Need a creative break at the end of the week? Swing by the Stanley on Friday afternoons to work on a craft project of your choice.

Bring your own in-progress project or start a new one using the various supplies provided. Try your hand at sketching, coloring, knitting, embroidery, origami, and so much more in a relaxing, low-pressure environment. Stay as long as you like and make new connections. Light snacks will be provided.

Friday Crafternoons occurs almost every Friday at the Stanley Museum of...

Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces.

Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists.

Tell a friend, grab a notebook, and join us on the first Friday of each month. We'll provide a new inspo prompt for each session and...

Need a creative break at the end of the week? Swing by the Stanley on Friday afternoons to work on a craft project of your choice.

Bring your own in-progress project or start a new one using the various supplies provided. Try your hand at sketching, coloring, knitting, embroidery, origami, and so much more in a relaxing, low-pressure environment. Stay as long as you like and make new connections. Light snacks will be provided.

Friday Crafternoons occurs almost every Friday at the Stanley Museum of...

Students, join the book club that meets monthly inside the iconic Old Capitol Museum, with books chosen by you. Come read, wonder, and connect as we transform this timeless building into a cozy retreat for shared stories and spirited discussion in the Pentacrest Museums first ever student book club.

For the Fall 2026 semester, Book Club @ the Museum will meet on the following Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Old Cap:

September 14: We'll pick a book and make "junk journals" together.

October 12...

Need a creative break at the end of the week? Swing by the Stanley on Friday afternoons to work on a craft project of your choice.

Bring your own in-progress project or start a new one using the various supplies provided. Try your hand at sketching, coloring, knitting, embroidery, origami, and so much more in a relaxing, low-pressure environment. Stay as long as you like and make new connections. Light snacks will be provided.

Friday Crafternoons occurs almost every Friday at the Stanley Museum of...

Intuitive Eating Seminar Series

Interested in improving your relationship with food, movement, and your body? Join Student Wellness for our Intuitive Eating Seminar Series, Nourished at Iowa — a flexible, non-diet approach to health and well-being.

This four-part seminar series is designed for students who want to learn more about Intuitive Eating without committing to a multi-week workshop. Each session stands alone, so you can attend just one topic or join all four throughout the year.

Sessions...