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Monique DiCarlo

UI implementing new options for sexual misconduct education, awareness

Thursday, March 13, 2014
The educational program regarding sexual misconduct is transitioning to the "Every Choice" program, which will highlight different forms of prevention, including more focus on "bystander intervention," says Monique DiCarlo, UI sexual misconduct response coordinator.

Take on the Warrior Challenge

Thursday, March 13, 2014
It’s not too late to sign up for the Third Annual Warrior Challenge Urban Obstacle Course race. The event is Sunday, March 30, beginning at 10 a.m. and is organized by the University of Iowa Veterans Association.

Stonecipher, Russell to read March 27

Thursday, March 13, 2014
University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop graduate Donna Stonecipher and Karen Russell will present a free reading at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 27, in the Frank Conroy Reading Room of the Glenn Schaeffer Library, adjacent to the Dey House.
architectural rendering of the proposed athletic building exterior

Regents approve naming of UI football facilities

Wednesday, March 12, 2014
The Board of Regents, State of Iowa today approved the University of Iowa’s requests to name the Iowa football program’s operations building the Richard O. Jacobson Football Operations Building and the combined Jacobson Football Operations Building and the indoor practice facility the Stew and LeNore Hansen Football Performance Center in recognition of their financial gifts to support the...
apples

'Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right!'

Wednesday, March 12, 2014
"Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right!” is the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics theme for the 2014 National Nutrition Month in March. With this theme in mind, University of Iowa experts encourage choosing nutrient-rich foods from the five food groups through the UChoose Program to provide optimal nutrition per calorie.

Workshop grad Butler to read from new novel

Wednesday, March 12, 2014
University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop graduate Nickolas Butler will read from his new novel, "Shotgun Lovesongs," at 7 p.m. Monday, March 24, in a free reading at Prairie Lights Books in downtown Iowa City. The reading also will be streamed live on the University of Iowa Writing University website.

An evening with Jane Goodall

Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Video highlights from the 2014 UI Distinguished Lecture by Jane Goodall at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, March 10th, made possible by the UI Lecture Committee.

Going through spring cleaning? Recycle!

Tuesday, March 11, 2014
As part of the national RecycleMania competition, University of Iowa students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to recycle as part of a spring-cleaning effort from March 10-14 in their offices, residence halls, or apartments.
foamy Iowa River

Foamy rivers caused by decaying organic material in snow runoff in Iowa

Tuesday, March 11, 2014
White foam stacked several feet high below the Burlington Street dam on the Iowa River is a natural result of melting snow that carries decaying organic material, such as dead leaves or grass, says Doug Schnoebelen, a water quality specialist with UI IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering.
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Jane Goodall speaks at UI

Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Jane Goodall called upon today’s students to follow their own curiosity, and even more, to have the courage to take the road less traveled: “There is so much left to discover,” the famed primatologist and conservation champion said at the University of Iowa.
O'Harrow with 'Mural'

Refurbished Pollock masterpiece goes on display

Tuesday, March 11, 2014
"Mural," the brilliant Jackson Pollock painting that took 20th century American art in a new direction, has re-emerged from seclusion with a stunning face-lift that's given it a brighter look and an even more towering presence than it had before.

Four Hornsmen of the Apocalypse to perform March 12

Tuesday, March 11, 2014
The University of Iowa School of Music will present a free performance by The Four Hornsmen of the Apocalypse at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, in Room 150 of College Street Music 376 in downtown Iowa City.