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

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Unearth a Story: What Do the Bones Tell Us? Children's Program at Waukee Public Library

Friday, July 24, 2026 10:00am to 11:00am
Waukee Public Library
Cherie Haury-Artz from the University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist will present, "What Do the Bones Tell Us? for children (entering grades Kindergarten to 5) at the Waukee Public Library as part of their Unearth a Story summer reading program.
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OSA at the 110th Annual Meskwaki Powwow

Friday, August 7 to Saturday, August 8, 2026 (all day)
Meskwaki Powwow Grounds
OSA educators will be joining the Meskwaki Cultural Center and Museum staff in the History Exhibit tent at the 110th Annual Meskwaki Powwow! Learn about archaeology and OSA's Tribal partnerships. Chat to archaeologists and try some hands-on games and activities!
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OSA at the 110th Annual Meskwaki Powwow

Saturday, August 8, 2026 (all day)
Meskwaki Powwow Grounds
OSA educators will be joining the Meskwaki Cultural Center and Museum staff in the History Exhibit tent at the 110th Annual Meskwaki Powwow! Learn about archaeology and OSA's Tribal partnerships. Chat to archaeologists and try some hands-on games and activities!

Past Events

EVENT FULL: Writing Across the Curriculum and Assignment Design in the Age of AI promotional image

EVENT FULL: Writing Across the Curriculum and Assignment Design in the Age of AI

Monday, August 11, 2025 10:00am to 3:00pm
University Capitol Centre
This set of two workshops brings together national expertise and campus-based support for teaching with writing and assignment design. In session 1, Dan Melzer, author of Engaging Ideas, describes writing across the curriculum programs with a focus on how writing assignments can promote student learning in the age of AI. Session 2 provides an overview of evidence-based strategies to make assignments more engaging, meaningful and equitable.
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Kaveh Akbar in conversation

Friday, September 19, 2025 5:30pm
Voxman Music Building
A renowned author and UI professor considers the range of voices that define America.

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