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Tony Tulathimutte, award-winning author and visiting UI faculty member, is the inaugural recipient of the $150,000 Jack Galef Literary Arts Award

A writing life is not a ‘pipe dream’

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Tony Tulathimutte went from an unhappy career in Silicon Valley to the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. Now the acclaimed writer is helping University of Iowa students envision their own paths forward.

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Iowa field hockey vs. Indiana

Sunday, September 20, 2026 12:00pm
Grant Field
Iowa Field Hockey hosts Indiana at Grant Field.
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Iowa volleyball vs. Central Arkansas

Sunday, September 20, 2026 1:00pm
Xtream Arena
The Iowa volleyball team will host Central Arkansas at Xtream Arena.
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Drawing Salon with Robert Caputo

Sunday, September 20, 2026 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Stanley Museum of Art

Drawing Salon with Robert Caputo is a monthly workshop held at the museum on Sunday afternoons. It is free to attend and suitable for all skill levels. Registration is required to secure a spot.

Each session focuses on drawing artworks from the museum's collection, led by Iowa City-based artist, Robert Caputo. The sessions will begin with an introduction and discussion of the selected work. Participants will be encouraged to pursue their own visions and to take inspiration from the artworks in...

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Seem too good to be true? Pause before you open that email

Scammers use urgency and familiar campus language to get you to click, so give yourself 10 seconds to pause and verify before taking action. Learn how to spot fake Microsoft 365 warnings, too-good-to-be-true job offers, and other phishing attempts.

Stay healthy: What to know about cyclosporiasis

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness that can lead to diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue and has recently been in the news due to an outbreak across multiple states. Karen Brust, hospital epidemiologist at UI Health Care, shares information safe food handling processes that can help you stay healthy.

How to prevent heat illness

Heat illness is a result of your body temperature rising to a dangerous level during hot weather. It normally occurs from staying in the heat for too long without taking adequate measures to cool down. University of Iowa Health Care experts offer this advice for preventing heat illness.

Mother’s Day can have different meanings, depending on your stage in life

Sylvia Mikucki-Enyart, associate professor of communication studies at the University of Iowa, shares advice to help everyone walking past the Hallmark aisle navigate what can be a beautiful but emotional day.
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Get your free flu vaccination at clinics across campus

The annual flu vaccination campaign for employees is underway. Getting vaccinated is quick, simple, and free — find out how to take part by checking this list of upcoming vaccination clinics on campus. Mark your calendars now. 

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