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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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May 18, 2021

Dive in with the Stanley: Anna Atkins

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

Where: University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA US 52242

May 25, 2021

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May 27, 2021 - October 28, 2021

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June 1, 2021

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Where: University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA US 52242

June 8, 2021

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University of Iowa alumni live in 158 different countries

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