Happy first day of classes! The second half of the academic year is here, and we wish you a smooth start to the spring semester.
Did you know you can stay connected to the CLAS community on LinkedIn and Facebook? There, we share stories about your important work and accomplishments. Consider editing your LinkedIn profile to include the college as your workplace (so we can push you notifications) or simply follow the page. We’d love to connect with you!
Thank you for all you do and for being a part of CLAS.
CLAS is the first college on campus to require sustainability as part of its general education coursework. Two CLAS leaders recently highlighted this work at a higher education conference in Boston.
Please join us in welcoming and congratulating CLAS staff on their hiring, promotion, or transfer within the college. Check out this list of CLAS employee updates from last month.
Alan Kim Johnson, a professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, retired in December after 50 years at the university. Johnson said he will miss the regular interactions with students, postdoctoral fellows, and colleagues.
Computer science professor Octav Chipara is working with three other CLAS faculty members ona project anticipatedto give patients a more hands-on role in their hearing care.
Iowa established the country's first Literary Translation Workshop in a university setting six decades ago. Director and faculty member Aron Aji is eagerly anticipating the program's future.
This list of six books written by Writers’ Workshop alumni features something for every reader. These titles are sure to give you a start on your 2024 reading goals.
CLAS Staff Council elections are coming up. If someone you know would be a good fit for the council, consider nominating them in early February. Learn more about nominations, voting, and why three current members got involved.
Visit this new UI Libraries exhibit and explore the intersections of history, art, and practicality. The exhibition features a global selection of rare historic books and modern book art to show the strong connection between past and present, including medieval manuscripts, recent book sculptures, and more.
