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The contest begins on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 9 a.m. CDT, and runs through Friday, July 24, 2026, at 4 p.m. CDT. At the contest´s start we´ll provide two writing prompts-the rest is up to you!
Submissions must be 100 words or less and composed in their entirety during the contest period. All contestants will receive the same prompts.
The contest is free and open to UI alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends from each of the following age categories:
· Grades 3 & 4
· Grades 5 & 6
· Grades 7 & 8
· Grades 9-12
· Current University of Iowa Students
· Adult (University of Iowa Alumni)
· Adult (Friend of the University)
Any participant who is 18 or older AND in high school should enter the grades 9-12 category. All other participants who are 18 or older should enter one of the adult categories.
We will select one winner from each category and post all winning microstories online on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at 9 a.m. CDT.
Contact: Tegan Donahue 319-335-3305
Departments: Center for Advancement
Grandparents University® is an intergenerational learning program that allows grandparents - or honorary grandparents - to spend a day of discovery with their grandchildren (ages 8-14).
This campus event will offer hands-on educational opportunities with UI experts. You can make lasting memories while exploring engaging topics in everything from the arts and humanities to medicine and science.
Registration will remain open until Tuesday, July 1 - or until we´ve reached capacity.
For more information, please contact Erin Brokel, at the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, at GrandparentsUniversity@foriowa.org or 319-467-3668.
The term Grandparents University® is a registered trademark originating at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is used with permission.
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please email GrandparentsUniversity@foriowa.org or call 319-467-3668.
Contact: Erin Brokel 319-467-3668
Departments: Center for Advancement
Hawkeye riders-stop by the University of Iowa tent in Grundy Center on Thursday, July 23 to connect with fellow Hawkeyes, cheer on riders, and show your black-and-gold pride!
Pick up some free Iowa swag (while supplies last) and stand out on the route-Go Hawks!
Contact: Katie Kriegel 319-467-3540
Departments: Center for Advancement
Hawkeye riders-stop by the University of Iowa tent in Manchester on Friday, July 24 to connect with fellow Hawkeyes, cheer on riders, and show your black-and-gold pride!
Pick up some free Iowa swag (while supplies last) and stand out on the route-Go Hawks!
Contact: Katie Kriegel 319-467-3540
Departments: Center for Advancement
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, Writing Certificate, School of Art, Art History, and Design, Museum of Natural History
Celebrate the start of the 2026-27 Iowa athletic season at the 46th annual Johnson County I-Club Hawk Party!
Tickets are $75 per person, and reserved tables of 10 individuals are $1,000. Tickets include all-inclusive food and refreshments, as well as a commemorative Hawk Party gift.
Our annual event features a silent and live auction-with a chance to bid on items such as season football and basketball tickets, hotel stays, unique Hawkeye-autographed items, and more. All proceeds support Iowa athletics.
The Hawk Party is presented by McGrath Toyota of Iowa City, Deery Ford Lincoln, Billion Automotive of Iowa City, and Carousel Auto Group.
Contact a member of the Johnson County I-Club Board with any questions regarding the event. You may also contact the Hawkeye Events team at 319-467-3410 or hawkeyeevents@foriowa.org.
Contact: Hawkeye Events 319-467-3410
Departments: Center for Advancement
Join the University of Iowa Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Iowa Letterwinners Club as we celebrate our 2026 hall of fame inductees.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. There will be a reception with heavy hors d´oeuvres and drinks available for purchase. The induction ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $25 per person.
Contact: Iowa Letterwinners Club 319-467-3410
Departments: Center for Advancement
The UI Obermann Center for Advanced studies is accepting applications for Spring 2027 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 Spring 2027 semester are due September 18, 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
Join us for the second annual Swing Fore Stead | Powered by PinSocial! Gather your foursome and join us for a fun, meaningful day benefiting University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children´s Hospital.
Registration fees are $1,000 for four golfers, which includes golf, lunch, and golfer swag bags. There are also sponsorship opportunities available. Throughout the day, you can expect to:
Compete in a fun and friendly 18-hole best shot tournament that is open to all skill levels.
Hear stories about families impacted by your generosity.
Participate in the Iowa Wave, honoring the kids and families at Stead Family Children´s Hospital.
Take part in our silent auction, which features exciting items and experiences.
We hope you will join us for a day of community, camaraderie, and giving back-with all proceeds going to Stead Family Children´s Hospital.
Questions?
For event details, contact Taylor Reyhons at taylor.reyhons@foriowa.org.
For sponsorship and registration details, contact, Daniel Beitelspacher at daniel.beitelspacher@foriowa.org.
Contact: The University of Iowa Center for Advancement 319-467-3364
Departments: Center for Advancement
Internationally acclaimed author Yiyun Li won the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for her resonant memoir, Things in Nature Merely Grow, a deeply moving account of losing her younger son to suicide a little more than six years after her older son died in the same manner.
The Princeton University professor is the author of 12 books-and was a finalist for the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Fiction. In addition, she is the recipient of the PEN/Faulkner Award, a PEN/Malamud Award, a PEN/Hemingway Award, a PEN/Jean Stein Book Award, a MacArthur Fellowship, and a Windham-Campbell Prize. Time Magazine also included Li on its list of 100 Most Influential People for 2026.
Melissa Febos, director of the University of Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program, will join Li in conversation. Febos is the national bestselling author of five books and the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, and the National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism.
This event is possible due to generous support from University of Iowa Professor Emerita Linda Maxson and her husband, Rick. It is being held in conjunction with the Iowa City Book Festival.
Literary Legends represents a special collaboration among the UI Nonfiction Writing Program, Iowa Writers´ Workshop, UI Lecture Committee, University of Iowa Center for Advancement, and Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature.
Contact: Dusti Cermak 319-335-3305
Departments: Center for Advancement
On Oct. 29, we will honor recipients of the following College of Pharmacy awards during the ceremony:
Osterhaus Medal for Lifetime Achievement Award
Distinguished Alumni Award
Honorary Alumni Award
Genesis Alumni Award
Registration coming in summer.
Contact: Holly Lauer 319-353-5626
Departments: Homecoming, Center for Advancement
Calling all College of Pharmacy alumni, faculty/staff, and friends! Please join us for a family-friendly event following the Homecoming parade as we celebrate all UI College of Pharmacy alumni.
Honorary classes are as follows:
2026 Reunion Classes - 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021
Taco bar will be provided. Drinks will be available for purchase. Fun activities for the kids!
Cost: $15/adult, $8/children 6 - 12 years, FREE/children 5 and under
Registration coming in summer.
Contact: Holly Lauer 319-353-5626
Departments: Homecoming, Center for Advancement
The University of Iowa Future Alumni Awards celebrate University of Iowa students who exemplify excellence and dedication in shaping the future of our university community. These awards recognize individuals who embody the spirit of giving back through their contributions of time, treasure, talent, ties, and tradition. The ceremony will bring together students, faculty, staff, and alumni to acknowledge the exceptional efforts of our next generation of leaders.
Join us for an inspiring evening of recognition and community-building as we spotlight the individuals making a lasting impact on the University of Iowa.
For more information and to nominate a student, visit https://www.foriowa.org/student-opportunities.
Contact: Holly Jones 319-467-3377
Departments: Center for Advancement