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Minimizing the impact of flooding

Wednesday, May 9, 2012
The Iowa Flood Center and IIHR—Hydroscience & Engineering (IIHR) at the University of Iowa have announced the selection of four watersheds for the initial phase of the Iowa Watershed Projects.
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A voice for troubled youth

Wednesday, May 9, 2012
University of Iowa law student Hasti Barahmand has developed a new program that gives a voice to kids from troubled families caught in multiple prongs of the justice system.

Once again, a shot at nationals

Wednesday, May 9, 2012
With a talented mix of youth and experience, coupled with a head coach who has made an NCAA Regional selection a normal occurrence, Iowa men's golf is once again poised for a deep postseason run in May and June.

A champion for students

Wednesday, May 9, 2012
A knack for identifying problems and creating solutions earns Helena Dettmer the Lola Lopes Award for Undergraduate Student Advocacy.

Bridging academic content for ESL

Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Through a $1.87 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, three University of Iowa College of Education faculty plan to improve the quality of education for K-12 English Language Learners (ELL) in Iowa’s schools.

Media advisory: spring commencement coverage

Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Information for news media interested in covering spring 2012 University of Iowa commencement events, including a news conference with former Hawkeye and NBA coach Don Nelson.
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Breaking down barriers

Tuesday, May 8, 2012
The Hancher-commissioned theater production "Mayberry," which explores issues of race and class in Iowa City, quickly sold out its April run and prompted the addition of two performances. The play is the brainchild of UI graduate Sean Lewis, who was first inspired to write it while in Tanzania.
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Poe, with teeth

Tuesday, May 8, 2012
An Edgar Allan Poe short story was brought to life through a University of Iowa student film production. The movie was shot on campus; the film premieres Thursday, May 10. Iowa Now captured some images on the set of Berenice.

Transgender training for health care providers

Tuesday, May 8, 2012
The first Eastern Iowa Transgender Medical Symposium Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20, will help to bridge the gap between the local transgender community and health care providers. The University of Iowa’s community and campus group, TransCollaborations, is organizing the symposium.

A modern move

Tuesday, May 8, 2012
A team of University of Iowa marketing students is helping a 19th century Iowa City business expand its market using 21st century technology.

Distinguished alumni academy

Monday, May 7, 2012
The University of Iowa College of Engineering will induct Roger L. Koch into its Distinguished Engineering Alumni Academy during the college's spring graduation ceremonies Saturday, May 12. As a part of the ceremony, Koch will deliver the college’s commencement address.
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On the front lines of history

Monday, May 7, 2012
Using a new method called crowdsourcing, UI Libraries is enlisting the public's help to make historic documents searchable online. By transcribing scanned images of letters and diaries, volunteers save the libraries time and resources—and get a rare glimpse into the past.