The University of Iowa will hold a campus and community Sustainability Rally in the Kinnick Stadium press box from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11.

University of Iowa alumna Kirsten Beyer integrates geography, public health, and community engagement to address health concerns.

Underscoring the University of Iowa’s commitment to supporting and helping grow Iowa’s economy, UI President Sally Mason today named David Hensley as interim associate vice president for economic development. Hensley’s appointment to this new position takes effect Oct. 1.

University of Iowa political scientist Timothy Hagle is interviewed about election prospects in the new southeast Iowa district.

The Latino Midwest, the 2012-13 University of Iowa Obermann-International Programs Humanities symposium, will examine the history, education, literature, art, and civil rights struggles of Latinos in the Midwest in light of the demographic changes experienced by states in this region with growing Latino populations.

The University of Iowa School of Social Work will host the Iowa Latino Conference Oct. 12-13 in Iowa City. The conference aims to explore the changing demographics and dynamics of Latino communities in Iowa, and to strengthen the responsiveness of policy makers, business leaders, and community organizations.

The UI Museum of Natural History's "Night at the Museum" program for Friday, Oct. 12 will focus on the night sky, space exploration and astronomy. The program, from 6-9 p.m., is limited to 20 children in grades 1-5. To pre-register, call 319-335-0606.

September is Pain Awareness Month and University of Iowa Health Care is offering a free, public seminar on pain management from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, in the Melrose Conference Room at UI Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

While connections between a French Emperor, a nearly-forgotten war, and the State of Iowa may seem remote, they are, in fact, all around us.

UI alumna Nancy Paddock Baker signed up for the first Iowa Senior Olympics 25 years ago. She's since racked up more than 150 medals.

Hancher will present Stew & The Negro Problem Sept. 27 and Ti-Coca & Wanga Nègès Oct. 5, both at The Mill, 120 E. Burlington St. in downtown Iowa City with performances at 7:30 and 10 p.m. for both events.

As president of the University of Iowa Veterans Association for 2012-13, Greg Touzani wants to build a strong sense of community for all veterans on campus.