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Savannah Bananas hit home run at Kinnick Stadium

Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Over the Fourth of July weekend, the Savannah Bananas rolled into town for two unforgettable sold-out Banana Ball games, transforming Kinnick Stadium into a baseball field unlike anything fans had ever seen.

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Summer Faculty Reading: Claire Lombardo and Margaret Ross

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 7:00pm
Glenn Schaeffer Library

Join us for a reading by Workshop summer faculty:

Claire Lombardo is the author of the nationally-bestselling novel Same As It Ever Was. Her debut, The Most Fun We Ever Had, was an instant New York Times bestseller and a Reese's Book Club pick. Her novels have been translated or are forthcoming in over a dozen languages.

Margaret Ross is the author of A Timeshare (Omnidawn, 2015) and of Saturday (The Song Cave, 2024). Her poems and translations have appeared in Granta, Harper’s, The Paris Review,...

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Friday Crafternoons

Friday, July 17, 2026 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Stanley Museum of Art

Need a creative break at the end of the week? Swing by the Stanley on Friday afternoons to work on a craft project of your choice. Bring your own in-progress project or start a new one using the various supplies provided. Try your hand at sketching, coloring, knitting, embroidery, origami, and so much more in a relaxing, low-pressure environment. Stay as long as you like and make new connections. Light snacks will be provided.

Friday Crafternoons occurs almost every Friday at the Stanley Museum...

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Public Observing Night - Van Allen Observatory

Friday, July 17, 2026 9:00pm to 11:00pm
Van Allen Hall

Please join the University of Iowa Physics and Astronomy department as we use the Van Allen Observatory and small telescopes to tour the summer sky. To attend this Astronomy observation session, follow the signs in Van Allen Hall to the east elevator to reach the roof.

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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.

Accessible Iowa: Design choices that improve readability

Making small changes to text — such as using clear fonts, good contrast, and readable sizes — helps more people read and understand what you share. These steps matter because not everyone sees or processes text in the same way, so better design makes information accessible to everyone.

Support others’ passion while preventing burnout

Caring deeply about your work can fuel engagement but also put you at risk for burnout. Learn practical ways to support colleagues’ passions while reinforcing healthy boundaries, recognizing what motivates others, and creating a culture where people feel valued and able to sustain their well-being.

Everyday AI and privacy: 3 scenarios you might face at work

AI can make quick work of responding to an email or analyzing a spreadsheet, but it comes with the risk of exposing personal or restricted information, financial data, and more. Learn when to use university-supported AI and when it’s OK to use public AI.
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3 tips for dealing with seasonal allergies

Warmer weather can bring sunny days, blooming flowers, and — for many of us — seasonal allergies. Christina Kopp, advanced nurse practitioner for University of Iowa Urgent Care, shares some easy tips to help ease the challenges of seasonal allergies.

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