MARISA HANDLER
How does a talented storyteller balance her writing with her activist roots? In the case of recent Iowa Writers’ Workshop graduate Marisa Handler, she left behind the daily grind and traveled the world for six years, observing and participating in social and political activism movements. She chronicled these experiences—stories typically left untold—in an award-winning memoir.
The Pentacrest hosts countless classes throughout the warm-weather months.
In May the UI Museum of Natural History’s Iowa Hall celebrated 25 years. See feature.
Sand volleyball provides a welcome break from studying.
Students and parents will be attending Orientation sessions throughout the summer.
The steps of Schaeffer Hall are a popular place to catch up on homework.
Iowa City benefits from its thriving downtown scene.
Hands-on learning is an integral part of the engineering curriculum.
Numerous mentoring programs are available throughout the University.