“Our histories are often overlooked.” Teresa
García, program associate in the Graduate
College, hoping that developing a Latina archive
as part of the Iowa Women’s Archives will help
raise awareness about the role of Latinas in the
state’s history (The Gazette, Nov. 2).
“We hope his visit reminds students of the
history, culture, and current events of all parts
of the world.” Lois Gray, director of external
relations, International Programs, welcoming a campus
visit by Arn Chorn-Pond, a Cambodian flutist who
survived the Khmer Rouge, in part, by performing
for soldiers (Iowa City Press-Citizen, Nov. 6).
“It seems like almost every state is giving
away grandmother, grandfather, the family jewels,
you name it, everything.” Alan Peters, associate
professor of urban and regional planning in the Graduate
College, estimating that city and state governments
gamble about $40 billion a year in tax revenue though
abatements, lower income taxes, outright payments,
training grants, and wage subsidies (The New
York Times, Nov. 10).
“The buzz was enough to get me elected.” David
Redlawsk, assistant professor of political science
in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, recalling
how in 1995 he was the only candidate in a New Jersey
city council race with a web site—technology
that was considered a novelty at the time but now
is a key component to a successful campaign (Orlando
Sentinel, Nov. 10).
“Ideally, if kids meet people from broad experiences,
then their own experience becomes broader.” Kathryn
Whitmore, associate professor of curriculum and instruction
in the College of Education, pointing out that any
type of background distinction—in addition
to ethnic diversity—can be a positive element
for an educator (Iowa City Press-Citizen, Nov. 11).
“There are stories in there that no one will
ever hear about.” Johanna Schoen, assistant
professor of history in the College of Liberal Arts
and Sciences, lamenting that the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
applies not only to medical records of the living,
but also to memos, notes, and photos concerning the
dead, which could prompt some archives to seal records
(Baltimore Sun, Nov. 13).
“Here, it seems like the school, in a spirit
that transcends the law, is seeking to allow a student
who would otherwise be unable to attend the school.” Peter
Blanck, Charles M. and Marion Kierscht Professor
of Law in the College of Law and director of the
school’s Law, Health Policy, and Disability
Center, reacting to an Illinois high school’s
rejection of a delivery of flowers and balloons due
to the school’s ban on latex products, which
is intended to accommodate a student’s life-threatening
latex allergy (Good Housekeeping, Nov. 17).
“Most of the candidates in the past have tended
to be critical, but have done it indirectly.” Arthur
Miller, professor of political science in the College
of Liberal Arts and Sciences, observing that a recent
commercial from former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean targeting
Missouri Rep. Richard Gephardt employs a new tactic
in Iowa since the state’s caucuses became a
key battleground in presidential politics nearly
30 years ago (Los Angeles Times, Nov. 18).
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