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Last Updated
Tuesday, November 27, 2001 4:06 PM
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| Experts List:
University of Iowa experts on a range of topics related to the
Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the United States are available
for interviews by the news media. (View
list) |
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UI Memo On Immigration Procedures: Jan Gorman, program
administrator for Immigration Services, issued a memo Sept.
28 to UI administrators outlining how the Sept. 11 attack
has or might impact immigration processing and travel abroad.
(Read the Memo)
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| UI Hancher Auditorium
Institutes New Security Precautions: The University of Iowa
Hancher Auditorium has expanded its security precautions in
the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and the beginning
of the current conflict. Backpacks and large bags of any kind
will no longer be allowed in Hancher. Ticketholders will be
asked to return such items to their vehicles if possible. If
absolutely necessary, backpacks and bags may be left at the
coatchecks, but the bags will be opened and inspected in the
ticketholders' presence before they are accepted for checking.
Hancher reserves the right to inspect any bag or package brought
into the facility. (Full
story) |
| New Security Measures
Enacted At Kinnick Stadium. In the interest of protecting
the general public, security measures at Kinnick Stadium throughout
the remaining University of Iowa home football games will be
increased, beginning with the UI vs. Penn State game 11 a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 29. (Full
story) |
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Military Leave Outlined.In light
of the recent terrorist attacks, UI students and staff in
the National Guard and Reserves may be called to active duty.
The UI has issued to administrators guidelines for handling
these situations, should they arise. (For
UI Employees) (For
UI Students)
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VA Medical Center Limits Entrances. Due
to the recent events in New York City and Washington, DC,
federal properties are at heightened states of alert. For
this reason, the Iowa City VA Medical Center will have only
the main entrance (facing Highway 6) open for entry until
further notice. Updates will be posted if and when the procedures
change.
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| Biological
Warfare Notice Issued. The Iowa Department of Public
Health is asking everyone in the medical and health communities
to be alert to any potential biologic, chemical, or radiologic
component. If any unusual diseases or syndromes occur, especially
in those who have been on the East Coast recently, the department
advises that the Center for Acute Disease Epidemiology should
be contacted immediately at 1-800-362-2736. A department spokesman
said that while use of these types of weapons is not anticipated
at this point, a heightened level of awareness is encouraged
over the next few weeks. |
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Recent UI Event Webcasts. Video
stream recordings are now available on the Web for two recent
events held on the UI campus in response to the Sept. 11 attacks.
Recordings of the Service of Remembrance held Sept. 14 and
the panel discussion "Reflecting on Sept. 11th"
held Sept. 20 are available in various formats. (Go
to page)
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| Rumor
Control Number Available . People with urgent questions
or who hear rumors they want to verify should call the Staff
Information Hotline at 356-2444. |
| Books,
Other Resources on Terrorism, Middle East. The staff at
the UI Libraries has compiled a list of resources -- including
books, monographs and Website links -- on terrorism, the Middle
East, war and related subjects. (Get
list) |
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News Resources For Faculty.
Here is a list of news resources to which faculty might consider
turning for information that may be relevant to class discussions.
The links were provided by Ken MacDonald, a visiting assistant
professor of geography at the UI.
News sites
Arab-American Sites
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| Air
Travel Rules Issued. With today's phased re-opening of the
national airspace system, air passengers should be prepared
to allow plenty of time to deal with our new security procedures.
These include a ban on curbside luggage check-in and off-airport
passenger check-in. Before being allowed to re-open, airports
must clear their terminals of people and conduct thorough searches.
Once re-opened, airports will feature an increased presence
of law enforcement officers, restricted access beyond the screening
area, and other restrictions. |
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Postal Updates Available.
If you are seeking information on how this week's events may
alter the U.S. Postal Service's delivery schedule, please
visit www.usps.com.
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AirCare Operational.
AirCare is operational and can transport patients after coordinating
flight plans with FAA authorities. Staff should notify the
AirCare Communications Center (1-800-272-6440 or 353-6440)
early in the transfer process to ensure a timely launch of
the aircraft. Some delay will likely be experienced. Ground
transport may need to be considered as an alternative. While
it is not known how long this approval process will be required,
it is anticipated that normal operations will resume soon,
possibly yet today.
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| Car
Rental Update The University of Iowa's preferred car rental
supplier, National Car Rental, is waiving drop charges and any
other additional fees associated with one-way rentals. Departments
who have travelers stranded in other areas who need to use rental
cars to get home, please make them aware of this information. |
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