October 2008

october 31
$2.3 million McCord Research gift supports UI biomedical research
UI Police remind students of Nite Ride service
October 29
Optherion, UI ophthalmology department open new facility at UI Research Park
UI police advise Hawkeye fans on Champaign-Urbana threat
october 27
Museum of Natural History will host 'Lost Nation' DVD release party Nov. 9
october 24
Cedar Rapids couple commits support for UI glaucoma research
UI begins preparing arts campus, Iowa Memorial Union for winter
Mason to sound steam whistle Oct. 28 to mark power plant restoration
October 23
Obama leads eight Midwest states in Big Ten Battleground Poll
october 20
'Buildings' again ranks Facilities Management among top 10 in country
october 17
Braun named chief of staff for UI President's Office
'Fossil Guy' explores the Age of Dinosaurs at the UI Museum of Natural History
October 16
Former child soldier and author Ishmael Beah to speak at UI Oct. 29
october 14
UI President Mason will address 2008 Joint Service Club luncheon Thursday
october 13
UI surveys faculty and staff about working at Iowa
MEDIA ADVISORY: National Endowment for Humanities presentation on flood of 2008
october 10
Halloween Fun in store at UI museums, Geoscience Department
October 9
Major project to disrupt traffic on Grand Avenue, Riverside Drive Oct. 14-Nov. 8
October 8
UI names flood mitigation task force to advise on campus changes
october 7
University of Iowa resumes Beckwith Boathouse construction
WiderNet Project receives grant from Rockefeller Foundation
october 6
Six UI staffers awarded Board of Regents Staff Excellence Award
Public Policy Center seeks participants for road user study
october 2
Edward O. Wilson lecture postponed
UI names three recipients of Brody Award for Faculty Excellence
October 1
UI graduates' $1 million gift to benefit pharmacy and business colleges
CANCELED: MEDIA ADVISORY: Advance interview with Edward O. Wilson set for 10 a.m. Thursday
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october 31
Stem cell donor, recipient to meet at Celebrating Life Reunion
october 30
UI biologist studies fruit fly genes to better understand cancer, other diseases
October 29
Optherion, UI ophthalmology department open new facility at UI Research Park
Predatory bacterial swarm uses rippling motion to reach prey
UI engineering professor to discuss breast cancer detection research
October 28
Preston Maring to discuss benefits of locally grown food Nov. 10
october 27
UI study may explain exercise-induced fatigue in muscular dystrophies
october 17
UI study finds value in 'junk' DNA
October 16
Online 'LabSpaces' connects researchers, students, public
UI Dance Marathon to host Cancer Awareness Forum
october 13
Pharmacy researcher to use American Cancer Society grant for melanoma research
october 9
Health care policy expert receives 2008 Hansen Award, gives lecture Oct. 17
UI pharmacy students plan events for American Pharmacists Month
Overactive bladder study seeks men age 40 and older
October 8
Iowa benefits from New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Program
Dvorak awarded national grant to study music-therapy cancer support groups
october 7
Study provides insight on a common heart rhythm disorder
Age-related macular degeneration: New gene association identified
4-D radiation therapy adds fourth dimension -- and survival
october 6
UI study finds genetic variant plays role in cleft lip
Hygienic Lab helps validate new rapid influenza test
UI flu study seeks adults age 65 and older
october 3
NIH selects UI, Polk County for National Children's Study
october 2
UI study examines how doctors discuss medical errors
Grant links UI lab, Minnesota and Nebraska in influenza information, testing
Workshop will reinforce sexual assault response
October 1
UI graduates' $1 million gift to benefit pharmacy and business colleges
UI Prevention Research Center funds pilot projects
UI researchers receive Susan G. Komen grant for breast cancer research
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october 31
Soprano Joselson teams with mezzo Sandel in Nov. 7 UI recital
Tse performs three world premieres on Nov. 14 UI recital
Iowa City chef Friese reads from book on Slow Food Movement Nov. 14
UI Afro-Cuban Drum and Dance Ensemble performs Nov. 15 and 16
october 30
Amy Bloom will read from 'Away' for 'Live from Prairie Lights' Nov. 13
Museum of Art reading series features Peters and Beard Nov. 14
Trio of UI faculty member Tsachor, guests to play at Preucil School Nov. 10
October 29
Annual UI Band Extravaganza moves to Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Thien's novel was inspired by dark events in family history
October 28
Hancher brings Mehldau and his trio to Opstad Auditorium Nov. 13
International Writing Program's Falkner reads from new novel Nov. 8
october 27
UI faculty musicians to present salon music for a beautiful space Nov. 6
'Know the Score' previews regional music and dance performances Nov. 7
october 24
Beijing Opera performers to visit schools across state Nov. 1-7
UI Symphony Band returns to West High for varied program Nov. 5
University Theatres Mainstage season opens with Chekhov at West High
Hokanson visits America's country fairs in Nov. 7 Prairie Lights reading
Johnson County Landmark jazz band to present 'Jazz in a New Millennium' Nov. 9
Writers' Workshop visiting faculty member Scott Spencer reads Nov. 7
October 23
Takács Quartet, Muzsikás and Márta Sebestyén explore Bartók's roots Nov. 12
New book explores history of Iowa City house where Grant Wood lived
Writers' Workshop alumna Katy Lederer reads her poetry Nov. 6
october 22
POSTPONED: Jonathan Ames returns to Iowa City for Nov. 5 'Live from Prairie Lights' reading
october 21
Marilynne Robinson reads from 'Home' on Nov. 3
Kurt Elling is back on Hancher's 2008-09 schedule
october 20
Camerata Singers perform Haydn and more Nov. 1
october 17
Iowa Woodwind Quintet minus one, plus one, will give concert Oct. 29
Francine Prose reads from new novel Oct. 30 in Prairie Lights
UI Museum of Art exhibition explores art and human rights
Electronic Music Studios present music by faculty, students and alumni Nov. 1
October 16
Three Writers' Workshop authors are National Book Award finalists
UI alumnus Doug Dorst reads from acclaimed debut novel Oct. 29
Iowa Percussion goes 'back to the future' with Nov. 2 concert
October 15
Hancher presents 'An Irish Homecoming' Nov. 6 and 7 in the Englert Theatre
UI Museum of Art 'Museum Party!' Oct. 11 had record attendance
october 14
Campbell reads from new poetry collection Oct. 27
UI alumna Roberts reads from Antarctica book Oct. 28
october 13
Umezurike's writing reflects the pain of Nigeria's recent history
october 10
University Theatres Gallery series presents production in Deadwood Upstairs
UI Press releases winner of the 2008 Iowa Short Fiction Award
Chiara String Quartet, in Hancher residency, definitely can't be contained
october 9
University of Iowa Museum of Art works return to campus
Oct. 20-24 'Live from Prairie Lights' includes Sarah Vowell at the Englert
UI Symphony Orchestra features Chinese music and musicians Oct. 21
Writers' Workshop faculty member Mary Jo Bang reads her poetry Oct. 21
Kantorei will present contemporary English choral music Oct. 24
University Choir and Women's Chorale present joint concert Oct. 25
october 3
UI celebrates Engle Centennial with premiere reading of new biographical play
UI Chamber Orchestra will present a free concert at West High Oct. 12
UI Theatre Department to hold spring production auditions Oct. 13-14
UI Maia String Quartet launches its 10th-anniversary season Oct. 16
october 2
Pulitzer Prize-winning UI alumnus Cunningham gives Ida Beam reading Oct. 15
Oct. 13-17 Prairie Lights readings includes new UI Press book
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october 30
IEM traders give edge to Obama, Democrats, while Franken price dips
october 20
Too much success can cost index fund investors
october 17
Jim Cramer and his CNBC show 'Mad Money' to air from Iowa Memorial Union
October 16
Traders give edge to Obama, Democrats, Franken on IEM's election markets
October 15
State Farm Insurance grant to help develop Career Leadership Program
october 13
MBA students to meet with Warren Buffett
october 7
Obama-McCain gap widens on Iowa Electronic Markets
october 3
UI economic forecaster expects Iowa to hold its own through 2009
October 1
UI graduates' $1 million gift to benefit pharmacy and business colleges
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October 29
Law students clean up flood damage in Cedar Rapids
october 14
Law scholar argues that bribing POWs violates international law
october 13
Iowa Law School Foundation board elects new members
Lawyer of man falsely accused of murder will speak at UI Oct. 20
october 10
Law students help low-income Iowans file for divorce
October 8
Law school to help winter newbies prepare for what's about to come
october 7
UI study: minorities do not feel stigmatized by affirmative action
october 6
UI law students learn lessons from Herman Melville and Jimmy Stewart
october 2
Sale to help SEC make financial records more available to investors
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October 23
The Principal Financial Group pledges to help disabled students in workplace
october 21
Iowa students will discuss human right to childhood at International Day Oct. 29
october 20
MEDIA ADVISORY: Principal to announce pledge Oct. 23
october 9
Hamot named new director of UI Center for Human Rights
october 6
UI receives grant to increase accessibility for disabled college students
october 3
College of Education hosts panel discussion on LGBT issues in schools Oct. 9
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october 31
UI plans Nov. 6 press conference to announce Johnson County exit poll results
october 30
UI biologist studies fruit fly genes to better understand cancer, other diseases
October 29
Students urge students to vote smart with UIVote.net
october 27
Obama leads Iowa by 13.5 percent; growing gap linked to independents' support
Nov. 1 Saturday Scholars talk examines media coverage of health issues
october 24
Beijing Opera performers to visit schools across state Nov. 1-7
october 21
Hawkeye Poll: younger voters could swing election but remain less engaged
Results of second Big Ten Battleground Poll coming Thursday on Big Ten Network
october 20
Harvesting medicines, chemicals from nature is subject of lecture Oct. 25
October 16
Four University of Iowa employees win Fulbright awards
october 14
Voters enthralled with election, but still unsure about Obama's faith
october 13
Oct. 18 Saturday Scholars event explores photography of New York City
october 10
UI political scientists to discuss election polls Oct. 23 in Davenport
october 9
Hamot named new director of UI Center for Human Rights
October 8
Applications due Oct. 24 for seminar on narrative theory in dissertations
october 7
UI study: minorities do not feel stigmatized by affirmative action
october 6
Oct. 11 Saturday Scholars event explores artwork of imprisoned Native Americans
october 3
Ida Beam lecturer to take a historical look at pork in South China Oct. 9
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october 31
UI researcher receives Air Force young investigator award
October 29
UI engineering professor to discuss breast cancer detection research
october 20
UI researcher receives $333,348 Navy grant to improve ship design
October 1
Eichinger named to Ashton Professorship in Civil Engineering
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October 29
Ida Beam scholar to discuss the American way of war Nov. 10 and 11
MEDIA ADVISORY: Solon High School students to learn about celebrations in Ecuador Oct. 31
october 24
Beijing Opera performers to visit schools across state Nov. 1-7
october 22
Iowa students will discuss human right to childhood at International Day Oct. 29
october 9
Hamot named new director of UI Center for Human Rights
october 3
Ida Beam lecturer to take a historical look at pork in South China Oct. 9
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october 31
Applications accepted for Jane A. Weiss Dissertation Memorial Scholarship
'The Post-Apartheid Generation in South Africa' topic of Nov. 5 luncheon
Enjoy Barbecue and the Blues at Hillcrest Market Place Nov. 7
Ruiter-Feenstra will present Bach's 'Goldberg Variations' on organ Nov. 9
Nov. 10 talk to address roles of public health, law
october 30
Memorial for Latin American history expert Hale set for Oct. 30
'Fossil Guy' discusses herbivore dinosaurs Nov. 8
Wisdom of world's oldest people is subject of lecture Nov. 12
October 29
Major project on Grand Avenue to be completed in time for game Nov. 8
Dubuque's Koontz reads from second novel Nov. 12
Poet Michael Palmer will read for the UI Writers' Workshop Nov. 12
October 28
Black Iowa Summit Oct. 29-30 to feature columnist Pitts
Series of steam blows scheduled for Oct. 29 and 31
History of physics is subject of free talk by noted physics teacher Oct. 30
Free parking is available for Dance Gala 2008 Oct. 30-Nov. 8
Markley to discuss history of ecology movement Nov. 3
Explore public health at information fairs Nov. 5 and 6
october 27
UI launches redesigned home page
'Java Blend' presents the Mayflies Nov. 7
october 24
Deadline looms for Working at Iowa Survey
'Democracy Promotion in a Time of Transition' topic of Oct. 29 luncheon
Cizek to speak on testing validity at Oct. 30 Coffman Lecture
Joel Schoenhals will present UI guest recital Oct. 30
Oct. 31 Symposium will examine intersection of art, pop culture and terrorism
Blues/soul artist performs on 'Java Blend' Oct. 31
'Fossil Guy' talk Nov. 1 at UI Museum of Natural History
'Piano Sundays' series continues Nov. 2 at Old Capitol Museum
MFA students will read at Prairie Lights Nov. 2
International writers will discuss 'Images of America' Nov. 7
October 23
UI pharmacy students will host health fair Oct. 27 in North Liberty
Early registration deadline for rural health and safety conference Nov. 7
october 22
Fidelity CEO and UI alumnus to visit Tippie College of Business Oct. 29
Runway to Healing will support UI Children's Hospital Nov. 7 in Davenport
october 21
Confucius Institute hosts October calligraphy events Oct. 24 and 31
Mental disability rights advocate to speak Oct. 27
Mandarin Chinese community classes begin week of Oct. 27
Blood and marrow transplant reunion to 'Celebrate Life' Oct. 31
october 20
WRAC leadership program nets 2009 Iowa Women's Foundation grant, award
october 17
Field appointed to EPA Radiation Advisory Committee
Nonprofit Resource Center co-sponsors non-profit management conference
Grants to help college students connect with young professionals in Iowa
Labor rights in Thailand and Cambodia topic of lecture Oct. 20
Swing Dance Club to host Halloween Swingers Ball Oct. 31
October 16
Education fair to attract students from underrepresented groups Oct. 21
UI HealthWorks to celebrate opening Oct. 22
October 15
UI study on sleep and language seeks adults ages 18 to 25
Bijou Theatre presents 'Man on Wire' Oct. 17-19
McHugh, Porter to discuss 'Brazil Rising' at Oct. 20 International Mondays
Free fitness assessments available Oct. 21
The Get-Rites appear on 'Java Blend' Oct. 24
Do the 'Time Warp' at the Bijou Theatre Oct. 24-26
Long-term care conference and leadership workshop Nov. 13-14
october 14
UI professor to take part in Green Bike Tour in Slovenia
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month
UI Family Care-Belle Plaine offers flu shots
Hawkeye Marching Band program to air on Big Ten Network
october 13
Public invited to attend NEH presentation, reception Oct. 15
First STAR 106.1 KLSS radiothon Oct. 22-24 to benefit UI Children's Hospital
october 10
UI pediatric cancer research funded by Aiming For A Cure Foundation
Register for Osher courses on book conservation, Debussy, theater design
Public invited to welcome Wallace, Barbara Loh Oct. 13
International writer will present Dada sound poetry performance Oct. 13
WRAC to receive Education Award from Friends of Iowa Civil Rights Oct. 15
UI master's program in Urban and Regional Planning hosts open house Oct. 16
Composers Workshop will present new student compositions Oct. 19
International Writing Program will present free literary events Oct. 24 and 26
Iowa River cleanup programs set for Oct. 25
october 9
U.S. foreign policy and human rights in Colombia focus of Oct. 13 lecture
Rudman to discuss 'transitions in Middle East peace process' Oct. 15
Wind energy is subject of free talk by engineering dean Oct. 16
October 8
Public invited to attend wireless technology seminar Oct. 9
UI Cochlear Implant Research Program to host picnic at Kinnick Oct. 11
'Java Blend' features Patrick Hazell Oct. 17
october 7
Iowa kids are helping kids affected by 2008 floods
Bijou Theatre presents 'My Winnipeg' Oct. 10-12
International HIV/AIDS expert to speak Oct. 16
october 6
Nominations deadline extended for Catalyst Awards until Oct. 13
Expert on Christian-Muslim relations to speak at Geneva Lecture Series Oct. 14
UI wins 2008 Iowa recycling award for best practices
october 3
UI Hospitals and Clinics named Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
UI Children's Hospital, Kohl's event will encourage healthy lifestyles Oct. 7
U.S.-Iran relations topic of Oct. 9 discussion
Careers for Change lecture to focus on working in Washington, D.C. Oct. 9
International Writing Program will present free events Oct. 17 and 19
Philharmonia and student conductors perform Oct. 19
october 2
UI reduces CO2 output well beyond its environmental goal for 2007
UI nurse named president-elect of national nursing society
Community invited to centennial celebration of UI president's residence Oct. 5
Oct 14 panel discussion to focus on pediatric cancer
October 1
UI Center for Human Rights to host film screenings in October
Cressey to discuss international terrorism at Oct. 6 International Mondays
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