





SPRING 2009 IN THIS ISSUE Off to a good lead: Students pick up valuable career skills in UI leadership program Ombudsperson’s office a place for parents, students to turn Come visit campus while spring is in full swing Better with letters: Pen pal programs provide opportunities for students young and old University of Iowa Health Care: Changing medicine, changing lives...changing students' perspectives Luke Flaherty: Guiding students toward graduation Message to parents from UI President Sally Mason Keeping the faith: Spiritual outlets abound for students at Iowa A season for celebration Briefs Important dates University calendar

A season for celebration

As the spring semester comes to a close, you likely are making plans to help pack up your student’s belongings and move them back home. Or, you may be attending commencement ceremonies and planning graduation parties. Regardless, May is a beautiful time to be on the University of Iowa campus. Take a stroll along the Iowa River, visit the Old Capitol Museum, and check out Iowa City’s many restaurants and shops.

For more information about visiting the University community, see www.uiowa.edu/homepage/visitors and also www.iowacitycoralville.org. University events are posted at http://calendar.uiowa.edu.