Humanities Award Showcase and Reception

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This event, co-hosted by the Office of the Provost, Office of the Vice President for Research, and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), is open to all faculty who would like to learn more about external awards and recognition while connecting with humanities colleagues from around the university.

The session will feature welcoming remarks from Provost and Executive Vice President Kevin Kregel, followed by a panel discussion featuring:

· Kaveh Akbar - Director, English and Creative Writing Major; Professor, English

· Paul Dilley - DEO and Associate Professor, Religious Studies

· Melissa Febos - Director, Nonfiction Writing Program; Professor, English

· Colin Gordon - DEO and Professor, History

· Donika Kelly - Associate Professor, English

· Luis Martin-Estudillo - Director, Obermann Center for Advanced Studies; Professor and Collegiate Scholar, Spanish and Portuguese

The panel will be hosted by Roland Racevskis, Associate Dean for the Arts and Humanities in CLAS, and Josh Weiner, Associate Dean for Research in CLAS. Closing remarks will be provided by Kristy Nabhan-Warren, Professor, Religious Studies; V.O. and Elizabeth Kahl Figge Chair in Catholic Studies; Associate Vice President for Research, OVPR.  

Attendees will be able to ask questions and will have time to network with panelists and fellow attendees. The panel will run from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., with a reception to follow.

Registration

Register here to attend.

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 3:30pm to 5:00pm
University Capitol Centre
2520D
200 South Capitol Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Marc Falk in advance at 319-335-2970 or marc-falk@uiowa.edu.