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Writing across disciplines: UI is in elite company

Thursday, September 24, 2026
Office of Strategic Communication
Iowa’s unmatched writing-related resources prepare its graduates for success in many fields. This level of excellence, strengthened in the past year by the creation of the Office of Writing and Communication and piloting a new undergraduate curriculum, positions Iowa as the best public university for writing and communication.

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Infinite Dream: Mo Amer

Saturday, September 26, 2026 9:00pm
The Englert
Amer is a comedian whose humor is clear-eyed about challenges and transcends borders.
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Iowa softball vs. Iowa Central CC

Sunday, September 27, 2026 11:00am
Pearl Softball Field
The Iowa softball team hosts Iowa Central CC.
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Write at the Stanley: A Generative Writing Workshop

Sunday, September 27, 2026 2:30pm to 4:15pm
Stanley Museum of Art

Join us monthly to generate new creative writing inspired by works in the Stanley collection. Each session will be led by a different talented writer from our area, who will be offering a new prompt and a new approach to ekphrastic writing (writing inspired by visual art). Bring your own notebook and pencil or computer and leave with the beginning of a newly written piece.

Co-sponsored by Iowa City Poetry. Teen and adult writers in all genres are welcome.

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