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Nonfiction Writing Program Calendar
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…!