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Science: What should it look like in schools?
Friday, May 11, 2012
What should science look like in our schools? University of Iowa Professor Brian Hand will discuss the problem and potential solutions Thursday, May 17, at 7 p.m. in the UI Museum of Natural History's Biosphere Discovery Hub. The event is free and open to the public.
Recent deaths
Friday, May 11, 2012
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.
Violinist Conklin joined by pianists Huckleberry, Sifford May 16
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Violinist Scott Conklin, a faculty member in the University of Iowa School of Music, will be joined by pianists Jason Sifford and faculty colleague Alan Huckleberry in a free recital at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, in the University Capitol Center’s School of Music Recital Hall.
Reiff ready to roar
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Former UI player Riley Reiff experienced a sweeping upgrade April 26, going from driving his pickup truck in Parkston, S.D., to riding through Detroit in a limousine. That's the life for first-round selections in the NFL Draft.
Critical language skills
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Brandon Jennings has long been interested in the Middle East; very soon, the graduating UI senior will be studying Arabic in the greater region, thanks to a prestigious scholarship awarded by the U.S. State Department.
Work without pay
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Summer is approaching and with it the annual flood of college students from campus to cubicle, working as interns for a few months that often pay nothing but experience. A University of Iowa law researcher believes many of these unpaid internships need more oversight.
Faculty/staff wellness program honored
Thursday, May 10, 2012
The University of Iowa’s wellness programs for faculty and staff are receiving some national and regional recognition for their innovative initiatives to improve campus health.
UI Hospitals and Clinics recognized for palliative care
Thursday, May 10, 2012
University of Iowa Health Care leaders announced today that the Adult and Pediatric Palliative Care teams at UI Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City are now the first palliative care programs in Iowa to achieve Advanced Certification in Palliative Care from the Joint Commission.
Hancher presents Gizmo Guys
Thursday, May 10, 2012
The University of Iowa’s Hancher will present comedic jugglers the Gizmo Guys on Sunday, May 20, at 2 p.m. in Opstad Auditorium at City High School. They'll also perform at the Iowa Children's Museum on May 18 and 19 and at the Iowa City Farmers Market on May 19.
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.
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.
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