This presentation will explore the legal, medical, practical, and human dimensions of end-of-life planning and decision making. Participants will discuss their personal experiences and examine patient autonomy and the laws, regulations, and forms that govern who makes the call when an individual is unable to make or communicate health care decisions.

All UIRA members and friends are warmly invited to join us for a fun and festive fall gathering in a truly special setting—a 100+-year-old barn on the beautiful acreage of Steve Scheckel and Pam Terrill, just two miles from downtown Iowa City (formerly the O’Mara Homestead).Enjoy delicious food, beverages, and the chance to reconnect with fellow members as we kick off an exciting year for UIRA. At about 5 p.m. we will welcome guest speaker, Ron Clark, co-founder of Riverside Theatre. Ron has had...

Annual Benefits and SHIIP Presentation(Note: The presentations are combined into one extended program this year.)Thursday, Oct. 16, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.2520-D University Capitol Center (UCC) and via Zoom.Please check back for more information.

Dr. Barbara J. Wilson is the 22nd president of the University of Iowa. She earned a BA in journalism and MA and PhD degrees in communication arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She came to Iowa having served as the executive vice president/vice president for academic affairs of the University of Illinois System.Prior to that, she served in several administrative positions, including interim chancellor, at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she was a member of the...