Food for Thought
The Obermann Center was a major partner in the inaugural University of Iowa theme semester, “Food for Thought,” a cross-campus project anchored by the Provost’s Office of Outreach and Engagement. The initiative was headed by Doris Witt, English (CLAS).
In the fall, we hosted a half-day symposium for University of Iowa graduate students to share their food-related scholarship.
During spring semester, award-winning memoirist and cookbook author Andrew Pham visited campus. He discussed bridging cultures, travel writing, and his most recent book, and also attended Prairie Lights and Writers’ Workshop events.
Learn more about the University of Iowa’s themed semesters here.
In April, we held the Food for Thought Symposium, featuring keynotes by:
