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Virtual Soldier program receives $375,641 Honda contract
Researchers in the University of Iowa College of Engineering Center for Computer Aided Design (CCCAD) have received a two-year, $375,641 contract from Honda Research and Development Americas Inc. to further develop an intelligent computer manikin. ...read more
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UI Martin Luther King Celebration of Human Rights continues
The University of Iowa's Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration of Human Rights moves into its second week with several lectures and discussions scheduled across campus during the week of Monday, Jan. 26. ...read more
UI Lecture Committee announces spring semester speakers
The University of Iowa Lecture Committee has announced its speakers for the spring 2009 semester, starting with feminist, anti-racist author Inga Muscio on Tuesday, Feb. 3. ... read more
Wisconsin forces overtime, but Iowa prevails 73-69
(Hawkeyesports.com, Jan. 21) IOWA CITY, Iowa -- In a game that saw seven lead changes and 14 ties, the University of Iowa men's basketball team pulled out a thrilling overtime victory 73-69 over Wisconsin on Wednesday night inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. ...read more
A few tickets remain for the Vienna Boys Choir concert 2/13
Tickets are still available for the concert by the Vienna Boys Choir, presented by the University of Iowa Hancher Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, in the West High School Auditorium. ...read more
Awards Season
Hot on the heels of the Golden Globes and the Oscars hoopla, Iowa Alumni Magazine now has its own piece of awards bling to flaunt: the Pride of CASE V 2008 Gold Award for Most Improved Alumni/Institution Magazine.We actually learned this past summer that we'd won this …
Law faculty named to national law group section leadership
Three faculty members and administrators at the UI College of Law were recently named by the Association of American Law Schools to lead four of the organization's sections. They include: Angela Onwuachi-Willig, professor, named chair-elect of both the Law and …
Bock & Biss to read for 'Live from Prairie Lights'
The "Live from Prairie Lights" reading series, which is streamed live on the University of Iowa Writing University Web site, will feature fiction writer Charles Bock on Tuesday, Feb. 3, and UI Nonfiction Writing Program alumna Eula Biss on Thursday, Feb. 5. ... read …
A Look Inside Men's Track & Field
(Hawkeyesports.com, Jan. 21)The second semester is just getting underway at the University of Iowa, but the men's track & field team already has two meets under its belt. All-American John Hickey has provisionally qualified for the NCAA indoor championships in the shot …
Students, teachers take advantage of inauguration ceremony
(Iowa City Press-Citizen, Jan. 21)The inauguration of President Barack Obama was a time of education and celebration Tuesday in the Iowa City area. University of Iowa and Iowa City School District students were among those glued to their televisions watching the …
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Happy Blog-iversary Giveaway!
Welcome to Go Figure, blog edition:-20 = the actual temperature in degrees Fahrenheit this morning in Iowa City. Yup, that's colder than the South Pole (where it's a balmy -18 degrees)!-46 = the wind chill factor in degrees Fahrenheit.100 = the number of postings that …
Hawkeyes sink 10 three-pointers during 10-point win
(Hawkeyesports.com, Jan. 15)The University of Iowa women's basketball team got off to a quick start and never looked back as it went on to beat Illinois 72-62 inside Assembly Hall on Thursday evening.For more information click here.
UI jazz faculty ensemble performs Jan. 25
The oftEnsemble, a jazz combo of faculty, alumni and a doctoral student from the University of Iowa School of Music, will present a free concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, in the Congregational/United Church of Christ, 30 North Clinton St., across from the UI Pentacrest …
New Investigator Research Award recipients announced
Two University of Iowa faculty members have been awarded 2008-09 College of Public Health-Carver College of Medicine New Investigator Research Awards. The awards assist newly appointed primary or joint faculty in the College of Public Health or the Roy J. and Lucille A. …
UI students on president's list for fall 2008
Some 223 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the president's list for the 2008 fall semester.For more information click here.
Coldest Day Ever
Never in recorded history has it been this cold in Iowa City. Overnight, the mercury dropped to a bone-chilling -25 degrees Fahrenheit. Needless to say, everyone was bundled up and waddling around like the poor younger brother in A Christmas Story.As hardy Iowans, …
Va. Tech alumni pay it forward - Press-Citizen.com
When University of Iowa students return for the spring semester Tuesday, they can get a little treat, thanks to a group of Virginia Tech alumni. Read more
5 Best Ways to Watch the Obama Inauguration Online
Barack Obama's official swearing-in ceremony as the 44th President of the United States will take place on January 20th beginning at 11:30am EST. Read more from nowpublic.comhttp://tinyurl.com/7w9pey
Today In History - globegazette.com
Today is Monday, Jan. 19, the 19th day of 2009. There are 346 days left in the year. This is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Read what happened on this date.
UI Theatre Building reopens - Press-Citizen.com
After three moves, the University of Iowa Division of Performing Arts is back at home. The UI Theatre Building, west of the Iowa River on north Riverside ...read more