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UI Department of Dance continues winning ways at competition

Monday, March 18, 2013
The University of Iowa Department of Dance continued its remarkable record of success in American College Dance Festival Association (ACDFA) competitions—college dance's “March Madness”—winning a spot on the 2013 Gala Concert of the North-Central Regional ACDFA Conference at Minnesota State University in Mankato, Minn, held March 9-12.

Media Advisory: Cancer in Iowa 2013 report briefing

Monday, March 18, 2013
The annual "Cancer in Iowa" report issued by the State Health Registry of Iowa, based in the University of Iowa College of Public Health, will be released on Wednesday, March 20. The report includes county-by-county statistics, summaries of new research projects, and a section focused on breast cancer, the most commonly registered cancer among women in Iowa. The news briefing will feature key...
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'Living with Floods' forum to explore flood-related issues in Davenport

Friday, March 15, 2013
The people of Iowa understand the necessity of living with floods. A series of statewide events called “Living with Floods” will recognize the resiliency of Iowans in the face of flooding and includes a free community forum Thursday, March 21, at Modern Woodmen Park, 209 S. Gaines St. in Davenport.
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UI medical students receive residency assignments on Match Day

Friday, March 15, 2013
Fourth-year students in the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine today took part in Match Day, the annual event where medical students nationwide learn where they will begin their medical residency training following graduation
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'Native Kids Ride Bikes'

Friday, March 15, 2013
An exhibition of lowrider bicycles designed and constructed with the help of indigenous youth from Michigan is on display now through July 28 in the Black Box Theater of the Iowa Memorial Union on the University of Iowa campus.

Tippie student equity analysts see continued slow growth in U.S. economy

Friday, March 15, 2013
Financial analysts in the Tippie MBA program expect slow and steady growth in the U.S. economy over the next six months, with the government sequestration causing limited economic impact.

Recent deaths

Friday, March 15, 2013
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.
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Refugees in the heartland

Friday, March 15, 2013
The Midwest is home to some of the largest refugee communities in the country, and Iowa has been instrumental in creating the modern refugee resettlement system. But who is a refugee, and what distinguishes refugees from immigrants? Learn more at a free UI Provost's Global Forum, "Refugees in the Heartland," April 4-7.

Scheetz receives $1.1 million grant to study optic nerve head structure

Friday, March 15, 2013
A team of University of Iowa researchers will study the progressive loss of the optic nerve, which is a hallmark of glaucoma.

Lecuona, Holman to perform March 24 in Old Capitol

Friday, March 15, 2013
Réne Lecuona, professor of piano in the University of Iowa School of Music, will perform with cellist Hannah Holman, formerly of the Maia Quartet and now with the New York City Ballet Orchestra and the Quad City Symphony Orchestra, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 24, in the Old Capitol Senate Chamber.

Esposito to perform with Alturas Duo for CD release concert

Friday, March 15, 2013
Nicole Esposito, professor of flute in the University of Iowa School of Music, will present a CD release concert with the award-winning Alturas Duo (Carlos Boltes, viola/charango, and Scott Hill, guitar) at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 28, in Riverside Recital Hall on the UI campus.

Faculty invited to annual tenure workshop April 2

Friday, March 15, 2013
The University of Iowa Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, Faculty Senate, and the Office of the Provost invite faculty to the annual tenure workshop Tuesday, April 2, in Room 116 of Art Building West.