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Presidential search committee meeting moved to Jan. 8

Monday, December 28, 2020
The next meeting of the University of Iowa presidential search committee will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8.
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Presidential search committee to meet Dec. 30

Monday, December 21, 2020
The next meeting of the University of Iowa presidential search committee will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30.
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President Harreld and Interim Provost Kregel: A message at semester’s close

Thursday, December 17, 2020
In this message at the end of the fall semester, President Harreld and Interim Provost remind Hawkeyes to look after themselves, focus on the fundamentals, and stay strong.
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Thank you, UI faculty and staff, for continuing to rise to the challenge

Thursday, December 17, 2020
The fall 2020 semester has been unlike any other, and Hawkeyes across campus have worked tirelessly to keep buildings open and safe; provide quality education to our students; and keep other essential operations running smoothly. Here are just a few of their stories.
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Geguzis cuts diabetes risk with liveWELL program

Monday, December 14, 2020
Kim Geguzis dishes on her experience with a yearlong liveWELL program proven to help participants cut their risk for Type 2 diabetes in half.
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‘Jingle Bells,’ a foot-tapping take by Damani Phillips

Thursday, December 10, 2020
Looking for some Hawkeye holiday cheer? Check out this jazzy saxophone rendition of “Jingle Bells” by Damani Phillips, UI director of jazz studies and associate professor of African American studies. Happy holidays, everyone!
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Dates and times of fall 2020 virtual commencement ceremonies announced

Thursday, December 10, 2020
On Dec. 17–20, almost 1,900 University of Iowa students will receive their degrees in livestreamed, virtual commencement ceremonies.
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Campus invited to provide input on next president

Tuesday, December 8, 2020
University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students are invited to provide input at upcoming listening sessions as the presidential search committee creates a position description for the next president.

UI experts appointed to state’s Infectious Disease Advisory Council

Monday, December 7, 2020
As planning continues for distribution of FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine, the Iowa Department of Public Health has selected four University of Iowa experts to serve on its Infectious Disease Advisory Council (IDAC).
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Gable receives Presidential Medal of Freedom in White House ceremony

Monday, December 7, 2020
Former Hawkeye head wresting coach Dan Gable, who led the UI program for 21 years, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country's highest civilian honor, on Dec. 7.
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Voyager spacecraft detect new type of solar electron burst

Thursday, December 3, 2020
The Voyager spacecraft continue to make discoveries even as they travel through interstellar space. In a new study, University of Iowa physicists report on the Voyagers’ detection of cosmic ray electrons associated with eruptions from the sun—more than 14 billion miles away.
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Growing Words Project makes swift, successful change

Wednesday, December 2, 2020
In a successful switch during the coronavirus pandemic, the University of Iowa’s Growing Words Project altered its approach to studying how children learn words, testing children’s abilities online and recruiting more elementary-age participants in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.