As executive director of Hancher Auditorium, Chuck Swanson has helped introduce Iowans across the state to hundreds of artists for more than two decades. As he prepares to retire this summer, he shares a few of his favorites.
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The Daily Iowan - Tuesday, April 26, 2022
TV Personality Bill Nye spoke at a lecture in Hancher Auditorium on Tuesday. Nye spoke to attendees about climate change and the planet Earth.
The Daily Iowan - Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Bill Nye visited the University of Iowa’s Hancher Auditorium on Tuesday to discuss climate change and methods of altering its impact.
The Daily Iowan - Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Voss will speak tonight with the University of Iowa Lecture Committee about his work with the FBI and other endeavors that he has pursued in the field of negotiations.
The Daily Iowan - Thursday, April 7, 2022
Andre Perry, who formerly led the Englert Theatre for 11 years, will serve as Hancher Auditorium’s next executive director. The announcement comes two months after the retirement notice of Chuck Swanson, who held the position for 20 years.
The Gazette - Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Andre Perry, former executive director of the Englert Theatre in Iowa City, will lead Hancher Auditorium into a new era and new business model starting May.
The Gazette - Thursday, March 31, 2022
'The Band's Visit' strikes all the right notes for actor touring with musical.
The Daily Iowan - Tuesday, March 29, 2022
‘The Band’s Visit’ is the recipient of 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical — the production is set to take the stage at Hancher Auditorium on April 6-7 as a stop on its national tour.
The Daily Iowan - Tuesday, March 22, 2022
After his retirement announcement, Chuck Swanson reflects on the memories, relationships, and accomplishments made while acting as business manager, associate director, and executive director of Hancher Auditorium.
The Gazette - Friday, March 11, 2022
The University of Iowa will continue to make an annual allocation of $750,000 to Hancher Auditorium's facilities and maintenance costs.