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Ears through the years: Iowa’s Homecoming corn monument

Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Check out a gallery of corn monuments past, and learn how you can contribute to this year's monument.
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UI-trained pharmacists on the front lines

Friday, October 11, 2019
The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy has collaborative practice partnerships with six family medicine clinics across Iowa. Because each of the six applied clinical sciences faculty members at the family medicine clinics across Iowa operate under unique partnerships, they are able to push the status quo.
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A reminder of campus safety offerings and tips from UIPD’s director

Thursday, October 10, 2019
Scott Beckner, director of the UI Department of Public Safety, shares important information about campus safety resources.
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Fran and Margaret McCaffery to deliver philanthropy lecture

Monday, October 7, 2019
Today, Fran and Margaret McCaffery’s son Patrick is a healthy first-year Hawkeye, thanks to treatment and care he received at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Now, his parents’ major fundraising efforts have helped create and sustain a unique program for young patients like him.

Recent deaths

Monday, October 7, 2019
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.
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T. Anne Cleary Walkway improvements to begin this month

Wednesday, October 2, 2019
A project designed to improve safety on one of campus’ most heavily-used pedestrian walkways will begin this month.
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In space, no one can hear you switch tasks

Monday, September 30, 2019
People are more apt to make mistakes when they switch from one task to another, which could lead to catastrophe if it happens in space. A UI researcher is using a NASA grant to help astronauts reduce the amount of time it takes to focus on a new task.
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Getting the lead out

Friday, September 27, 2019
As part of a statewide initiative, the University of Iowa is offering free test kits to Iowans outside of Johnson County so they can measure the levels of lead in their home’s drinking water.
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Building a culture of success

Thursday, September 26, 2019
Provost Fuentes discusses her hopes and ideas for the University of Iowa in her first message to campus.
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UI continues search for associate vice president and dean of students

Thursday, September 26, 2019
A committee is working with the search firm Isaacson, Miller, Inc. to find a replacement for Associate Vice President and Dean of Students Lyn Redington, who was named vice president for student life at Idaho State University in January 2018. The candidate previously selected did not ultimately accept the role.
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What are the new projects on the UI campus?

Wednesday, September 25, 2019
This year, members of the University of Iowa campus community will see new buildings open and construction begin on others, as well as renovations, demolitions, and new landscaping.
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Stanley Museum of Art creating space for new era

Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Staff at the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art are preparing for its expected 2022 opening, designing gallery spaces, growing the collection, ensuring art is gallery-ready, thinking about how technology can enhance the visitor experience, and fostering new partnerships and collaborations.