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Aileen Ponce: An agent for inclusion in engineering

Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Aileen Ponce, a fourth-year biomedical engineering major at the University of Iowa, is a first-generation American and first in her family to go to college. In the College of Engineering, she helps welcome and encourage students with backgrounds like her own.
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Rene Rocha: Shining a light on the politics of immigration

Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Rene Rocha grew up on the U.S./Mexico border, but it was in Iowa where he began to make his mark on the study of immigration policy and politics—and more broadly, Latina/o/x studies.
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Campus health experts stress science, accuracy in COVID-19 testing methods

Monday, August 24, 2020
While saliva tests are getting increased media attention, the University of Iowa is following public health guidelines and using scientifically proven nasopharyngeal swabs to detect novel coronavirus.
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Fall 2020 semester begins in a new way

Monday, August 24, 2020
The fall 2020 semester kicked off at the University of Iowa with historically unique measures to combat the spread of COVID-19.
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A fall welcome message from President Harreld and Interim Provost Kregel

Thursday, August 20, 2020
In this message to the Hawkeye community, President Harreld welcomes students and faculty back to campus and shares information about resources for students, faculty, and staff.
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Gustavus Hinrichs: A derecho of a man

Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Gustavus Hinrichs, the University of Iowa scientist who identified and named the derecho, left a legacy of achievement and animosity during his time on the faculty.
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Services, resources to keep students, faculty, staff, and visitors safe on and off campus

Wednesday, August 19, 2020
The University of Iowa strives to make the community a safe place to live, work, and learn. As students, faculty, and staff return to campus for a new academic year, the UI Department of Public Safety reminds campus of the variety of safety services and training opportunities available.
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Residence hall move-in starts Aug. 14

Friday, August 14, 2020
University of Iowa residence halls begin welcoming students August 14, and as move-in picks up in earnest on Monday, Aug. 17, traffic will be heavy around campus. Faculty, staff, and local residents are encouraged to be patient and plan to take alternate routes.
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UI campus cleans up after Monday’s derecho storm downs trees, damages buildings

Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Chainsaws sound throughout Iowa City and the University of Iowa campus as the university and wider community clean up after a derecho storm swept through on Monday, bringing 100 mph winds.
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Iowa researchers find link between Atlantic hurricanes and weather system in East Asia

Thursday, August 6, 2020
Climate researchers led by the University of Iowa have found a link between hurricanes that form in the Atlantic Ocean—and threaten the United States—and a weather system in East Asia.
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Liz Tovar named interim associate vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion

Thursday, August 6, 2020
Liz Tovar, UI associate athletics director for student-athlete academic services, has been appointed interim associate vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion, while Tabitha Wiggins has been appointed interim director of the Center for Diversity and Enrichment.
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Longevity Awards, June 2020

Monday, August 3, 2020
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.