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Mac attack

Wednesday, May 23, 2012
As Macs become more popular with computer users, they also attract more attention from cyber-criminals. Don't buy into the myth that Macs can't get viruses; do buy into security measures offered by Information Technology Services.

Fiercely intelligent, innovative educator

Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Susannah Wood’s students describe her teaching style as “enthusiastic, informative, passionate, reflective, and encouraging.” Those qualities have earned Wood, a University of Iowa associate professor, the UI College of Education’s 2011-12 Collegiate Teaching Award.
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Golf's new home

Wednesday, May 23, 2012
The UI golf teams have had to endure cold temperatures, snow, and damp springs during their preparations. The new Varsity Golf Complex at Finkbine, currently under construction, will change all that.

Putting babies first

Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The State Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa and the UI School of Journalism and Mass Communication have been honored by Genetic Alliance with a Baby's First Test Challenge Award for the production of a video about newborn screening.

Riverwalk Clean-Up

Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The University of Iowa Engineering Staff Advisory Council, along with UI Facilities Management and the Office of Sustainability, will hold a Riverwalk Clean-Up project from 9 to 11 a.m Saturday, June 2.
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Two aces in hand for 2013

Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Pitching is everything in collegiate softball. With Chelsea Lyon and Kayla Massey turning the corner during the 2012 University of Iowa softball season, the Hawkeyes will be set in the circle in 2013.
A toddler handles an object during a UI study on word learning

Coming to terms

Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Parents of young children often stock up on educational products like Baby Einstein videos, but a recent UI study has found that applying "spatial consistency" may be the best way help toddlers build their vocabularies—and it's free and easy.
Portrait of Charles Read

Stories from ashore

Monday, May 21, 2012
At 93 years old, Charles Read has more than his fair share of stories to tell. The retired doctor and researcher from UI Hospitals and Clinics describes his time as a Canadian Navy doctor during World War II and his duties as a part-time rural physician in his new book, This Navy Doctor Came Ashore.

Big Ten announces 2015, 2016 football schedules

Monday, May 21, 2012
Mark your (long-term) calendars, football fans: The University of Iowa's Big Ten Conference football schedules have been announced for the 2015 and 2016 seasons.
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Background buzz

Monday, May 21, 2012
Deborah Linebarger knew that American children were exposed to a lot of television. What she didn’t know was the sheer amount of background television that the average American child is exposed to per day.

Iowa makes the green list

Monday, May 21, 2012
The Princeton Review calls the University of Iowa a "green campus trailblazer" in its latest guide to the most sustainability-minded schools.

First vice president candidate to visit

Friday, May 18, 2012
Brian Herman is the first finalist for the University of Iowa's vice president for research and economic development position.