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Writing Center consultants can work with you on any kind of writing project, from course papers to job application materials and creative writing. We can also help with speeches and presentations. Our services are free and available to all students, staff and faculty at the University of Iowa. Support what we do by clicking the DONATE button on the right.

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Writing for all

The Writing Center is hosted by the Department of Communication Studies and is located in room 110 of the English Philosophy Building. Services are free and available to all students, faculty, and staff. Not affiliated with the UI? We also help staff a community writing center at the Iowa City and Coralville Public Library. Walk-in appointments available for Johnson County residents during the fall and spring semesters.

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Est. 1934

One of the first Writing Centers in the U.S.
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1:1

The Center has a long-standing tradition of one-to-one instruction in rhetorical and communication skills.

5,000

The number of hours of one-on-one writing instruction we provide each year.
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2,000

The number of students, faculty, and staff, we meet with each semester.
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Our Story

The University of Iowa Writing Center was started by Carrie Stanley in 1934, making it one of the first writing centers in the country. The center has a long-standing tradition of one-to-one instruction in rhetorical and communication skills.

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Events

Book Matters: Kathy Lavezzo and William Rhodes promotional image

Book Matters: Kathy Lavezzo and William Rhodes

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 7:00pm
Prairie Lights Books
Join Kathy Lavezzo, professor of English, and William Rhodes, associate professor of English, for an evening exploring the enduring influence of the medieval world through their newest books. After the reading, Sarah Bond, associate professor of history, will moderate a conversation exploring the books' shared in medievalism’s lasting influence on later history and culture. This event is free and open to the public.
Biochemistry Seminar: "Dynamic Enzyme Assemblies Regulate Nucleotide Biosynthesis" promotional image

Biochemistry Seminar: "Dynamic Enzyme Assemblies Regulate Nucleotide Biosynthesis"

Thursday, September 24, 2026 10:30am to 11:20am
Medical Education Research Facility

"Dynamic Enzyme Assemblies Regulate Nucleotide Biosynthesis"

Presented by

Justin Kollman, Ph.D.
Earl W. Davie/ZymoGenetics Endowed Chair in Biochemistry
Professor of Biochemistry
University of Washington

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All Majors Career Fair

Thursday, September 24, 2026 11:00am to 4:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

This job and internship fair will focus on recruiting students in ALL MAJORS! Typically about 100+ employers attend and 1,000+ students attend!

Visit careers.uiowa.edu/all-majors-career-fair for more details.

Masterclass with Frederica von Stade

Thursday, September 24, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Voxman Music Building

Masterclass with Frederica von Stade

International Opera star Frederica von Stade and pianist Jim Meredith in masterclass with UI Voice Students.

Connor Vrooman, Tenor
Feng Meier, Soprano
Jack Power, Baritone

This event is free and open to the public.

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