Impact

The Hardwood and the Gridiron

Monday, November 17, 2014
Two online offerings from the University of Iowa Alumni Association give Hawkeye sports fans plenty of reasons to cheer.

Media advisory: President Mason media availability on Nov. 18

Monday, November 17, 2014
University of Iowa President Sally Mason will meet with media representatives to share updates on the university and take questions on the record at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 101 Jessup Hall.

Reminder: Severe weather policies on campus

Monday, November 17, 2014
With winter weather returning to Iowa City, it's important for those on campus to get reacquainted with the University of Iowa's severe weather policies.
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UI project aims to restore a sense of community

Monday, November 17, 2014
The Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities, a campus-wide effort that matches students and cities across the state to give students hands-on experience working on community projects, partnered with three cities in 2014–15. A Sioux City project had students working with community leaders to develop plans to revitalize the Leeds neighborhood.
Iowa legislators tour the National Advanced Driving Simulator and other parts of the UI campus

Iowa legislators tour UI labs

Friday, November 14, 2014
Five Iowa legislators toured campus research labs and economic development facilities to learn more about how the University of Iowa is benefiting the state.

TIER update: Board of Regents moves forward with TIER study

Friday, November 14, 2014
The Iowa Board of Regents today (Friday, Nov. 14) voted to implement the eight remaining administrative business cases presented by Deloitte, the consulting firm hired to improve efficiency on the three university campuses.
State Rep. Dean Fisher sits inside a vehicle at the National Advanced Driving Simulator while others stand around and watch.

State legislators take UI research for a test drive

Thursday, November 13, 2014
The University of Iowa Office of Research and Economic Development hosted five state legislators on an interactive tour of campus research and economic development activities Thursday, Nov. 13.
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Meet RVAP's new executive director

Thursday, November 13, 2014
Jennifer Carlson, the new executive director of the Rape Victim Advocacy Program (RVAP), discusses how small steps can make a big difference in the fight against sexual assault.

Media advisory: Students gather to learn about human rights Nov. 18

Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Members of the media are invited to attend the 18th annual University of Iowa International Day for Human Rights, featuring the human right to a clean environment on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. at the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center.
“High up in the mountains with a view of the enchanted Alhambra and snowcapped mountains, a trio of Spanish men sit and play traditional Spanish music with their guitars as people stare out into the endless beauty of Granada.” This photo, "Musica en l

International Education Week: Engage in the global community

Wednesday, November 12, 2014
The University of Iowa will celebrate International Education Week Nov. 17-21 with several events and activities, including a public ceremony to honor 2014 International Impact Award recipients Roger Thurow and Selma Jeronimo.
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Keokuk toddler to be honorary Kid Captain when Hawkeyes take on Illinois

Wednesday, November 12, 2014
At just one month old, Charlotte Wagaman of Keokuk, Iowa, began seeing University of Iowa Children’s Hospital cardiologists to determine the best treatment plan. The mass wasn't cancerous but needed to be removed to eliminate risk of heart attack, stroke, or sudden death.

2014 Iowa Organic Conference comes to UI

Tuesday, November 11, 2014
As demand for organic products continues to grow, producers and experts will share tips on transitioning into organic production and methods to enhance organic operations at the 14th Annual Iowa Organic Conference Nov. 16-17 on the University of Iowa campus.