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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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December 2, 2020

Chat From the Old Cap: Angela Linn (94BA)

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

Where: Online Event

December 2, 2020

Life After College Series: What I Wish I Knew Then

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

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December 3, 2020

IBL Center Fall Speaker Series: Stella Burch Elias & Kit Johnson

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm (CST)

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December 5, 2020

Stanley Reads - 6

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (CST)

Where: Online Event

December 8, 2020

WorldCanvass: Teaching and Learning Post-COVID

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm (CST)

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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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