UI Intl. Studies

American Climate Policy from George H.W. Bush to Donald Trump: Attend Ty Priest's lecture from 5:30-7:20pm May 1, Iowa City Public Library meeting room A. This is part of the Rapid Response History course, which is free and open to the public. Learn more: bit.ly/2EyvFT4

Faculty experts discuss climate science and the environment on WorldCanvass April 25 at 5:30pm at MERGE. They will share current research and discuss policy approaches to environmental challenges in the U.S. and globally. Learn more: bit.ly/2pxHf9Y

Elephants and Hunters in Africa: Attend Jim Giblin's lecture from 5:30-7:20 pm on April 24, Iowa City Public Library meeting room A. This is part of the Rapid Response History course, which is free and open to the public. Learn more: bit.ly/2EyvFT4

You're invited to attend a seminar, "Breast Cancer Meanings: Journeys Across Asia," on Mon, 4/23, 3:30-5:00 PM, in the International Commons in Old Capital Mall (1117 UCC). A distinguished panel of public health experts will discuss the topic. Learn more: bit.ly/BreastCancerMe…

On Thu, 4/19, 12-1pm, @ICFRC will host Mark Kende, James Madison Chair in at Drake Univ Constitutional Law Ctr. He will present on "South African Politics & Their Constitution: 20 Years Pus After Apartheid." Learn more and register: bit.ly/ICFRC_Apr19_Ke…

Seed the Future: Grow Iowa Roots for Earth Day 2018 On April 22 from 2-5pm, relax, create, enjoy, and explore woodlands and Iowa History at the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm

Attend a Peace Corps Information Session on Wed, 4/18/18, 7:00-8:00 PM, in the International Commons in Old Capital Mall (1117 UCC). Guest Speaker: Amy Bowes, Returned Peace Corps Volunteer who served in Lesotho.

The Center for Asian and Pacific Studies invites you to attend "Gated Communities in China: An Urban Myth and the Ways to Explore." Dr. Miao Xu, Cardiff University, UK, will present this talk on 4/16, 3:30-5:00 PM in 302 Schaeffer Hall.

Liquid Gold or Fool's Gold? Biofuels in the US: Attend Silvia Secchi's lecture from 5:30-7:20 pm on April 17, Iowa City Public Library meeting room A. This is part of the Rapid Response History course, which is free and open to the public. Learn more: bit.ly/2EyvFT4

The UI Division of Interdisciplinary Programs is hiring a new Program Coordinator! Find out more: bit.ly/DIP-Prog-Coord…

University of Iowa OASIS invites you to the 2018 Bridging Fiesta on 4/14, 7:30-11:30 pm @ the IMU Lounge. Tix: $5 advance, $6 at door. Raise cultural awareness by celebrating a night of food, fun and dancing! Details: bit.ly/BridgingFiesta…

Celebrate Earth Day and help bring clean, safe water to rural Africa by participating in the Hawkeye Water to Thrive Sand Volleyball Tournament on Sun., 4/22 @ 2960 Hawkeye Park Rd, 1:00-5:00 p.m. Register here by 4/20: bit.ly/HawkeyeWaterSa…

The Arab Students Association invite you to attend the Arab Formal on Fri, 4/13, 7:00 PM, @ the 2nd floor Ballroom of the IMU. Enjoy cultural food, dance and more. All proceeds go to the Syrian Refuge Crisis. Tickets=$10 Email okhodor@uiowa.edu to purchase before the event.

Attend a symposium on "Korean Literature on a Global Stage" on Thurs./Fri. 4/12 & 13. There will be a public reading and roundtable, workshop, and discussion.

In celebration of Earth Week, the Public Policy Center will host a World Climate Simulation, a role-playing exercise of UN climate change negotiations. Sat. 4/21, 1-4pm Iowa City Public Library Learn more/register: ppc.uiowa.edu/forkenbrock/wo…

Enter the Sociologically Imaginative Pictures Competition to win prizes and have your picture displayed in the sociology department Deadline: April 15 Learn more: bit.ly/2ElgV9n

Christopher Merrill will tell some stories from the International Writing Program's more than fifty years of continuous service to literature at this month's Hawkeye Lunch & Learn Lecture on Thursday from 12-1 in the Illinois Theater, IMU. Learn more/RSVP: bit.ly/2n20esE

Attend the @ICFRC lecture Wed. 4/11 at 12pm in the Congregational Church to hear Mariola Espinosa discuss how Puerto Rico has managed to cope with hurricanes & hostile weather. Learn more/register: icfrc.org

Attend a free screening of "Riding on a Sunbeam" followed by a Q&A with one of the stars on Fri. 4/13 at 7pm in Becker Communication Studies Building Room 101 Learn more: bit.ly/2peEXMD

Dr. James Zogby, founder and director of the Arab American Institute, is an expert on Middle East current events and politics. He will speak Wednesday 4/11 at 7pm at the Iowa City Public Library, Meeting Room A, about “Jerusalem, an Earthly City.”