University Communication and Marketing ended regular updates to the fyi website on March 2, 2012.
Information for faculty and staff now appears on Iowa Now, particularly under the “Campus” heading.
Archive for March, 2011
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Williamson, Paulsen named to 2011 Women of Influence list
Posted on 03/28/2011Ann Williamson and Jane Paulsen, both with University of Iowa Health Care, were named 2011 Women of Influence by the Corridor Business Journal. -
Students make spring break service trip
Posted on 03/28/2011One alternative spring break option for UI students: a service learning experience with elementary school children in Chicago. fyi spent some time with the UI students in the classroom of UI alumna Eleni Gajewski. -
CLAS awards Marcus Bach Fellowships for 2011–12
Posted on 03/25/2011The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences awarded the 2011–12 Marcus Bach Fellowships for Graduate Students in the Humanities to Christina L. Ortiz, Jessica Wilson, and Ezra Lincoln Plank. -
Mission accomplished: I.C. fest boasts stellar lineup
Posted on 03/25/2011Fans of the Mission Creek Festival have plenty to enjoy in 2011: a performance by John Waters, a discussion with rock icons from Sonic Youth, a literary crawl, and lots of live music in downtown Iowa City. -
Recent deaths
Posted on 03/25/2011Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available. -
Fisher to speak about state budget debate March 31
Posted on 03/24/2011Peter Fisher, professor emeritus in the University of Iowa School of Urban and Regional Planning, will discuss the state budget debate at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 31, in room 101 of Biology Building East. -
Up-to-date Hawk Alert info crucial during severe weather season
Posted on 03/24/2011Chuck Green, assistant vice president and director of the University of Iowa Department of Public Safety, offers tips during severe weather season. -
The process of preserving pages from the past
Posted on 03/24/2011Damaged rare books, manuscripts, and maps are given new life in the conservation unit of UI Libraries. fyi spent a day watching conservator Gary Frost work his magic. -
UICCU gift to College of Public Health honors Borg, Colloton
Posted on 03/23/2011A gift from the University of Iowa Community Credit Union (UICCU) will support the John W. Colloton Chair in Health Management and Policy in the UI College of Public Health and honor UICCU board member Dean Borg. -
Perlmutter’s P&T Confidential offers tips on tenure
Posted on 03/23/2011Being turned down for tenure can short-circuit an academic career. Journalism school director David Perlmutter's new book helps young scholars navigate what can be a nerve-racking process.