Schaeffer Hall in the winter

Downtown banners feature CLAS student and postdoc research and creative activity

Monday, March 3, 2025
The 2025 Dare to Discover banner campaign highlights 80 undergraduate, graduate student, and postdoctoral scholars who are engaged in promising research, scholarship, and creative activities that range from unlocking the molecular mechanisms of disease to exploring the mysteries of space.
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CLAS cinematic arts associate professor helps students make connections in the screenwriting industry

Monday, February 24, 2025
Dean Bakopoulos, associate professor in the Department of Cinematic Arts, currently teaches “Topics in Screenwriting” and is working on developing an introductory course in TV writing for non-majors.
A student meets with an employer at the career fair

Visit the spring all majors career fair

Monday, February 17, 2025
This fair will focus on recruiting students in all majors for full time positions and internships.
A student reads a script as part of the Iowa Writers' Room course

Magid Center for Writing in CLAS gives students unique, hands-on writing, publishing experience

Monday, February 10, 2025
Magid Center for Writing in CLAS gives students unique, hands-on writing, publishing experience. The center provides students with opportunities to workshop their writing, hone their craft, and create community.
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CLAS students participate in second annual Hawkeye Datathon hosted by statistics and actuarial science

Monday, February 10, 2025
Students participated in the week-long event, undergoing unique practical training that will prepare them for a career in data science.
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Iowa Sciences Academy in CLAS gives students experience researching and communicating about science

Monday, January 13, 2025
Iowa Sciences Academy in CLAS gives students experience researching and communicating about science. The academy supports the academic and personal success of undergraduate students interested in scientific research and communication.
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Two CLAS faculty members working to empower women in political science

Monday, November 25, 2024
Kelly Kadera and Sara Mitchell, faculty members in the Department of Political Science, host workshops that support, mentor and teach women in political science. A recent NSF grant will allow them to continue this work for another four years.
The Japanese Ambassador speaking to students

Japanese Ambassador to the United States meets with CLAS students during visit to Iowa

Thursday, November 14, 2024
The Japanese ambassador to the United States, along with the Chicago consul-general and other embassy officials, visited the Japanese program to hear writers and translators read and to engage in conversation with students.
SJMC Students, Travis Vogan and Jeff Grisamore at book launch in Chicago

CLAS journalism students get hands-on experience launching marketing campaign

Monday, November 4, 2024
Students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication are spearheading marketing efforts for faculty member Travis Vogan’s new book.
A dancer performs with a robot

CLAS Department of Dance collaborates with College of Engineering for Dance Gala 2024

Monday, November 4, 2024
An idea to explore connections of humans and technology through dance sparked a creative collaboration between the University of Iowa College of Engineering and the Department of Dance.