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COVID-19 Information: Our day-to-day operations at the University of Iowa Center for Advancement continue and we are dedicated to engaging all who love the University of Iowa. For the health and safety of our alumni, friends, and employees, we have, however, limited travel and transitioned in-person events to virtual events. If you have difficulty reaching a staff member at the UI Center for Advancement, please call our main number 800-648-6973 or 319-335-3305 for assistance. Please see our events calendar for more information.

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August 19, 2020

Chat from the Old Cap: Ted Abel, PhD

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (CDT)

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August 20, 2020

Chicago Iowa Club Virtual Book Club - The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm (CDT)

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August 26, 2020

Chat from the Old Cap: Dr. Craig Kletzing

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (CDT)

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September 2, 2020

Chat from the Old Cap: Dana Roberson

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (CDT)

Where: Online Event

September 10, 2020

VIRTUAL Exploring Careers in Life Sciences Networking Night

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm (CDT)

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The number of different countries where University of Iowa alumni live. We offer 60 Iowa Clubs worldwide to keep Hawkeyes connected.

University of Iowa alumni live in 158 different countries

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