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Welcome, Class of 2027!
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The past week was filled with excitement and anticipation as the Class of 2027 arrived on campus. Check out all of the cool things that happened.
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As we head into Iowa's 177th year, President Barbara Wilson reminds us that our first obligations are to people—"to our students and our university community, to the people of the state of Iowa, and to the people of the country and world beyond our borders."
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Even when you take a break during the summer (and we hope you did!), the university doesn't. Whether you were out of town, on vacation, or unplugged, here are 10 things you may have missed.
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Kristy Nabhan-Warren, professor and V.O. and Elizabeth Kahl Figge Chair in Catholic Studies, published an article earlier this week in The Conversation, an independent news organization dedicated to unlocking the knowledge of academic experts for the general public. As a scholar of Roman Catholicism, Nabhan-Warren describes how Pope Francis' official travels are part of his decade-long effort to rebrand the Roman Catholic Church as a religious institution that centers on the poor.
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The University of Iowa Libraries Annex is inconspicuously tucked between warehouses on the outskirts of Iowa City. The 60,000-square-foot facility stores about 1.8 million volumes—not including thousands of Special Collections and Archives materials—but has capacity for up to 4.8 million. It's the only facility of its kind in the state, and a critical component of the UI Libraries' strategy, streamlining management, preservation, and access to physical book collections.
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From backpacks to teenage drivers and everything in between, parents have a lot to consider and keep track of during back-to-school season. UI Stead Family Children's Hospital's Injury Prevention Team and Safety Store offer some tips to help keep children safe throughout the school year.
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CoWork Commons is a work and meeting space for faculty and staff, especially those who are working in a hybrid or remote setting. Employees can collaborate in the common space or reserve a conference room for private meetings. CoWork Commons is located at 2070 University Capitol Centre (UCC). Iowa One cards are required for access.
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For the first time in school history, hoops will be played at Kinnick Stadium. Help the Hawkeyes set the all-time women's basketball attendance record when the team hosts a scrimmage against DePaul at Crossover at Kinnick on Oct. 15. Tickets are still available.
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