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| Calls to RVAP line increase The Rape Victim Advocacy Program has once again reported a jump in the number of crisis calls made to the agency. RVAP’s third-quarter report shows that the number of calls has nearly tripled when compared with the same time period last year. The agency received 557 calls, compared to 204 in the same three-month span the year before. The number of incidents reported increased 21 percent over last year, moving from 156 to 188. Year-to-date, the number of rapes reported to RVAP has already surpassed the last fiscal year’s total. Since becoming the first host of the statewide Iowa Sexual Abuse Hotline, RVAP has been overwhelmed by the number of people who have contacted the agency for support. Sara Beaderstadt, director of volunteer programs, said one of the major challenges facing RVAP is a growing need for volunteers. RVAP will begin a training session for sexual abuse victim advocates and anti-violence educators on June 21. For more information, contact Beaderstadt at
UI Heart Care taps Winniford Winniford, a cardiologist, will be assisted by Douglas Behrendt, professor of surgery, who will serve as co-physician director, and by Ellen Cram, who will serve as nursing director. Robert Kelch, dean of the College of Medicine, said Winniford’s extensive experience with cardiovascular research underscores a vital component of UI Heart Care’s mission. “UI Heart Care represents more than high-quality care for heart patients,” he said. “It combines compassionate patient care with a commitment to world-class research and medical education.”
Parking permit renewal time Two changes are being implemented for the upcoming permit period. Current permit holders have been sent a renewal letter instead of applications. They are being asked to respond by June 15 only if information on the letter is incorrect, they no longer require parking, they will terminate employment by August 2, or prepayment of the permit is required. If there are no changes, the letter does not need to be returned, and a new hangtag will automatically be mailed in July. Previous payroll deduction authorizations will continue. The other change is a switch to multi-year parking permits. New permits will begin on August 2, 1999, and be valid until August 5, 2001. If you terminate employment or no longer require parking during that time period, return the hangtag for cancellation. Parking permits for the 1998-1999 permit year expire on August 1, 1999. For futher information, contact Parking Services, (33)5-1475.
Law school gift endows chair The faculty chair was created by F. Arnold Daum’s spouse, Lucile Daum of New York City, along with her sons, John F. Daum of Los Angeles and Craig T. Daum of New York City, and other members of the family. Daum, a native of Buffalo Center, earned a B.S.C. degree in commerce and science at the UI in 1932 and completed a J.D. degree from the UI College of Law in 1934. He received an LL.M. degree in 1937 from Yale University Law School, where his distinguished academic career was recognized with a Sterling Fellowship in Law. He became a senior partner with a top New York law firm and a specialist in corporate law and securities litigation. He died in 1983. The gift is for the College of Law’s endowment campaign for endowed faculty chairs and distinguished professorships, student scholarships, the law library, enhanced technology, and program support.
Cut a rug The dance, part of the Alumni Association’s Spring Reunion Weekend June 10-13, is open to the public. Rod Pierson’s Big Band, a group of alumni and UI School of Music students, will play popular dance tunes. The dance begins at 8:30 p.m. Admission for the dance is $5 at the door. For more information, contact the UI Alumni Association at (33)5-3294, or visit its web page at www.biz.uiowa.edu/iowalum/srw99/.
Booths from numerous campus offices and departments will provide an opportunity for staff to highlight their work and interact with University staff, faculty, students, and administration. The interaction will permit evaluation and feedback related to a number of services, research, and projects involving staff. The event features food, entertainment, music, and prizes. President Mary Sue Coleman will address the gathering from 3:15 to 3:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
PA Program reaccredited Seven years is the maximum length of accreditation the commission grants. To date, only 7 percent of the nation’s 110 physician assistant programs have received the seven-year honor. “The fact that a group of peer educators has given us the maximum length of accreditation speaks highly to the quality of the education our students receive,” said David Asprey, director of the PA Program. Asprey credits the success of the PA Program to its affiliation and high level of integration with the College of Medicine. The program is within the college, and in many cases, PA students take the same classes as second-year medical students. Earlier this year, the UI received word that 100 percent of its 1998 PA graduates passed the Physician Assistant National Certification Examination on their first attempt. From 1974 to 1998, the UI first-time pass rate averaged 99 percent. The national average during the same period was 84.5 percent.
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Staff Showcase and Poster Fair to be held
