Big college, big news!
Digest #34
A twice-monthly bulletin for the faculty and staff of the
University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
News from the CLAS website
June 22, 2016--July 11, 2016
Report your significant research news
Jupiter, meet CLAS: Physics & Astronomy instruments aboard the Juno mission to Jupiter
Computer Science Chair Alberto Segre receives NSF grant to study engaged student learning with College of Education
MERGE tech hub moving forward downtown, thanks to Dept. of Commerce grant
Journalism/GWSS Prof Gigi Durham publishes new book, Technosex
Spanish & Portuguese Prof Amber Brian publishes new monograph
Journalism Prof Daniel Lathrop publishes new book, Understanding Crime and Justice Statistics
Iowa Saxophonists' Workshop taking debut tour to Hong Kong and Chengdu, China
Cinematic Arts Chair Paula Amad to give lecture on "The Wizard of Oz" at Figge Art Museum
Report your engagement/outreach activities
Social Work to offer nation's only summer creative writing seminar for helping professionals
Coding Garage helps spur STEM careers
Int'l Studies major Brian Donatelli heading to Cambodia for Peace Corps
Documentary being made about Oakdale Community Choir, led by Music Professor Mary Cohen
Iowa Young Writers' Studio for high school students now a Magid Center youth program
Report your awards and media mentions
HHP Prof Kathy Janz appointed to federal Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee
Amer Studies & GWSS Prof Susan Birrell wins NASSH Recognition Award
Music Prof Kevin Kastens awarded NBA Certificate of Merit for Marching Excellence
Adam Skibbe of GSS leads scanning exploration of Iowa's historic beer caves
Sociology Prof Ion Bogdan Vasi wins two ASA Best Paper Awards
Classics Prof Sarah Bond discusses ancient fossil hunting and ancient Roman graffiti in Forbes Science posts
Diane Slusarski selected as Biology DEO
English major Joshua Wright presents research at conference in Sheffield, England
Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders newsletter
(Visit CLAS Events for complete listings)
Creative Writing Seminar for Helping Professionals July 15-18
Live From Prairie Lights: Vu Tran July 11
Korean Music Series Through July 29
Write On Through August 4
Exhibitions
"EatChewAlive," paintings by alumnus John Schlue Through August 28
Sciences
Nilanthi Yasapala - "Reactivation of Organophosphorus Agent Inhibited-Human Acetylcholinesterase" July 14