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Iowa Law vs. Drake Cady Cup Golf Tournament

Monday, September 14, 2026 8:30am to 5:30pm
Amana Colonies Golf Club
Annual Golf Tournament for the University of Iowa College of Law and Drake Law School
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Levitt Lecture with William Kristol

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
Founder and Director of Defending Democracy Together; Political Analyst and Network Television Commentator

Iowa Law Review Symposium 2026 - Philosophy at Trial

Thursday, September 17, 2026 (all day)
Boyd Law Building

Law and Philosophy at Iowa and the Iowa Law Review are delighted to open registration for "Philosophy at Trial," a symposium focusing on philosophical issues in recent Supreme Court jurisprudence. The symposium will take place September 17, with topical panels and a keynote address by Lawrence Solum (Texas A&M and Legal Theory Blog). A list of panelists and moderators appears below this email.

In-person and remote attendance is available. For more information and registration, please visit the...

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