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Regents, presidents to discuss budget cuts today

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:28:18 GMT

Most tenured faculty members at Iowa's three state-run universities would avoid layoffs, but other faculty and instructors would be forced to take time off without pay and would see less money at retirement under proposed budget cuts, faculty leaders...
Source: Des Moines Register

Valerie Zehl's neighbors: Conklin woman faces medical ordeal

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:17:00 GMT

A heart attack was the last thing Beth Bowell-Drake needed. She had had far more than her fair share of problems, medical and otherwise, for her 39 years. Diabetic since she was a teenager, Beth had a stroke three years ago.
Source: Binghamton Press

Some at UI shocked at cuts; layoffs expected

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:54:34 GMT

Many at the University of Iowa came to expect another budget cut, but 10 percent that came as a shock here. Gov. Chet Culvers call on Thursday for an across-the-board 10 percent cut by July 1 could cost UI about $23.5 million.
Source: Iowa City Press Citizen

Projections confirm UIs budget fears

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:07:49 GMT

Although the exact effect on the University of Iowa still is to be determined, the new state revenue estimates released Wednesday are a concern to UI leaders.
Source: Iowa City Press Citizen

U of I debates changes to post-tenure reviews

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:28:54 GMT

Iowa City, Ia. - University of Iowa officials are considering changes to the post-tenure review policy for faculty, but some professors disagree over how much punch the policy should have.
Source: Des Moines Register

Faculty disagree on review changes

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:23:02 GMT

University of Iowa officials are considering changes to the post-tenure review policy for faculty, but some professors disagree over how much punch the policy should have.
Source: Iowa City Press Citizen

Photo from AP Photo by TRACE MURPHY

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:03:18 GMT

This photo released by Crown shows David Drake.

Photo from AP Photo

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:04:30 GMT

This photo released by Knopf shows Paul Bogaards.

Interview with David Drake, Part 1

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:35:19 GMT