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The International Writing Program (IWP) is a unique conduit for the world’s literatures, connecting well-established writers from around the globe, bringing international literature into classrooms, introducing American writers to other cultures through reading tours, and serving as a clearinghouse for literary news and a wealth of archival and pedagogical materials. Since 1967, over 1,600 writers from more than 160 countries have been in residence at the University of Iowa.

 

 

Events

Live from Prairie Lights | IWP Sunday Afternoon Reading Series | Sarah Gilmartin, Iván Hochman, Lauren Haldeman, and Devanshi Khetarpal

Sunday, August 30, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Prairie Lights Books
Please join us for our annual IWP Sunday Afternoon Reading Series! This week’s event features IWP Residents Sarah Gilmartin (Ireland) and Iván Hochman (Argentina). They will be accompanied by local author and IWP Senior Editor Lauren Haldeman and a current Iowa Writers' Workshop student (to be announced soon).

Hajar Hussaini Keynote Lecture, Translating Afghanistan Conference

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 7:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

You are invited to the Translating Afghanistan Keynote with 2026 Whiting Award in Poetry Recipient Hajar Hussaini! September 1, 2026 at 7 PM, in the Iowa Memorial Union International Ballroom!

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Art & Write Night

Friday, September 4, 2026 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 and...

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