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From CLAS, For CLAS, About CLASDigest #30 A twice-monthly bulletin for the faculty and staff of the News from the CLAS website 
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Research NewsReport your significant research news Developmental Studies Hybridoma Bank to support humanities Faculty Scholarships Latham Science Engagement Initiative offers fellowship opportunity for undergraduate researchers 2016-17 Fulbright winner Noaquia Callahan sits down with International Programs to discuss her research and the impact of the scholarship Feel that? Seismometer purchased with Student Technology Fee funds Bio prof Joshua Weiner's research identifies a neuron’s (dendrite) branch manager Crosstalk interviews Bio Prof Joshua Weiner The Red Queen rules: Biology research bolsters theory that sexual reproduction protects against threats Inside Higher Ed's interview with Sociology prof Michael Sauder about his new book on the impact of academic rankings Physics & Astronomy student builds instrument to study how northern lights are produced #AreYouHappy?: UI computer scientists develop algorithm to measure life satisfaction on Twitter Arts NewsKim Brooks and Ethan Canin talk writing in Salon In death, an artist and a young woman meet: The Guardian unearths story of UI undergrad's 1973 murder and its impact on artist Ana Mendieta Newly found Walt Whitman writings published by the Walt Whitman Quarterly Review Elizabeth Willis among Pulitzer finalists in poetry Engagement and Outreach NewsReport your engagement/outreach activities Information on UI Office of Outreach & Engagement grant opportunities Deborah Whaley is keynote speaker for UNI-sponsored Comic-Con Arts Share to sponsor PanAmerican Steel Band tour through Iowa Awards, Achievements, and Media MentionsReport your awards and media mentions CLAS faculty, students recognized for excellence by VP for Research and Economic Development Undergrads Caitlyn Kavan, Jenny Winberg win Dean's Achievement Award Landon Storrs, Leslie Schwalm among OAH Distinguished Lecturers for 2016-2017 Nathaniel Otjen (Class of 2016) wins Callen Prize for outstanding CLAS senior from Graduate College Poli Sci Chair Sara Mitchell's essay in Foreign Policy magazine: "How to Get Tenure (If You’re a Woman)" CLAS faculty, staff, students earn Hancher-Finkbine medallions and awards Sociology Prof Ion Vasi comments on grocery aisle gardens Enterprise Leadership major Conor Paulsen's leather goods start-up featured Marilynne Robinson named to the 'Time' 100 History Prof Keisha Blain awarded Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship from AAUW Music Prof Christine Getz receives American Philosophical Society grant Anthro Prof Laura Graham publishes in Media and Communication Around CampusTIER implementation updates New home for Psychological & Brain Sciences approved by Regents Sandy and Susan Boyd honored for their service to the UI Marilynne Robinson retiring after 25 years CLAS Commencement Ceremonies information Get to know your campus trees with new app Biology, Natural History Museum, and Public Library hosted National DNA Day events A minor in ASL? Sign me up! Get to Know...American Studies and African American Studies Prof Deborah Whaley Upcoming CLAS Events(Visit CLAS Events for complete listings) Lectures/Conferences/Informational MeetingsInternational Studies Honors Poster Session and Graduation Reception May 13 Certificate in Writing Capstone Reading and Graduation Reception May 13 College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Commencement Ceremonies May 14 Cistercians, Chronologies, and Communities: The Legacies of Constance Hoffman Berman May 20 Arts |
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