Fall 2023 

Week 1: August 21 – 25

ACADEMIC

Monday, Aug 21: First Day of Classes

COMMUNITY

Friday, Aug 25, 11:30am-1:00pm, EPB 304 (Gerber Lounge): “I Survived the First Week” Social Mixer for GraduateStudents, Faculty, and Staff

ACADEMIC

Friday, Aug 25, 5:00pm, Nonfiction Writing House: Mandatory for all students, NWP program-wide orientation; food and drinks provided

 

Week 2: August 28 – September 1

AWARD

Thurs, Aug 31, 3:00pm: Herodotus Award Deadline

 

Week 3: September 4 – 8

REST

Monday, Sept 4: Labor Day – university closed

Also: MFA/IWP Mixer at City Park Shelter #2 at 4:00pm

READING

Thursday, Sept 7, 7:00pm, Nonfiction Writing House: NWP alum Sarah Viren reading as part of the Krause Series in Contemporary Nonfiction, followed by conversation with Lyz Lenz and a special puppet performance

Week 4: September 11 – 15

OUTREACH

Thursday, Sept 14, 3:00pm: Deadline for Outreach Master Class proposals to Corey

COMMUNITY

Thursday, Sept 14, 5:30-8:00pm, North Ridge Pavilion in Coralville: English Department Fall Picnic  

Week 5: September 18 – 22

COMMUNITY

Friday, Sept 22, 3:00pm: Dedication of Nonfiction Writing House. Speakers include the University President, Dean, and NWP Director. A reception hosted by the President to follow

COMMUNITY

Friday, Sept 22, 7:00pm: Alum Reunion at the Tuesday Agency, hosted by Andre Perry, Ariel Lewiton, and NWP faculty

COMMUNITY

Saturday, Sept 23, 10:00am: Brunch for Alum, Students, and Faculty at Nonfiction Writing House 

Week 6: September 25 – 29

AWARD

Wednesday, Sept 27, 3:00pm: Deadline for Englert Nonfiction Fellowship applications

READING

Thursday, Sept 28, 7:00pm, Prairie Lights Books: NWP emeritus professor Patricia Foster reading as part of the Krause Reading Series (introduction by NWP alum Darius Stewart)

 

Week 7: October 2 – 6

MASTER CLASS

Thursday, Oct 5, 3:00pm, NWH 102: Generative writing session w/Margo Steines

READING

Friday, Oct 6, 7:00pm, Prairie Lights Books: Margo Steines reading as part of the Krause Reading Series

 

Week 8: October 9 – 13

READING

Oct 8-15, Iowa City: Iowa City Book Festival with various visiting writers

OUTREACH

Saturday, Oct 14, times tbd, Nonfiction Writing House: NWP Outreach Master Classes

 

Week 9: October 16 – 20

READING

Thursday, Oct 19, 7:00pm, Prairie Lights Books: NWP alum Micah Fields reading as part of the NWP Alumni Reading Series

COMMUNITY

Friday, Oct 20, time tbd: NWP Haunted Corn Maze Field Trip

 

Week 10: October 23 – 27

READING

Friday, Oct 27, 7:00pm, Nonfiction Writing House: NWP Professors Tisa Bryant and Sarah Minor Reading as part of the Krause Reading Series

 

Week 11: October 30 – November 3

READING

Thursday, Nov 2, 7:00pm, Prairie Lights Books: NWP alum Brittany Means reading as part of the NWP Alumni Reading Series

COMMUNITY

Saturday, Nov 4, time tbd, Colonial Lanes: NWP Bowling Tournament

 

Week 12: November 6 – 10

ACADEMIC

Monday, Nov 6: Early registration for Spring 2024 begins

AWARD

Friday, Nov 10, 3:00pm: Deadline for submissions for Magdalena Award to Corey

READING

Friday, Nov 10, 7:00pm, NWH: Reading and Conversation with Russian journalist Elena Kostyuchenko, author of I Love Russia, and Bela Shayevich, translator and NWP student

 

Week 13: November 13 – 17

READING

Wednesday, Nov 15, 7:00pm, Prairie Lights Books: Reading by Professor Bennett Sims, who teaches in the NWP

READING

Thursday, Nov 16, 8:00pm, Nonfiction Writing House: Douglas Kearney Reading as part of the Krause Reading Series

 

Week 14: November 20 – 24

REST

Thanksgiving Week – Nonfiction Writing House closed

 

Week 15: November 27 – December 1

COMMUNITY

Friday, Dec 1, time and location tbd: NWP Nondenominational Holiday Party

 

Week 16: December 4 – 8

ACADEMIC

Friday, Dec 8: Close of classes

MASTER CLASS

Friday, Dec 8, time tbd, via Zoom: Literary Agent Noah Ballard of Verve Talent and Literary Agency will visit via Zoom

 

Week 17: December 11 – 15

ACADEMIC

Final exam week for the university

 

Upcoming in Spring 2024

Tuesday, Jan 16, 2024: Spring Semester begins

Friday, Jan 26: Zoom event with Callie Garnett (Bloomsbury) and Jean Garnett (Little Brown)

Feb 7-10, Kansas City, MO: AWP Conference

Tuesday, Feb 13, Prairie Lights Books: Reading by NWP Alum Darius Stewart

Friday, Feb 16: William Callahan from Inkwell will visit the NWP
March 5-7, venue tbd: Buckley Master Classes

Thursday, March 21, Old Capitol Senate Chamber: Krause Essay Prize Ceremony & Reception

Friday, March 29, Prairie Lights Books: Reading by NWP Alum Deborah Taffa

Wednesday, April 17, NWP House: Bedell Distinguished Visiting Professor Paisley Rekdal Reading, followed by reception     

Saturday, May 4: NWP Graduation Reception & Gathering

And more…!