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News Briefs
GOP Sweep of Congress Given Early Edge
 The Iowa Electronic Markets' (IEM) 2012 Congressional Control prediction market has opened. Early trading gives the highest probability to a Republican sweep of both chambers of Congress and gives President Barack Obama an edge in his reelection bid.
Texas Tweeter Writes Top Tippie MBA Application Tweet
 John Yates of Houston, who used the classic form of Haiku to explain in a Tweet why he would be an outstanding Tippie MBA student, has received a full financial award package from the Tippie School of Management for writing the best application Tweet.
Awards
Iowa Ledger Magazine Garners Award
 The fall 2010 issue of the Tippie accounting department's alumni magazine received an APEX award of excellence.
Upcoming Events
 Fall Semester Opens
Monday, August 22
Tippie Fest
Wednesday, August 31
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Pappajohn Business Building Patio
 New and returning students are welcomed to campus with free food and beverages. The student organization fair will also take place.
University of Iowa Homecoming 2011
October 21-22
 Join us for the College BBQ and other annual events! Visit our alumni site for more information.
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Tippie in the News
MBA Grad Using Breath Tests to Keep People Out of Jail
(Iowa City Press-Citizen, July 11)
 Mark Ross (EMBA2011) has launched a company that provides breath tests to bar patrons for a small fee. Ross hopes that the devices will help to prevent drunk driving.
Marketing Alum Named a President of Oprah Winfrey's Network
(Deadline, July 13)
 Tippie marketing alum Sheri Salata (BBA80) has been named one of two presidents of Oprah Winfrey's Network, OWN.
Students Create "Impossible" Ice Cream
(Iowa City Press-Citizen, July 15)
 Young entrepreneurs learned the ins and outs of starting their own business and marketing a product—and the winning ice cream flavor was "Mission Impossible."
Whiteman Carries 100-Trillion Dollar Bill to Illustrate the Consequences of Default
(Des Moines Register, July 16)
 Senior Associate Dean Chuck Whiteman is quoted in this article about the U.S. debt limit debate in Washington.
Alumna Ohlendorf Profiled
(Muscatine Journal, July 17)
 After retiring in 1989 from teaching business and office technology for 14 years at Muscatine Community College, Carolyn Ohlendorf finds herself just as busy as when she worked.
Alumnus with Nine National Titles Continues Table Tennis at Age 104
(Tampa Bay Online, July 20)
 John Donnelly's name has bounced around table tennis clubs, tournaments, and championship series since the 1920s.
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