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November 7, 2025
Swing Fore Stead
10:00 am - 3:00 pm (CST)
Where: 1515 Andersen Place, Tiffin, IA US 52340

Grab your clubs - and your competitive spirit - and join us for a fun-filled day benefiting University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Childrenīs Hospital, powered by PinSeekers.

Whether youīre a passionate golfer or just looking to get involved and give back, our inaugural charitable golf outing promises to be an unforgettable experience for everyone. Throughout the day, you can expect to:

  • Compete in an 18-hole, four-person best shot - with winners being crowned at the conclusion of the event.

  • Enjoy lunch served between the front and back nines.

  • Meet Hawkeye legends who will make guest appearances.

  • Bid on silent auction items that will benefit Stead Family Childrenīs Hospital.

Registration fees for four golfers is $1,000, which includes golf, lunch, and golf gifts. There are also a number of sponsorship opportunities available. We hope you will join us for a day of community, camaraderie, and giving back - with all proceeds going to Stead Family Childrenīs Hospital to support dedicated care teams, cutting-edge research, and the patients and families who rely on them every day.

Contact: Daniel Beitelspacher (319) 335-3305

Departments: Center for Advancement

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November 7, 2025
2025 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award Ceremony
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm (CST)
Where: 125 North Madison Street, Iowa City, IA US 52245

Join us in honoring our Veteran and Military-connected faculty, staff, students, and alumni at the 2025 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award ceremony on Friday, Nov. 7 at 4:30 p.m. in the IMU Richey Ballroom.

Contact: Jocelyn Mueller 319-335-1162

Departments: Iowa Memorial Union, Center for Advancement

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November 15, 2025
Football Hawkeye Huddle-USC
All Day ()
Where: 3939 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA US 90037

Join your fellow Hawkeyes at Hawkeye Huddles during the 2025 football season! Hosted by the I-Club, in partnership with the Office of Alumni Engagement, Hawkeye Huddles are free, pregame pep rallies. Registration is required.

Contact: Iowa Athletics Development 319-467-3410

Departments: Center for Advancement

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November 22, 2025
Hawkeye Pregame Social
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm (CST)
Where: 700 S. Victory Way , Kissimmee, FL US 34747

The Hawkeyes are playing in the Womenīs Basketball Coaches Association Showcase in Orlando! Join fellow Hawkeye fans for a pregame social before the Iowa vs. Miami womenīs basketball game!

Hawkeye Pregame Social

Saturday, November 22

5:30-7:30 p.m.

ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill

Walt Disney World

700 S. Victory Way

Kissimmee, Florida

Register Here

Use the code IOWACLUBS to save 50% on lower and upper sideline tickets for the game.

We look forward to seeing you! Wear your black and gold and spread the word to other Hawkeyes in the area.

Contact: Annabelle Vinson 319-467-3895

Departments: Center for Advancement

August 31, 2025 - November 23, 2025
Write at the Stanley: A Generative Writing Workshop
2:30 pm - 4:15 pm (CDT)
Where: 160 West Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA US 52242

Write at the Stanley: A Generative Writing Workshop is back for the Fall 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:

August 31

September 28

October 26

November 23

Contact: Stanley Museum of Art 319-335-1727

Departments: Iowa Writers' Workshop, Center for Advancement, International Writing Program, Office of the Provost, University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art, The Writing University

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November 28, 2025
Football Hawkeye Huddle-Nebraska
9:00 am - 10:30 am (CST)
Where: 1040 P St., Lincoln , NE US 68508

Join your fellow Hawkeyes at Hawkeye Huddles during the 2025 football season! Hosted by the I-Club, in partnership with the Office of Alumni Engagement, Hawkeye Huddles are free, pregame pep rallies. Registration is required.

Contact: Iowa Athletics Development 319-467-3410

Departments: Center for Advancement

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December 2, 2025
Student Impact Grant Presentations
4:00 pm (CST)

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: Carver College of Medicine, Center for Advancement, University Honors Program

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December 5, 2025 - December 4, 2026
Art & Write Night
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (CST)
Where: 39-53 East Jefferson Street, Iowa City, IA US 52240

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 Bird 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, restrooms, stairs and elevator to the third floor galleries where this program takes place. Bird 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 Bird Hall to check out a variety of special art tools and supplies.

Contact: Jessica Smith 319-335-3591

Departments: Department of Biology, Department of English, Division of Interdisciplinary Programs, Iowa Writers' Workshop, Iowa Youth Writing Project, Leadership and Engagement, Magid Center for Writing, School of Art, Art History, and Design, Museum of Natural History

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February 14, 2026
Application Deadline: Obermann International Fellowships (Fall 2026)
All Day ()
Where: 111 Church Street, Iowa City, IA US 52245

The UI Obermann Center for Advanced studies is accepting applications for Fall 2026 Obermann International Fellowships. This program 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 $3,000 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 2026 semester are due February 14, 2026.

Obermann International Fellowships are funded by the University of Iowa's Obermann Center for Advanced Studies with generous additional support from International Programs.

Contact: Erin Hackathorn 319-335-4034

Departments: Obermann Center, Center for Advancement, International Programs, International Writing Program, Office of the Vice President for Research, Department of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures, and Cultures

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April 18, 2026
Alumni Day 2026
All Day ()
Where: 1 Park Road, Iowa City, IA US 52242

Return to campus for a day made just for Iowa alumni! Reconnect with classmates, relive campus memories, and celebrate your black and gold pride with Hawkeyes from every generation.

Build your own schedule-from campus tours and inspiring talks to laid-back gatherings and behind-the-scenes experiences.

Mark your calendar and join fellow Hawkeyes for an unforgettable day!

Contact: Kate Sojka 319-467-3884

Departments: Carver College of Medicine, Center for Advancement, College of Law, College of Pharmacy, College of Public Health, Medicine Alumni

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Former Marshall Scholar Richard Tyner (70BA) helps and inspires Honors Program students. Richard Tyner Running on four hours of sleep a night, Joseph McDonell (20BS) questioned how he'd continue pursuing a human physiology degree at the University of Iowa. In his first semester in Iowa City, the single father commuted daily from Cedar Rapids where he was completing two other degrees and working as a teaching assistant at Kirkwood Community College. Balancing his rigorous academic schedule with work, caring for his two sons, and fixing up his parents' house, McDonell struggled to find adequate time to study and sleep. The Coggon, Iowa, native persisted, eventually earning the Richard Tyner Scholarship from the University of Iowa Honors Program. McDonell moved his family to Iowa City, improved his grades, pursued research opportunities, and coordinated free medical care for underserved populations at the UI's Mobile Clinic. In June, he will attain a master's degree in health and human physiology before starting medical school at the UI Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine this fall. "The Tyner Scholarship has played such an enormous role in my life because it created the time I needed to study to be successful," says McDonell. "I went from barely scraping by to having everything I need." MAXIMIZING TALENT Joseph McDonell McDonell exemplifies the type of student the Tyner Scholarship aims to help: talented scholars who haven't received a major scholarship or award and need additional support to reach their potential. Tyner (70BA), who earned entry into the Honors Program as a freshman and became a Marshall Scholar, established his scholarship in 2015 to create opportunities for high-achieving honors students. He recently increased the scholarship endowment to support four students annually and provided additional support to the Honors Program's student enrichment fund and excellence fund, allowing more students to participate in experiential learning. Beyond his financial support, Tyner is an active member of the Honors Program Advisory Board and mentors students who are applying for major scholarships. The Shenandoah, Iowa, native annually shares his story of self-discovery with students at an honors seminar. Demonstrating the importance of an education in opening many career paths, Tyner details his journey from a farm boy who became a top Honors Program scholar at Iowa to attaining degrees at the University of Manchester, the London School of Economics, and Yale Law School. Along the way, his career trajectory evolved from wanting to teach in higher education to becoming a successful international lawyer in Saudi Arabia. "You can't plan your whole life at 18 or even 22, but the education you get is a solid base for whatever you're going to do in the future," says Tyner, who majored in political science and French at Iowa. "You can lose a job or change a career, but you can't lose your education." LASTING IMPRESSIONS Tyner also connects with each of his scholarship recipients?offering advice and encouragement?whether it's at a yearly scholarship recognition ceremony or through email. Grateful for the opportunities he was provided at Iowa, Tyner aims to open similar doors for more honors students. "The Honors Program was very important to me as a student," says Tyner. "The teaching was excellent?and when you're around the best students, you push each other." McDonell learned that firsthand, seeing his grades rise as he modeled his peers' study habits. Starting his academic journey at age 29, after more than a decade working in heavy construction, he felt a calling to pursue a health care career. His interest in nursing evolved to medicine as he researched gas-exchange abnormalities in premature infants in the neonatal intensive care unit. McDonell's research will provide another data point for clinicians to determine whether an infant's lungs are exchanging gas efficiently to guide more targeted treatment. He will continue his neonatal research at the Carver College of Medicine and hopes to do a residency at UI Stead Family Children's Hospital. Passionate about his small-town roots, McDonell also hopes to expand telehealth networks to rural communities. Getting a chance to meet Tyner left an indelible impression on McDonell. "It really stuck with me that he knows who I am, my story, and where I came from," says McDonell. "I hope to one day be as generous as he is." NEW OPPORTUNITIES Eli Bratsch-Prince Eli Bratsch-Prince (20BA) developed into a top Honors Program scholar in his first year at Iowa. Immediately applying himself, he earned entry into the program in his second semester and received the inaugural Tyner Scholarship, which grew his confidence and opened new doors. "I credit Richard with giving me the confidence to put myself out there and take every opportunity," says Bratsch-Prince. "That kickstarted my will to apply for competitive national scholarships and have confidence in myself and my studies, which I didn't in high school." The Ames, Iowa, native earned the U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship and the David L. Boren Scholarship and studied in Morocco, Jordan, and Oman. Bratsch-Prince, who majored in political science with an Arabic minor, is pursuing international relations work for the U.S. government and is a semifinalist for the 2021 Fulbright Award. GETTING INVOLVED Sierra Wicks Thanks to the Tyner Scholarship, Sierra Wicks has more time to get involved and pursue her career interests as the governmental relations committee chair for Undergraduate Student Government and the events coordinator for Ignite UI, a student organization that empowers women to be involved in politics. A sophomore majoring in politics and ethics and public policy, the Johnston, Iowa, native appreciates the financial support amid a challenging school year. "It has eased my college stress, which has been really helpful this year with the pandemic," says Wicks. From financial support and mentorship to working on the Honors Program Advisory Board and sharing his story with students, Tyner is inspiring countless students at Iowa. "Richard is helping students with their own self-discovery and making the most of their time at the university," says Art Spisak, director of the Honors Program. "The impact he's had in his many roles is incalculable."

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