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Gilmor to make appearance at Prairie Lights cafe

Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Jane Gilmor, graduate of the University of Iowa School of Art and Art History, will sign copies of the new catalog of her work, "I'll Be Back for the Cat," from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27, in the Times Club Café in Prairie Lights Books in downtown Iowa City.

UI to continue Executive MBA program in Des Moines

Tuesday, October 23, 2012
The University of Iowa’s Tippie School of Management will offer another Executive MBA (EMBA) class in downtown Des Moines, starting in January 2014.

Essential English

Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Learn how English as a Second Language (ESL) courses offered through the University of Iowa's ESL Programs help non-native-English-speaking students improve their English and become familiar with the culture of American classrooms.

Making smarter, safer bicyclists

Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Bicycling injuries represent a significant public health problem in the United States, which is why researchers at the University of Iowa are using a bicycling simulator to study the decision-making processes of children when crossing streets.

Composers Workshop concert set for Oct. 28

Tuesday, October 23, 2012
The University of Iowa Center for New Music will present a Composers Workshop, with a free concert slated for 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 28, in Riverside Recital Hall on the UI campus.
Cambus near Mayflower Hall in 1981

Old Gold: Getting from Point A to Point B for 40 years

Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Cambus started modestly on Jan. 24, 1972, with a rented six-bus fleet. Forty years later, the campus bus service operates 18 regular routes and gives nearly 4 million rides a year.

Iowa Brass Quintet to perform Oct. 29

Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Numerous musicians will join the Iowa Brass Quintet for a concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, in the University Capitol Centre Recital Hall. The performance is free and the public is welcome.

IWP panel to share 'images of America'

Tuesday, October 23, 2012
The final weekend of the University of Iowa International Writing Program fall residency will open with a free panel discussion, “Images of America,” at noon, Friday, Nov. 2, in the Iowa City Public Library.

Fossil Guy returns Nov. 3

Tuesday, October 23, 2012
"The Fossil Guy" series continues at the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, with “Twilight of the Dinosaur Age." The free public programs are geared toward elementary-age children and are held in Macbride Auditorium.

Open Access

Monday, October 22, 2012
Two University of Iowa professors mark Open Access Week with thoughts on the importance of immediate, online sharing of research, and publications.
Iowa basketball player surrounded by fireworks.

Black and gold blowout

Monday, October 22, 2012
Flames, fireworks, and fans—the Friday, Oct. 19 Black and Gold Blowout at Carver-Hawkeye Arena delivered an explosive launch for the upcoming men's and women's basketball season.

The continuing struggle for 'a new birth of freedom'

Monday, October 22, 2012
The continuing struggle for “a new birth of freedom” following the American Civil War will be the topic of a presentation by Hal S. Chase Thursday, Nov. 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the Senate Chamber of the UI Old Capitol Museum. The event is free and open to the public.