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Speakers have included an impressive roster of national and international figures in science, politics, business, human rights, law, and the arts. Each year the University hosts from 6 to 10 thought-provoking lectures. These events help enrich Iowa's academic environment and enhance its reputation as a prestigious Big Ten university. The UI Lecture Committee is a Presidential Charter Committee who
04/21/2026
ULC welcomes a New York icon tomorrow night.
Doors to the Englert Theatre will open at 6:30pm. Seating will be first-come, first-serve. For guests with a ticket, be sure to have your QR codes ready in line!
04/03/2026
Next week! What happens when our ideas are silenced?
For Ryne Weiss, that question isn’t theoretical, it’s his life’s work. As Director of Research at FIRE, he leads efforts on free speech and academic freedom, shaping the national conversation on expression while advocating for students, faculty, and voices that might otherwise be silenced. His work sits at the center of today’s most pressing debates; where ideas, rights, and responsibility collide.
Join us on Tuesday April 7 | 5:30pm | Senate Chambers, Old Capitol | Free and open to the public
04/01/2026
Laurie Hernandez!!🏅
📸: Isabella Tisdale/The Daily Iowan
03/26/2026
Join us for a special evening that combines a short lecture with facilitated student-led dialogue. Dr. Martín Carcasson of Colorado State University will open the event with a brief keynote exploring how values shape public issues in the United States.
Following the lecture, students will take part in small-group discussions. This event is free and open to the public.
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