Last week, alumni from the UI, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa made new connections at our informal networking event in downtown Des Moines. This was our second of three in the series—our final meeting will be on Tuesday, May 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Please register here by May 14 at noon; walk-up registrations are also welcome. We hope to…
Warm weather means football is just around the corner, and whether it’s getting up at 4 a.m. to tailgate, filling up on turkey legs, or playing a rousing game of beer pong, everyone has their own game day traditions.
This week, we’re wondering:
What do you enjoy doing on football game day?
One randomly selected commenter will receive a Herky foam finger…
This weekend, thousands of wrestling fans will descend upon Iowa City for the U.S. Olympic Trials. Last night, a statue of Dan Gable was unveiled outside Carver-Hawkeye Arena, and the legendary coach himself will speak on “going for the gold” in wrestling and in life tomorrow afternoon at the Iowa City Public Library. We hope locals and visitors alike will…
Prior to the major recession in 2008, the economic vigor of the United States was unprecedented—but an illusion of growing collective wealth hid a long-term crisis confronting the American middle class, a crisis exacerbated by the recent financial downturn.
UI professor Kevin Leicht, chair of the sociology department and director of the Iowa Social Science Research Center, will discuss the current recession’s…
The answer to this week’s trivia question (“What Iowa astronomer has helped in pioneering space research by designing research instruments for more than 50 successful U.S. satellites and space probes, and now has a campus building named after them?”) is Dr. James Van Allen.
Even after his retirement, Van Allen maintained a regular presence at the UI physics building that bears…
Our featured article this week from the February 2012 issue of Iowa Alumni Magazine takes a look at a “Water Law” class being taught at the UI College of Law.
“Water law is a fascinating blend of policy, history, power, and constitutional principle,” says law professor Jonathan Carlson. “It’s hugely important to many individual developers, farmers, and other landowners, cutting across so many…
Tuesday Trivia Question (it’s a doozy):
What Iowa astronomer has helped in pioneering space research by designing research instruments for more than 50 successful U.S. satellites and space probes, and now has a campus building named after them?
Submit your answer here for a chance to win a prize: http://www.iowalum.com/trivia.
Congratulations to last week’s winners, Eric Bochtler, 10MBA, and S.T.A.T. member Alison Seaton!
On Saturday, the Iowa football squad took the field in Kinnick Stadium for their spring open practice. Observers were excited to see new faces on the field—and returning Hawks back in action. “I was worried about the offensive line, but they looked big and sharp,” says Ali Juneja, who drove down from Minnesota to attend. Fans were thrilled to meet…
On Saturday, the Iowa football squad took the field in Kinnick Stadium for their spring open practice. Observers were excited to see new faces on the field—and returning Hawks back in action. “I was worried about the offensive line, but they looked big and sharp,” says Ali Juneja, who drove down from Minnesota to attend. Fans were thrilled to meet…
Whether it’s an old standby like coffee or an energy drink chock-full of vitamins, everyone gets their day started with a beverage.
This week, we’re wondering: What’s your morning drink of choice?
I enjoy regular coffee with a shot of orange soda mixed in for some sweetness and extra caffeine.
One randomly-selected commenter will receive the cool UIAA mug pictured above with some goodies…
