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The Iowa Cancer Registry

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 12:30pm to 1:00pm
University Capitol Centre

Date: Tuesday, March 24 | 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Location: Room 2520-D, University Capitol Centre (UCC), 200 South Capitol St., Iowa City, and via Zoom

Professor Mary Charlton holds a BS in nursing and MS and PhD degrees in epidemiology, all from the University of Iowa. She joined the faculty in the College of Public Health in 2013 and became the director of the Iowa Cancer Registry in 2020. She has focused particular attention on cancer risk and treatment in rural areas and on racial/ethnic disparities...

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Community Sing: Fauré Requiem

Saturday, March 28, 2026 5:00pm to 1:00pm
Zion Lutheran Church

Date: Saturday, March 28 | Rehearsals begin at 10:30 a.m.; Performance at 5:00 p.m.
Location: Zion Lutheran Church, 310 N. Johnson St., Iowa City

Join singers from across the community for a Community Sing of Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem on Saturday, March 28 at Zion Lutheran Church in Iowa City. Directed by internationally renowned conductor Timothy Brown, this one-day event invites singers of all voice parts to rehearse together throughout the day and perform the work at 5:00 p.m. in a free public...

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Using Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Coralville Public Library

Tuesday, April 14, 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Location: Coralville Library, Schwab Auditorium, 1401 5th St, Coralville, and via Zoom

Join UIRA for an informative session on how artificial intelligence is transforming medical practice and patient care.

Presenters include James Blum, MD, Chief Health Information Officer and Associate Professor of Anesthesia, and Jason Misurac, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics–Nephrology, Dialysis, and Transplantation in the Stead Family Department of Pediatrics.

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EFC Lecture | American Art for the Public Good: Case Studies from a Career in Art History | Joni Kinsey, Professor Emerita, Art, Art History, and Design

Thursday, April 16, 2026 4:00pm
Virtual
This illustrated lecture will offer a brief overview of topics in public art before taking one image in depth, exploring it visually and historically to demonstrate how visual imagery can contribute to a shared sense of common cause.
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UIRA 30th Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, April 26, 2026 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Date: Sunday, April 26 | 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Location: Richey Ballroom, Iowa Memorial Union (IMU), 125 N Madison St., Iowa City, IA 52245, and via Zoom

More details will be shared soon.

UIRA Program Committee

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History of the Pledge of Allegiance

Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:00pm to 2:00pm
University Capitol Centre

Date: Thursday, May 21 | 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Location: Room 2520-D, University Capitol Centre (UCC), 200 South Capitol St., Iowa City, and via Zoom

Professor Allan W. Vestal, Professor Emeritus and former Dean of the College of Law at Drake University, will present on the history of the Pledge of Allegiance.

We hope to see you there!

UIRA Program Committee

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UIRA Annual Meeting

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 12:30pm to 1:30pm
University Capitol Centre

Date: Tuesday, June 30 | 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Location: Room 2520-D, University Capitol Centre (UCC), 200 South Capitol St., Iowa City, and via Zoom

More details will be shared soon.

We hope to see you there!

UIRA Program Committee