University of Iowa

University of Iowa’s New President Bruce Harreld, University of Iowa’s new president has raised one too many concerns in the University of Iowa about being trustworthy, responsible, and also whether or not he is fit for a job in which he lacks academic administrative experience in. According to "Faculty group censures Harreld over ethics," this article focuses more about how Harreld’s inaccuracies included on his resume has raised public unease with the majority of the faculty of the University…

of the education field would be able to base one's performance off of a standardized test when a GPA is able to determine the work ethic of that individual. As I have been told time and time again that the Praxis writing score of 162 for the University of Iowa was set by the state and is more difficult than one may think to change. I do understand this situation. As I sit here staring at my third score from the Praxis Writing test, I wonder what I am to do. Do I retake the exam again in…

work the extra mile to break away from the pack. Getting paid for athletics may seem like it’s logical with the amount of money college games earn, but getting paid to play a sport is what sets the pros and the up and comers apart. How would the University disperse the money between all of the athletes anyways, would it be based on skill or position? There is no answer, there would never be a fair way to pay. Paying the athletes is no the solution. The solution is to make the athletes realize…

Thursday night to prepare to share our knowledge with a small group of freshmen that Monday proved to me to be the ideal classroom scenario. After graduating from Christ College, my teaching career at the University of Iowa continues to draw on what I learned in my experience at Valparaiso University. In my classroom, I foreground discussion as a method of drawing meaning from a text. My students learn that the fundamental skills of interpretation rely on…

My First Semester at Iowa State My time here so far as a freshman at Iowa State University has been memorable. From the times spent with friends to even the classes, my past semester here has been great. Being surrounded by many helpful people, friends and having the Multicultural center to rely on has played a big role on how I have been able to cope with stressful times. Being in a new setting and no longer being under my mom’s roof had been a difficult time for me. Transitioning into a…

The Electrocuted Man One stormy night, as I was out walking just outside of Lime Spring, Iowa, lightning began flashing every second across the sky. The wind developed a creepy whistle to it. Whoooo! Whooo! While I walked across the bridge over the Upper Iowa River, the water started to rise. Higher and higher every second. Soon the water was over the bridge. I started to run full sprint, so I wouldn’t get caught in the rushing water. As I was running, I came to a halt. The rain was still…

A mentor can come in many diverse forms; however, students often find mentorship with peers in leadership roles. The importance and need for mentors in a university setting has been augmented in recent years. There has been a large push for student success programs to be implemented within the university system. Universities have been strident in implementing programs to help students develop throughout the campus; however student programs are gaining a lot of attention within Residence…

Osage native and Ag Business senior here at Iowa State University, I learned valuable information about Iowa State and the Ag Business program. Katie began her adventure at Iowa State in the fall of 2012 and is now in her final year working towards her degree in Ag Business, with a minor in Agronomy. When I asked Katie why she chose Iowa State she admitted that it was the only college she visited, but she fell in love with the campus and atmosphere Iowa State had to offer. Originally, Katie…

like 7 or 8 which can get really expensive. Going into the medical field for example can be super expensive because of the four extra years of college. I would like to go into the medical field someday, and hopefully get my education at the University of Iowa. My education is important to me, so if I can get a couple scholarships to take off some of the tuition cost that would be fantastic. I would like to be an orthodontist in my near future which would take many years of school. Attending the…

Barnes, who also went to Simpson College. He talked highly about Simpson College and everything he had accomplished there; so, I've always been intrigued by the idea of receiving an education and competing there as well. At first, I thought Iowa State University was an institution that I wanted to receive my degree from, but it is too big and…