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
Book Matters: Kathy Lavezzo and William Rhodes
Holding Space: Stories of Interdisciplinary Collaboration — Counterpoint event featuring Stephanie Miracle
This public event will comprise a dance performance, an award ceremony, and a panel conversation featuring:
Stephanie Miracle, assistant professor, Department of Dance, and winner of the 2026 Obermann Interdisciplinary Achievement Award
Deema Totah, assistant professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Eric Gidal, professor, Department of English
For each annual event in Obermann’s new Counterpoint series, two University of Iowa researchers from different disciplines will discuss a compelling...
Application Deadline: Obermann Symposium Directorship (2027–28)
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...
