MLK Jr. Lecture

Black History Month Lecture

The UICHR hosts diverse collaborative events and innovative programs, teaches Human Rights courses, and engages in scholarly work reaching the UI community, the state of Iowa, and beyond.

The Center, a unit of the UI College of Law, teaches and collaborates with community organizations and UI departments, scholars, and student groups. UICHR’s publicly engaged programs and initiatives include:

Class in Human Rights Certificate

Certificate in Human Rights

The Center for Human Rights offers the undergraduate Certificate in Human Rights, awarded by the College of Law.

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Working Groups

The UICHR supports faculty working groups to encourage innovative, interdisciplinary research and scholarship on campus.

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Iowa Human Rights Network

The Iowa Human Rights Network is a collective of faculty members from institutions across the state of Iowa.

Events

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Lecture

Friday, January 24, 2025 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Lecture In commemoration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the College of Law and the UI Center for Human Rights welcomes Melvin O. Shaw. Opening remarks by Adrien K. Wing, associate dean for international and comparative law and director of the UI Center for Human Rights. Melvin O. Shaw, President of the Iowa State Bar Association The Lawyer's Role in Combating Injustice: A Call to Action for Future Attorneys Friday, Jan. 24 | 12:45–1:45 p.m. CST 235 Boyd Law...
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Black History Month Lecture

Monday, February 3, 2025 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building
Black History Month Lecture In celebration of Black History Month, the College of Law and the UI Center for Human Rights welcomes Dean Danielle M. Conway for a special lecture. Opening remarks by Adrien K. Wing, associate dean for international and comparative law and director of the UI Center for Human Rights. Dean Danielle M. Conway, Dean of Pennsylvania State Law School Antiracism in Law School and the Legal Profession: A Praxis Approach Monday, Feb. 3 | 12:45 - 1:45 p.m. CST 235 Boyd...
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News

In Memoriam: Hon. Jim Leach

Thursday, December 12, 2024

In Memoriam: Joe Dan Coulter

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

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