The University of Iowa
The University enrolls students from every Iowa county, from every state, and from approximately 75 other countries. The faculty is international in composition and reputation, having earned distinction in fields ranging from speech and hearing to science and space exploration. The University was the first to accept creative work in the arts in lieu of theses and is the home of the renowned Writers' Workshop.

The campus is compact - the free Cambus system circles it every 12 minutes - but it abounds with scenic beauty. An abundance of stately trees and manicured greenery, enhanced by the Iowa River, sets the atmosphere for what is increasingly a pedestrian campus.

The ten colleges and seven schools which constitute The University of Iowa are enriched by the Iowa Center for the Arts, which includes the Museum of Art and educational programs in art and art history, music, dance, and theater. HancherAuditorium showcases come of the nation's finest cultural events. In recent years, the auditorium has perfor-mances by such world-famous artists as Isaac Stern, Kathleen Battle, Miles Davis, and the New York Philharmonic.

National touring companies present Broadway hits such as Les Miserables, Cats, and A Chorus Line. Hancher has also been a catalyst for artistic creativity, coproducing the Joffrey Ballet's production of The Nutcracker.

The University of Iowa Hawkeyes take the sports spotlight in the state. As a member of the Big Ten Athletic Conference, the Hawkeyes represent the University in a full range of men's and women's varsity intercollegiate sports. The residents enjoy reduced rates for season tickets to athletic events.

Participant sports are within five minutes walking distance of the medical center. A swimming pool and indoor track, as well as basketball and racquetball courts are located in the Field House near the hospital. A nearby recreation building provides indoor tennis courts, weight lifting equipment, and a second indoor track. The University golf course is on the edge of the health sciences campus and outdoor tennis courts are located immediately adjacent to University Hospitals.

Iowa City

The eastern portion of The University of Iowa campus merges with downtown Iowa City, whose approximately 70,000 inhabitants enjoy the advantages of a comfortable small-town atmosphere in combination with the University's cosmopolitan diversity of cultural and recreational opportunities.

A great many nineteenth century homes grace the residential areas of Iowa City, and entire neighborhoods have joined efforts to preserve and improve them. Iowa City has over 500 acres of parks graced with swimming pools, nature trails, and picnic facilities. The Coralville Reservoir, Lake Macbride, and Kent Park are major recreation centers near the city.

Education is Iowa City's heritage. Iowa City's population has the highest percentage (38.6%) of college-educated adults of any community in the United States.

Transportation is remarkably good. The University Cambus system is matched by municipal buses serving Iowa City and adjoining Coralville. A 15-minute drive on Interstate Highway 380 to the Cedar Rapids airport provides access to Northwest, TWA, United, and several other airlines. Via Interstate 80, which passes on the north edge of the city, Iowa City is only four hours away from downtown Chicago and less than a day's drive from Minneapolis, Omaha, Kansas City, and St. Louis.

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The Iowa City Pedestrian Mall located in the center of the university campus features occasional live music, concerts, and arts fairs.

The Old Capitol building, located in the center of the University of Iowa campus, is a historical monument of the university's inception in 1842.

The Iowa River flows through the heart of Iowa City and the university campus providing a delightful respite for students.

Big Ten football game, Iowa versus Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium.

Basketball, wrestling, and volleyball at Carver Hawkeye Arena.