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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.

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Writing for all

The Writing Center is hosted by the Department of Rhetoric 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

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CSD Professional Seminar Series

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual

Title: "Treat the deficit: Shortcomings and opportunities in dysphagia management"

Speaker: Dr. Corinne Jones, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Dysphagia assessment and treatment has undergone several advancements in the past decade. However, many big-picture questions still face clinicians, resulting in non-specific and inefficient management practices. In this talk, I will dive into three shortcomings with the “treat the deficit” model of dysphagia management: 1) What to do in early-stage Parkinson disease when...

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Hawkeye Experience Grant Info Session

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 3:00pm to 3:30pm
Virtual

Join the Pomerantz Career Center for a virtual information session on the Hawkeye Experience Grant.

The Hawkeye Experience Grant awards undergraduate students at the University of Iowa who are involved in applied learning experiences outside of the classroom. Students may apply for up to $4,000 to help defray the cost of a Summer 2026 experience, with living costs being prioritized first before any required tuition or fees.

Deadline for applications: First Friday in April (April 3, 2026)...

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Algebra Seminar - Ryan Kinser; University of Iowa Department of Mathematics

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 3:30pm to 4:30pm
MacLean Hall
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Study Abroad Faculty-led Program Information Session: Irish Writing Program

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 4:20pm to 5:30pm
English-Philosophy Building
Learn more about this faculty-led program designed for UI students to study under the direct mentorship of an award-winning creative writing faculty member in Dublin, Ireland.
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