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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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Scott's Frost - Elizabeth Jordan BFA Exhibition - School of Art, Art History, and Design

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 8:00am to 8:00pm
Visual Arts Building
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Scott's Frost - Elizabeth Jordan BFA Exhibition - School of Art, Art History, and Design

Thursday, October 1, 2026 8:00am to 8:00pm
Visual Arts Building

SEES:7000 Colloquium - Michael Sori (Purdue) - "Igneous crusts on the Moon and Mars from gravity and topography"

Thursday, October 1, 2026 3:30pm
Macbride Hall

SEES:7000 Colloquium - Thursday, 10/1/26, 3:30pm, 255 MacBride Hall

SEES:7000 Colloquium - Michael Sori, Purdue

Talk: "Igneous crusts on the Moon and Mars from gravity and topography"

Volcanic and other igneous rocks provide a window into a planet’s thermal history. Here, I will discuss how orbital geophysical measurements taken from NASA spacecraft give us insight into igneous crusts and the early geophysical history of the Moon and Mars. At the Moon, the extreme precision of gravity and...

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Chinese Corner Fall '26

Thursday, October 1, 2026 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Phillips Hall
Practice your Chinese through relaxed conversations, games, and cultural activities. Meet other Chinese speakers and learners from across campus! Open to everyone. All Chinese proficiency levels are welcome. Free snacks provided!
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