Impact

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UI not alone among colleges nationwide in addressing campus safety for women

Monday, March 24, 2014
UI already complied with many of the new federal requirements for colleges regarding preventing, reporting, and disciplining sexual violence before they took effect this month, but administrators say they’re using the act to review policies, update language, and stay current on the issue.

I-80 exit closure will disrupt UI-bound traffic

Monday, March 24, 2014
The westbound exit from Interstate 80 to Dubuque Street will be closed for construction starting next month and will create disruption for university-bound traffic, including for the Hawkeye spring football game and commencement weekend.
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UI debuts second Nite Ride van

Monday, March 24, 2014
As of Friday, the University of Iowa now has two of its popular Nite Ride vans in circulation—an addition administrators made in response to student concerns about safety and sexual assault on campus.

Explore a chilling adventure

Monday, March 24, 2014
Travel to the icy reaches of the Arctic Circle and explore one of the great unsolved mysteries of the 20th century as the University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum screens “The Search for the Greatest Polar Explorer” in the Senate Chamber at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26.

Report shows impact of UI Hospitals and Clinics on Iowa economy

Monday, March 24, 2014
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City generates 8,233 jobs that have a $686 million impact on Iowa’s economy, according to the latest study by the Iowa Hospital Association.

UI Libraries hosts Edible Books Festival April 1

Monday, March 24, 2014
The University of Iowa Libraries invites faculty, staff, students, and the community to celebrate the annual International Edible Books Festival April 1 by crafting a delicious book to share and, of course, eat.

Media Advisory: UI College of Education to host international symposium

Monday, March 24, 2014
The UI College of Education will host a day-long symposium Tuesday, March 25 that is free and open to the public. Scholars from Chile, Brazil, Germany, and the United States will lead discussions and presentations examining how educators in different social and cultural contexts respond to changes facing graduate education.

Calligrapher Thomas Ingmire to speak March 27 at UI

Monday, March 24, 2014
Calligrapher Thomas Ingmire will give the 2014 Mitchell Lecture on the Art of the Book, “Out of the Air: a Visual Poetic Journey.”

'Right to Health in the Shadow of War: Global Perspectives'

Monday, March 24, 2014
A community forum on the “Right to Health in the Shadow of War: Global Perspectives,” will be held Thursday, March 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the University of Iowa Hillel House, located at 122 E. Market St. in Iowa City.

Taking that next big step

Friday, March 21, 2014
University of Iowa's Carver College of Medicine graduates are among more than 32,000 around the world who learned today, Friday, March 21, where they will be serving their residencies.

Iowa dad grateful for support, empathy from McCaffery, Ferentz

Friday, March 21, 2014
UI men's basketball coach Fran McCaffery and football coach Kirk Ferentz both responded as dads when Audubon, Iowa dad Matt Starmer approached them for their support in a benefit auction for Starmer's infant son, offering empathy amid their busy coaching lives.
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Nite Ride service gets second vehicle

Friday, March 21, 2014
The University of Iowa showcased the second vehicle to its popular Nite Ride service Friday, March 21. The event, held on the Pentacrest, underscores the UI’s commitment to keep campus safe and to combat sexual assault.