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What does "milestone" mean to you?
Join the Write Now: UI Alumni and Friends Hawkeye Haiku Contest and share your take on this year's theme-milestone-through a traditional 5-7-5 haiku. Celebrate an achievement, mark a special moment, or capture a memory that defines you.
Entries open: Nov. 3-14
Prizes:
Grades 3-12: Iowa scribe pack + $25 Bookshop.org gift card
Adults: $50 Bookshop.org gift card + A Little Book on Form by Robert Hass
All winners will be featured on the UI Write Now Contest website.
Spread the word and show your Iowa creativity!
Enter now: https://www.foriowa.org/write-now/hawkeye-haiku/
Contact: Tegan Donahue 319-467-3393
Departments: Iowa Writers' Workshop, MFA in Spanish Creative Writing, Center for Advancement, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, International Writing Program, The Writing University
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.
*Please note the Hawkeye Huddle time is 9:30-11:30 a.m. PST.
Contact: Iowa Athletics Development 319-467-3410
Departments: Center for Advancement
Join fellow Hawkeyes in the fight against hunger during the annual Rival Against Hunger Food Drive - a friendly competition between the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa.
Beginning Nov. 17, you can drop off items at any donation box around campus (e.g., Levitt Center, IMU Welcome Desk). The school earning the most points per undergraduate student (each full-size food or hygiene item earns one point) will claim this year´s title.
All donations benefit the Food Pantry at Iowa, to help Hawkeyes in need.
Prefer to give online? Contribute through our Rival Against Hunger Amazon Wishlist.
Learn more in our contest guidelines.
Contact: Student Advancement Network 319-335-3305
Departments: Center for Advancement, Division of Student Life
The Hawkeyes are playing in the Women´s Basketball Coaches Association Showcase in Orlando! Join fellow Hawkeye fans for a pregame social before the Iowa vs. Miami women´s 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
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
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:
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
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
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
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
Graduates and their families are invited to stop by the UI Center for Advancement tent for free professional photos, giveaways, and hot cocoa.
This event is weather permitting.
Contact: Lynn Rider 319-467-3344
Departments: Center for Advancement, College of Law, College of Pharmacy, Commencement, Division of Student Life, Tippie College of Business
Graduates and their families are invited to stop by the UI Center for Advancement tent for free professional photos, giveaways, and hot cocoa. **This event is weather permitting.
Contact: Lynn Rider 319-467-3344
Departments: Center for Advancement, College of Nursing, Division of Student Life, Tippie College of Business
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
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