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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 Community Engagement
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.
- The 2025 Joel Barkan Memorial Lecture by Catherine Chong, director of the Office of Industry Engagement at Singapore Management University in Singapore.
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 the 2024-2025 Grant Wood Fellows artists for an evening of discussion about their work and research. The event will be accompanied by light refreshments.
Panel members:
- Rush Baker IV (Painting & Drawing)
- Matthew Willie Garcia (Printmaking)
- Lyndsey Scott (Interdisciplinary Performance-Music)
The Grant Wood Art Colony seeks to provide a creative home for the next generation of artists and continue Grant Wood´s creative advocacy in the School of Art & Art History and the Division of Performing Arts at the University of Iowa through artist residencies, teaching fellowships, symposia and community programs. Learn more about the Fellows by visiting the Grant Wood Art Colony website.
Contact: Stanley Museum of Art 319-335-1727
Departments: University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art, Grant Wood Art Colony, Office of the Provost, School of Art, Art History, and Design, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Music, Department of Theatre Arts, Office of Community Engagement
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.
- The 2025 Joel Barkan Memorial Lecture by Catherine Chong, director of the Office of Industry Engagement at Singapore Management University in Singapore.
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 Mammal 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. Mammal 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 of the building.
Special thanks to Blick Art Materials for supplying extra art materials. Make sure to check in with us in Mammal Hall to check out a variety of special art tools and supplies.
Contact: Jessica Smith 319-335-3591
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.
- The 2025 Joel Barkan Memorial Lecture by Catherine Chong, director of the Office of Industry Engagement at Singapore Management University in Singapore.
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 us for a creative adventure at the Stanley Museum of Art! Children are invited to design their very own 4x4 inch mosaic tiles. This engaging artmaking program will allow young artists to explore patterns, colors, and textures as they piece together their unique creations. Perfect for kids of all ages and skill levels, this activity encourages imagination and creativity, while developing fine motor skills. Come and let your artistic side shine!
Space is limited; please reserve your spot at https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/stanley-creates-mosaic-magic/3087882
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.
Program led by Debra Marqusee.
Contact: Stanley Museum of Art 319-335-1727
Departments: University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art, Center for Advancement
Join us for the opening of the exhibition, it's a fine thing
This exhibition explores the rich and often overlooked landscape of the Black Midwest, challenging conventional narratives and celebrating the resilience and creativity of Black Midwestern artists.
Program begins at 6 p.m. with opening remarks, followed by refreshments and music. Event concludes at 8 p.m.
Learn more: https://stanleymuseum.uiowa.edu/its-a-fine-thing
it´s a fine thing is generously supported by the Terra Foundation for American Art. Additional funding was provided by the Members Special Exhibition Fund and Dr. John J. Tanja.
Photography and videography will be conducted throughout the event. These recordings may be utilized for marketing and publicity purposes, including on our website, social media platforms, and in third-party publications. Individuals who wish to opt-out of being photographed or filmed should contact us in advance.
Contact: Stanley Museum of Art 319-335-1727
Departments: University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art, Center for Advancement, Pentacrest Museums, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Art, Art History, and Design, African American Studies Program, Department of History
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 and the Center for Social Science Innovation.
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
Join us at the Stanley Museum of Art for our Sundays with the Docents tour where Stanley docents create unique tours to share with our audiences throughout the year.
In the Art by Indigenous Americans tour, Docent David Duer will look at some of the ways Native artists examine and express their cultural heritage.
The Muscogee poet and musician (and former U.S. poet laureate) Joy Harjo, in her poem "Conflict Resolutions for Holy Beings," offers words that serve as our tour theme: "Recognize whose lands these are on which we stand./ Ask the deer, turtle, and the crane./ Make sure the spirits of these lands are respected and treated with goodwill."
David Duer is a writer and a retired high school language arts and humanities teacher. He now volunteers as a docent at the Stanley Museum of Art and the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. His memoir writing and poetry can be found at www.davidduerblog.com.
This tour is part of the Sundays with the Docents program. Registration is strongly recommended. Walk-ins are welcome, but tours are capped at 20 participants.
Reserve your spot here: https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/sundays-with-the-docents-art-by-indigenous-americans/3092276
Contact: Stanley Museum of Art 319-335-1727
Departments: University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art, Center for Advancement
The Drawing Salon focuses on drawing artworks from the museum's collection. Each session will focus on a different artwork. The sessions will begin with an introduction and discussion of the selected work. Participants will be encouraged to pursue their own visions and to take inspiration from the artworks in the gallery.
Pencils and sketchbooks/paper are the only artmaking materials allowed in the galleries. The museum has golf pencils with erasers and clipboards for participants to use. Stools and benches are available in the galleries.
Robert Caputo, an Iowa City-based painter and sculptor, will lead the sessions.
The Drawing Salon is limited to 20 participants. Please reserve your spot by clicking below:
Contact: Stanley Museum of Art 319-335-1727
Departments: University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art, Office of the Provost, Center for Advancement, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Together, Hawkeyes continue to blaze new trails and fuel discoveries. This winter, we are headed to Phoenix-and we hope you will join us for a special event celebrating all things black and gold.
Register here: https://foriowa.info/42eFYbK
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 Burkard, director of UI Health Care Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Inara Verzemnieks, author and associate professor in the UI´s Nonfiction Writing Program.
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 Phoenix!
Contact: Laurel Hall 319-467-3518
Departments: Center for Advancement, Office of the Provost
Together, Hawkeyes continue to blaze new trails and fuel discoveries. This winter, we are headed to Dallas-and we hope you will join us for a special night celebrating all things black and gold.
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025
6-7:30 p.m. | Program at 6:45 p.m.
Register here: https://foriowa.info/3Wl1Yy1
You'll gain insights into the Together Hawkeyes campaign and plans to expand programming to support our first-generation students. You´ll also learn about other university happenings as you hear from:
- Barbara Wilson, University of Iowa president
- Lynette Marshall, UI Center for Advancement president and chief executive officer
- Alasia Williams, a first-generation college student from Dallas who is studying radiation sciences at Iowa.
Hors d´oeuvres and a hosted bar will be provided.
We hope to see you in Dallas!
Contact: Laurel Hall 319-467-3518
Departments: Center for Advancement
Interested in learning about the ancient art practice of weaving?
The Stanley has partnered with ICDD for the upcoming Free Week - a winter festival offering free programming at over 15 venues, celebrating Downtown Iowa City´s Cultural & Entertainment District from Feb. 18 to 22, 2025.
Weaver and Graduate Assistant at the Stanley Museum of Art, Melanie Landsittel, will lead a workshop featuring many types of DIY looms and demonstrate the process of weaving. Visitors will be shown how to create beautiful woven paper structures to take home. Melanie will also facilitate an interactive creation of weaving on a small table-top, traditional style loom with visitors.
Snack and supplies provided.
Contact: Stanley Museum of Art 319-335-1727
Departments: University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art, Women's Resource and Action Center, Center for Advancement, School of Art, Art History, and Design, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The University of Iowa Center for Advancement has announced the application timeline for the summer and fall 2025 Student Impact Grants. Applications open on Jan. 27, 2025, and the deadline to submit is Feb. 21, 2025, by 5 p.m. Grant recipients will be notified by April 11, 2025.
About Student Impact Grants
The University of Iowa Office of the President and the Student Advancement Network have partnered to create Student Impact Grants, which provide funding for undergraduate and graduate student activities outside of the classroomc- including research, travel, and service projects. These grants enable students to pursue opportunities that might not otherwise be possible without financial assistance.
Student Eligibility Requirement
Applicants must be enrolled full-time as a University of Iowa undergraduate or graduate student for the fall 2025 semester and be in good standing as defined in the University of Iowa Code of Student Life. Recipients must present during the summer/fall grant recipient presentation detailing how the funds were used and how their Iowa experience was enhanced because of this award. Presentations will be held on Dec. 2, 2025.
Contact: Holly Jones 319-467-3377
Departments: Center for Advancement, University Honors Program, Carver College of Medicine
Write at the Stanley: A Generative Writing Workshop is back for the Spring Semester!
Join us monthly to generate new creative writing inspired by works in the Stanley collection. Each session will be led by a different talented writer from our area, who will be offering a new prompt and a new approach to ekphrastic writing (writing inspired by visual art). Bring your own notebook and pencil or computer and leave with the beginning of a newly written piece.
Co-sponsored by Iowa City Poetry. Teen and adult writers in all genres are welcome.
Write at the Stanley meets every fourth Sunday of the month. Space is limited, so we encourage you to reserve your spot by clicking the dates below:
Jan. 26 | Barbara Price
Feb. 23 | Akwi Nji
March 23
April 27 | Tracie Morris
May 25
Contact: Stanley Museum of Art 319-335-1727
Departments: University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art, Office of the Provost, Pentacrest Museums, The Writing University, Iowa Writers' Workshop, International Writing Program, Nonfiction Writing Program, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of English
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.
Enjoy a mocktail networking hour and guided activities where UI students, High School students and over 50 invited Industry Professionals can casually meet each other before being seated 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.
The Networking Dinner is FREE and open to ALL 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 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, Academic Advising Center, Center for Advancement, Pomerantz Career Center, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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
Children are invited to build their very own tin box robots using tin boxes, bolts, and a variety of other hardware. This inventive artmaking program encourages young artists to explore their imaginations and transform everyday materials into whimsical robot sculptures. Perfect for kids of all ages and skill levels, this hands-on activity promises a day of fun, creativity, and discovery.
Space is limited; please reserve your spot at https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/schools-out-at-the-stanley-march-7/30...
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 School 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
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, John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, Iowa MBA, Graduate Management Programs, Center for Advancement, Graduate Program
Hop to it! In this fun and creative workshop, children will transform ordinary socks into adorable bunny friends. Using rice to fill their bodies and buttons for eyes and noses, kids will design and create their own unique and cuddly companions.
Space is limited; please reserve your spot at https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/schools-out-at-the-stanley-april-18/3...
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 School 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
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, UI Retirees Association, 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
Hear from the eight 2025 Student Impact Grant recipients and learn how private support enhanced their Iowa experience. Student Impact Grants are made possible by generous gifts from alumni and friends who provide unrestricted support to the university.
About Student Impact Grants
The University of Iowa Office of the President and the Student Advancement Network have partnered to create Student Impact Grants, which provide funding for undergraduate and graduate student activities outside of the classroom-including research, travel, and service projects. These grants enable students to pursue opportunities that might not otherwise be possible without financial assistance.
Contact: Holly Jones 319-467-3377
Departments: Center for Advancement, University Honors Program, Carver College of Medicine