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.
UI history Archive
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Honoring Stuit while preserving piece of history
Posted on 04/07/2011The building at Gilbert and Jefferson originally housed tuberculosis patients and for a time was the home for UI music. Newly renovated, it holds the name of longtime liberal arts dean Dewey Stuit. -
My favorite photo: Historic H2O
Posted on 04/01/2011Today's "My favorite photo" installment features the work of one of our readers. UI staff member Kathleen Renquist discusses her love of swimming—and more specifically, the historic Field House pool. -
The pig and the politician
Posted on 11/15/2010Most Iowans know about Floyd of Rosedale, the bronze pig that lately seems to have taken up permanent residence in Iowa City. But few probably know much about the man behind the pig. -
Alum preserves house, legacy of UI civil rights pioneer
Posted on 10/25/2010UI alumnus Alexander G. Clark Sr. belongs on any list of American civil rights leaders. UI alumnus Kent Sissel has restored Clark's home in Muscatine in efforts to preserve and promote Clark's legacy. -
New book explores Grant Wood’s tumultuous time at UI
Posted on 10/04/2010Anamosa, Eldon, and Cedar Rapids all embrace their connection to Grant Wood. So what about The University of Iowa, where Wood spent seven years on faculty? A new book shines a light on his time here.