After demolition crews removed several wings of the University of Iowa’s 1936 Art Building (200 N. Riverside Dr.) last year — a result of the 2008 floods — officials…
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UIÂ professors conducting ocean research…in space!
Technology developed at the University of Iowa will make a 365 million mile voyage in the early 2020s, according to RFGlobalNet. The mission? A search for possible life-sustaining environments on Europa, one of Jupiter’s 63 known moons.
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Letter to the editor: Cancellation of Afro-Cuban classes a loss to the UI
In April the word came down that the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences was drastically reducing the funding for…
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Bike-sharing program coming to Iowa City
The University of Iowa and City of Iowa City are teaming up to develop a bike-sharing program that could come into effect as early as next spring. Under the proposed program, residents will be able to pick up and drop off bikes at any of the distribution stations 24 hours a day, which will be […]
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Figge exhibition showcases the diverse work of UI faculty
Perhaps the greatest virtue of the University of Iowa’s Art Faculty Biennial Exhibition at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport is its diversity of mediums and artistic practices. From animation and social practice objects, to prints, each space in the room is full of juxtapositions that are unpredictable and engaging.
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A taste of history: Walking tour highlights historic food locations in Iowa City
Have you ever wondered where Iowa City’s food culture came from, or what foods and drinks are specifically tied to Iowa City, and why? Have you ever…
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EPXCON 2015 to feature industry pros from Pixar, LAIKA Entertainment, Young Horses and more
EPX Studio has released its lineup for the fourth-annual EPXCON 2015 (pronounced epix-con), a free animation and video game convention set for April 25-26…
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Photo essay: Exploring the Special Collections archive
Photos by Zeynab Ghandour Special Collections is an archival section of the University of Iowa Main Library, located on the third floor and open to students and the public. The goal of Special Collections is to create a bridge between a library and a museum, a place where visitors can interact with the media. Little […]
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UI’s Native American Student Organization to host powwow at Carver Hawkeye Arena
This Saturday, April 11, the North American Student Association (NASA) will host the 21st Annual University of Iowa Powwow at in Carver Hawkeye…
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Talking Movies: Reel talk on film festivals
I’ve begun to have mixed emotions about film festivals. I used to love them without reservation. I still love them, but with a few reservations. Take the Iowa City International Documentary Film Festival, known as IC Docs, which is exclusively focused on short documentaries, at the Adler Journalism Building (Room 105) on April 10 and 11…
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UI Lecture Committee asks for public’s help in bringing J.K. Rowling to Iowa City
Gryffindors, Slytherins, Ravenclaws and Hufflepuffs unite! The University of Iowa Lecture Committee has launched a rather novel campaign to bring renowned…
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Centuries-old Shakespeare compilation coming to Iowa City in 2016
Published by Shakespeare’s colleagues in 1623 — seven years after the iconic playwright’s death — First Folio represents the first collected edition…
