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A valuable flow of groundwater information for Iowa

Thursday, August 22, 2019
The Iowa Geological Survey at the University of Iowa has mapped the state’s underground water supply and produces tailored groundwater management plans for communities and industries. The goal: Ensure safe, reliable, and sustainable drinking water for Iowans.

Recent deaths

Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.

5 free resources for students

Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Because Iowa provides students with a wealth of opportunities, some free resources can get lost in the jumble. Here are five options to help students study, prepare for the future, or just have a good time.

Longevity Awards: May 2019

Wednesday, August 21, 2019
University of Iowa Staff Council’s service-recognition program acknowledges all professional and scientific and merit supervisory exempt and confidential staff who have reached 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of continuous service.

Longevity Awards: April 2019

Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Staff Council’s service-recognition program acknowledges all professional and scientific and merit supervisory exempt and confidential staff who have reached 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of continuous service.
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Associate VP for diversity, equity, and inclusion resigning, moving to Office of the VP for External Relations

Thursday, August 15, 2019
TaJuan Wilson, University of Iowa associate vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion, has chosen to resign his current position and move to the Office of the Vice President for External Relations to support special projects for the university.
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Residence hall move-in for new Iowa students starts Aug. 20

Thursday, August 15, 2019
There will be a lot more black and gold around Iowa City next week as the University of Iowa welcomes first-year students moving into residence halls. Student move-in likely will increase traffic and cause delays each day.
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Three Iowa faculty awarded Fulbright grants for 2019–20

Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Three Iowa faculty members have been awarded Fulbright grants to conduct research, study, or teach abroad in 2019–20.
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UI moves to next stages of employment practices review

Thursday, August 8, 2019
The University of Iowa has extended its contract with Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. to begin the next stage of the employment practices review. The Des Moines law firm will complete a modified review of the university’s academic and operational units as well as UI Health Care.

Recent deaths

Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.
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Iowa School of Social Work adds a master class follow-up to popular creative writing seminar

Monday, August 5, 2019
The University of Iowa School of Social Work has added a master class as a follow-up to the popular Creative Writing Seminar for Social Workers, which has provided writing courses for 29 years.
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Ten-year commitment to curbing high risk drinking results in 32% reduction at UI

Thursday, August 1, 2019
High-risk undergraduate drinking has decreased significantly at the University of Iowa thanks to its 10-year commitment to alcohol harm reduction.