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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
The UI Obermann Center for Advanced studies is accepting applications for Spring 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 $2,000 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 2026 semester are due Oct. 24, 2025.
Obermann International Fellowships are funded by the University of Iowa's Obermann Center for Advanced Studies with generous additional support from International Programs and the Center for Social Science Innovation.
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
Hawkeyes at the Orchard
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025
Ticket pickup 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Guests may stay until 7 p.m.
Center Grove Orchard
32835 610th Ave.
Cambridge, Iowa
Join us for a day of family fun, including hayrides, pedal karts, a corn maze, and more, at Center Grove Orchard! Each attendee will receive a voucher for a free apple cider donut.
Enjoy a discounted farmyard admission of $10 per person (regularly $16.95). Children age 2 and under are free, and each family may purchase up to five discounted tickets.
Attendees may pick up their tickets at the University of Iowa table near admissions anytime between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., though you´re welcome to stay until the orchard closes at 7 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you! Wear your black and gold-and spread the word to any Hawkeyes you know in the Des Moines area.
If you have any questions, email Katie Kriegel at katie.kriegel@foriowa.org.
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 to participate in this event, please contact Katie Kriegel in advance at katie.kriegel@foriowa.org.
Contact: Katie Kriegel 319-467-3540
Departments: Center for Advancement
Please join us as we celebrate faculty appointments in the UI Carver College of Medicine:
Kathleen Sluka, to the Roy J. Carver Chair in Neuroscience IV
Christopher Petkov, to the Roy J. Carver Professorship in Neuroscience
Seth Tomchik, to the Roy J. Carver Professorship in Neuroscience IV
We also will recognize the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust for establishing these prestigious positions.
A reception will follow in the Jean and Renée Robillard Atrium.
No RSVP is necessary. Parking is available in the Newton Road Ramp. There will be no ceremonial processional, and only those participating in the ceremony will wear academic regalia.
Contact: Mackenzie Krob 319-467-3522
Departments: Neuroscience, Carver College of Medicine, Graduate College
This year we are celebrating our drum majors, Golden Girls, twirlers, and flag line. We will also debut new flags featuring our Alumni Band logos!
The postgame concert tune honors all Hawkeye Marching Band members who have performed John Philip Sousa´s "The Stars and Stripes Forever" throughout the years.
Registration closes Aug. 8; however, registration for Saturday´s pregame performance closes when we reach 325 registrants, which may be earlier. Saturday morning walk-in registrations will not be accepted.
When you complete your registration, you will receive a confirmation email from alumni.engagement@foriowa.org. Review the confirmation to make sure all information and charges are correct, then screenshot (or print) and save your confirmation for event check-in.
Be sure to follow and like the University of Iowa Alumni Band on Facebook for Iowa Homecoming updates and additional information.
Contact: Amanda Remington 319-467-3505
Departments: School of Music, Center for Advancement
Tippie Dean Amy Kristof-Brown will highlight the Tippie College's building expansion plans. Attendees will learn about plans to add on to the Pappajohn Business Building as well as plans to renovate Gilmore Hall and attach it to the business building. Open to the public.
Contact: Barbara Thomas 319-335-2188
Departments: Graduate Management Programs, Undergraduate Program, John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, Iowa MBA, Graduate Program, Department of Marketing, Department of Management and Entrepreneurship, Department of Economics, Department of Business Analytics
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
You´re invited to the seventh annual Boone-Story I-Club Golf Outing!
Registration: 9 a.m.
Shotgun start: 10 a.m.
Team Registration Options:
· Register prior to Aug. 31-$80 per person or $320 per foursome
· Register after Aug. 31-$360 per foursome
Entry fee includes greens fees, cart, and lunch for each team member. Space is limited, and early sign-ups are encouraged.
Register today by contacting Nate Nerem with the Boone-Story I-Club at neremn@gmail.com or 515-314-3099.
For information about other Hawkeye outings, visit jointheiclub.com/events. To learn how you can support Hawkeye student-athletes, visit jointheiclub.com.
Contact: Nate Nerem 515-314-3099
Departments: Center for Advancement
Register today to test your college football video game skills in a double-elimination charity tournament at Kinnick Stadium, with proceeds benefiting University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children´s Hospital!
Registration is $25 with a $200 fundraising minimum.
Participants must be 16 or older. All games will be played on PlayStation 5.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three individual fundraisers and the tournament champion and runner-up.
Registrants who raise at least $200 will gain access to Duke Slater Field.
Registrants who raise at least $500 will get to tour the Hawkeyes´ locker room and tunnel.
The top fundraiser and tournament champion will each win two tickets to a Hawkeye football home game.
On-site donations can be made via credit card, cash, or check to pay the difference to reach the $200 mark for tournament entry and field access or the $500 mark for locker room tours.
Spectators who pay the $25 registration fee may:
Enjoy event festivities at the Ted Pacha Family Club.
Hear a patient story from a family whose child was treated at Stead Family Children´s Hospital.
Try College Football 26 in the free-play area.
Watch the tournament, including the championship game on the Kinnick jumbotron.
For any questions, contact Tyler Adams at tyler.adams@foriowa.org.
Contact: Tyler Adams 319-335-3305
Departments: Center for Advancement
Hawk Watch & Hike
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Noon-1:30 p.m. | Experience Hawk Ridge Session
2 p.m. | Hawkeye Social or Public Hike (optional)
Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory
3980 E. Skyline Parkway
Duluth, Minnesota
Join fellow University of Iowa alumni and friends to experience the fall raptor migration from one of the best vantage points in the country.
Enjoy a guided hawk watch and learn about the Iowa Raptor Project from director David Conrads. Afterward, connect with fellow Hawkeyes or join a public hike around Hawk Ridge.
Come solo, bring a friend, or bring your family; all are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!
Note: This event will take place outdoors and will include walking. We encourage you to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a camping chair for a relaxed viewing experience. Binoculars will be available, but you´re welcome to bring your own.
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 contact Annabelle Vinson in advance at annabelle.vinson@foriowa.org.
Contact: Annabelle Vinson annabelle.vinson@foriowa.org
Departments: Center for Advancement
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
Big Ten on Hilton Head Picnic
Sunday, October 19, 2025
4-6 p.m.
The Golf Club at Indigo Run
101 Berwick Drive
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Join fellow Big Ten alumni, fans, and friends for our annual Big Ten tailgate picnic! The meal is $40 per person and will feature a whole roasted pig carving station, along with rolls and two sauces. We´ll also serve fried chicken tenders, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, potato salad, and coleslaw. For dessert, enjoy ice cream, sauces, and toppings from our sweet station.
Hear from special guest speaker Phillip Zeeck, assistant general counsel at the Big Ten Conference, who is helping ensure equity among Big Ten universities and student-athletes. Zeeck has 11 years of legal service experience at Polsinelli PC in Kansas City, Missouri, where he was vice chair of class action litigation. In addition, he represented multiple collegiate sports conferences in federal court proceedings. Zeeck´s role is key at this pivotal time as universities devise policies, procedures, and pathways to move athletic programs forward.
Please note: If you are purchasing only one ticket, you must input `0´ or `NA´ in the spaces of the other ticket holders´ places to continue. If you are purchasing multiple tickets, you will need to enter `0´ in the space for tickets three through five. When you confirm your reservation, you may be asked to create an account on Converge. You do not need to do this. Once you purchase tickets, you'll receive an email confirmation from Big 10 Hilton Head noreply@elavon.com.
If you have any difficulty registering, call Joan Apple Lemoine at 843-422-1442
or Ron Trawinski at 484-719-0387.
Join the Big Ten Conference on Hilton Head Facebook group.
We hope to see you in October!
Contact: Nici Bontrager 319-467-3607
Department: Center for Advancement
Contact: Nici Bontrager 319-467-3607
Departments: Center for Advancement
Grab your clubs-and your competitive spirit-and join us for a fun-filled day benefitting University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children´s Hospital, powered by PinSeekers.
Whether you´re 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 Children´s 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 Children´s 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
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
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