Faculty oboist Andrew Parker will be the featured soloist in a free concert by the University of Iowa Chamber Orchestra at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, in the Riverside Recital Hall.

Student and faculty support, and a new student commons in the Boyd Law Building are among the priorities for the campaign, which has already raised $28 million.

A pair of University of Iowa faculty have authored the latest edition of Tumors and Cysts of the Jaws, considered the go-to guide for developments in the field of jawbone diseases and diagnosis.

The University of Iowa Pomerantz Career Center is hosting a free webinar designed to help parents assist students seeking jobs or internships.

The University of Iowa UNESCO City of Literature (UCOL) Mobile Application Development Team—will unveil the newest version of its “City of Lit” app from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Englert Theatre in downtown Iowa City. City of Lit features information on Iowa City's rich literary history, highlighting authors and local sites of interest. Visitors can guide themselves around town in...

Do you have an idea that advances cross-cultural understanding, strengthens positive inter-group relations, and promotes a welcoming learning environment? If so, then you're encouraged to apply for the 2012-13 University of Iowa Diversity Catalyst Seed Grants by Oct. 15 to help plant these ideas and help them grow.

The University of Iowa Museum of Natural History continues its fall Movies@MNH series at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 9, in the Biosphere Discovery Hub of Macbride Hall. This month’s movie is an hour-long PBS special titled “Dinosaur Wars.” The movie series is a free family event open to the public.

A gift from UI Student Government to the We Care—Pass it On Fund will provide emergency financial assistance to UI students facing hardships.

IOWA (Improving Our Workplace Award) nominations are being taken until Nov. 1 by the IOWA Review Committee. The IOWA is given to UI individual staff and teams who have seen a challenge and worked to improve it using creative and ingenious solutions.

The free events presented by the University of Iowa International Writing Program Oct. 2-7 will open with a Cinematheque screening of the Afghan film Osama at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 2, in E105 of the Adler Journalism Building.

Party for art at the next University of Iowa Museum of Art (UIMA) First Friday reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 5, at hotelVetro in downtown Iowa City. For $5, you’ll “get drawn in” to line drawings by West Branch artist Matt Niebuhr and enjoy jazz piano by Henry Finch.

Staff Council’s service recognition program acknowledges all professional & scientific and merit staff who have reached 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of continuous service. Longevity Award winners receive a certificate and letter of appreciation from the Office of the President.