Impact

Giving time, but not money

Wednesday, August 22, 2012
A recent national study that shows Iowans ranking low in the amount of money they donate to nonprofit organizations was not surprising to a University of Iowa analyst who works closely with the state’s charitable organizations.
An old barn.

Move will save historic barn

Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Working with neighbors, the University of Iowa will relocate an historic structure currently on the site of a planned parking lot.
UI students bust a move in front of UI President Sally Mason's residence during the President's Block Party as part of On Iowa! activities.

What UI's all about

Tuesday, August 21, 2012
University of Iowa students enjoyed busting a move as part of the President's Block Party, one of many On Iowa! activities designed to introduce UI freshmen to all facets of life at UI. A paid subscription is required.

UI to hold annual Deeded Body Program memorial service Aug. 24

Tuesday, August 21, 2012
The Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine will hold its annual memorial service for the Deeded Body Program at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, at Oakland Cemetery, 1000 Brown St., Iowa City.

Registration open for fall tennis classes

Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Registration is open for University of Iowa Recreational Services fall tennis classes for adults and youths.
Delta Sigma Delta's Sand in the City sand sculpture competition entry of the Great Wall of China being squeezed out of a tube of toothpaste

Life's a beach for UI sand sculpture teams

Monday, August 20, 2012
University of Iowa fraternity Delta Sigma Delta and student organization Dance Marathon were participants in the recent Sand in the City event in downtown Iowa City.

Iowa Flood Center offers Fund-a-Sensor Program

Monday, August 20, 2012
Individuals can now help the Iowa Flood Center (IFC) make Iowa a safer place to enjoy the state's rivers and streams. The Fund-a-Sensor program, an online fundraising campaign, allows interested Iowans to support the expansion of the IFC’s electronic stream-stage sensor network. The network keeps Iowans better informed about and prepared for floods.
car with zipcar logo on side

Zipcar zips into Iowa City

Friday, August 17, 2012
Starting this fall, students, faculty, staff and members of the Iowa City community will have a new way to get around town: a car-sharing program run by a company called Zipcar.
Actors on stage during dress rehearsal

UI Theatre holds auditions

Friday, August 17, 2012
University of Iowa Theatre will hold its fall auditions Aug. 23-26, welcoming anyone to read for more than 80 roles in a dozen productions.
Joseph Culver

University Libraries

Thursday, August 16, 2012
'Dear Wife' Digitized letters from a Civil War soldier.
Leslie O'Hare of Your Campus Mom acts out her grocery delivery service with actor Kyle Walther, a University of Iowa graduate student, during the filming of a commercial for her business last week in Iowa City

Mom-for-hire helps UI students with disabilities

Thursday, August 16, 2012
An Iowa City newcomer hopes to serve as a “mom away from home” for University of Iowa students in need of some extra assistance this fall. Owned by former University of Iowa parent Leslie O’Hare, Your Campus Mom aims to help students with “executive functioning disorders.”

A shot at singing stardom

Wednesday, August 15, 2012
American Idol came to the University of Iowa campus as part of its small town bus tour. Fans and hopefuls alike, including UI students, lined the street waiting for their shot at stardom. See if any UI students made the final cut when the season starts in January 2013.