Articles from April 2020

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UI professor researches how to cope with the stress of working from home

Beth Livingston, an assistant professor from the Tippie College of Business, created YouTube videos that share the results of her research on how people can cope with the managerial and organizational stress of working from home with the community.
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Out of this world tips for working in isolation

For about five years, Daniel Newton has been studying how astronauts work in isolation aboard the International Space Station. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Iowa professor realized his research was becoming more relevant to him and those he knows.
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What if this was your last paycheck?

Experts like assistant professor Michele Williams offer advice for those who lose their job during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Emeritus Professor Norm Kallaus celebrates 96th birthday while in lockdown at Oaknoll

Residents and staff at long-term care facilities, where visiting and social restrictions have been implemented, are turning to creative ways to keep their spirits up in light of the pandemic. Professor Emeritus Norm Kallaus celebrated his 96th birthday at Oaknoll on March 30, 2020 with visitors out his window and FaceTime calls with family and friends.