The Iowa Regents university libraries are proud to announce the upcoming publication of 5 new free, openly-licensed textbooks developed by faculty teams from across our institutions. These textbooks, including topics as diverse as public speaking, Spanish, musicianship, early literacy, and science education, were funded by the Regents Open Educational Resources (OER) Grant Program, a one-timeContinue reading “Regents OER grant celebration”
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Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Nicholas Meyer to share storytelling journey
From Sherlock Holmes to Star Trek, Nicholas Meyer’s celebrated career has spanned decades and different genres. Now, he’s making another trip back to where his storytelling journey began—the University of Iowa. The University Libraries is hosting “Writing for Screens: A Conversation with Nicholas Meyer” on Thursday, Oct. 13, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. in ShambaughContinue reading “Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Nicholas Meyer to share storytelling journey”
University of Iowa Alumni Association “Lifelong Learning” event
The University of Iowa Libraries is proud to present an exhibition of materials and experiences related to the work of UI alumnus and faculty astrophysicist James Van Allen, 36MS, 39PhD. The UIAA invites you to join Greg Prickman, head of UI Libraries Special Collections, as he guides you on a tour of the Main Library’sContinue reading “University of Iowa Alumni Association “Lifelong Learning” event”
Free Movie: CinemAbility
The Universtiy of Iowa Libraries is proud to present a screening of the documentary CinemAbility on Thursday, November 12 at 6:30pm in Shambaugh Auditorium. From the early days of silent films to present day, from Chaplin to X-Men, disability portrayals are ever changing. This dynamic documentary takes a detailed look at the evolution of “disability” in entertainment by going behindContinue reading “Free Movie: CinemAbility”
Discussions in Progress: About Military Life
Discussions in Progress: About Military Life is a four-day event series offered by Military & Veteran Student Services in the Center for Diversity & Enrichment and the UI Libraries. The events will be held Monday, November 9 through Thursday, November 12 in the Main Library Learning Commons. This event series is designed to: Each day willContinue reading “Discussions in Progress: About Military Life”
William Anthony Lecture
The University of Iowa Libraries’ Preservation and Conservation presents: The William Anthony Conservation LectureThursday, October 8, 2015, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.Adler Journalism Building, E105Gary Frost, guest lecturer“Great Legacy, Great Prospects — The Historical Bookbinding Model Collection at Iowa” A reception will follow. All UI students, faculty, staff and Iowa City area community members are invited toContinue reading “William Anthony Lecture”
Talk About Just Living: Classroom Strategies for Social Justice Learning in the Public Sphere
The Main Library Learning Commons invites you to attend the faculty workshop Talk About Just Living: Classroom Strategies for Social Justice Learning in the Public Sphere on Friday, September 18th from 1:30-4:30pm. Take advantage of the second annual Theme Semester Just Living in Spring 2016 to infuse your assignments with social justice issues that will resonate with yourContinue reading “Talk About Just Living: Classroom Strategies for Social Justice Learning in the Public Sphere”
Tonight Only! The Brinton Silent Film Project
Tonight Only! The Brinton Silent Film Project Friends of the UI Libraries Annual EventWednesday, May 6, 2015 Join Mike Zahs and Red Cedar Chamber Music for an evening of motion pictures and music from the earliest days of film. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, The Brinton Entertainment Co. of Washington, Iowa, wouldContinue reading “Tonight Only! The Brinton Silent Film Project”
Announcing Edible Book Festival Winners!
Thank you so much to everyone who created the delectable entries that made this year’s Edible Book Festival a success! We’d like to thank our generous sponsors who provided this year’s prizes: Beadology, Blick Art Materials, UI Libraries’ Conservation Lab, High Ground Cafe, and New Pioneer Co-op. Thank you to the Friends of the UIContinue reading “Announcing Edible Book Festival Winners!”
Make your own books, and eat them, too.… Edible Book Festival, April 1
The University of Iowa Libraries invites faculty, staff, students, and the Iowa City community to celebrate the annual International Edible Book Festival April 1 by crafting a delicious book to share and, of course, eat. To participate, follow two simple rules: entries must be edible, and they must have something to do with books asContinue reading “Make your own books, and eat them, too.… Edible Book Festival, April 1”