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Explore the cutting-edge research and stories shaping our world with Hawkeyes at Home, two new video specials from the University of Iowa.
Sign up for a reminder: https://foriowa.info/41tCe5O
Hawkeyes in Flight (Streaming begins Jan. 4)
Take to the skies with UI experts from the Department of Physics and Astronomy, the Iowa Raptor Project, and the Stanley Museum of Art.
Make No Bones About It (Streaming begins Jan. 11)
Dig into stories about natural history and archaeology, topped off with a special musical performance by the UI Trombone Choir.
Sign up here to receive a reminder ahead of the video debuts. Stream for free from your living room, or wherever you like to tune in, and let Hawkeyes at Home bring these fascinating stories to you.
Contact: Tegan Donahue 319-467-3393
Departments: Center for Advancement, Department of History, Department of Biology, Office of the State Archaeologist, Pentacrest Museums, Office of the Vice President for Research, Office of the Provost
Join us for an informal, guided tour of the Stanley Museum of Art. Our team of docents will lead you through the galleries, exploring highlights from our diverse collection. Perfect for small groups or walk-in visitors, this tour offers a flexible and engaging way to learn about the collection.
No reservations required. Simply drop in and join us for an hour of art appreciation, but note that space is limited.
Contact: Stanley Museum of Art 319-335-1727
Departments: University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art, Office of the Provost
Join us at the Stanley Museum of Art on Jan. 12, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. for our Sundays with the Docents tour where Stanley docents create unique tours to share with our audiences throughout the year.
Form and Purpose will be led by Docent Jill Maahs who will look at the tradition of objects from the African continent. The tour will cover the beauty of these objects, as well their uses, from everyday items to the sacred.
Jill Maahs is a graduate of the University of Iowa with a BA in Art and Art History. She also received a master´s in teaching from Drake University. Jill taught Art in central Iowa and in Casablanca, Morocco. The University of Iowa is where her love of art and museums began as a docent at the former museum on North Riverside Drive.
This tour is part of the Sundays with the Docents program. Walk-ins are welcome on the tour, but using the sign up is strongly recommended as tours are capped at 20 participants. Reserve your spot here: https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/sundays-with-the-docents-form-and-purpose/3085695
Image Caption:
"Nkisi nkondi" (power figure)
Kongo style
Late 19th century
Wood, iron nails, glass, and resin
The Stanley Collection of African Art, X1986.573
Unrecorded artist; Angola or Democratic Republic of the Congo
Contact: Stanley Museum of Art 319-335-1727
Departments: University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art, Office of the Provost, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Every entrepreneur knows that cash is king, but how do you get your initial startup funding? Would your business concept attract angel investors, venture funds or should you look at debt financing? Our panel of experts will provide insight into how entrepreneurs can secure funds for their business as well as when you might want to look at your exit strategy. Moderator: Adam Keune, Executive Director, John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center Panelists: Tej Dhawan, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Plains Angels; Adrienne Greenwald (MA15), Managing Principal at VentureNet Iowa, and John Hall (MBA66), founder of Goose Island Brewery.
Contact: Barbara Thomas 319-335-2188
Departments: Tippie College of Business, Iowa MBA
Be a part of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration of Human Rights Week from Jan. 20-26.
On Thursday, day 4 of MLK Week, the Stanley Museum of Art will be hosting an all day art workshop in collaboration with Multicultural and International Student Support and Engagement. The program, Art and Expression, will be led by students from the MISSE Cultural Houses and will focus on creating a collaborative mural on large sheets of paper that reflects themes of justice, equality, and unity that Dr. King championed throughout his life. Students and visitors are invited to participate and express ideas of social justice through art.
Art and Expression will be ongoing throughout the day. The murals will remain up on display in the lobby until the end of MLK week (Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025). This event is free and open to all.
Contact: Stanley Museum of Art 319-335-1727
Departments: University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art, Multicultural and International Student Support and Engagement, Office of the Provost, Center for Advancement, Afro-American Cultural Center
Get ready to unleash your inner engineer and artist! In this exciting workshop, children will use a variety of materials, including wire, beads, and Legos, to create their own unique sculptures. From towering skyscrapers to whimsical creatures, the possibilities are endless. Kids will develop their problem-solving skills, creativity, and fine motor skills while having a blast.
Space is limited; please reserve your spot at https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/schools-out-at-the-stanley-january-29/3071700
Please arrive in time for children to settle in and begin the project at 2 p.m.
School's Out at the Stanley is offered on days when Iowa City Community Schools District has no classes. Art projects are developed with school-aged children in mind. All abilities and experience levels are welcome. Caregivers must remain with children during the program.
Contact: Stanley Museum of Art 319-335-1727
Departments: University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art, Office of the Provost
Together, Hawkeyes continue to blaze new trails and fuel discoveries. This winter, we are headed to Naples-and we hope you will join us for a special event celebrating all things black and gold.
Register here: https://foriowa.info/49M2sm7
Gain insights into the Together Hawkeyes campaign and the First Gen Hawks Program, which supports first-generation college students. You´ll learn about other university happenings as you hear from Barbara Wilson, University of Iowa president, and Lynette Marshall, UI Center for Advancement president and CEO.
You´ll also have a chance to go back to class for engaging sessions with Mark Greiner, professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences, and Eric Hunter, chair and department executive officer for communications sciences and disorders.
3:30-5 p.m. Educational Series
5-7 p.m. Reception | Program at 6 p.m.
Hors d´oeuvres and a hosted bar will be provided. We hope to see you in Naples!
Contact: Laurel Hall 319-467-3518
Departments: Center for Advancement, Office of the Provost
The 2025 Provost´s Global Forum, Private Sector and University Partnerships: Pursuing Pathways for Global Collaboration, Learning, Prosperity, and Democracy, will bring together experts from across the University of Iowa campus, the greater Iowa City area, and around the world to identify and showcase evidence, strategies, approaches, and solutions that form sustainable university private sector partnerships that bring added values to stakeholders of campuses, business, communities, and nation-states.
Experts will convene in Iowa City in early February 2025, for a three-day symposium.
Date: Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025
Time: 2:30-6 p.m.
Location: International Commons, University Capitol Centre, room 1117
Date: Friday, Feb. 7, 2025
Time: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: Tippie College of Business, Pappajohn Business Building, room S401
Date: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Location: International Commons, University Capitol Centre, room 1117
RSVP to let organizers know which sessions you´ll attend and help determine the amount of refreshments needed for various breaks and meals.
Highlights of the forum include:
- Three days of sessions, including a highlight of the currently active Private Sector Partnership to Strengthen Higher Education Activity, the USAID-Kosovo activity between the University of Iowa and Kosovo, which has been instrumental in supporting higher education reform in Kosovo, providing a model for global collaboration.
- A keynote presentation by Catherine Chong, director of the Office of Industry Engagement at Singapore Management University in Singapore.
- The 2025 Joel Barkan Memorial Lecture by Dr. Helena Jerregård, deputy vice-chancellor cooperation & vice president at Mälardalen University in Västerås, Sweden.
Universities support society by contributing to discovery and innovation, and offering expertise that produces new insights, solutions, processes, and technologies. Throughout this symposium, presenters will share insights on industry-informed approaches to reforming and creating curriculum that prepares students for the global economy. Additionally, thought leaders in education and business will showcase the strategies the universities around the world use to build and deepen partnerships with companies. Evidence will be provided of the ways university research and expertise can be utilized to support global economic goals in emerging democracies and markets.
This event is made possible through the generous support and financial contributions from the Stanley-University of Iowa Foundation Support Organization, UI International Programs, and UI Tippie College of Business. Activities for the 2025 Provost's Global Forum are hosted in collaboration with the UI College of Education, UI Tippie College of Business, and the Kosova Education Center.
Contact: Daniel Vorwerk 319-467-1619
Departments: International Programs, Office of the Provost, International Studies Program, Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Center for Advancement, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The 2025 Provost´s Global Forum, Private Sector and University Partnerships: Pursuing Pathways for Global Collaboration, Learning, Prosperity, and Democracy, will bring together experts from across the University of Iowa campus, the greater Iowa City area, and around the world to identify and showcase evidence, strategies, approaches, and solutions that form sustainable university private sector partnerships that bring added values to stakeholders of campuses, business, communities, and nation-states.
Experts will convene in Iowa City in early February 2025, for a three-day symposium.
Date: Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025
Time: 2:30-6 p.m.
Location: International Commons, University Capitol Centre, room 1117
Date: Friday, Feb. 7, 2025
Time: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: Tippie College of Business, Pappajohn Business Building, room S401
Date: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Location: International Commons, University Capitol Centre, room 1117
RSVP to let organizers know which sessions you´ll attend and help determine the amount of refreshments needed for various breaks and meals.
Highlights of the forum include:
- Three days of sessions, including a highlight of the currently active Private Sector Partnership to Strengthen Higher Education Activity, the USAID-Kosovo activity between the University of Iowa and Kosovo, which has been instrumental in supporting higher education reform in Kosovo, providing a model for global collaboration.
- A keynote presentation by Catherine Chong, director of the Office of Industry Engagement at Singapore Management University in Singapore.
- The 2025 Joel Barkan Memorial Lecture by Dr. Helena Jerregård, deputy vice-chancellor cooperation & vice president at Mälardalen University in Västerås, Sweden.
Universities support society by contributing to discovery and innovation, and offering expertise that produces new insights, solutions, processes, and technologies. Throughout this symposium, presenters will share insights on industry-informed approaches to reforming and creating curriculum that prepares students for the global economy. Additionally, thought leaders in education and business will showcase the strategies the universities around the world use to build and deepen partnerships with companies. Evidence will be provided of the ways university research and expertise can be utilized to support global economic goals in emerging democracies and markets.
This event is made possible through the generous support and financial contributions from the Stanley-University of Iowa Foundation Support Organization, UI International Programs, and UI Tippie College of Business. Activities for the 2025 Provost's Global Forum are hosted in collaboration with the UI College of Education, UI Tippie College of Business, and the Kosova Education Center.
Contact: Daniel Vorwerk 319-467-1619
Departments: International Programs, Office of the Provost, International Studies Program, Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Center for Advancement, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Join fellow Hawkeye fans for a lunch dedicated to all things Iowa wrestling! The lunch will include an update on the season, remarks from Tom Brands, Iowa head men´s wrestling coach, and more.
Contact: Iowa Athletics Development 319-467-3410
Departments: Center for Advancement
Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces.
Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists.
Tell a friend, grab a notebook, and join us on the first Friday of each month. We'll provide a new inspo prompt for each session and will sometimes move about the Museum but we'll always start in the Hageboeck Hall of Birds (Bird Hall) on the third Floor of Macbride Hall. Join anytime between 6-8 p.m. and feel free to participate in a themed creation challenge or work on your own project with our exhibits as inspiration. We'll save the last 15-30 minutes of each session to share what we've been working on, connecting with others (optional, of course!).
Please note, the Museum is typically closed during this time, meaning the main entrance to Iowa Hall (atop the large staircase outside on the east side of Macbride Hall) will be closed and locked. All other building doors will be open, offering access to the Ground Floor of Macbride Hall. Bird Hall is located on the third floor of Macbride Hall and can be reached by stairs or by taking the elevator to the third floor and crossing the auditorium to the north side of the building.
Contact: Carolina Kaufman 319-467-3130
Departments: Pentacrest Museums, Museum of Natural History, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Division of Student Life, Leadership and Engagement, Department of Biology, University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art, University Libraries, Department of English
The 2025 Provost´s Global Forum, Private Sector and University Partnerships: Pursuing Pathways for Global Collaboration, Learning, Prosperity, and Democracy, will bring together experts from across the University of Iowa campus, the greater Iowa City area, and around the world to identify and showcase evidence, strategies, approaches, and solutions that form sustainable university private sector partnerships that bring added values to stakeholders of campuses, business, communities, and nation-states.
Experts will convene in Iowa City in early February 2025, for a three-day symposium.
Date: Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025
Time: 2:30-6 p.m.
Location: International Commons, University Capitol Centre, room 1117
Date: Friday, Feb. 7, 2025
Time: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: Tippie College of Business, Pappajohn Business Building, room S401
Date: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Location: International Commons, University Capitol Centre, room 1117
RSVP to let organizers know which sessions you´ll attend and help determine the amount of refreshments needed for various breaks and meals.
Highlights of the forum include:
- Three days of sessions, including a highlight of the currently active Private Sector Partnership to Strengthen Higher Education Activity, the USAID-Kosovo activity between the University of Iowa and Kosovo, which has been instrumental in supporting higher education reform in Kosovo, providing a model for global collaboration.
- A keynote presentation by Catherine Chong, director of the Office of Industry Engagement at Singapore Management University in Singapore.
- The 2025 Joel Barkan Memorial Lecture by Dr. Helena Jerregård, deputy vice-chancellor cooperation & vice president at Mälardalen University in Västerås, Sweden.
Universities support society by contributing to discovery and innovation, and offering expertise that produces new insights, solutions, processes, and technologies. Throughout this symposium, presenters will share insights on industry-informed approaches to reforming and creating curriculum that prepares students for the global economy. Additionally, thought leaders in education and business will showcase the strategies the universities around the world use to build and deepen partnerships with companies. Evidence will be provided of the ways university research and expertise can be utilized to support global economic goals in emerging democracies and markets.
This event is made possible through the generous support and financial contributions from the Stanley-University of Iowa Foundation Support Organization, UI International Programs, and UI Tippie College of Business. Activities for the 2025 Provost's Global Forum are hosted in collaboration with the UI College of Education, UI Tippie College of Business, and the Kosova Education Center.
Contact: Daniel Vorwerk 319-467-1619
Departments: International Programs, Office of the Provost, International Studies Program, Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Center for Advancement, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The UI Obermann Center for Advanced studies is currently accepting applications for its new International Fellowships Program, which offers dedicated space, time, and funding for interdisciplinary scholars to collaborate on innovative research at the University of Iowa. Up to eight international fellowships will be granted every academic year. Applicants must be active researchers at an accredited institution of higher learning outside of the United States or independent researchers/artists with a track record of excellence based outside of the U.S. Their area of research must have a direct equivalent at the University of Iowa.
Obermann International Fellows will receive:
- A $2,000 stipend to help defray the cost of travel and lodging
- University of Iowa health insurance coverage for the duration of the fellowship
- Office space at the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies
- Temporary University of Iowa affiliation, including access to UI libraries
- Structured opportunities for scholarly exchange (seminars, lectures, introduction to UI researchers, etc.)
- An official letter of invitation for institutional and visa purposes
- Information about accommodations and other practical needs
Read more about the program and application process at https://obermann.uiowa.edu/obermann-international-fellowships. Applications for the Fall 2025 semester are due Feb. 15, 2025.
Obermann International Fellowships are funded by the University of Iowa's Obermann Center for Advanced Studies with generous additional support from International Programs.
Contact: Erin Hackathorn 319-335-4034
Departments: Obermann Center, International Studies Program, International Writing Program, Center for Advancement, Office of the Vice President for Research, Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
About the Networking Dinner:
This event caps off Tippie's celebration of Black History Month and is FREE for all attendees! Doors open at 5:15 p.m. to Kinnick Stadium's new Ted Pacha Family Club Lounge in the North Endzone Kinnick Edge section; featuring a new iconic backdrop within our historic stadium. We will start with a mocktail hour and guided networking where UI students, High School students and over 50 invited Industry Professionals can casually meet each other before being seated at a table for the formal dinner and remarks. Our 25 banquet tables will include two Industry Professionals per table with the rest of the seats filled by UI and high school students. Table placements will be determined by our planning team based on related majors/industries of professionals as well as other related interests like where students want to live/work after graduation or miscellaneous passions they put on the RSVP form.
Our students hope to connect with Industry Professionals to explore and discover their fields of interest and and hear success stories from unique perspectives! The Networking Dinner attracts UI and High School students from multiple interests, including Tippie´s Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programs, engineering, entrepreneurship, the arts, media, journalism, sports, education, non-profit, and more. Previous keynote speakers include the Co-Founder of Humanize My Hoodie, the President of Wieden + Kennedy Portland, and On-Air Personality of National Football League (NFL) Network.
The Networking Dinner was created to focus on the cultivation of our next leaders, supporting their growth, igniting their passions, and connecting them to successful professionals. Our goals for student attendees for this event have been:
- See representation and network with professionals across industries with unique perspectives.
- Discover mentorship from business leaders in their fields that interest.
- Explore career/internship opportunities.
Contact: Tevin Robbins 319-335-1037
Departments: Black in Business, Undergraduate Program, Center for Advancement
Join us for an insightful webinar designed to enhance your negotiation skills. This session will cover the essential steps of negotiations, explain differences in integrative and distributive negotiations, and delve into foundational concepts like BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement), walk-away points, and ZOPA (Zone of Possible Agreement). Learn the skills every negotiator needs to succeed and gain practical tips to apply in real-world scenarios. Whether you´re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this webinar is perfect for you!
Presented as a part of the Tippie Women Summit
Presenter: Jennifer Nahrgang, Henry B. Tippie Excellence Chair in Management & Entrepreneurship
Contact: Barbara Thomas 319-335-2188
Departments: Tippie College of Business, Iowa MBA
Level-up your giving by taking advantage of limited-time matches and unlock opportunities - which can lift your gift by double or more.
Contact: Shaina Spencer 319-335-3305
Departments: Center for Advancement
The Iowa Symphony Band will once again appear in one of the finest concert halls in the world when they perform in Orchestra Hall in Chicago. The Symphony Band, under the direction of Director of Bands Mark Heidel, will join the Iowa State University Wind Ensemble under the direction of Director of Bands Michael Golemo to present a unique collaborative performance.
These ensembles have never collaborated, and the March performance will be a thrilling experience for the performers as well as a proud moment for the State of Iowa. Alongside the 2008 Carnegie Hall concert, the 2025 Orchestra Hall concert will rank among the most noteworthy achievements in the rich history of Iowa Bands.
Tickets:
General Admission - $20
Discounted group rates are available for groups of 10 or more
Get your tickets through the Chicago Symphony Orchestra website
Contact: UI School of Music 319-335-1603
Departments: Center for Advancement, School of Music
We hope you can join us for the 2025 Iowa Black Alumni Association Reunion!
Check-in begins on Friday, April 4, at noon at the Hilton Garden Inn registration desk where you´ll receive an information packet for the weekend. Check-in will continue throughout Friday as well as Saturday morning. Other than the IBAA/African American Studies Recognition/Awards program at the Iowa City Public Library and a campus tour, all events will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn.
Friday: The IBAA/African American Studies Recognition/Awards program runs from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Iowa City Public Library (Meeting Room A), followed by a Mix & Mingle Variety Performance at the Hilton Garden Inn. If you´d like to showcase your skills at this event, sign up to be a performer.
Saturday: Participate in reunion workshops from 9 a.m. to noon, a campus tour, and the Black & Gold Gala at 6 p.m., which includes a banquet and dance. Venise Berry (77BA, 79MA) will lead a workshop to discuss the nature of racial ideology that has changed in our society. She and filmmaker Steven Berry created a documentary that explores racialism beyond traditional racism. It involves images, ideas, and issues that are produced, distributed, and consumed repetitively and intertextually.
Sunday: Our business brunch meeting begins at 9 a.m. If you´d like to attend a church in the area, we will have a list available during registration. If you wish to attend Bethel A.M.E. Church, you may take a personal tour of the newly renovated church.
Visit the registration page for more details and the complete schedule.
The hotel´s hospitality room will be open periodically throughout the weekend for registrants. Free Wi-Fi and parking are included with your hotel reservation.
If you have questions, email alumni.engagement@foriowa.org. We look forward to seeing you!
Contact: Vanessa Sandoval 319-467-3515
Departments: Center for Advancement, Multicultural and International Student Support and Engagement, Carver College of Medicine
Establishing a business provides many challenges - from launch, to expansion, to selling the business or even closing the doors. Our panel of experts will share experiences from their entrepreneurial journeys that will provide insight and ideas for attendees. Moderator: Kurt Heiar (BA83), Associate Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurship Panelists: Tom Cardella (MBA95) Founder and CEO of TLCx, Eric Engelmann (BBA97), General Partner at ISA Ventures, Partner at Novy, and Board Chair of the New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo), and Frances Johnson, Chief Innovation Officer at Perspective Therapeutics.
Contact: Barbara Thomas 319-335-2188
Departments: Tippie College of Business, Undergraduate Program, Graduate Management Programs, Center for Advancement, Graduate Program
As Hawkeyes, we give back throughout our lives.
We're leaders in our professions. We're generous with our time and talent. We're passionate about things we love - especially anything black and gold. And some Hawkeyes continue to make an impact well beyond retirement.
That's why we are honoring Iowa alumni, age 80 and over, who carry the Hawkeye spirit of achievement and continue to help others.
Nominate a Hawkeye for this award: https://www.foriowa.org/eight-over-80/
Contact: Erin Brokel 319-467-3668
Departments: Center for Advancement, Office of Community Engagement, Office of the Provost
In a world full of noise, we often try listening to something: conversations with colleagues and family, music in our headphones, videos blasting from our smartphones. We hear all these things daily, but what does it mean to truly listen? In what sense do devices also listen to us? What is the role of silence in listening? How has listening changed over time? Can political tensions be solved through "listening"? How is listening both an art and a science? This Wide Lens event brings together researchers from science, social sciences, the humanities, and the arts to investigate what it means to listen deeply and thoughtfully.
Note: The event will take place on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in the Herald Stark Opera Studio at Voxman Music Building. It is tentatively scheduled to begin at 5:30, but this may change. Please check back closer to the event.
Presenters:
- Gerta Bardhoshi, Counseling (College of Education)
- Brittany Bettendorf, Rheumatology (Carver College of Medicine)
- Eric Hunter, Communication Sciences and Disorders (CLAS)
- Julianna Pacheco, Political Science (CLAS)
- Damani Phillips, Jazz Studies, School of Music (CLAS)
- Morten Schlütter, Religious Studies (CLAS)
Hosts: Luis Martín-Estudillo, Director, Obermann Center for Advanced Studies; Roland Racevskis, Associate Dean for the Arts and Humanities, CLAS; and Kristy Nabhan-Warren, Associate Vice President for Research in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Free and open to all.
About the series:
The Wide Lens series, a joint initiative of the UI College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies, and the Office of the Vice President for Research, aims to inspire and connect the University of Iowa community across the disciplines. For each Wide Lens event, researchers, scholars, and artists from across the university briefly present their work on a shared topic of interest pecha kucha-style. Then, we open the floor to questions and conviviality over hors d'oeuvres and drinks.
Wide Lens is sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies, and the Office of the Vice President for Research.
Contact: Erin Hackathorn 319-335-4034
Departments: Obermann Center, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Carver College of Medicine, College of Education, Center for Advancement, Office of the Vice President for Research, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences