The University Lecture Committee presents:

Marilynne Robinson
Nicholas Kristof

Nicholas Kristof and Marilynne Robinson

Date: Monday, Oct. 19, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Macbride Hall Auditorium
Tickets: Free and open to the public

Geneva Lecture Series with Pulitzer Prize winners, Nicholas Kristof and Marilynne Robinson, for a presentation and Q&A titled How Can We Hope When It All Feels Hopeless?

This event is put on in collaboration with the UI Lecture Committee and multiple UI Academic sponsors, including: UI Lecture Committee, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Linda and Rick Maxson in recognition of the Iowa Writers' Workshop's 90th anniversary, Fredrikson Law, UNESCO City of Literature, UI Department of Religious Studies, UI English Department, and UI Center for Human Rights. Come as you are! All perspectives are welcome!