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The geography of belonging: How CLAS alumnus Tony Tran explores language, culture, and connection
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
English and creative writing alumnus Tony Tran uses language to understand the world—exploring the human side of technology while building community through culture and conversation.
German Associate Professor of Instruction Kirsten Kumpf Baele helps bring 200 Clear Creek Amana students to UI Campus for Anne Frank program
Thursday, June 18, 2026
For the fourth year in a row, the Anne Frank Initiative (AFI), an International Programs affinity group, welcomed more than 200 eighth-grade students from Clear Creek Amana (CCA) Community School District to the University of Iowa (UI) campus on Wednesday, May 20. Students spent half a day delving into Anne Frank’s legacy through interactive learning activities on campus. To read more, click the title above!
The Anne Frank Initiative, founded and directed by German Associate Professor of Instruction Kirsten Kumpf Baele, continues to grow
Thursday, June 18, 2026
What began with a symbolic planting has become a dynamic network of programs, partnerships, and community engagement at Iowa. To read more, click the title above!