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Liz Tovar named executive officer for diversity, equity, and inclusion

Thursday, January 28, 2021
Liz Tovar has been named executive officer for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at the University of Iowa.
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Biologists unravel full sequence of DNA repair mechanism

Monday, January 25, 2021
Researchers led by the University of Iowa have observed the entire sequence in break-induced replication, a method by which organisms from viruses to humans repair breaks in DNA.

Campus Climate Survey results help define DEI priorities for 2021-22

Monday, January 25, 2021
Results of the 2020 Campus Climate Survey show that, on average, University of Iowa faculty, staff, and postdoctoral scholars feel valued and satisfied with the university and within their respective departments and units.
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UI to implement 5 key DEI initiatives

Monday, January 25, 2021
In order to continue improving diversity, equity, and inclusion across campus and address specific areas outlined in the 2020 Campus Climate Survey results released earlier this week, the University of Iowa will implement five new initiatives.
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Hawkeyes positioned for success despite these challenging times

Thursday, January 21, 2021
It goes without saying that life has been difficult and stressful for all of us, especially over the past year.
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Longevity Awards: December 2020

Thursday, January 21, 2021
University of Iowa Staff Council’s service-recognition program acknowledges all professional and scientific and merit staff who have reached 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of continuous service. Winners receive a certificate and letter of appreciation from the Office of the President.
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Longevity Awards: November 2020

Thursday, January 21, 2021
University of Iowa Staff Council’s service-recognition program acknowledges all professional and scientific and merit staff who have reached 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of continuous service. Winners receive a certificate and letter of appreciation from the Office of the President.
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NASA extends Juno mission

Thursday, January 14, 2021
The U.S. space agency NASA announced this week it will extend the Juno mission to Jupiter and its moons through September 2025, or until the spacecraft’s end of life. Along for the ride has been a radio- and plasma-wave instrument designed and built at Iowa.
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2020 Working at Iowa survey shows high levels of faculty, staff engagement

Thursday, January 14, 2021
Nearly all University of Iowa employees who took the 2020 Working at Iowa survey report they value and understand what is expected of them in their work, and that they understand how their job fits into the overall mission of the university.
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Presidential search committee to meet Jan. 20

Thursday, January 14, 2021
The next meeting of the University of Iowa presidential search committee will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20.