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Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
University of Iowa Main Library
Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City is the Spring 2023 exhibition in the Main Library Gallery.
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Public Tours of Hancher Auditorium

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 11:00am
Hancher Auditorium
A free tour of the University of Iowa's performing arts center
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Public Tours of Hancher Auditorium

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 12:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
A free tour of the University of Iowa's performing arts center
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Culturally Responsive Health Care in Iowa Conference

Thursday, June 1, 2023 8:00am to 1:00pm
College of Public Health Building
The conference will focus on the theme of Beyond Healthcare - Addressing the Social Determinants of Health. It will consist of a national and local keynote speaker in addition to panel discussions and local expert sessions. Objectives Identify Social Determinants of Health impacting an individual's health and health care. Describe strategies to address the Social Determinants of Health in various health care and community settings.   Panels Navigating Social Determinants that Impact Access...
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Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City

Thursday, June 1, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
University of Iowa Main Library
Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City is the Spring 2023 exhibition in the Main Library Gallery.
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Queer Stories, Queer Joy, and the Archival Value of Happiness

Thursday, June 1, 2023 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
Join Anna Holland, associate curator of the Iowa Women’s Archives, for a free virtual lunchtime talk on June 1 at noon. Advance registration required to receive the event link: Register Here The current Main Library Gallery exhibition, Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City, briefly explores several decades of local queer history and includes a large selection of original items from the Iowa Women’s Archives. While many collections in IWA contain clear documentation of the struggle for LGBTQ+...
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Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City

Friday, June 2, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
University of Iowa Main Library
Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City is the Spring 2023 exhibition in the Main Library Gallery.
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First Stop at the Stanley

Friday, June 2, 2023 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Stanley Museum of Art
Start your Gallery Walk with First Stop at the Stanley! For the first time in Gallery Walk history, the Stanley Museum of Art will be joining as one of the stops. See the Stanley Museum of Art’s recent acquisition of Willie Cole’s Two-Faced Blues and the reinstallation of prints, photos, and textiles in the galleries. Then, enjoy refreshments and live music by the Blake Shaw Duo in the lobby. The Stanley will be open late until 6 p.m. After enjoying First Stop at the Stanley, head downtown for...
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Art & Write Night

Friday, June 2, 2023 6:00pm to 8:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces. Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists. Tell a friend, grab a notebook, and join us on the first Friday of each month. We'll provide a new inspo prompt for each session...
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National Learn to Row

Saturday, June 3, 2023 (all day)
Beckwith Boathouse
Come join us for National Learn to Row Day!
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Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City

Saturday, June 3, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
University of Iowa Main Library
Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City is the Spring 2023 exhibition in the Main Library Gallery.
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Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City

Sunday, June 4, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
University of Iowa Main Library
Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City is the Spring 2023 exhibition in the Main Library Gallery.
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Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City

Monday, June 5, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
University of Iowa Main Library
Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City is the Spring 2023 exhibition in the Main Library Gallery.
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Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 9:00am to 8:00pm
University of Iowa Main Library
Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City is the Spring 2023 exhibition in the Main Library Gallery.
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Discover Study Abroad-Summer 2023

Tuesday, June 6, 2023 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend our weekly Virtual Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you!
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Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
University of Iowa Main Library
Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City is the Spring 2023 exhibition in the Main Library Gallery.
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Koru Mindfulness for College Students

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 7:00pm to 8:15pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Koru Mindfulness® is an evidence-based curriculum specifically designed for teaching mindfulness, meditation, and stress management to college students and other young adults. The Koru Mindfulness program… is taught in four weekly 75-minute classes (a brief model to accommodate busy student schedules) is structured with daily homework of a mindfulness log and 10 minutes of mindfulness practice is taught in small groups Register here: https://studentwellness.uiowa.edu/programs/mindfulness  ...
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Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City

Thursday, June 8, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
University of Iowa Main Library
Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City is the Spring 2023 exhibition in the Main Library Gallery.
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Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City

Friday, June 9, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
University of Iowa Main Library
Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City is the Spring 2023 exhibition in the Main Library Gallery.
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Ancient Technology in Iowa: How Did They Do That?

Friday, June 9, 2023 2:00pm
Spencer Public Library
The University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist's Cherie Haury-Artz will present, "Ancient Technology in Iowa: How Did They Do That?" at the Spencer Public Library on June 9, 2023. 
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Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City

Saturday, June 10, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
University of Iowa Main Library
Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City is the Spring 2023 exhibition in the Main Library Gallery.
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Summer Student Book Club

Saturday, June 10, 2023 2:00pm to 3:30pm
University of Iowa Main Library
Join the Summer Student Book Club, reading the One Community, One Book selection The Farm by Joanne Ramos. Sign up encouraged. Reminders will be sent through the GroupMe.
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Stanley Creates: Art Dog & Mural Masterpiece

Saturday, June 10, 2023 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Stanley Museum of Art
Art Dog by Thacher Hurd is an action-packed story about Arthur Dog, a mild-mannered museum guard by day and his alter ego, the mysterious, masked superhero that fights crimes in the streets of Dogopolis with his magical paint brush powers. After the story listening to the story, kids will work together to create a colorful mural masterpiece. Workshop led by Debra Marqusee. Stanley Creates is planned with families in mind; UI students are also welcome to attend. Children must be accompanied...
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Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City

Sunday, June 11, 2023 1:00pm to 5:00pm
University of Iowa Main Library
Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City is the Spring 2023 exhibition in the Main Library Gallery.
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Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City

Monday, June 12, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm
University of Iowa Main Library
Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City is the Spring 2023 exhibition in the Main Library Gallery.
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Previous Workshops & Events

Looking In, Zooming Out: Community-Engaged Learning in the Big Picture

Tuesday, April 6th, 2021

2:30 - 4:00p, virtual event via Zoom

In partnership with Iowa Campus Compact

Join us for an interactive workshop for anyone teaching a community-engaged course who is curious about how to introduce interdisciplinary, systems-level thinking, and/or local-global connections into their course design, assignments, and activities.  Participants will try on and explore a range of ideas and strategies, including:

  • How thinking about how toast is made can be a useful introduction to design-thinking practices and social innovation.

  • How to strategically use the 17 U.N. Sustainable Development Goals to scaffold and contextualize conversations about local community partnerships and the purpose community-engaged learning more broadly.

  • How their own disciplinary orientation and approach might inform their understanding of local and global "wicked problems".

See recording of event here.

 


Making an Impact: A Student's Perspective on Community Engagement.
Thursday, March 18th, 2021
3:00-4:00PM  - Virtual event Via Zoom
Live Student Panel

 

Are you a student enrolled in a community engaged course or interested in starting a project with a community partner? Are you interested in learning what you can expect, from students who have already successfully completed a community engagement project? This workshop will explore the nuts and bolts of working with community partners from a student’s perspective. A panel discussion of students will explore the challenges and opportunities of community engagement and highlight examples of successful projects and partnerships. Join us for a discussion and learn more about how you can make an impact in your community.


Engaged Faculty Institute
January 8th - 25th, 2021 
Virtual Institute, Asynchronous + Live Zoom
In partnership with Iowa Campus Compact

 

Whether you are new to teaching community-engaged learning courses, or are a community-engagement expert, this Institute provides opportunities for everyone to learn best practices for community engaged teaching and learning. Traditionally offered in-person every spring semester, this year the Institute will be offered both over winter break and in the spring semester through an online, asynchronous format, followed by a synchronous Zoom workshop. The Institute will cover all aspects of teaching a community-engaged course, including:

  • Foundations and critical commitments to community engagement
  • Planning and Facilitation
  • Partnerships and Engagement
  • Learning Outcomes and Reflection
  • Assessment and Evaluation

Defining and Sustaining Community Partnerships
Thursday, November 12th, 2020
3 - 4 pm, virtual meeting via Zoom

 

Community engagement best practices encourage the development of sustained, long-term relationships and partnerships between campus and community. This workshop will explore how faculty and staff build community partnerships through service-learning and engaged research. A panel discussion of faculty, staff and community partners will explore the challenges and opportunities of community engaged teaching and research and provide tips on how to build successful, sustained partnerships.

See recording of event here.

 


Community Engagement for Inclusion and Justice
Thursday, October 15th, 2020
12 - 2 pm, virtual meeting via Zoom

 

hosted by the Office of Community Engagement in partnership with Campus Compact. Emily Shields, Executive Director of Iowa/Minnesota Campus Compact, will be co-hosting this event and will be referring to a few texts throughout the training:

  • Difficult Discussions - Facilitating Political Dialogues
  • Inclusive Teaching - How to Make Your Teaching More Inclusive
  • Partnership and Power - Community Partnerships Study
  • Re-imagining Engagement - Social Change Wheel 2.0
See recording of event here.

 

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"Writers Unmuffled" hosted by Michaeljulius, a Virtual Student Reading
Thursday, April 29th, 2021
6:30 pm, virtual webinar via Zoom

 

UI Arts Share, a program in the Office of Community Engagement, is presenting a virtual student Reading, Writers Unmuffled, Thursday, April 29th 6:30 p.m. During this Zoom event, five University of Iowa graduate student writers from a variety of genres (nonfiction, fiction, poetry, screenwriting, playwriting, and translation), will each give a five to eight minute reading and will field questions from the Zoom audience. Come join us as these writers allow their imagination to unmask for an evening of thought provoking readings!

 

See recording of this event here.

 


UI Percussion Arts Share Community Concert
Saturday, February 27th, 2021
3:00 pm, virtual via LiveStream

 

Iowa Percussion and the Iowa Steel Band will present a concert titled “All You Need is Love.” Originally a Valentine’s Day Concert, the program was rescheduled because of the late start of the Spring semester due to COVID.

 


"Writers Unmuffled" hosted by Michaeljulius, a Virtual Student Reading
Thursday, February 25th, 2021
7:00 pm, virtual webinar via Zoom

 

UI Arts Share, a program in the Office of Community Engagement, is presenting a virtual student Reading, Writers Unmuffled, Thursday, Feb. 25th 7:00 p.m. During this Zoom event, five University of Iowa graduate student writers from a variety of genres (nonfiction, fiction, poetry, screenwriting, playwriting, and translation), will each give a five to eight minute reading and will field questions from the Zoom audience. Come join us as these writers allow their imagination to unmask for an evening of thought provoking readings!

 

See a recording of this event here.

 


Fellow Talk Margarita BlushFeb, Grant Wood Art Colony
Monday, February 22th, 2021
7:30-8:30 pm, virtual via Zoom

 

My Voice: Creating Original Theatre Inspired by Personal Experiences and Fueled by Societal Issues 

Hosted by the Stanley Museum of Art

https://grantwood.uiowa.edu/event/63036


Writers Unmuffled, a Virtual Student Reading
Thursday, November 19th, 2020
6 - 7 pm, virtual webinar via Zoom

 

UI Arts Share, a program in the Office of Community Engagement, is presenting a virtual student Reading, Writers Unmuffled, Thursday, Nov. 19th 6:00-7:00 p.m. During this Zoom event, six University of Iowa graduate student writers from a variety of genres (nonfiction, fiction, poetry, screenwriting, playwriting, and translation), will each give a five to eight minute reading and will field questions from the Zoom audience. Come join us as these writers allow their imagination to unmask for an evening of thought provoking readings!

See a recording of this event here.
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