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Follow the leader

Monday, August 20, 2012
On Iowa! student leader Mike Gillette was among the cadre of seasoned Hawkeyes who served as student leaders during On Iowa!, a pre-semester program for new undergraduates that introduces students to campus traditions, success strategies, and each other.

Fall 2012 welcome

Monday, August 20, 2012
UI President Mason offers a look at what's new and what's to come this academic year—from a new class of accomplished, diverse students to new facilities that will change the face of campus.
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Life's a beach for UI sand sculpture teams

Monday, August 20, 2012
University of Iowa fraternity Delta Sigma Delta and student organization Dance Marathon were participants in the recent Sand in the City event in downtown Iowa City.
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On Iowa! buzzing on social media

Monday, August 20, 2012
First-year students reporting to campus last week were welcomed with On Iowa!, five days of academic and social activities to help prepare them for college success. Read some the their firsthand reactions.

Boyd honored

Monday, August 20, 2012
Law professor and president emeritus Sandy Boyd was recently honored by the Eighth Circuit Bar Association for his work and career successes.

Iowa Flood Center offers Fund-a-Sensor Program

Monday, August 20, 2012
Individuals can now help the Iowa Flood Center (IFC) make Iowa a safer place to enjoy the state's rivers and streams. The Fund-a-Sensor program, an online fundraising campaign, allows interested Iowans to support the expansion of the IFC’s electronic stream-stage sensor network. The network keeps Iowans better informed about and prepared for floods.
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Gaining the Iowa Edge

Friday, August 17, 2012
Ninety University of Iowa students participated in The Iowa Edge program Aug. 13-15, designed for students from underrepresented backgrounds to gain "the edge" as they start their educations as Hawkeyes.

Media Advisory: Zipcar to discuss car-sharing program details

Friday, August 17, 2012
Representatives of the University of Iowa, the City of Iowa City, and Zipcar, whose car-sharing program is coming to campus this fall, will hold a news conference at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 22, to discuss the program.
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Zipcar zips into Iowa City

Friday, August 17, 2012
Starting this fall, students, faculty, staff and members of the Iowa City community will have a new way to get around town: a car-sharing program run by a company called Zipcar.

Recent deaths

Friday, August 17, 2012
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.
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UI Theatre holds auditions

Friday, August 17, 2012
University of Iowa Theatre will hold its fall auditions Aug. 23-26, welcoming anyone to read for more than 80 roles in a dozen productions.
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Working toward a bigger role

Thursday, August 16, 2012
At 6-foot-5, 310 pounds, Carl Davis has the size to make an impact on the University of Iowa defensive line. Now in his third year in the program, his health and maturity are equally on par.