University of Iowa alumna Angela Dalle Vacche will give a lecture, "Cinema and the Museum: Olivier Assayas' Summer Hours (2008)" at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, in the auditorium of Art Building West.

The University of Iowa’s Hancher will present vocal ensemble Anonymous 4 performing love fail by UI alumnus and Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lang Thursday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 228 East Jefferson St. in Iowa City.

“In This Moment: Women and Their Songs,” a recital program presented by Katherine Eberle, mezzo-soprano, will showcase the music of living female American musicians at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17, in the Riverside Recital Hall on the University of Iowa campus.

Kenneth Tse, professor of saxophone in the University of Iowa School of Music, will be joined by Alan Huckleberry, UI associate professor of piano, for a faculty recital at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 9, in Riverside Recital Hall on the UI campus.

University of Iowa political science professor Tim Hagle says that Mitt Romney is under more pressure and needs to prove himself in the first presidential debate at the University of Denver in Colorado.

Vocalist Lila Downs blends Mexican roots music with a host of other styles to create a sound all her own. Hancher will present her at the Englert Theatre on Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m.

What one thing could President Barack Obama or Gov. Mitt Romney do in the next four years to get the economy going again? Economic and business experts from the University of Iowa offer these ideas.

Internationally acclaimed flutist Nina Assimakopoulos will perform at the University of Iowa at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 5, in the University Capitol Centre Recital Hall. The recital is free and open to the public.

"A World of Citizens: Women, History, and the Vision of Linda K. Kerber," will take place Friday and Saturday, Oct. 5-6, in the Senate Chambers of the Old Capitol. Kerber is professor emerita in the Department of History in the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

The free events presented by the University of Iowa International Writing Program Friday-Sunday, Oct. 12-14, will open with a panel discussion, “Works in Progress,” at noon, Friday, Oct. 12, in the Iowa City Public Library.

The Kuhl House Poets series of the University of Iowa Press released two new collections on Oct. 1.

The University Theatres Mainstage season will open Oct. 11 with "Lady M," adapted and directed by Master of Fine Arts graduate student Matt Hawkins.