Events
Burying Tutankhamun: Ritual, Politics, and the Making of a King
Monday, November 9, 2026 5:00pm
Burying Tutankhamun: Ritual, Politics, and the Making of a King
Lecture by Nicholas Brown, University of Iowa
Abstract:
This talk explores the state funeral in ancient Egypt through the burial of Tutankhamun, one of the few nearly intact royal burials ever discovered. Dr. Brown will analyze the funerary procession scene from Tutankhamun’s tomb, examining how the royal funeral functioned not only as a religious ritual but also as a carefully constructed expression of politics, power, and succession...
After the Election Listening Across Generations and Differences
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Event flyer titled After the Election: Listening Across Generations and Differences featuring speaker David Supp-Montgomerie. The event is hosted by Peter Gerlach of the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council and takes place on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the IMU International Ballroom. The flyer includes an image of the speaker outdoors in an urban setting and notes that registration, refreshments, and attendance are free.