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Alaska Supreme Court Justice Joel Bolger still reflects on lessons from UI College of Law

Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Joel Bolger graduated from the UI College of Law in 1978 and later took his first job in Alaska as a volunteer attorney. Now, after years of varied legal practice, he’s the only judge to have been appointed to all four levels of the Alaska court system.
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UI engineering students help Lake Delhi solve long-standing waste water problem

Monday, December 18, 2017
Engineering students test their design and problem-solving abilities with a real-world waste water improvement project in Lake Delhi, a small Iowa community that was hit hard by flooding in 2010.

Rachel Maller chosen as CLAS Commencement Speaker

Rachel Maller, intern in the University of Iowa Public Policy Center’s Social and Education Policy Research Program under director Sarah Bruch, was selected as the speaker for the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) commencement on Saturday, Dec. 16.

A graduation message from President Harreld

Thursday, December 14, 2017
UI President J. Bruce Harreld remarks on the achievements of the fall 2017 graduate class and the necessity of continuing to provide the high-quality education they received.
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Old Gold: Newly acquired journal documents early days of renowned UI hydraulics lab

Wednesday, December 13, 2017
From 1921 to 1933, the founding director of the University of Iowa’s IIHR–Hydroscience and Engineering chronicled the institute’s beginnings in his journals, which recently were purchased at auction and donated to the University of Iowa. UI archivist David McCartney discusses the acquisition.

Hancher, Iowa City star in James Franco’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ spelling bee skit

The new Hancher Auditorium has attracted plenty of attention since it opened last year, but the entertainment venue got a brand-new platform Saturday when it was the (alleged) site of a (supposedly) very uncomfortable scholastic spelling bee on Saturday Night Live.

University of Iowa cataloging 4,000 tiny literary jewels

Miniature books—all measuring three inches or smaller—are an intricate art form that dates back centuries, but don’t try to read the text without your glasses on. NBC Nightly News takes a look at the the UI Libraries’ Charlotte Smith Miniature Book Collection.

Hedgcock shows how planning backwards can help with New Year’s resolutions

Associate professor of marketing William Hedgcock participates in a discussion of the best ways to keep New Year's resolutions by using better planning.

UI College of Nursing gets donation to boost global education and outreach

Wednesday, December 13, 2017
The UI College of Nursing has received a $191,500 alumni donation that will allow the school to launch global health initiatives in Haiti and Swaziland, and provide international study and travel opportunities for nursing students.
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At 25 years, Pancheros Mexican Grill asks UI marketing students how the company can celebrate its 26th

Wednesday, December 13, 2017
A class of marketing students in the Tippie College of Business is working with Pancheros Mexican Grill restaurants to develop ideas for its next chain-wide marketing campaign.
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UI Conversation Center: From classroom idea to changing lives on campus, in community

Tuesday, December 12, 2017
To help international students feel more involved on campus, a group of students developed the Conversation Center and a class that goes with it.

UI experts help Iowa businesses stay on the analytics cutting edge

Thursday, December 7, 2017
The Tippie Analytics Cooperative helps businesses improve their operations with data analytics while providing students with on-the-job experience.