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COVID-19 Information: Our day-to-day operations at the University of Iowa Center for Advancement continue and we are dedicated to engaging all who love the University of Iowa. For the health and safety of our alumni, friends, and employees, we have, however, limited travel and transitioned in-person events to virtual events. If you have difficulty reaching a staff member at the UI Center for Advancement, please call our main number 800-648-6973 or 319-335-3305 for assistance. Please see our events calendar for more information.

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April 16, 2021

smART Talks: "Artists, Activism and Museums"

11:00 am - 11:30 am (CDT)

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April 16, 2021

WorldCanvass: Gandhi at 150

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm (CDT)

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February 6, 2021 - May 1, 2021

Stanley Reads Book Club - Spring 2021

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (CST)

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April 20, 2021

Iowa and Hollywood�s "Heartland"-The Imagined Publics and Politics of "Flyover" Country

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm (CDT)

Where: Online Event

April 20, 2021

Dive in with the Stanley: Odilon Redon

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm (CDT)

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