From CLAS, for CLAS
 

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences News and Events Digest

A twice-monthly bulletin for the faculty and staff of the
University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

News from the CLAS website
August 3, 2015--August 17, 2015

 
 

Research News

Report your significant research news

English Professor Claire Sponsler receives Bevington Award from the Medieval and Renaissance Drama Society

Physics & Astronomy researcher James Wetzel using 3D printer to make models of Large Hadron Collider experiment

Study from HHP Professor Lucas Carr finds portable pedaling devices increase activity of sedentary workers

Spanish & Portuguese Professor Adriana Méndez Rodenas presents at international conference

Spanish & Portuguese Professor Amber Brian publishes groundbreaking translation funded by Obermann Interdisciplinary Research Grant

Communication Studies Professor Darrel Wanzer-Serrano publishes new book

Journalism and African American Studies Professor Venise T. Berry publishes new book

Music and African American Studies Professor Damani Phillips releases new CD

Music Professor Michael Eckert releases new CD

Arts News

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UI Press holds its first contest for creative nonfiction

Cinematic Arts grad student Metrah Pashaee wins 2015 Princess Grace Award

UI unveils its new booth at the Iowa State Fair, designed by students and faculty in the 3-D Design Program

The latest look at the new Voxman Music Building

The latest look at the new Art Building

Cinematic Arts student Jesse Kreitzer and alum Remingston Smith have films in Landlocked Film Festival

CLAS alumna Elizabeth Shriver's ceramic artwork displayed in Chait Galleries

Engagement and Outreach News

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Communication Sciences & Disorders begins support group for adults who stutter

World Music Drumming Workshop on campus gives Iowa music educators tools to teach world drumming

Spanish and finance major Emily Roberts starts company offering English tutoring services for children in China

International Studies alumna Blake Rupe creates new UI course on how startups can solve global issues

Awards, Achievements, and Media Mentions

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Political Science Professor Ron McMullen interviewed on Missouri public radio's Global Journalist series

History Professor Colin Gordon quoted in NY Times article on housing segregation

Water Quality class featured in Big Ten Network LiveBIG series

Spanish & Portuguese Professor Adriana Méndez Rodenas publishes new book review

Psychology Professor Ed Wasserman talks animal cognition on "Talk of Iowa"

Around Campus

CLAS faculty and staff are collaborating in innovative ways with On Iowa! to welcome our newest students to campus

2015 CLAS Alumni Fellows announced

The latest look at the new Hancher Auditorium

UI names new Dean of Students

NEH Chairman William "Bro" Adams will speak as part of OVPRED Creative Matters lecture series

HHP sports management lecturer Dan Matheson leads summer Chicago Sports Business Practicum

UI Presidential Search field winnowed to nine

Upcoming CLAS Events

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Lectures/Conferences/Informational Meetings

Open House for the incoming Class of 2019 August 21

Fall semester classes begin August 24

Arts
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Passport to Iowa: Talent Showcase August 22

Piano Sundays: Ksenia Nosikova and Studio September 6

Tony and Friends September 6

Exhibitions