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CLAS faculty, graduate students travel around Iowa to promote interdisciplinary research in environmental sustainability

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Students from various humanities backgrounds collaborated with researchers in engineering and environmental studies to promote education and sustainable practices around nitrogen runoff in Iowa’s watersheds.
Eric Hunter

CLAS CSD faculty member leading interdisciplinary research on preserving teachers’ vocal health

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Eric Hunter, chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, is working with researchers across the University of Iowa to create healthier vocal environments for teachers and enhance classroom learning.
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CLAS history faculty member discusses new book

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Shane Bobrycki, assistant professor in the Department of History, discusses his recently released book, The Crowd in the Early Middle Ages, which examines the importance of collective behavior in early Middle Age Europe.
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Want to do well in your courses? Talk to your teachers

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Meeting your instructors is the “secret cheat code to college success” according to one UI professor, but it doesn’t have to be a secret. CLAS academic advisors bust three myths about faculty drop-in hours and offer tips for meeting with your teachers.
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Stay cozy and energized: Tips for kicking off a new semester in the cold winter

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Find a new coffee shop, explore campus, and set the tone for a successful semester with these tips.
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New beginnings: Strategies for a successful semester

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Check out these tips from Learning at Iowa for advice on mindset, goal setting, time management, and note-taking to help you kick off the spring semester.
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Spring 2025: Important dates and deadlines for students

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
As a student at the University of Iowa and in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, stay on top of these important dates and deadlines.
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CLAS CSD and music faculty host inaugural Midwest Voice conference

Monday, January 13, 2025
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and School of Music in November hosted Midwest Voice, a daylong conference dedicated to the science, health, and art of the performing voice.
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CLAS HHP faculty member finds physical activity reduces chronic disease risk

Monday, January 13, 2025
University of Iowa researchers are recommending all patients be surveyed about their physical activity levels, after a new study underscores the link between physical activity and chronic disease.
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Iowa Sciences Academy in CLAS gives students experience researching and communicating about science

Monday, January 13, 2025
Iowa Sciences Academy in CLAS gives students experience researching and communicating about science. The academy supports the academic and personal success of undergraduate students interested in scientific research and communication.