MIRIAM GILBERT
As a 17-year-old studying abroad in the United Kingdom, Miriam Gilbert discovered the power of Shakespeare and theatre. This period of immersion in the arts shaped her influential teaching career at The University of Iowa and continues to draw her back to the Bard of Avon’s home.
Eagles can be seen wintering on campus along the Iowa River most years.
The women’s basketball team faces a tough conference schedule this month.
A winter camping class hauls gear to their campsite at Macbride Nature Area.
Computer labs, like this one in Burge Residence Hall, are located all over campus.
Dance Marathon, a student organization, raised more than $1 million for kids with cancer in 2009.
Built in 1840, the Old Capitol became the University’s first permanent building in 1857.
Snow: Free. Trashcan lid: Borrowed from dorm. Sledding when classes are canceled: Priceless.
The student to faculty ratio at Iowa is 15:1, and most classes have fewer than 30 students.