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November 3, 2025 - November 14, 2025
Write Now Hawkeye Haiku Contest
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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, International Writing Program, The Writing University

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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
11:30 am - 1:30 pm (CST)
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.

*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

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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)
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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
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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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Iowa Writers' Workshop alumni Elin Hilderbrand, Claire Lombardo, and Novuyo Rosa Tshuma return with new novels.

The UI administers a prize for literary criticism, along with fellowships and scholarships, thanks to the influential author, who would have turned 100 this fall.

A love for the Hawkeyes has motivated Brian Luing and his family to support Iowa women?s gymnastics PHOTO: Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com Brian Luing (fifth from right) recently attended the grand opening of the Nagle-Duda Gymnastics & Spirit Squads Training Center. Luing and his family made a leadership gift to the facility project. Brian Luing will never forget the puzzled look on Hayden Fry?s face. Donning an Iowa sweatshirt, Luing?a college student at the time?decided to take a stroll onto the Kinnick Stadium field during pregame warm-ups. ?Back in the 1980s, when you sat in the end zone, you could easily walk onto the field before the game,? says Luing. ?I saw Coach Fry on the 50-yard line, so I decided to walk over and wish him good luck. He gave me the strangest look?but thanked me.? It was one of many memories he made with his father, Larry (51BSC), who started taking him to games as a teenager. Now, he?s passing his love for the Hawkeyes along to his two daughters, Danielle and Erica. ?My father got me hooked, and as time went on, that?s how I really connected with him?through Iowa football,? says Luing. ?I see that with my own daughters now, because they love Iowa sports, too.? PHOTO: Submitted Photo Brian Luing (upper right) poses with Kevin Collins, assistant vice president for athletics development, and Beth Goetz, the Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair, during a recent women's gymnastics meet in Iowa City. Hawkeye Memories Fuel Philanthropy After his father passed away in 2016, Luing and his three brothers wanted to find a meaningful way to honor their dad. Through their charitable foundation, the family made a $500,000 gift to support renovations to Kinnick Stadium?s north end zone. It was a fitting tribute to someone who introduced the entire family to Iowa football. ?One of the things we love about Iowa City is that when you wake up there on a Saturday morning, there?s an energy in the town,? says Luing. ?Everyone has waited all week for the football game. There aren?t pro sports in Iowa, and for us, Kinnick Stadium is the state?s Yankee Stadium. That seemed like a great way to give back while honoring my dad, because our connection to Iowa started with football.? Despite living in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, Luing attends Iowa football games and is a passionate, die-hard Hawkeye fan. But, a once-in-a-generation talent, Caitlin Clark (24BBA), opened up his interests to more of Iowa?s sports teams. ?I started to go to the women?s basketball games and ended up going to the 2023 and 2024 Final Fours. I was also in Iowa City when she broke the national scoring record,? says Luing. ?I was much more involved?thanks to Caitlin?and she supercharged my interest.? He also watched his two daughters compete on college club synchronized skating teams and started to find a deeper passion for all women?s sports. ?Not all of the sports get the recognition they deserve,? says Luing. ?We started going to Iowa gymnastics meets, and those student-athletes work so hard. I found a really meaningful connection between my daughters and sports like gymnastics.? PHOTO: Submitted Photo Caitlin Clark takes a selfie with Brian Luing after the 2024 Big Ten Tournament Championship win in Minneapolis. A Vital Partner in a New Facility Although Luing was never a gymnast, he?s awestruck by their talent and skills. ?I really enjoy the floor exercise?that?s probably my favorite event,? says Luing. ?The tumbling passes are amazing to watch. Their athleticism is very apparent?not only on the floor, but in all the events.? He has attended several Iowa women?s gymnastics meets over the years?both in Iowa City and closer to his home in New Jersey. He also attended their recent NCAA regional appearance in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and has appreciated getting to know the team. ?It?s been great meeting some of the student-athletes,? says Luing. ?I can tell that they are a close-knit team?and that?s a testament to the coaching staff and the positive environment they have created.? To elevate Iowa women?s gymnastics?as well as all women?s sports?Brian and his wife, Tara, supported the new Nagle-Duda Gymnastics & Spirit Squads Training Center that opened earlier this year. To honor their commitment, the multipurpose team room is named in the family?s honor. ?I hope this new facility gives the GymHawks a competitive advantage in recruiting, as well as training for meets,? says Luing. ?Giving the Iowa Spirit Squads a home is also important as well, because they are a vital part of so many Iowa athletics events. We?ve gotten a lot from Iowa, and we?re glad to give back in this way.?

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