The University of Iowa International Writing Program will present two free events—a film screening and a reading—on the UI campus Tuesday-Wednesday, Oct. 16-17.

The 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to Chinese author Mo Yan, a 2004 participant of the University of Iowa International Writing Program (IWP). In announcing the prize today, the Nobel Foundation said that "with hallucinatory realism (Mo) merges folk tales, history, and the contemporary."

Indonesian author and 2010 UI International Writing Program (IWP) participant Andrea Hirata, hopes to find out if his autobiographical novel, The Rainbow Troops, will be a hit in the U.S. after more than one million copies of the book were sold in Indonesia.

Three University of Iowa students from South Korea were among those involved in planning to thank veterans of the Korean War at a special presentation that will be held this coming Saturday at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.

Luke Juran, a University of Iowa doctoral student in geography, recently conducted research in post-disaster water sanitation in India through a Fulbright grant. In this video, he shares what inspired his project and how he gave back to the community while exploring the local culture.

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.

The free events presented by the University of Iowa International Writing Program Friday-Sunday, Oct. 12-14, will open with a panel discussion, “Works in Progress,” at noon, Friday, Oct. 12, in the Iowa City Public Library.

Faculty oboist Andrew Parker will be the featured soloist in a free concert by the University of Iowa Chamber Orchestra at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, in the Riverside Recital Hall.

The free events presented by the University of Iowa International Writing Program Oct. 2-7 will open with a Cinematheque screening of the Afghan film Osama at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 2, in E105 of the Adler Journalism Building.

A University of Iowa professor is encouraging Iowans to bring their memories and fondness for the state to a creative process that will inspire floats and more for an Iowa City Carnaval Parade. Four sessions of Carnaval Art will be held at the UI’s Old Capitol Museum beginning Oct. 4.

Judicial review—the courts' power to strike down laws—is increasingly criticized in the United States, but promoted abroad. A UI College of Law conference will look at how one of America’s most prominent legal exports has become so controversial at home.

University of Iowa Muslim students, a UI expert, and members of the local community share mixed views on the now-infamous anti-Muslim video that sparked uprisings in the Muslim world.