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News and announcements

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!

Events

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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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Student Employment Job Fair

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 11:00am to 2:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

This is an excellent opportunity for students to learn about the variety of student hourly and Work-Study jobs available on the UI campus & at qualified off-campus nonprofit Work-Study sites.

The University is excited to have students consider campus employment. Research shows that students who are connected to campus are more successful and more likely to continue enrollment and do well academically. Many first-year students choose student employment as their Pick One.

Typically more than 30...

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Kaffeeklatsch/German Conversation Hour

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Phillips Hall
Come practice your German speaking skills while we get to know one another and discuss and explore culture of the German-speaking world!
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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...

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