Upcoming Events

The Pregame Professional Program Series, founded in 1978 by Dr. Gilbert E. Lilly, continues into its 40th year as a contemporary resource for dental health care practitioners.

The series is sponsored by the Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine. Each program will feature 2 hours of continuing education given by faculty of The University of Iowa, College of Dentistry.

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Join your fellow Hawkeyes for a pregame tailgate before the Cubs take on the Pirates for Big Ten Night at Wrigley Field. Food and drink specials will be available during this Hawkeye party.

Our Chicago Hawkeyes will swarm the Friendly Confines when the Chicago Cubs host Big Ten Night at Wrigley Field. Let's paint the bleachers black and gold as the Cubs take on the Pittsburgh Pirates.

To purchase tickets, click here.

Join your fellow Hawkeyes and the Twin Cities IOWA Club for a Hawkeye Happy Hour to kick off the Iowa vs. Minnesota football weekend. The event, which will be in the lower level of 508 Bar and Restaurant, will include appetizers, a cash bar, and a DJ. The cost it $10.

Click here for more details.

Game Time: TBD

The National I-Club hosts free pregame receptions before all road football games. Hawkeye Huddles are open to all Hawkeye fans and include cash refreshments, snacks, door prizes, and appearances by Herky and the Iowa cheerleaders.

The Lifespan of a Fact is based on the 2012 book of the same title by John D'Agata, director of Iowa's Nonfiction Writing Program. The show, now in previews and opening on Broadway October 18, follows Jim Fingal, who has a small job: to fact-check articles for one of the best magazines in the country. His boss has given him a big assignment: to apply his skill to a groundbreaking piece by legendary author D'Agata. But now Fingal has a huge problem: D'Agata made up a lot of his article. Daniel Radcliffe, Cherry Jones, and Bobby Cannavale star.

RSVP by Monday, October 1, 2018, for the complimentary pre-show reception. John D'Agata will join us at Characters before the show and give brief remarks. Tickets for the show must be purchased separately.  Visit the ticketing website for more information. 

The Lifespan of a Fact is based on the 2012 book of the same title by John D'Agata, director of Iowa's Nonfiction Writing Program. The show, now in previews and opening on Broadway October 18, follows Jim Fingal, who has a small job: to fact-check articles for one of the best magazines in the country. His boss has given him a big assignment: to apply his skill to a groundbreaking piece by legendary author D'Agata. But now Fingal has a huge problem: D'Agata made up a lot of his article. Daniel Radcliffe, Cherry Jones, and Bobby Cannavale star.

RSVP by Monday, October 1, 2018, for the complimentary post-show Q&A with John D'Agata and a playwright immediately following the performance. Tickets for the show must be purchased separately.  Visit the ticketing website for more information. .

Game Time: Noon (EDT)

The National I-Club hosts free pregame receptions before all road football games. Hawkeye Huddles are open to all Hawkeye fans and include cash refreshments, snacks, door prizes, and appearances by Herky and the Iowa cheerleaders.

11 a.m. Tailgate
1 p.m. Kickoff

For the first time in eight years, the Chicago Bears are returning to Florida to play the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. The Big Ten Club will host a pre-game tailgate for alumni, friends, and family. More details about parking will be announced by early June.

Seats are in Section 313, on the Bears side in the northwest corner of the stadium. Tickets are $78 and can be purchased via PayPal by directing funds to illinoisalumni@yahoo.com ($80.57), or send a check for $78 to Illinois Alumni Club,1201 S.W. 141 Ave. No. 104, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027.

Virtual Homecoming is a chance to keep the Hawkeye spirit alive abroad, by sharing a "homecoming message" with the UI community, regardless of where you are in the world. Show your school spirit by giving a shout out to the Hawkeyes from your corner of the globe, or by sharing a memory from your time at Iowa! We'll share your messages during Homecoming 2018, October 14-20. Go Hawks!

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Since 1912 countless Hawkeyes have celebrated Homecoming on the campus of the University of Iowa. The purpose of Homecoming Week at the University of Iowa is about coming together as a community (students + staff + faculty + alumni + community members) in black and gold and celebrating being a Hawkeye. This year the University of Iowa Homecoming Executive Council is centering our Homecoming celebration around the idea of unity. Our stories are all different, but in the end we are all Hawkeyes. Students, staff, alumni, and community members please join us for Homecoming 2018, October 14th-20th, and let's come together in black and gold and celebrate our community! To view events, click here.

Come out to the 2nd Floor Ballroom of the IMU to support a great cause in honor of the 2018 University of Iowa Homecoming week. UI blood drives have had great success in the past, so it's up to you to continue the tradition and help us get as many donations as possible!

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UI Stead Family Children's Hospital appreciation event (a collaboration with UI Dance Marathon). Please join us as we bring the Homecoming Hawkeye Spirit to the children and families at the Children's Hospital with games, food, and crafts!

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Join panelists from Iowa Public Television and the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication for a discussion on the historical and journalistic implications of fake news. Hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be available.

Special Guests:
David Yepsen (72BGS), Iowa Public Television
Melissa Tully, assistant professor in the UI School of Journalism and Mass Communication

Moderator:
Tom Rice, director of UI-Des Moines Programs

Register today!

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One of Orlando's most popular annual community events, Feast on the 50, presented by CenterState Bank, takes place on the turf of Camping World Stadium and features a night full of food, family, and fun.

Guests will enjoy unlimited food and drink from caterers and restaurants around Orlando. Alumni clubs from our partner schools in the Big Ten, SEC, ACC and Big 12 (as well as Bethune-Cookman, Florida A&M, and UCF) will compete for the most spirited tent in the Official Alumni Village. A kids' area will have inflatable games, face painting, and other fun activities. The night is capped with a fireworks show that dazzles guests of all ages each year.

The night will also include a silent auction featuring a variety of sports memorabilia and other great items. Proceeds will benefit the FCSports Foundation Summer Camp in our effort to improve the quality of life for residents in the neighborhoods around the stadium.

General admission tickets are $25 in advance and $35 on the day of the event. Florida Citrus Sports members receive tickets as part of their packages. Additional tickets can be purchased for $25. Kids 10 and under are free.

Get your tickets here.

Join us as we honor the Osterhaus Medal for Lifetime Achievement recipient, as well as the Distinguished, Honorary, and Genesis award recipients. A parking map for visitors is located here: https://transportation.uiowa.edu/parking-facilities/campus-visitor.

Please contact Kayla Sanders at (319) 335-8348 with any questions. Hope to see you in Iowa City!

Please join us for a family-friendly event following the 2018 Homecoming Parade as we celebrate alumni, and recognize the classes of 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, and 2013. Relax and enjoy complimentary appetizers and a cash bar while kids enjoy fun activities.

$10/adult

$5/child over 5

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Please contact Kayla Sanders at (319) 335-8348 with any questions. Hope to see you in Iowa City!

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2018 Parade details here: https://homecoming.uiowa.edu/parade

Learn about other community and campus-wide events and don't forget the visit the UICA Welcome Tent at the corner of Iowa Avenue and Clinton Street.

Celebrate Homecoming 2018 with other Iowa business alumni at the annual Tippie BBQ on the Pappajohn Business Building patio. Meet Tippie Dean Sarah Gardial and enjoy free food (while supplies last) and fun family entertainment prior to the parade.

RSVP to the BBQ

After the Homecoming Parade enjoy a free concert on the Pentacrest, presented by SCOPE Productions!

(Rain location: Main Lounge, IMU)

The University of Iowa invites you to return to campus this fall to participate in the Alumni Band Reunion during Homecoming weekend. Join fellow former Hawkeye Marching Band members to play in the parade and inside Kinnick Stadium.

• 4 p.m. - Check-in at corner of Iowa Avenue and Van Buren Street
• 4:30 p.m. - Percussion practice
• 5:15 p.m. - Parade formation and Alumni Band warm-up
• 5:45 p.m. - Homecoming parade begins

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Immediately following the Homecoming Parade enjoy the Family Fun Open House hosted at the Iowa Memorial Union! There will be live kids music, a balloon play area, coloring, snacks, and more! This event is free and open to the public! All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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Please join us Friday, October 19 any time between 4 and 7 p.m. for a block party in the nursing circle to celebrate Homecoming and the building renovation.

Family and friends are welcome. We will have food, games and prizes.

Limited parking is available in the Newton Ramp. In the event of rain, the festivities will be held in the newly renovated lower level Student Learning Commons.

Please RSVP by October 12 at nursing.uiowa.edu/homecoming or 319-335-7003.

Homecoming Weekend in Iowa City is fast approaching and we’re once again hosting the pre-game festivities! We hope you and your family are able to join us for this year’s family-friendly breakfast tailgate for Carver College of Medicine alumni, students, and friends. As always, it will be a fun way to reconnect with your classmates and gear up to cheer on the Hawkeyes!

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The University of Iowa invites you to return to campus this fall to participate in the Alumni Band Reunion during Homecoming weekend. Join fellow former Hawkeye Marching Band members to play in the parade and inside Kinnick Stadium.

• 7 a.m. - Check-in at the Field House Main Deck to receive field charts and marching assignments
• 7:30 a.m. - Practice in Kinnick Stadium (Family members and guest may NOT view this rehearsal)
• 8:45-9:30 a.m. - Tailgate for Alumni Band members and paid guests at Field House Main Deck
• 9:45 a.m. - Alumni Band Performance outside of University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital on Hawkins Drive
• 10:50 a.m. - Alumni Band pre-game show in Kinnick
• 11 a.m. - Kickoff

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College of Education alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends are invited to join us for a festive morning sharing our Hawkeye spirit and celebrating University of Iowa Homecoming 2018.

• Free breakfast and coffee
• College of Education giveaways
• Great musical entertainment

Please RSVP online by 12-noon on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018.

For more information, please contact Lois J. Gray, director of College of Education Office of Strategic Communications, at 319-335-5347 or lois-gray@uiowa.edu.

College of Law pre-game cookout, diversity reception

• Daytime: Pre-Game Cookout at the Boyd Law Building and the Iowa football game.
• Early Evening: Diversity Reception at the University Club.
• Evening: Class-specific social events.

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Make plans to stop by the UICA tent before heading into Kinnick Stadium for games and giveaways!

All CPH alumni, students, faculty, staff and their families are invited to attend the annual FREE pre-game breakfast:

• FREE breakfast catered by Griddle Me This, featuring pancakes, eggs, hash browns, bacon, and sausage.
• Live music provided by Justin Goodchild.

Please RSVP

The Pregame Professional Program Series, founded in 1978 by Dr. Gilbert E. Lilly, continues into its 40th year as a contemporary resource for dental health care practitioners.

The series is sponsored by the Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine. Each program will feature 2 hours of continuing education given by faculty of The University of Iowa, College of Dentistry.

Learn More

Get a behind-the-scenes look at what is going on around the University of Iowa campus from university leadership. Hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be available.

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Join your fellow Hawkeyes for a safe and family-friendly trick-or-treat night at Living History Farms. Guests are encouraged to dress up in their favorite Hawkeye costume.

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Game Time: TBD

The National I-Club hosts free pregame receptions before all road football games. Hawkeye Huddles are open to all Hawkeye fans and include cash refreshments, snacks, door prizes, and appearances by Herky and the Iowa cheerleaders. The events usually begin three hours before kickoff (but no earlier than 9 a.m.) and last for two hours.

Game Time: TBD

The National I-Club hosts free pregame receptions before all road football games. Hawkeye Huddles are open to all Hawkeye fans and include cash refreshments, snacks, door prizes, and appearances by Herky and the Iowa cheerleaders. The events usually begin three hours before kickoff (but no earlier than 9 a.m.) and last for two hours.

Kathy Dore, a leader and innovator in the media industry, will deliver the annual Life With Phil Lecture. Dore currently lives in New York and serves as senior advisor for the consulting firm Proteus. In 2008, Kathy retired as president of broadcasting at Canwest Media. Prior to joining Canwest, she was president of entertainment networks for Rainbow Media, overseeing cable networks AMC, IFC, WE, and Bravo.

Dore currently chairs the board of the UI Center for Advancement and serves on the boards of the Big Ten Network and the Association of Governing Boards. She received a B.A. in speech communications from the UI in 1972 and an MBA from the UI Henry B. Tippie College of Business in 1984. She has served on the UI Alumni Association Board of Directors and the Board of Visitors for the Tippie College of Business. She received the UI Alumni Association's Distinguished Alumni Award for Achievement in 1998, was named Woman of the Year in 2003 by Women in Cable Telecommunications, and has been among the Hollywood Reporter's annual list of "100 Most Powerful Women."

The lecture is part of the UI Center for Advancement's Student Philanthropy Initiative, which builds awareness among students about the importance of private support in enhancing their educational experience and actively engages current students in all aspects of philanthropy.

The Pregame Professional Program Series, founded in 1978 by Dr. Gilbert E. Lilly, continues into its 40th year as a contemporary resource for dental health care practitioners.

The series is sponsored by the Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine. Each program will feature 2 hours of continuing education given by faculty of The University of Iowa, College of Dentistry.

Learn More

Game Time: 3 p.m. (CST)

The National I-Club hosts free pregame receptions before all road football games. Hawkeye Huddles are open to all Hawkeye fans and include cash refreshments, snacks, door prizes, and appearances by Herky and the Iowa cheerleaders.

The Pregame Professional Program Series, founded in 1978 by Dr. Gilbert E. Lilly, continues into its 40th year as a contemporary resource for dental health care practitioners.

The series is sponsored by the Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine. Each program will feature 2 hours of continuing education given by faculty of The University of Iowa, College of Dentistry.

Learn More

The Las Vegas IOWA Club is organizing a group outing to support its other favorite black and gold team—the Golden Knights. A block of tickets is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The club must receive payment by Sept. 9 or the tickets will be released back to the team.

Seats are in the upper bowl and are $70 each, including a $2 donation to the club's scholarship fund. Click here to order.

Payment can be made a variety of ways—just put "Hockey Tickets" in the notes.

Paypal: vegashawkeye@gmail.com
Venmo: kristyhingtgen
Bank of America: 702-326-4692
Check: Kristy Hingtgen, 11059 Romola St., Las Vegas, NV 89141

Return to Iowa City in April to celebrate friendship, camaraderie, and education at the Iowa Black Alumni Association (IBAA) reunion. We'll honor pioneering black alumni and provide the opportunity to connect with old friends and current students.

View Schedule and Register by March 8, 2019.