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Iowa Now Minute 5/9/2014

Friday, May 9, 2014
See a roundup of recent University of Iowa activities, research, public engagement, and campus life in Iowa Now Minute.

UI Mobile Museum to host open house on May 15

Friday, May 9, 2014
The University of Iowa Mobile Museum will be open to the public from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15, in the pedestrian plaza north of the UI Main Library.

Cedar Rapids high schools snag top two spots in Belin-Blank Center's AP Index

Friday, May 9, 2014
The Iowa AP Index, developed 10 years ago by the UI College of Education's Belin Blank Center, assesses Advanced Placement (AP) participation among accredited public and nonpublic schools in Iowa. The index is part of the center’s efforts to recognize Iowa schools that provide challenging academic opportunities for high school students.

The art of hands-on science

Thursday, May 8, 2014
In this video feature Urbandale native Michelle Sullivan talks about her biology major at Iowa, the research opportunities she's had through Honors at Iowa, and how the dance minor complemented her scientific training.

UI researchers examine connections between occupation, suicide

Thursday, May 8, 2014
University of Iowa public health professor Marizen Ramirez and researcher Wendy Ringgenberg are working to understand the connection between occupation and suicide, particularly among farmers.
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UI grows closer to energy goal

Thursday, May 8, 2014
On Wednesday, the UI Office of Sustainability took one small step closer to its goal of sourcing 40 percent of its energy from renewable sources by planting 15 acres of biomass fuel: a plant called miscanthus.
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UI leads the way in living-learning style

Thursday, May 8, 2014
The UI is unique in grouping students living on campus into living-learning communities, says Brook Bernard, assistant director of resident education: “There is a lot of national data that shows GPAs go up, overall satisfaction goes up, and (students) develop a sense of belonging."

Partnership allows Coe students to earn undergrad, UI law degree in six years

Thursday, May 8, 2014
The University of Iowa College of Law and Coe College in Cedar Rapids have entered into an agreement that will allow undergraduate students at Coe to earn both their bachelor’s and law degrees in six years.
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Buddy Lazier to race UI Wynn Institute for Vision Research car at Indy 500

Thursday, May 8, 2014
The 1996 Indy 500 winner will use this year's run as a chance to raise awareness and funding for vision research at the University of Iowa.

Nite Ride to extend service hours during finals week

Thursday, May 8, 2014
The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety will extend Nite Ride service hours during finals week.
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Breathe easy, Iowa. Your air is (relatively) healthy

Thursday, May 8, 2014
A new study from the University of Iowa reports Iowa's air quality falls within government guidelines for cleanliness, based on data gathered at five locations statewide. The study analyzed air quality and pollution sources in the state and is the first to compare air quality in urban versus rural areas. Results appear in the journal Environmental Science: Processes and Impacts.

Kantorei, University Choir to perform May 10

Wednesday, May 7, 2014
The University of Iowa School of Music will present a free performance by Kantorei and the University Choir at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10, in Riverside Recital Hall on the UI campus. Both ensembles will be led by Timothy Stalter, conductor and director of choral activities in the UI School of Music.