From The Daily Iowan
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UI College of Engineering chatbot streamlining student services
Since the launch of the University of Iowa’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering artificial intelligence chatbot DINA, answering student advising questions has been easier than ever, according to students and faculty. UI engineering professor Tyler Bell created the chatbot as an example of what students can do with artificial intelligence. UI professor Er-Wei Bai
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Joystick rebrands to multi-genre entertainment venue Alley Cat
Joystick Arcade, the popular underground comedy club below Studio 13 in Iowa City, will soon become a venue featuring more than just stand-up and karaoke. This weekend’s show, headlined by comedian Brittany Brave, will be the venue’s last under the name Joystick. Following the performance, the bar will officially be renamed to Alley Cat. The
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DEI is a vital part of medical education
Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the medical field are under attack, including in Iowa. Last month, Rep. Greg Murphy, R-North Carolina, introduced the Embracing Anti-Discrimination, Unbiased Curricula, and Advancing Truth in Education (EDUCATE) Act into the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill seeks to revoke federal funding from U.S. medical schools that “force students
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Iowa City schools lose $1.3 million due to private school vouchers
After facing a needed $3.75 million budget reduction that led to the closure of Hills Elementary, the Iowa City Community School District also saw millions in losses from private school vouchers this year. The district board of directors voted on Tuesday to approve its budget for fiscal 2025, which has declined since the previous year.
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Johnson County Board of Supervisors plan funding to Historic Poor Farm, nonprofits
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is planning on financially supporting nonprofit organizations, affordable housing, Historic Poor Farm projects in fiscal 2025. The supervisors unanimously approved the fiscal year budget, which starts July 1 and runs until June 30, 2025, on Thursday. The budget allocates $9.1 million to nonprofit partners and agencies, $1.1 million to
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UI to restructure, rename DEI Office to Division of Access, Opportunity, and Diversity
This is a developing story. Check back for updates. AMES — Major changes are coming to the University of Iowa’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and its programming. The Iowa Board of Regents heard from each of the regent universities’ implementation initiatives Thursday, in compliance with board recommendations regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion at
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House Speaker Mike Johnson to visit IC on Sunday, support Miller-Meeks
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., will visit Iowa City on Sunday evening alongside U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, for a campaign fundraiser at the Courtyard by Marriott. Johnson’s visit comes as he faces a possible ousting by hard-right members of the House Republican Conference. Led by U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., a member
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Regents approve UI parking ticket increases, rates
University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students will soon see an increase in parking permit and ticket rates after approval from the Iowa Board of Regents Thursday. The parking permit rates will increase by $2.30 per month for UI faculty and staff members and $1.50 per month for student permits, with the exclusion of the
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Exploring the Tradition: Why Do We Reserve Specific Outfits for the Church?
Sorting through a wardrobe recently revealed a distinct category labelled “church clothes,” highlighting a tradition of specialised attire for different activities that dates back to the 1960s. This practice raises questions about the enduring role of dress in religious settings. Debates and Historical Context Online forums and scholarly discussions show robust debates on the appropriateness
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Iowa City artists learn from drawing live models
Freehand sketching is practically in my DNA, yet I had never felt so amateur when I began illustrating Leisha Stanek — my first time drawing a live model. By cash or check, 12 artists were allowed into this Sunday’s morning studio group, “Long Pose,” hosted by Iowa City’s ArtiFactory. The event was located in the
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Iowa Republicans voice support for $95 billion foreign aid package, TikTok ban
President Joe Biden signed a $95 billion foreign aid package into law on Wednesday, including almost $60 billion in aid to Ukraine that was previously stalled by hard-right Republicans who oppose the aid. The bill also included provisions that would require parent company ByteDance to divest from TikTok or the app would be banned from