Your liberal arts education goes beyond the classroom, lab, or studio
If you want, your coursework can take you abroad, into the local community, and expose you to life-changing experiences.
Browse some of the opportunities available in the course catalog for experiential learning in your major, in addition to opportunities featured here that will help you stand out among your peers in the job market, and broaden your understanding of the world.
CLAS students regularly take their learning beyond the classroom
Downtown banners feature CLAS student and postdoc research and creative activity
Monday, March 3, 2025
The 2025 Dare to Discover banner campaign highlights 80 undergraduate, graduate student, and postdoctoral scholars who are engaged in promising research, scholarship, and creative activities that range from unlocking the molecular mechanisms of disease to exploring the mysteries of space.
CLAS cinematic arts associate professor helps students make connections in the screenwriting industry
Monday, February 24, 2025
Dean Bakopoulos, associate professor in the Department of Cinematic Arts, currently teaches “Topics in Screenwriting” and is working on developing an introductory course in TV writing for non-majors.
Visit the spring all majors career fair
Monday, February 17, 2025
This fair will focus on recruiting students in all majors for full time positions and internships.
Magid Center for Writing in CLAS gives students unique, hands-on writing, publishing experience
Monday, February 10, 2025
Magid Center for Writing in CLAS gives students unique, hands-on writing, publishing experience. The center provides students with opportunities to workshop their writing, hone their craft, and create community.
CLAS students participate in second annual Hawkeye Datathon hosted by statistics and actuarial science
Monday, February 10, 2025
Students participated in the week-long event, undergoing unique practical training that will prepare them for a career in data science.
Iowa Sciences Academy in CLAS gives students experience researching and communicating about science
Monday, January 13, 2025
Iowa Sciences Academy in CLAS gives students experience researching and communicating about science. The academy supports the academic and personal success of undergraduate students interested in scientific research and communication.
Two CLAS faculty members working to empower women in political science
Monday, November 25, 2024
Kelly Kadera and Sara Mitchell, faculty members in the Department of Political Science, host workshops that support, mentor and teach women in political science. A recent NSF grant will allow them to continue this work for another four years.
Japanese Ambassador to the United States meets with CLAS students during visit to Iowa
Thursday, November 14, 2024
The Japanese ambassador to the United States, along with the Chicago consul-general and other embassy officials, visited the Japanese program to hear writers and translators read and to engage in conversation with students.
CLAS journalism students get hands-on experience launching marketing campaign
Monday, November 4, 2024
Students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication are spearheading marketing efforts for faculty member Travis Vogan’s new book.