In Episode #38, I discuss the University of Iowa COVID Response including the need for student isolation and quarantine facilities as well as UIOWA online classes. The topics, themes, and suggested solutions in this episode are most likely applicable to other higher education institutions. Listen using your favorite podcast service. Anchor [Listen] Apple [Listen] Google [Listen] Spotify [Listen] Listen… Continue reading University of Iowa COVID Response: Isolation, Quarantine, and UIOWA Online Classes (Podcast #38)
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Jewish Life: Chabad on Campus in Iowa City
Chabad is a Jewish organization founded in 1775 by Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi. The name “Chabad” (Hebrew: חב״ד) is a Hebrew acronym for Chochmah, Binah, Da’at (חכמה, בינה, דעת): “Wisdom, Understanding, and Knowledge”, which represent the intellectual underpinnings of the movement. The focus of the group is to engage in acts of kindness that will help heal… Continue reading Jewish Life: Chabad on Campus in Iowa City
Total Worker Health – Keeping employees healthy and productive
(Source: “Keeping employees healthy and productive – UI research report highlights multiple dimensions of ‘Total Worker Health’,” University of Iowa, 9 December 2013, by Dan McMillan) As health care and insurance costs have more than doubled in the last decade, employers are looking for ways to control costs while keeping workers healthy and productive. An emerging… Continue reading Total Worker Health – Keeping employees healthy and productive
Iowa City Hawkeye Court Apartments at the University of Iowa Scheduled for Renovation and Rebuilding
The Iowa City Hawkeye Court Apartments managed by The University of Iowa are scheduled for a major rebuilding. The rendition of the new housing complex shown above is from Balfour Beatty. Below is a photo showing the demolition of the original apartments. “Hawkeye Court’s remaining residents will have the opportunity to lease apartments in the… Continue reading Iowa City Hawkeye Court Apartments at the University of Iowa Scheduled for Renovation and Rebuilding
University of Iowa Mistakenly Named #1 Party School – With Jimmy Kimmel Video
It’s been widely reported recently that the University of Iowa is the top party school in the nation. This story is actually a misrepresentation for the reasons explained below. Here are some of the media reports on this story: “University of Iowa claims top party school title,” USA Today, 5 August 2013 “University of Iowa… Continue reading University of Iowa Mistakenly Named #1 Party School – With Jimmy Kimmel Video
University of Iowa Technology Partner Vendor Directory
This page contains a list of University of Iowa Technology Partner Vendors as of June 2012. For more information, visit the University of Iowa website where you can learn more about the Information Technology Services available to the UI community. Collaborate (formerly Elluminate Live!) http://support.blackboardcollaborate.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=8336 Turning Technologies Clickers http://www.turningtechnologies.com/responsesystemsupport/ Panopto (UICapture) http://support.panopto.com/ Desire2Learn (ICON) Community https://icon.uiowa.edu/support/onlinehelp/ (This… Continue reading University of Iowa Technology Partner Vendor Directory
University of Iowa Information Technology Facility Achieves LEED Platinum Certification
The University of Iowa Information Technology Facility located on the Oakdale campus is the University’s first building to achieve LEED Platinum certification. The facility is 43,000-square-foot and cost $30 million to construct. [source] Engineering Firms. Involved in the project were the following engineering firms: The Weidt Group (sustainability and energy) SVPA Architects, Inc. (architecture and interior… Continue reading University of Iowa Information Technology Facility Achieves LEED Platinum Certification
Printing to Enterprise Printers using Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client – University of Iowa
Technology | University of Iowa Summary. Utilizing a Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows users to connect to institutional computing services such as network drives and printers as if they were on location and physically connected to the network. Cisco AnyConnect is a popular VPN solution that’s used by many institutions including the University of Iowa. Using… Continue reading Printing to Enterprise Printers using Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client – University of Iowa
WPA 2 Enterprise Wireless Manual Setup Instructions for Windows 7
Technology | Education | University of Iowa Summary. This document provides manual setup instructions for WPA2 Enterprise Wireless with Windows 7. Your company or institution may provide you with an automated setup procedure to configure WPA2 Enterprise wireless. If so, try that method first. This usually involves selecting a local wireless network with setup in the name and then… Continue reading WPA 2 Enterprise Wireless Manual Setup Instructions for Windows 7
University of Iowa MyFiles Mapping H and L Drives Windows and Apple Instructions
Effective Living > Education > Iowa City > University of Iowa UPDATE: 17 Sep 2024 This document was originally posted in 2008 and then updated in 2011 and 2017. It is now outdated. Currently the best resource is available on the University of Iowa website and was updated on 5 Sep 2024. [View] View Latest Instructions Introduction… Continue reading University of Iowa MyFiles Mapping H and L Drives Windows and Apple Instructions