The University of Iowa has long been a home base for writers and humanists who produce high-caliber scholarship and creative work.

Working together, the UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Office of the VP for Research, Office of the Provost, and several other university centers and institutes invest substantially in the humanities disciplines—history, classics, languages, literature, philosophy, religion, and world-renowned writing programs. 

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Upcoming Events

Application Deadline: Obermann Symposium Directorship (2026–27) promotional image

Application Deadline: Obermann Symposium Directorship (2026–27)

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 5:00pm
111 Church Street

Is there a burning topic in your discipline or a topic that cuts across disciplines that we should bring to campus? Is there a format for the conversation that can energize an intellectual community around that topic? That might be the perfect topic for an Obermann Symposium!

In addition to a compelling topic, we invite co-directors to propose national and international speakers who can offer richly diverse perspectives on the symposium theme. We also want to highlight the work of UI and local...

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Piano Sundays at Old Capitol: Doreen Lee and UI Collaborative Pianists

Sunday, November 2, 2025 1:30pm
Old Capitol Museum

Piano Sundays at Old Capitol

This event will feature Doreen Lee and UI Collaborative Pianists

Upcoming Piano Sundays at Old Capitol:
March 1, 2026 | Ksenia Nosikova and Studio
May 3, 2026 | Alan Huckleberry and Studio

This concert is free and open to the public.

"Behind the Book: The Labor of Acquisitions Editing" — Lecture by Sara Jo Cohen promotional image

"Behind the Book: The Labor of Acquisitions Editing" — Lecture by Sara Jo Cohen

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 5:00pm
111 Church Street

Publishing a scholarly book is not a solitary act of authorship, but a collaborative process in which scholars work with a team of editors. Scholars don’t just submit manuscripts; they engage in sustained dialogue with editors who help to shape, refine, and position their work. Far from being gatekeepers, acquisition editors are collaborators, advocates, and stewards of knowledge. Their work is especially critical as they align the intellectual ambitions of scholars with the practical demands of...

Past Events

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Humanities Grants Recent Awardee Panel Session

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 9:00am to 10:00am
Virtual

Thinking about applying to externally funded grants in the humanities? Want to learn more about humanities funding opportunities and hear from previous awardees? Then this panel session is for you!

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The Research Development Office is hosting a humanities virtual panel session on Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 9–10 a.m.

This panel session will provide an opportunity to hear from accomplished award recipients from external sponsors in the humanities regarding their experience with the...

Planning and Writing Successful Proposals in the Arts and Humanities 2024-25 Seminar promotional image

Planning and Writing Successful Proposals in the Arts and Humanities 2024-25 Seminar

Friday, November 8, 2024 8:30am to 12:30pm
Virtual

This seminar will cover fundamental concepts of proposal planning and writing for the Arts and Humanities faculty backed by concrete tips and operational strategies that support planning and longer-term sustainability.

Planning and Writing Successful Proposals in the Arts and Humanities Seminar

The Research Development Office is hosting a virtual grant writing seminar, Planning and Writing Successful Proposals in the Arts and Humanities, on Friday, Nov. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The...

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