Amazing Iowa Women
Lecture and book release party with Katy Swalwell
Monday, 03 Dec 2018 at 1:00 pm – Sloss House
Katy Swalwell, an associate professor of education at Iowa State, is the author of the new illustrated children's book, Amazing Iowa Women. Swalwell worked with over 25 Iowa women artists and RAYGUN to create the book, which celebrates the incredible accomplishments of a diverse set of women throughout Iowa’s history. Swalwell will share highlights from the book as well as discuss her research and writing process. Books will be available for purchase, and a book signing will follow her presentation.Cosponsored By:
- Margaret Sloss Women's Center
- Women's & Gender Studies Program
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
Stay for the entire event, including the brief question-and-answer session that follows the formal presentation. Most events run 75 minutes.
Sign-ins are after the event concludes. For lectures in the Memorial Union, go to the information desk in the Main Lounge. In other academic buildings, look for signage outside the auditorium.
Lecture Etiquette
- Stay for the entire lecture and the brief audience Q&A. If a student needs to leave early, he or she should sit near the back and exit discreetly.
- Do not bring food or uncovered drinks into the lecture.
- Check with Lectures staff before taking photographs or recording any portion of the event. There are often restrictions. Cell phones, tablets and laptops may be used to take notes or for class assignments.
- Keep questions or comments brief and concise to allow as many as possible.