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 Paul Engle Photo is courtesy of Hualing Engle Humanities Iowa is helping to fund a one-man
play by the International Writing Program (IWP) based on the life of native
Iowan Paul Engle, cofounder of the IWP. In 2007 the IWP celebrates 40
years of bringing writers from around the world to Iowa. Humanities Iowa
was able to talk with IWP director, Christopher Merrill about Paul Engle,
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If you have questions about hosting a Speakers Bureau program call (319) 335-4153. MORE... |
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Sowing the Seeds of Cultural DiplomacyWorld Food Prize and Humanities Iowa Partner to support the Governor's Lecture SeriesWith the support of Humanities Iowa, Dr. Norman E. Borlaug, a native of Cresco Iowa and the recipient of the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize, gave the inaugural "Governor's Lecture" at The World Food Prize International Symposium on October 14, 2004. The Governor's Lecture is now an annual feature of the International Symposium which takes place each October as part of the presentation of the $250,000 World Food Prize—known informally as the "Nobel Prize for Food and Agriculture." Food and Agriculture." Read more... |
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Lewis and Clark in Iowa, a publication of Humanities IowaHumanities Iowa is commemorating the 200th anniversary of Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery Expedition with the publication of a chapbook on the Corps' experiences in the Iowa portions of its epic journey. In partnership with the Iowa Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission, Humanities Iowa commissioned historian and National Humanities Medal recipient, Clay S. Jenkinson, to research and write Lewis and Clark in Iowa. The 72-page chapbook includes maps, journal pages, and related images. It measures 3 5/8 inches in width by 7 1/4 inches in height. To buy a copy of Lewis and Clark in Iowa: Send a check to
Humanities Iowa, 100 Oakdale Campus N310 OH, Iowa City, IA 52242. Chapbooks
are $2.00 each plus $1.00 for shipping for each book. Don't forget to
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