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Title	Iowa Alumni Magazine, vol. 55, 2002, The University of Iowa
Publisher	University of Iowa. Alumni Association
Date Original	2002
Contents	IN CLASS: Students discover everything they wanted to know—and more—in a class that analyzes the links between sex and culture. -- A Grand Experiment: Medical experiments move out of the laboratory and into the kitchens and everyday lives of Iowa women. UI alumnae are among those taking part in a long-term national study that could transform health care for future generations. -- Time Travel: Whether as a result of redevelopment or disaster, such as the fire that recently claimed Old Capitol's dome, the Pentacrest has undergone many facelifts over the years. Iowa Alumni Magazine looks back at some of the buildings that have come and gone. -- A Character in Fiction: Is literature dying out? Author T.C. Boyle, self-confessed punk-turned internationally acclaimed novelist, thinks so. -- From Here to Hollywood: A young Midwesterner moves to Hollywood, lands a dream job virtually overnight, and mingles with silver screen legends. No, it's not a movie script, but the true story of one UI alumna's career in Tinseltown. -- IN CLASS: Dolly the cloned sheep makes an appearance in a class that mingles biology and religion to explore the ethics of scientific progress. -- ALUMNI MATTER: Discover who's been tapped for the UIAA's highest honor—the Distinguished Alumni Award; test your campus history smarts; and catch up with all the newsfrom your fellow alumni. -- The Joy of Failing: its the ultimate four-letter F-word for many Ameri-CANs but one alumna realizes during a meditative sojourn in the Thai jungle that learning to fail brings unexpected freedom. -- Head Masters: For many patients facing brain surgery, the prognosis is excellent—thanks to Iowa's Department of Neurosurgery and the seven highly skilled surgeons who are making it a center for hope and healing. -- A Century Of Hoops: To celebrate the 100th season of basketball, the UI recently named its All-Century team. See who made the cut, read their memories of Hawkeye life, and relive some of the historic moments of Iowa hoops. -- ON CAMPUS: Hancher Auditorium prepares for a gala 30th anniversary season, the country's only university-owned river research station opens on the Mississippi, and students try out to become the biggest bird on campus, Herky. -- SPORTS: A diminutive coed trains to play in the Women's American Football League, several Hawkeyes head for the pros, and Iowa's Athletics Hall of Fame nears completion. -- Objects of Power: An Iowa writer's visit to the Museum of Art leads to musings about the cultural pairing of art with power—and appreciation for a couple who believed it was important for Iowans to understand the rest of the world better. -- Car of the Future: Drivers confronted with more and more high-tech options in their cars will appreciate the efforts of engineering professor John Lee. He's working to make those systems work well together and to reduce the risk that they'll distract people at the wheel. -- A Cover Crop: Magazine covers are the first thing readers notice, and art director LeaAnn Randall makes sure they're worth remembering, too. -- Little House on the Prairie: Using recycled materials and ideas from past generations, an Iowa professor shows that living lightly on the Earth is good for a man as well as the land. -- ON CAMPUS: An interim president takes up the reins as the search for a new UI leader begins; the College of Medicine goes by a new name; and a record-breaking freshman class heads for Iowa. -- IN CLASS: Medical students learn what it takes to be a doctor. -- When the World Comes to Iow international students at the University of Iowa adapt to living as strangers in a strange land. -- A Doctor in the House: The University of Iowa alumnus leading the American Medical Association thinks he has the remedy for what ails the venerable institution. -- An Ounce of Prevention: An innovative program from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics helps people avoid joining the millions of Americans plagued by Type 2 diabetes. -- IN CLASS: Immersed in the literary lifefor a two-week workshop, young students from around the country develop their creative talents at Iowa. -- The Secrets of the Bones: The UI's extensive and rare collections of skeletal remains hold clues to the deepest mysteries of human existence. -- Women's Work: Long a pacesetter in giving women the opportunity to participate fully in higher education, the University of Iowa is attracting top healthcare professionals from their ranks. -- Eyes for Art—and for Each Other: Before they set the art and higher education worlds afire with their talents, two alumni ignited a lasting passion at the University of Iowa. -- IN CLASS: In the media spotlight since the terrorist attacks of September 11, the religion of Islam draws hundreds of fascinated students to a UI course. -- The King and I: Even after his death, charismatic rocker Elvis Presley continues to enthrall millions of adoring fans—and most of them aren't white-jumpsuited weirdos. -- Skipping SchOOl: Proponents insist that valuable lessons can be learned from the practice of teaching kids at home. What about the cost to public schools and society at large? -- Writing Competition: Wordsmiths, sharpen your pencils—or boot up your computer. Iowa Alumni Magazine's, first Nonfiction Writing Competition offers an outlet for creative talents. -- A Home for the Hawkeyes: The UI's new Athletics Hall of Fame throws open its doors and welcomes fans into a black and gold world of magical memories. -- Life in the NFL: At training camp, two former Iowa players hustle to gain a foothold in the precarious environment of the National Football League.
Topical Subject (LCTGM)	Universities & colleges Alumni & alumnae
Corporate Name Subject	University of Iowa
Geographic Subject	United States -- Iowa -- Iowa City
Chronological Subject	2000-2010
Type (DCMIType)	Still image Text
Type (AAT)	Serials (Publications)
Type (IMT)	jpeg
Digital Collection	University Serials and Journals Collection
Subcollection	Iowa Alumni Magazine
Contributing Institution	University of Iowa. Libraries. University Archives
Archival Collection	University Serials and Journals Collection
Collection Guide	http://lib.uiowa.edu/collguides/?RG01.0009.02
Collection Identifier	RG01.0009.02
Rights Management	Educational use only, no other permissions given. U.S. and international copyright laws may protect this digital object. Commercial use or distribution of the object is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder.
Contact Information	Contact the University Archives at the University of Iowa: http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/spec-coll/contact/index/
File Name	index.cpd

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