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
"Behind the Book: The Labor of Acquisitions Editing" — Lecture by Sara Jo Cohen
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 5:00pm
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...
Book Matters: Melissa Febos and Donika Kelly
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Join acclaimed authors Melissa Febos, professor of English and director of the Nonfiction Writing Program, and Donika Kelly, associate professor of English, as they read from their latest books and discuss the intimate, transformative themes that shape their work.Melissa Febos will read from her new memoir, The Dry Season. After the end of a difficult relationship, Febos committed to a year of celibacy, during which she discovered unexpected joy, clarity, and creative renewal. She blends...
Planning and Writing Successful Grant Proposals in the Creative Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities Seminar
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 8:30am to 12:30pm
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 Grant Proposals in the Creative Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities SeminarThe Research Development Office is hosting an in person grant writing seminar, Planning and Writing Successful Grant Proposals in the Creative Arts, Social Sciences, and...
