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Robes, suits, and the inauguration

Friday, January 18, 2013
When Barack Obama takes the oath of office this month, he'll dress like he's going to a wedding, while Chief Justice John Roberts will dress like he's officiating at one. Law professor Todd Pettys explains.

Campus sirens to sound Friday as part of county test

Thursday, January 17, 2013
Outdoor warning system sirens in the Iowa City area, including on the University of Iowa campus, will sound twice over the noon hour Friday, Jan. 18, as part of a test. Johnson County's countywide radio system software was recently upgraded and the test is intended to make sure it's working properly.

Alumni couple gives more than $1 million

Thursday, January 17, 2013
A gift of more than $1 million to the University of Iowa Foundation from UI graduates Dale E. and Linda R. Baker will benefit students and alumni.

Bluder on the cusp of 600

Thursday, January 17, 2013
Hawkeye women's basketball coach Lisa Bluder goes for career win 600 tonight at Michigan State. All of her wins have come from coaching for universities in the state of Iowa.

'Uncanny Valley' performance set for Jan. 27

Thursday, January 17, 2013
Guest pianist Oni Buchanan and author/poet Jon Woodward will perform "Uncanny Valley," a piano/poetry/electronics concert-length work by composer John Gibson, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, in Riverside Recital Hall on the University of Iowa campus.

Honor Choir to perform Jan. 28 on UI campus

Thursday, January 17, 2013
The University of Iowa will host the Honor Choir Festival at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, in the Main Lounge of the Iowa Memorial Union on the UI campus. One hundred students from Iowa high schools, nominated by their schools’ conductors, will compose the Festival Choir.

American Pharmacist Association names UI College of Pharmacy residency site 'model of excellence'

Wednesday, January 16, 2013
The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy’s residency site in Dubuque was recently recognized as “a model of excellence” by the American Pharmacist Association.

UI College of Dentistry brings Project SEALED to Allamakee County

Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Last year the University of Iowa's College of Dentistry established a community partnership with Allamakee County in an effort to bring dental hygiene and education to the county. With this partnership in mind, the College of Dentistry joined with the College of Education to create an outreach effort called Project SEALED (Service, Engagement and LifeCareer Education in Dentistry). Recently...
Sam Becker portrait, 2000

Old Gold: Sam Becker, Mr. University of Iowa

Wednesday, January 16, 2013
With 70 years of association with the University of Iowa—as an undergraduate student, a graduate student, a faculty member, an administrator, and a volunteer—the late communication studies professor Sam Becker more than earned the unofficial, honorary title of Mr. University of Iowa.

Making the Dream Team

Wednesday, January 16, 2013
As part of the 2013 Live Healthy Iowa 10-Week Wellness Challenge, Live Healthy Iowa has selected the second annual Dream Team. Jennifer Long, a UI Heart and Vascular Center employee and heart disease survivor, brings her story of health challenges and lifestyle changes to the Dream Team.
A young patient has a cast put on her foot to treat clubfoot.

Ponseti International to expand clubfoot treatment overseas

Wednesday, January 16, 2013
The Ponseti International Association will collaborate with Management Sciences for Health on a two-year, nearly $2 million project to bring clubfoot treatment to underserved populations in Nigeria, Pakistan, and Peru.

Accounting as lawsuit shield

Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Disgruntled shareholders are more likely to sue firms that use principles-based accounting standards instead of rules-based standards, according to a recent study by a University of Iowa accounting researcher.