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

Archaeology at Iowa Project AWARE: Fort Atkinson State Preserve promotional image

Archaeology at Iowa Project AWARE: Fort Atkinson State Preserve

Monday, July 13, 2026 7:30pm
Gouldsburg Park
On Monday, July 13 at 7:30pm, Kathy Gourley will present Fort Atkinson State Preserve: An 1840s Military Post in the Vicinity of the Turkey River at Gouldsburg County Park in Hawkeye.
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Archaeology at Iowa Project AWARE: The Turkey River Winnebago Subagency

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 7:30pm
Elkader City Park
On Wednesday, July 15 at 7:30pm, Cindy Peterson from the University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist will present Archaeology of the Turkey River Winnebago Subagency at Elkader City Park.
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Archaeology at Iowa Project AWARE: Effigy Mounds and Mound Preservation

Thursday, July 16, 2026 4:30pm
Elkader City Park
On Thursday, July 16 at 4:30pm, Susan Snow from Effigy Mounds National Monument will present Effigy Mounds and Mound Preservation at Elkader City Park.

Past Events

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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.

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Humanities Award Showcase and Reception

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 3:30pm to 5:00pm
University Capitol Centre

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...

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