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Graduate course takes students to Native American communities to learn, practice community-engaged scholarship

Thursday, November 10, 2022
Students enrolled in the course are visiting Native communities in Indiana and Oklahoma as part of their coursework.
George McCrory in the back of a truck volunteering in Florida after Hurricane Ian

CLAS staff member helps Hurricane Ian victims recover from storm

Thursday, November 10, 2022
George McCrory, a longtime communications professional for the UI, currently working in the Physics and Astronomy Department, splits his time between his work at Iowa and giving back to his community.

Diversity in CLAS

Thursday, November 10, 2022
Improving representation in CLAS is essential in our DEI efforts, and critical to fostering community as defined in our strategic plan.
Dr. Liz Mendez-Shannon presents on inclusive environments

CLAS 2022 DEI Annual Report

Thursday, November 10, 2022
2022 CLAS DEI Annual Report is released by Dr. Liz Mendez-Shannon and the CLAS DEI Committee.

UI Salutes the Service of Seven Hawkeye Veterans

Monday, November 7, 2022
In conjunction with Veterans Day, the UI honors military members for their contributions to community and country.
Gray craters showing the crust on Mars

New study finds Martian crust more complex, evolved than previously thought

Friday, November 4, 2022
Early crust on Mars may be more complex than previously thought—and it may even be similar to our own planet’s original crust.
Jared Termini working in a lab for NASA.

Graduate student receives highly competitive NASA fellowship

Friday, November 4, 2022
Jared Termini landed a fellowship that is giving him a unique opportunity to work one-on-one with scientists and engineers at NASA centers all over the country.
Fourth graders in Iowa City Schools visiting Voxman Music Building at the University of Iowa

University of Iowa Orchestra performs for Fourth graders in Iowa City Schools

Friday, November 4, 2022
For the first time in three years, the tradition of having local elementary schoolers watch a UI Orchestra performance continues.
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Dance Gala returns to Hancher with themes of mental health, inclusivity

Tuesday, November 1, 2022
The University of Iowa Dance Gala will perform at Hancher Auditorium for the first time in two years — and will include a poignant performance inspired by mental illness.
Rick Cleveland speaking at the University of Iowa

Iowa Playwrights Workshop graduate Rick Cleveland shares his TV writing success with Hawkeyes

Monday, October 24, 2022
Cleveland is an acclaimed television writer for hits like The West Wing, Mad Men, and more. Nearly 30 years after he graduated from Iowa, he returned to campus to share his knowledge and experience with students and faculty.