College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Portrait of Marilynne Robinson in book-lined room.

Robinson on democracy, reading, and religion

Friday, May 18, 2012
An interview with novelist, essayist, Iowa Writers' Workshop faculty member, and Pulitzer Prize winner Marilynne Robinson.
Photo of snow-covered mountains by Gary Freeburg.

Alumnus Freeburg documents Kenai Valley

Thursday, May 17, 2012
UI photography alumnus Gary Freeburg documents the beauty of Alaska's Valley of 10,000 Smokes.

Hagle on Iowa's swing-state role

Thursday, May 17, 2012
As Mitt Romney visits the state, UI associate professor of political science Tim Hagle comments on Iowa and other swing states in the 2012 presidential election.

CLAS announces Collegiate Teaching Awards

Thursday, May 17, 2012
Six professors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will receive this year's Collegiate Teaching Awards, the college's highest honors for work with students.

Iowa Piccolo Intensive includes public concerts

Thursday, May 17, 2012
The Iowa Piccolo Intensive, a concentrated series of master classes, exhibits and presentations hosted by University of Iowa School of Music faculty member Nicole Esposito, will feature free, public recitals May 29 through June 1.
Don Nelson graduates from the University of Iowa at 71.

Once a Hawkeye...a Hawkeye once more

Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Fifty years after leaving campus, Hawkeye basketball and NBA legend Don Nelson returned to receive his undergraduate degree.
graduate gives a thumbs-up

A walk to remember

Monday, May 14, 2012
Hundreds of University of Iowa students received their degrees during spring 2012 commencement ceremonies. See a few moments from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences ceremony.

Djalali named dean of UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Friday, May 11, 2012
Meet Chaden Djalali, the new dean of the UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, beginning Aug. 15.

Living the legacy of Ken Cmiel

Friday, May 11, 2012
The legacy of the late historian and human rights champion Ken Cmiel continues to live on through the work done by University of Iowa students. The UI Center for Human Rights has awarded seven students a total of $7,500 to support their internships for human rights organizations in the United States or internationally in the summer of 2012.

A summer of mystery

Friday, May 11, 2012
The Iowa Summer Rep 2012 season promises to bring out everyone's inner detective.

Young people lead way in changing gay marriage attitudes

Friday, May 11, 2012
Tim Hagle, University of Iowa associate professor of political science, comments on President Obama's support of same-sex marriage and its political implications in an election year.

Violinist Conklin joined by pianists Huckleberry, Sifford May 16

Thursday, May 10, 2012
Violinist Scott Conklin, a faculty member in the University of Iowa School of Music, will be joined by pianists Jason Sifford and faculty colleague Alan Huckleberry in a free recital at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, in the University Capitol Center’s School of Music Recital Hall.