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New technology enhances old illustrations Sceleti Tabula I, above, is just one image available to visitors to the Anatomia Universa web site, www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin-www/mascagni. Newly implemented QuickTime Virtual Reality (QTVR) capabilities permit dynamic zooming and panning across each of the beautifully executed plates, allowing scholars to interact with and analyze the images. The University’s copy of Anatomia Universa, created between 1823 and 1832 by anatomist Paolo Mascagni, is one of only three or four copies in the United States.

Staff members: Apply now for committees

The deadline for applying for University Charter Committee staff openings is March 15.

Committees with openings for staff members include Campus Planning, Council on Teaching, Family Issues, FRIC, Hancher Auditorium, Human Rights, Parking and Transportation, Recreational Services, University Safety and Security, Faculty/Staff Parking Appeals, and Board in Control of Athletics.

Terms will begin in September 2002. Applications were sent through campus mail in February. The form and a description of each committee are available on-line at www.uiowa.edu/~stafcnsl/cocapp2002.htm.



Code available for perusal

The Iowa Administrative Code is being reviewed and revised. The sections that pertain to the Board of Regents, State of Iowa are available for review at www.legis.state.ia.us/IAC.html and the revised sections pertaining to the University of Iowa are available for review on the University of Iowa General Counsel web site at www.uiowa.edu/~gencouns/adminrules.htm. Questions or comments can be directed to Ann Rhodes, (33)5-0292 or ann-rhodes@uiowa.edu.

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Polkinghorne to lecture

Physicist and theologian John Polkinghorne, known as one of the greatest living writers and thinkers on science and religion, will visit the University on March 8 and 9 to give a series of lectures on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Geneva Lecture Committee.

He will give a public lecture, “Is there anyone there?” at 8 p.m., March 8, in Buchanan Auditorium, PBB, and will lead a workshop, “Can a Scientist Believe?” from 9 a.m. to noon, March 9, in the Illinois Room, IMU.

For information, contact Jason Chen, 341-0007 or geneva@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu.



Foundation reports more givers in 2001

Last year a record number of contributors made a record number of gifts to the UI Foundation in support of The University of Iowa, foundation officials announced on Feb. 22.

In 2001, more than 56,900 contributors—8.2 percent ahead of 2000—made nearly 100,000 gifts to the foundation, making last year the best year on record for the number of gifts and the number of donors to the foundation.

“Despite 2001 being a year of economic and other uncertainty nationwide, the $64.8 million we received in outright gifts for the UI last year is less than one percent behind 2000, the record year to date for outright gifts to the UI Foundation,” says Michael New, the foundation’s president. “We are tremendously grateful to our donors for sustaining their support during a very turbulent year.”



Women’s excellence celebrated

A Celebration of Excellence and Achievement Among Women has been rescheduled for March 25, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. A reception will begin at 4 p.m., followed by the awards program at 5 p.m. in the IMU Main Lounge.

The program is free and open to the public. No dinner is planned this year.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. Persons who require an accommodation in order to participate in this program, call (33)5-3114 in advance. An American Sign Language interpreter will sign the awards ceremony.



Nominations due for IOWA

Recognize a coworker or team who demonstrates initiative and innovation in improving the workplace by nominating them for the IOWA (Improving Our Workplace Award). The IOWA is a campuswide program to recognize staff who are making significant improvements in University processes, services, and the workplace environment.

Last year 138 staff members in teams or individually were awarded the IOWA.

Nominations for teams and individuals are being accepted until March 15 by the review committee. Information and forms are available at the web site, www.uiowa.edu/hr/worklife/iowa.html, or by calling (33)5-0560. This program is funded by Staff Council and Athletics.



Time to apply to display at Staff Celebration Day

Share what’s new in your unit by being a part of Staff Celebration Day, from 3 to 6 p.m., May 22, in the Main Lounge of the Iowa Memorial Union.

The event, in its sixth year, is cosponsored by Staff Council and UI WorkLife, and is an opportunity for the University community to share innovative processes and services, recognize staff efforts, and celebrate together.

Applications are available at www.uiowa.edu/hr/worklife/index.html and are due on April 24. For additional information, contact UI WorkLife at (33)5-0560 or uiworklife@uiowa.edu.



Lockwood hired as registrar

Larry Lockwood has been named the University’s new registrar. He will begin his duties June 1.

He will replace Jerald Dallam who began phased retirement in December, after 21 years at the University.

Lockwood is currently the associate registrar at the University of Wisconsin, where he has worked for 27 years. As Wisconsin’s associate registrar since 1996, Lockwood has been one of the three executive officers responsible for direction, planning, and policymaking for the office. He helped implement touch-tone registration, on-line access to student information, and a new student records system.



Hydraulics Lab reopens

The University community is invited to attend an open house at the University’s newly renovated Hydraulics Laboratory from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., March 15.



Correction

The following career development award was omitted from the Feb. 22 issue. fyi regrets the error.

Jeffrey Segar, pediatrics, will learn experimental methods that allow measurement of the number and size of cells in the fetal heart muscle. His goal is to better understand how the heart muscle changes in response to intrauterine stresses, in order to develop new treatments for congenital heart disease.