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The Nonfiction Writing Program Presents: Catharina Coenen in conversation with NWP Alum Stephanie Krzywonos promotional image

The Nonfiction Writing Program Presents: Catharina Coenen in conversation with NWP Alum Stephanie Krzywonos

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 7:00pm
Prairie Lights Books

Catharina Coenen in conversation with NWP Alum Stephanie Krzywonos on Unexploded Ordnance on Wednesday, November 19th at 7:00pm at Prairie Lights Books

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Beverly Brandau Fall Break Meal

Monday, November 24, 2025 11:00am to 1:00pm
Old Brick
Community members and University of Iowa (UI) international students and scholars staying on campus during the fall break are invited to join International Programs for a celebration of community and a traditional holiday meal.
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Kaffeeklatsch - German Conversation Hour

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Phillips Hall
Come and practice your German in a comfortable group setting!
Study Abroad Faculty-led Program Information Session: Iowa Hispanic Institute promotional image

Study Abroad Faculty-led Program Information Session: Iowa Hispanic Institute

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Phillips Hall
Learn more about this faculty-led program designed to improve your written and spoken Spanish and enhance your understanding of Spanish culture and life in Spain.
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Kaffeeklatsch - German Conversation Hour

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Phillips Hall
Come and practice your German in a comfortable group setting!
Study Abroad Faculty-led Program Information Session: Maternal Health in Migrant Communities promotional image

Study Abroad Faculty-led Program Information Session: Maternal Health in Migrant Communities

Friday, December 5, 2025 11:00am to 12:00pm
Virtual
Interested in studying abroad in Germany or Austria? Join us to explore Study Abroad programs that can help you complete your German major or minor while gaining global experience.
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Art & Write Night

Friday, December 5, 2025 6:00pm to 8:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces.

Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists.

Tell a friend, grab a notebook, and join us on the first Friday of each month. We'll provide a new inspo prompt for each session and...

Study Abroad Faculty-led Program Information Session: (Re)tracing Anne Frank: Living, Fleeing, Hiding & Writing promotional image

Study Abroad Faculty-led Program Information Session: (Re)tracing Anne Frank: Living, Fleeing, Hiding & Writing

Monday, December 8, 2025 11:00am to 12:00pm
Virtual
Learn more about this faculty-led study abroad program designed to familiarize yourself with Anne Frank’s life and legacy by following in her footsteps in Amsterdam, the city in which she hid, when life in Germany became too dangerous.
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Kaffeeklatsch - German Conversation Hour

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Phillips Hall
Come and practice your German in a comfortable group setting!
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Stanley Award for International Research - Information Session

Thursday, December 11, 2025 10:30am to 11:30am
Virtual
Dreaming of doing your own research abroad? The Stanley Award for International Research gives UI students up to $2,500 to design and carry out a research or fieldwork project overseas.
Public Lecture: Post-border Poetics: North Korean Refugees and Politics of Narratives promotional image

Public Lecture: Post-border Poetics: North Korean Refugees and Politics of Narratives

Thursday, February 5, 2026 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Virtual
Dr. Eun Ah Cho, assistant professor of Korean language and culture in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of Kansas, will examine how North Korean female refugees’ narratives against the established images and stereotypical stories that have shaped their representation.
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Art & Write Night

Friday, February 6, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces.

Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists.

Tell a friend, grab a notebook, and join us on the first Friday of each month. We'll provide a new inspo prompt for each session and...

Application Deadline: Obermann International Fellowships (Fall 2026) promotional image

Application Deadline: Obermann International Fellowships (Fall 2026)

Saturday, February 14, 2026 (all day)
111 Church Street

The UI Obermann Center for Advanced studies is accepting applications for Fall 2026 Obermann International Fellowships. This program offers dedicated space, time, and funding for interdisciplinary scholars to collaborate on innovative research at the University of Iowa. Up to eight international fellowships will be granted every academic year. Applicants must be active researchers at an accredited institution of higher learning outside of the United States or independent researchers/artists with...

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Study Abroad Conversation Series: Engaging with Language and Culture Abroad

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Virtual

One of the most rewarding parts of study abroad is connecting with the local language and culture. In this session, learn how other students overcame language barriers, built meaningful relationships, and immersed themselves in their host communities.

The Study Abroad Conversation Series amplifies the voices of students who studied abroad, allowing them to share their experiences and stories with students whether they have committed to studying abroad or not. All conversations feature current or...

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Art & Write Night

Friday, March 6, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces.

Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists.

Tell a friend, grab a notebook, and join us on the first Friday of each month. We'll provide a new inspo prompt for each session and...

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Art & Write Night

Friday, April 3, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces.

Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists.

Tell a friend, grab a notebook, and join us on the first Friday of each month. We'll provide a new inspo prompt for each session and...

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Art & Write Night

Friday, May 1, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces.

Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists.

Tell a friend, grab a notebook, and join us on the first Friday of each month. We'll provide a new inspo prompt for each session and...

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Art & Write Night

Friday, June 5, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces.

Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists.

Tell a friend, grab a notebook, and join us on the first Friday of each month. We'll provide a new inspo prompt for each session and...

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Art & Write Night

Friday, August 7, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces.

Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists.

Tell a friend, grab a notebook, and join us on the first Friday of each month. We'll provide a new inspo prompt for each session and...

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Art & Write Night

Friday, September 4, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces.

Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists.

Tell a friend, grab a notebook, and join us on the first Friday of each month. We'll provide a new inspo prompt for each session and...