For every student that enrolls at the University of Iowa the time inevitably comes to move on. For some grad school may be in their immediate future, others will begin a career in their selected field. This is a time of great excitement and anticipation. The University of Iowa Alumni Association and RiverFest are proud to offer this…
This month’s Iowa Alumni Magazine feature article discusses how University of Iowa alumnus Churchill Roberts came to tell the story of Petr Ginz, an inspiring young boy killed in the Holocaust. Read more about what went into the making of Roberts’ latest documentary, The Last Flight of Petr Ginz, in this Iowa Alumni Magazine exclusive:
Standing in a former concentration camp…
The University of Iowa Alumni Association would like to thank everyone who came out to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Asian Pacific American Cultural Center (APACC) last weekend. More than 250 UI students and alumni attended the weekend’s festivities, which included an official rededication and ribbon-cutting ceremony, a community celebration, greetings from Vince Nelson, University of Iowa Alumni Association…
The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and College of Nursing carry solid reputations and national rankings. While graduates of both programs surely hold their college’s accolades in high esteem, they likely will tell you that the best thing they picked up while studying at the University of Iowa was the comradely and support of peers who were just…
This month’s Iowa Alumni Magazine feature article chronicles how Churchill Roberts, 72PhD, came to make his latest documentary The Last Flight of Petr Ginz. In the film, he evocatively depicts how a young dreamer courageously did what he did best until his untimely end while imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp. Since his graduation Roberts has dedicated his…
“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”
The Second Amendment consists of one sentence. It contains 27 words and 119 characters. Since its ratification on December 15, 1791, the language used in this article has created considerable debated regarding…
The UIAA would like to thank the Des Moines Public Library, Dr. Steven Anderson, and everyone who attended our latest Lifelong Learning event. On Wednesday, March 27, 97 UI alumni and friends of the university packed the Central Des Moines Public Library for the privilege to listen to Steven Anderson, 85MA, 87PhD, director of the neuropsychological rehabilitation program at UI…
The long and celebrated history of the University of Iowa’s Scottish Highlanders spans almost 80 years. Originally formed in 1935 by Colonel George Dailey and Bill Adamson as a bagpipe accompaniment to the R.O.T.C. Military Corps, the band quickly grew in size and notoriety.
The musicians performed at their first football game a mere two years after…
The Coca-Cola logo, the Mercedes Benz emblem, and Apple’s iconic apple—such images may pop to mind when you think of the term “brand.” Rest assured, these corporations dedicated big bucks and countless hours to cement their symbols in the public consciousness and to ensure they epitomize the best their products have to offer.
When it comes to representing yourself, what do…
“It is very important to understand that emotional intelligence is not the opposite of intelligence; it is not the triumph of heart over head—it is the unique intersection of both.” –David Caruso, psychologist and co-creator of the concept
According to researchers John D. Mayer and Peter Salovey, Emotional Intelligence (EI) represents “the ability to monitor one’s own and others’…
