College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences

The Forensics team will  host an open house during homecoming. All forensics alumni are invited to visit the current squad room for snacks and refreshments, as well as a chance to reconnect with past and present team members. 

Under the direction of UNI School of Music professor and conductor Ronald Johnson, the Wind Symphony will offer a shared concert with UNI Jazz Band One, directed by Chris Merz. This event is ticketed. For tickets, call (319) 273-4TIX.

Before 9-11, there was Guernica! The Spanish town of Guernica was home to a tragic historical event that inspired Picasso to create a masterpiece. Guernica, the play, follows Eric, a young aspiring artist who meets a man claiming to be Pablo Picasso, offering him a seductive opportunity: create an even grander canvas. Join Eric, the Man, and his mysterious friends as they explore the creative process and the madness of war while the "Guernica," on exhibition, comes to life in this passionate, intellectual drama. The Strayer-Wood Theatre presents the Midwest premiere of this award-winning play.

Under the direction of UNI School of Music professor and conductor S. Daniel Galyen, the Symphonic Band will offer a shared concert with the UNI Jazz Panthers, directed by Robert Washut. This event is free and open to the public.

Before 9-11, there was Guernica! The Spanish town of Guernica was home to a tragic historical event that inspired Picasso to create a masterpiece. Guernica, the play, follows Eric, a young aspiring artist who meets a man claiming to be Pablo Picasso, offering him a seductive opportunity: create an even grander canvas. Join Eric, the Man, and his mysterious friends as they explore the creative process and the madness of war while the "Guernica," on exhibition, comes to life in this passionate, intellectual drama. The Strayer-Wood Theatre presents the Midwest premiere of this award-winning play.

Dr. Brian Trewyn, from the department of chemistry at Iowa State University, will present Tackling the Environment, Energy, and Biomedical Challenges of Tomorrow with Mesoporous Nanoparticle Technology Today."

Mike Bobeldyk, associate director of Maucker Union, will lead an interactive workshop on the use of team-building exercises for organizations. Sponsored by the Leadership Studies Program. Free and open to the public.

Visiting artist Anthony Arnone will present a cello recital. Anthony Arnone enjoys a varied career as a soloist, chamber musician, conductor, recording artist, and teacher throughout the country and around the world. Arnone is associate professor of cello at The University of Iowa School of Music, and is also on the faculty of the Preucil School of Music in Iowa City, where he teaches and conducts. Arnone has collaborated with many of today’s great chamber ensembles and artists including members of the Pro Arte Quartet, Cypress Quartet, Fry Street Quartet, and Arianna Quartet.  This is event is free and open to the public.

UNI jazz combos, coordinated by Chris Merz and graduate assistant directors, will offer a concert featuring jazz standards and new arrangements. This event is free and open to the public.

Suzanne Freedman, educational psychology and foundations, will speak on "9/11 and the Power of Forgiveness: An Opportunity to Learn and Reflect". Sponsored by UNI American Democracy Project and the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost.