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Kevin Campbell receives 2026 Watanabe Prize for muscular dystrophy research

Thursday, April 2, 2026
Kevin Campbell, UI professor and internationally recognized researcher in the field of muscular dystrophy, has been named the 2026 winner of the August M. Watanabe Prize in Translational Research, a prestigious award that recognizes significant contributions to translational research.

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Live from Prairie Lights | Lauren Haldeman in conversation with Carmen Maria Machado - 'Wild That We're Alive' promotional image

Live from Prairie Lights | Lauren Haldeman in conversation with Carmen Maria Machado - 'Wild That We're Alive'

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 7:00pm
Prairie Lights Books

Iowa Writers' Workshop graduate Lauren Haldeman will read from her new graphic novel, Wild That We're Alive, and will be joined in conversation by Carmen Maria Machado. Described as "beautiful diary comics" by Simon & Schuster, Wild That We're Alive follows Haldeman's own life as a self-described "'Momboy:' part responsible child-rearing adult and part lovable feral kid." Praised as a "Midwestern, sweatpants-wearing Roz Chast," Haldeman "...portrays herself and those around her with affectionate...

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Stop/Time Festival

Friday, April 3 to Saturday, April 4, 2026 (all day)
Hancher Auditorium
Stop/Time Festival is a two-day, multi-venue, multi-artist spring festival produced by Hancher Auditorium and devoted to innovation and independence in contemporary music and the arts. This is a festival of discovery—opening our ears and minds to new sounds, ideas, and possibilities.
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Friday Crafternoons with the Native American Student Association

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

Join us on Friday, April 3 as we partner with the Native American Student Association. Learn how to make a beaded lanyard from a Native student!

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Need a break at the end of the week? Swing by the Stanley on Friday afternoons for Crafternoons. Bring whatever low-mess craft you're currently working on (a sketchbook, knitting, embroidery, coloring books, origami — whatever you're into!) or just show up and use some of the various supplies we'll have on hand. No experience required! Light snacks...

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