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Events

The Rule of Law, the Declaration, and the Constitution: The Historical and Philosophical Roots of American Liberty

Thursday, September 3, 2026 12:40pm to 1:40pm
Boyd Law Building

Join us for lunch with Professor Todd Zywicki as part of the America 250th Speaker Series. A George Mason University Foundation Professor of Law at the Antonin Scalia Law School, Professor Zywicki writes and lectures worldwide on the relationship between the rule of law, individual freedom, and free markets.

Lunch is provided! Hosted by the Iowa Center for Intellectual Freedom and the Federalist Society.

Info: September 3rd, 12:40PM - 1:40PM, BLB RM 235

Event is open to all. Those who may need...

Thursday Talk About It Presented by the Academic Success Team

Thursday, September 3, 2026 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building

Thursday Talk About It Presented by the Academic Success Team

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Conserving Birds of Prey Field Day with HELI, ELS, and the Iowa Raptor Project

Monday, September 7, 2026 8:30am to 11:30am
Macbride Nature Recreation Area

For those interested in spending more time with birds, we will be hosting a field trip to Macbride Nature Recreation Area on Monday, September 7 (Labor Day), where we will have a morning in the field with the Iowa Raptor Project learning about birds…up close!

We will meet at MNRA at 8:00 am, where we will do bird banding, hawk counting, and taking part in a citizen science project. Please note that we are meeting at an early time so that we can experience the field work during the coolest part of...

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