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detail of Handmade Iowa grown Kozo paper, persimmon and pomegranate dye

UI Center for the Book celebrates a new chapter

Four students have earned the UI’s first MFA in Book Arts. These artists are not only experts in time-honored traditions of the book, but they also push the boundaries of book culture by embracing digital creativity and engaging the public in discussions about the role of books in our society.
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Old Gold: 'On, Iowa,' rescued from oblivion

The UI’s Chicago Alumni Association offered a $250 prize in 1916 for best original song about the University of Iowa. “On, Iowa,” a fan favorite now performed at every football and basketball game, did not make the final cut.

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    • Congratulations to our Spring 2013 Graduate – Brad Havel May 23, 2013
      Hardin student employee Brad Havel graduated this month with a B.B.A. in Market Research. Brad is moving to New York City in August to pursue a career in his field.... Continue reading → […]
    • Learn something new with our summer open workshops! May 23, 2013
      Do you have more time to learn something new in the summer?  We can help with that! Hardin Library is offering open workshops on a variety of topics: EndNote PubMed... Continue reading → […]
    • Vinzani’s Papermaking class at PBI May 23, 2013
      Thursday, May 23, 2013 Submitted by Pamela Olson Bernie Vinanzi, a veteran papermaker who trained at Twinrocker Handmade Paper and now teaches papermaking at the University of Maine at Machias,... Continue reading → […]
    • Status of DSM-5 at Hardin Library May 22, 2013
      We have had several questions about whether we will be adding the electronic version of the DSM-5.  The quick answer is yes, we will!  The longer answer is that we... Continue reading → […]
    • Islamic Binding with Yasmeen Kahn May 22, 2013
      Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Submitted by Kathleen Tandy For my second session class at PBI, I took An Introduction to Islamic Binding with Yasmeen Kahn from the Library of Congress.... Continue reading → […]
    • Graduate Student Spotlight: Jen Eilers May 21, 2013
      Name: Jen Eilers Hometown: Cedar Rapids, IA Undergraduate Education: Bethel University, St. Paul, MN, BA English Literature and Writing, ’05 Graduate Education: University of Iowa, MA Library and Information Science,... Continue reading → […]
    • Turning the Corner – Leather Paring with Jeff Altepeter May 21, 2013
      Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Submitted by Kathleen Tandy In my first week session course at PBI, I took a leather paring class with Jeff Altepeter from the North Bennett Street... Continue reading → […]
    • Historical Long and Link Stitches Lessons at Paper and Book Intensive 2013 May 20, 2013
      Monday, May 20, 2013 Reporting from Oxbow School of the Arts in Saugatuck, Michigan, Giselle Simon, here, attending Paper and Book Intensive, 2013. We got off to rousing start with... Continue reading → […]
    • Summer Hours begin Saturday, May 18 May 17, 2013
      The Hardin Library for the Health Sciences has shorter hours during the summer. Summer Session May 18 – August 2 Monday 7:30 am – 9:00 pm Tuesday 7:30 am –... Continue reading → […]
    • May Summer Session Hours at the Sciences Library May 17, 2013
      May Summer Session Hours, May 18, 2013 – June 10, 2013: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm Saturday – Sunday CLOSED     All Libraries will be closed on Monday,... Continue reading → […]

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