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Nicholas Boggs, a writer and assistant professor of English and creative writing at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook

Nicholas Boggs receives 2026 Truman Capote Award from UI

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Sara Epstein Moninger
Nicholas Boggs, a writer and assistant professor of English and creative writing at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York, has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Truman Capote Literary Trust Award for Literary Criticism in Memory of Newton Arvin.

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Brentano String Quartet

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building
Longtime friends of the School of Music and Hancher bring an all-Beethoven program.
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Brentano String Quartet at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop

Thursday, October 8, 2026 1:00pm
Dey House
The Iowa Writers’ Workshop, Hancher Auditorium, and the Iowa String Quartet Residency Program present the Brentano String Quartet for an intimate hour-long afternoon concert at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop Frank Conroy Reading Room.
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Global Express

Thursday, October 8, 2026 7:30pm
Theatre Building

Students from the UI Department of Theatre Arts bring the page to life in an evening of staged readings of work by the International Writing Program Fall Residents.

Global Express is a unique opportunity for writers from around the world and performers at Iowa to meet, work together, and present their work live on stage. Global Express, now, in its 25th year, help us to recognize our common humanity while celebrating our differences. The Express, part dramatic reading, part solo-turn, part poetry...

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With Election Day coming up Nov. 3, eligible Iowans can pre-register to vote by Oct. 19 or register at the polls on Election Day. Whether you’re registering for the first time or need to update your information, find out how to register, what you’ll need, and where to check your voter registration status.

Know where to go when you need care this fall

UI Health Care
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Get your free flu vaccination at clinics across campus

University Human Resources
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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As the general election approaches, eligible voters can cast their ballots at several UI locations during early voting and on Election Day. Find locations and hours, and confirm your assigned polling place for Nov. 3.

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