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Stay in touch with your emotions to reduce pandemic-induced stress

Wednesday, October 14, 2020
The coronavirus has ushered in a lot of stress. A team of psychologists at the University of Iowa say people can reduce stress by identifying their emotions and taking mindful action to address them. The findings come from a national survey gauging how Americans are faring during the pandemic.
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University of Iowa presidential search committee co-chairs named

Tuesday, October 13, 2020
The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, has announced that Sandy Daack-Hirsch, associate professor and interim executive associate dean of the College of Nursing, and John Keller, dean of the Graduate College, will serve as co-chairs of the University of Iowa Presidential Search Committee.
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A message regarding Executive Order 13950

Thursday, October 8, 2020
In this message to campus, University of Iowa leaders discuss the impact of and university's response to Executive Order 13950, including the UI's temporary two-week pause in DEI training while it reviews the order.
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3 University of Iowa graduates named finalists for 2020 National Book Awards

Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Books by German poet Anja Kampmann and Colombian novelist Pilar Quintana were honored in the translated literature category, and a forthcoming collection of essays by Jerald Walker was selected in nonfiction.
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Outreach office shifts focus to engagement, gets new name

Tuesday, October 6, 2020
The UI Office of Community Engagement offers training, workshops, and best practices for faculty, staff, and students interested in community-engaged teaching and learning and community-engaged research.
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UI social media channels ranked No. 1 for 2 consecutive years

Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Hawkeye pride helped push the University of Iowa social media channels into the top spot for social media engagement in higher education for a second consecutive year. This was also the third year in a row that Iowa has placed in the top three nationwide.
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Longevity Awards: October 2020

Monday, October 5, 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.
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Longevity Awards: September 2020

Monday, October 5, 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.
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Longevity Awards: August 2020

Monday, October 5, 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. Longevity Award winners receive a certificate and letter of appreciation from the Office of the Presiden
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Longevity Awards: July 2020

Monday, October 5, 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.
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President Harreld announces plan for retirement

Thursday, October 1, 2020
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld has asked the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, to begin a search for the UI’s next president. Harreld, whose contract runs through June 2023, has informed the board of his desire to retire as soon as a successor can be appointed.
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UI ready to guide GEAR UP Iowa students through first year of college

Monday, September 28, 2020
The University of Iowa is using the $214,500 GEAR UP Iowa College Partner Grant to provide additional resources to students as they make the transition from high school to college, including Summer Bridge Program, peer mentoring, academic coaching, and more.