Karen Heimer, UI professor of sociology as well as gender, women’s, and sexuality studies, delivered the 36th annual presidential lecture on Feb. 24. 

The Presidential Lecture series provides an opportunity for distinguished members of the faculty to present significant aspects of their work to members of the University community and to the general public. The University has established this annual series to encourage intellectual communication among the many disciplines that constitute the University of Iowa, and to provide a public forum for University scholarship, research, and creative achievement. The series is made possible through the generosity of donors of unrestricted gifts to the University of Iowa Center for Advancement.