Impact

Greg Touzani, president of the UI Veterans Association

A voice for veterans

Monday, September 17, 2012
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.

UI researchers find genetic link between smoking, COPD

Monday, September 17, 2012
Researchers at UI Carver College of Medicine identify changes in a new class of genetic molecules that could lead to COPD and other smoking-related illnesses.

More employers participating in job and career fair

Monday, September 17, 2012
Businesses may be in a hiring mood if the numbers at this month’s University of Iowa fall job and internship fair are any indication, as 140 employers will be in attendance to recruit new employees.

Walk a Mile in her Shoes Sept. 30

Monday, September 17, 2012
Men are marching in cherry red stiletto-heeled shoes to put an end to sexual violence. The second annual UI Walk a Mile in her Shoes will be Sunday, Sept. 30, raising both awareness about sexual assault prevention and funds for the Rape Victim Advocacy Program.

Proposed UI program would aid homeless

Friday, September 14, 2012
A proposed program would bring together UI medical, pharmaceutical, dental, and social-work students in an effort to make sure the homeless of Iowa City can have both a job and good health.

Online learning opportunities expand in Iowa

Thursday, September 13, 2012
Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge and the University of Iowa have formalized an agreement to allow Iowa Central students to earn a four-year degree without having to travel outside their region.

Connecting space science and art

Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Science fans and art lovers will enjoy an upcoming free UI Alumni Association event at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport. Registration closes Sept. 12.

Division of Continuing Education announces scholarship recipients

Tuesday, September 11, 2012
The University of Iowa Division of Continuing Education has announced the names of students receiving scholarships for fall 2012.

Old Capitol collaborates on 'A Day on the Prairie'

Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Join the University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum at the Cedar County Historical Society in Tipton, Saturday, Sept. 15, from noon to 5 p.m. to observe the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War. The free family event include a historical interpretation of a Civil War encampment, games and crafts.
UI President Sally Mason

Mason discusses record enrollment, flood recovery

Tuesday, September 11, 2012
University of Iowa President Sally Mason discusses record UI enrollment, recruitment goals, flood recovery, and more on the Sept. 7 edition of Iowa Public Television's Iowa Press.
Students welding at one of Kirkwood Community College's regional centers

UI, Kirkwood partner to strengthen Iowa K-12 science, math education

Monday, September 10, 2012
The University of Iowa and Kirkwood Community College are partnering to create a joint regional center focused on enhancing technical education and examining new models to stimulate additional student interest in STEM careers and four-year degrees and will co-lead one of the governor’s recently proposed regional STEM hubs.
Concert crowd dancing

T-Pain rocks Hawkapalooza

Friday, September 7, 2012
An enthusiastic crowd of Hawkeye and T-Pain fans gathered in Hubbard Park Thursday night as part of the fourth annual Hawkapalooza celebration. The pep rally was just one event organized to celebrate Saturday's Iowa-Iowa State football game.