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Five Hawkeyes named to 2012 Hall of Fame Class

Saturday, June 30, 2012
The National Iowa Varsity Club and the University of Iowa Department of Athletics announced June 29 the names of five individuals—Jim Craig, Bill Frazier, Royce Alger, Liz Tchou, Bashir Yamini—who make up the 2012 Athletics Hall of Fame Class.
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A river runs through it

Friday, June 29, 2012
University of Iowa students and others could whitewater raft and boat in the Iowa City portion of the Iowa River if the vision behind EPA's funding of a design plan that was announced today comes to fruition.

UI investment in Asia benefits all Iowans

Friday, June 29, 2012
Downing Thomas, UI dean of International Programs, cites the economic impact of international students, the educational value of cross-cultural exchanges, and the imperative of learning to succeed in a connected world.
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Ties that bind

Friday, June 29, 2012
A University of Iowa delegation is visiting Asia in order to strengthen extensive connections with China and other nations in the region.

Iowa City native Dungy reads July 11

Friday, June 29, 2012
Poetry will take the lead in free readings at 7 p.m. July 10-12, and live on the University of Iowa Writing University website.

Brain research wins publication award

Friday, June 29, 2012
A UI graduate student has been honored for publishing research findings that may one day benefit individuals with hydrocephalus, or swelling of the brain.

Obama price jumps on Iowa Electronic Markets after health care ruling

Thursday, June 28, 2012
Traders on the Iowa Electronic Markets see President Barack Obama as the big political winner in today’s decision by the Supreme Court to uphold most of the health care law.
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Federal report on major flood recovery projects generates statewide, congressional response

Thursday, June 28, 2012
State, congressional leaders reacted strongly today to a federal report finding fault with FEMA’s replacement determinations for the UI's flood-damaged Hancher, School of Music, and studio art buildings.

Iowa health care organizations launch new partnership

Thursday, June 28, 2012
University of Iowa Health Alliance unites more than 50 hospitals and 160 clinics to share expertise, support services, and information technology.
UI alumna and bookmaker Marybeth Slonneger sits at the counter of the Hamburg Inn No. 2 in Iowa City.

Alumna boils down the Burg

Thursday, June 28, 2012
In her book on the Hamburg Inn No. 2, UI alumna and bookmaker Marybeth Slonneger wove together essays, poems, reminiscences, photos both past and present, drawings, and old advertisements gathered from an assortment of folks, many of them associated with UI writing programs—and all of whom share a fondness for the legendary Iowa City diner.

Cranking up Sherlock

Thursday, June 28, 2012
The comic mystery 'Sherlock’s Last Case' by Charles Marowitz is the final full production in the 2012 Iowa Summer Rep season of “Chills and Thrills.” It will open at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 12.

Animals in song

Thursday, June 28, 2012
Baritone Stephen Swanson and pianist David Gompper perform July 8 concert in preparation for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.