Briefs

The bell that summoned many generations of students to class, damaged beyond repair in the November 20, 2001 fire that destroyed Old Capitol’s dome, now stars in an exhibit of Old Capitol fire memorabilia in the Natural History Museum in Macbride Hall. Visitors, from left, are Sara Schock and Nick Foster of Estherville; Angie Cizek, Ruthven; and Mike Biederman, Everly.

Registration to begin

Registration for Saturday and Evening classes for the fall semester begins July 25. These classes, designed for part-time and working students, are held at different times from conventional University classes.
To enroll or check out course offerings, see this site: www.uiowa.edu/~ccp.


Vanpool spaces available

The following employee vanpools have seats available for University employees who want to ride on a permanent basis:

Ainsworth, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Cedar Rapids, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Kalona, 7:30a.m.-4:30 p.m., 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and
5 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
Marengo, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Marion, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Mt. Vernon, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
North English, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Oxford, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Riverside, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,
and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Sigourney, 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
Solon, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tipton, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Washington, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,
and 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
Wellman/Kalona, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
West Branch, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Winfield, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Contact Commuter Programs at (35)3-5770 for more information.

Nixon to head Center for Teaching

Wilfred Nixon, professor of civil and environmental engineering, has been appointed director of the Center for Teaching.

“During his years at Iowa, Wilf has been heavily involved in curriculum development in the engineering program and has participated in national programs on the teaching of engineering,” says Lola Lopes, associate provost for undergraduate education.

Nixon has special interest in outcome assessment (particularly for hard-to-measure dimensions such as “ability to communicate effectively” or “ability to engage in lifelong learning”) and in the impact of distance learning on universities.

Exhibit opens at Main Library

University Libraries has opened “New Social Movements in Latin America,” an exhibition on view now through October 2002 in the North Exhibition Hall of the Main Library.The exhibit features materials drawn from its collections and from the personal collections of several Latin American studies faculty and students. Among the highlights are several examples of handmade books from the “Ediciones Vig’a,” a collective of book artists, poets, and writers working in Cuba, and examples of the ephemera—posters, pamphlets, postcards, and bulletins—used by various movements to promote their activities.

Speakers, exhibits, Herky prepare for Iowa State Fair

Some of the best talents of The University of Iowa will be showcased at the Iowa State Fair, which runs from Aug. 8 to 18 in Des Moines.The University of Iowa exhibit in the southwest corner of the fairgrounds’ Varied Industries Building will spotlight dozens of talks, demonstrations, and presentations in its center stage.

Scheduled to appear are several College of Engineering students and their BattleBot remote-controlled robot; David Soll, professor of biological sciences, who will demonstrate his research on the use of sound waves to alleviate swine odors; students from across the state who took part in the Belin-Blank Center’s Invent Iowa convention; Steve Thunder-McGuire, art education professor and storyteller; members of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, who will show sights and sounds their research has captured within the solar system; and more.

Displays and demonstrations by UI Health Care, the Hawk Shop, the Department of Athletics, and the Office of Admissions will be featured. Herky and the UI cheerleaders will make an appearance, and visitors can get Hawkeye temporary tattoos and football posters.

Audiovisual Graphics staff is building the exhibit and dozens of faculty, staff, students and alumni have volunteered to work at the fair.

Up-to-the-minute information—including schedules, directions, and maps—is available now on the UI State Fair web site at www.uiowa.edu/statefair. For more information, contact Linda Kettner, (38)4-0030, linda-kettner @uiowa.edu, or George McCrory, george-mccrory@uiowa.edu, (38)4-0012.

Hancher offers ticket options

Hancher Auditorium has put tickets to events in its 2002-2003 anniversary season on sale by phone, on-line, and at the box office. Until July 1, they were available only by mail order.Hancher summer box office hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays. From the local calling area, dial (33)5-1160. Long distance is toll free, 1-800-HANCHER. Fax to (35)3-2284. Orders may be charged to VISA, MasterCard, or American Express, and faculty and staff may use payroll deduction.People with special needs for access, seating, parking and auxiliary services should dial (33)5-1158. The line is equipped with TDD.Tickets will be on sale 24 hours a day on-line through Hancher’s home page: www.uiowa.edu/hancher. The web site also includes a map of the auditorium and full information about discounts.