This season of WorldCanvass opened with "Art and the Face of War: Goya and Tolstoy." By examining two masterworks that centered on the Napoleonic Wars, we gain an insight into this period of human struggle.

New research at the University of Iowa College of Public Health is studying violence between intimate partners. This research is in collaboration with St. John’s Medical College in India.

A UI College of Education professor travelled to Pakistan last summer to teach English and educate both teachers and students about learning technology. The trip was fueled by a connection between students in Karachi, Pakistan and Donnellson, Iowa.

UI President Bruce Harreld will present the 2019 International Impact Award to internationally acclaimed opera singer Simon Estes in a public ceremony at the beginning of the November 21 WorldCanvass program. Following the presentation of the award, Estes will be interviewed by WorldCanvass host Joan Kjaer about his young life in Centerville, Iowa, his long and successful international operatic career, and the racism he faced in both the European and American contexts as his talents carried him to greater heights but his color often prevented consideration for stage appearances. This special event, which is free and open to the public, begins at 7 p.m., November 21, in the Recital Hall of the Voxman Music Building, on the corner of Burlington and Clinton Streets in Iowa City. All are invited to a pre-show reception from 6:30-7 p.m.

Three international students tell the story of their first taste of Iowa’s creative writing program, facing linguistic barriers and making discoveries all in one of the top programs of the nation.

The IGHN is an interdisciplinary group of scholars at the University of Iowa whose research and interests lie in the study of real world health problems and challenges. They are holding their first meeting on October 4.

Clinical associate professor John Achrazoglou worked with more than 1,000 students and teachers in Pakistan teaching them the latest instructional technologies and internet tools and resources.

Freiburg im Breisgau is an idyllic and beautiful city in southwestern Germany located near many towns and landmarks. Last weekend I went on a day trip with a few other Americans to visit a lake only an hour away from Freiburg, Titisee.

Learn about Diversity Abroad’s scholarships and free student resources, and identity-related concerns with Diversity Abroad team member, Joshua Howse.

Learn about an amazing opportunity to travel to Greece with Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Classics Department, Deb Trusty.