Mediation is an informal and voluntary process in which an independent third party helps the parties talk about a problem, clear up misunderstandings, identify their interests and concerns, and fashion a solution devised by the parties themselves. The Humanities Iowa Web site is the official site of the Iowa affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The American Studies Department offers an extensive look at its program on its new Web site, including degree requirements and a listing of faculty and courses. The site also features a history of the department and examples of alumni placements. The Nonfiction Writing Program announces the launch of its Web site which features information on admissions, degree requirements, and financial aid, as well as an index of faculty members.
Visitors can also find answers to frequently asked questions about the program.
Work in any genre is welcome, the editors say. Check out the site for more details. In addition to mounting a traditional library exhibit, which runs through January, UI preservation librarians have created an on-line exhibit that connects viewers to a rich environment of text and images and links them to a number of Internet resources devoted to information preservation. The Office of Biomedical Graduate Student Recruiting launches its Web site featuring departmental and interdisciplinary graduate programs in the biomedical and biomolecular sciences. Prospective students can request additional information on-line and explore summer research opportunities available at the UI in the biomedical and biomolecular sciences.