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Iowa Flood Center reminds Iowans about Web tool
Thursday, April 18, 2013
With the recent heavy rains the Iowa Flood Center (IFC) at the University of Iowa reminds Iowans about an online tool, the Iowa Flood Information System (IFIS), which provides information about community-specific flood conditions including current stream and river levels at nearly 275 U.S. Geological Survey and IFC gauges across the state.
Hancher celebrates physically integrated dance with AXIS Dance Company
Thursday, April 18, 2013
AXIS Dance Company grew out of a movement class into a jewel of contemporary dance, featuring work by leading choreographers performed by brilliant—and diverse—dancers.
Fifty years of saving babies
Thursday, April 18, 2013
More than 12,000 babies born in the United States since 1963 have been saved from the devastating effects of untreated congenital conditions, thanks to a few drops of blood collected shortly after birth and the pioneering work of Robert Guthrie. In Iowa, the screening is performed by the State Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa.
Opening doors to Cuba
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Through federally approved tours, the UI Alumni Association helps travelers explore the cultural, literary, artistic, and historic riches of Cuba.
Hancher-commissioned song to be performed on 'Glee'
Thursday, April 18, 2013
A song first performed at the University of Iowa in a Hancher performance will be heard on the popular Fox television show "Glee."
Mudslide, rains impact access and Cambus service at Mayflower
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Heavy rains overnight caused a mudslide behind Mayflower Residence Hall late Wednesday night and flooded parts of Dubuque Street, leading this morning to the closure of its north and south lanes from the front of Mayflower to just south of Foster Road and forcing the rerouting of Cambus service.
Neil deGrasse Tyson visits UI campus
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Celebrated astrophysicist and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson visited the University of Iowa this week. Tyson stopped by an astronomy class, held court in a casual chat with invited faculty and students, strolled the streets of Iowa City, and gave a spirited public talk at the Memorial Union.
UI online farm manual business recognized for technology excellence
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
University of Iowa student Tyler Finchum was honored for his business Farm Manuals Fast at the 2013 Prometheus Awards April 11 in Des Moines.
Iowa's ice age giants
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
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 changing face of caregiving
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
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.
Filming of mock incident planned Saturday
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
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.
Predicting and preventing the next pandemic
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
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...
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