The University Club Newcomers Group will meet from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 18 in the home of one of the members to learn about bread baking.

Former University of Iowa president Willard “Sandy” Boyd has been chosen to receive the inaugural Leadership Award offered by the Iowa Museum Association Board of Directors.

The Get to Know series asks University of Iowa faculty and staff a few questions about their work and their outside interests. Today we visit with Megan Schwalm from the Women's Resource and Action Center.

University of Iowa Pentacrest Museums and partners are celebrating National Archaeology Day with four days of lectures, activities, tours, and more Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 11-14

Jim Leach, current Chairman of the National Endowment of the Humanities, will give a lecture at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 13 in the Senate Chamber of the Old Capitol.

Mariángeles Soto-Díaz, an abstract artist from Latin America, is back on the UI campus after a 2011-12 residency. But she's back in a way that has never been done before. Her exhibition,"Never Underestimate a Monochrome," will be available solely online now through Jan. 31.

The University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum will mark the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 with a special exhibition. "Conflict on the Iowa Frontier: Perspectives on the War of 1812" opens Thursday, Oct. 11, with a free public reception from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the museum.

Hancher is presenting "It Gets Better," an anti-bullying performance based on the video project of the same name and featuring members of the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles. Local vocalists will have the opportunity to be part of the performance.

The leadership of University of Iowa Health Care, joined by government officials, business leaders and other guests, will formally dedicate the state’s newest ambulatory care clinic in the Iowa River Landing development in Coralville on Friday, Oct. 5.

The University of Iowa’s Hancher will present vocal ensemble Anonymous 4 performing love fail by UI alumnus and Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lang Thursday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 228 East Jefferson St. in Iowa City.

Vocalist Lila Downs blends Mexican roots music with a host of other styles to create a sound all her own. Hancher will present her at the Englert Theatre on Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Iowa Public Radio's River to River talks with Greg Touzani, president of the the University of Iowa Veterans Association, and John Mikelson, UI Veterans Center coordinator, who describe challenges they've faced adapting to civilian life and their efforts to help other veterans.