum was honored for his business Farm Manuals Fast at the 2013 Prometheus Awards April 11 in Des Moines.

Explore ice age Iowa and discover the giants that roamed the state's back yards some 15,000 years ago when the exhibit "Iowa's Ice Age Giants!" opens Thursday.

The University of Iowa offers a free appointment-based service to students, faculty, and staff who are dealing with elder care issues. Through the service, any student, faculty, or staff member can schedule a complimentary one-hour on-campus appointment with an elder specialist, who can address just about any issue, from living arrangements and transportation to insurance and financial issues.

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and UI Police will film scenes of a mock emergency Saturday, April 20 to be used for a May 7 training exercise.

As reports of human infections with a new influenza A (H7N9) virus in China continue to make headlines, the College of Public Health (CPH) is preparing to host the Great Plains Emerging Infectious Diseases Conference. This timely conference will take place April 19-20 in the CPH Building, bringing together public health professionals, researchers, faculty, and students in microbiology, infectious...

A screening of the documentary "Switch" will take place at the University of Iowa at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, in Stanley Auditorium, Seamans Center, Room 1505.

The University of Iowa Alumni Association is hosting a Lifelong Learning event, "Second Amendment and Mental Health Issues Discussion,” Wednesday, April 24, at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in Dubuque. Though it is free and open to the public, registration is required by noon Wednesday, April 17.

Research shows that African-Americans generally have a higher pain tolerance than most people. Moreover, many are under-treated for chronic and acute pain, causing their health to decline. Staja Booker wants to find ways to help African-Americans receive better chronic pain care.

The annual Latin dance event Gusto Latino will return to the University of Iowa Friday, April 19, for a night of dance lessons, live music by Salsa Vibe, and food.

The University of Iowa School of Music will present a free performance featuring the All-University String Orchestra and the UI Chamber Orchestra at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 28, in Riverside Recital Hall on the UI campus.

The University of Iowa hosts a conference this week at which leading regional scholars will talk about the ancient Mediterranean world and its lasting influence on art, architecture, literature, and society. The Classical Association of the Middle West and South annual meeting begins Wednesday and runs through Saturday.

The University of Iowa American Indian Student Association hosted the 20th anniversary Powwow Saturday and Sunday April 13-14 in the UI Recreation Building.