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November 17, 2025 - December 5, 2025
Rival Against Hunger 2025
All Day ()
Where: 1 Park Road, Iowa City, IA US 52242

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

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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 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

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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December 20, 2025
Celebrating Graduates: Pictures on the Pentacrest
10:30 am - 12:30 pm (CST)
Where: 1 North Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA US 52240

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

December 21, 2025
Celebrating Graduates: Pictures on the Pentacrest
9:30 am - 12:00 pm (CST)
Where: 1 North Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA US 52240

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

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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Learn more about the world of fundraising jobs and how these professionals turn generosity into a stronger University of Iowa. Joe Conklin dreamed of becoming a fireman. Nicole Evans aspired to be an educator. While those childhood dreams changed, they are now charting their own paths in fundraising and higher ed careers at the University of Iowa Center for Advancement. Each helps raise philanthropic funds for various areas on campus?from athletics to health care and beyond. It's a growing field, and according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, fundraising jobs will grow nearly 6 percent over the next decade. At the University of Iowa, jobs in fundraising continue to expand to help meet the needs of the Hawkeye state and to support students, faculty, and staff. ?We love helping people realize what they can do with giving and making meaningful connections,? says Evans. ?It?s rewarding. I love hearing stories from patients and families?and working with them to find something they?re passionate about supporting.? Learn more about higher ed careers in nonprofit fundraising and hear from two of Iowa?s development officers?individuals who have taken vastly different paths to their current roles. Iowa classes, Dance Marathon lead to interest in fundraising jobs Nicole Evans (13BA) always saw herself leading a classroom. It all started when she was a kid growing up outside of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. ?My sister and I always played school in our basement,? says Evans. ?I was always the teacher, and that just felt like a natural path for me. But, as it turned out, my sister is now the teacher.? Nicole Evans Evans? time as a University of Iowa student?from pursuing the nonprofit leadership and philanthropy certificate to working as a student worker with the university alumni association?changed her trajectory. ?Those experiences really opened my eyes to nonprofit fundraising,? says Evans, who also took part in Dance Marathon, which is a student-led philanthropy group that helps raise funds for UI Health Care Stead Family Children's Hospital. ?The certificate program pieced together coursework in organizational effectiveness, leadership, and entrepreneurship, and I even had to create my own nonprofit during my studies. That was probably one of the hardest things I?ve ever done.? After working fundraising jobs at both Drake University and Iowa Women Lead Change, Evans has spent the past six years at the UI Center for Advancement?first supporting the UI College of Education and now, for just over one year, with UI Health Care. Every shift in her career trajectory has taken some adjustment time. ?When starting as a development officer, it's not often you?re walking into a spot where you have a portfolio of developed relationships,? she says. ?It takes 18 months to learn what works for you and what works to connect with others. That first year can be really hard, but when you make connections with those who have an interest in giving back, it makes the work very fulfilling.? At the University of Iowa, jobs like Evans? involve connecting potential donors with health care faculty and staff. She also oversees four other fundraising professionals and strives to instill in her colleagues some of the traits that she?s found to be successful in the field?adaptability, strong communication skills, and a positive attitude. ?Working in health care, you meet people who may be at a high point after a life-changing procedure or having a child. You might also meet someone at a low point while experiencing grief from losing a loved one,? says Evans. ?It is a very meaningful job, because you help people realize what they can do to make an impact.? From the football field to nonprofit fundraising Joe Conklin (09BA) grew up admiring his father, a Davenport, Iowa, firefighter and paramedic. "When I was young, I wanted to be like my dad,? says Conklin. ?I really liked the idea of helping my community. As I got older, I knew that I also loved sports and wanted to work in athletics in some way.? Joe Conklin After earning his degree at Iowa?as well as competing on the Hawkeye football team?Conklin?s career interests started to take shape as athletic director at Alleman Catholic High School in Rock Island, Illinois. That?s where Conklin learned about nonprofit fundraising and the possibility of pursuing athletics fundraising jobs. "Working as an athletic director was certainly a springboard for me,? says Conklin, who credits John Streif (70BS), Iowa?s long-time athletic trainer, for the introduction to fundraising. ?John helped me realize that athletics fundraising was where I should go?using my passion for athletics to support our student-athletes.? As Conklin got used to nonprofit fundraising, he enjoyed connecting with fellow Hawkeyes. PHOTO: Bob Rasmus/Hawkeyesports.com Joe Conklin makes a tackle against Northwestern during his time as an Iowa football student-athlete. Conklin now fundraises philanthropic support for Iowa athletics. "Talking to someone about making a major impact or making a gift is an entirely different process and conversation, and I learned that these decisions are not made overnight,? says Conklin. ?I strive to be a connector?working with individuals who have an interest in supporting our needs and priorities.? Now, as executive director of development for intercollegiate athletics, Conklin works alongside a team of individuals who raise funds for Iowa?s 22 sports programs. At the University of Iowa, jobs like Conklin?s focus on supporting specific sports programs. "Having been a student-athlete and walking in their shoes, I can relate to what they?re going through,? says Conklin. ?I love working with individuals who have a strong affinity for Iowa athletics?helping others support something they?re passionate about and is meaningful to them." While so much continues to change within college athletics?from the transfer portal to name, image, and likeness (NIL)?Conklin says Iowa?s student-athletes continue give it their all and earn a valuable Big Ten education. "The transformative experience I had 15 years ago?competing for Iowa football?is still really similar to the experience so many of our student-athletes are having today," says Conklin. ?Our student-athletes perform at a high level, succeed in the classroom, and build lifetime relationships with their teammates and coaches. It?s still a special experience for so many, and I?m proud to help them succeed in any way I can." PHOTO: Justin Elsner/hawkeyesports.com Joe Conklin talks with Beth Goetz, the Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair, during a recent scholarship dinner at the Hansen Football Performance Center. Inspire generosity: Pursue higher ed careers that make an impact Whether you?re interested in athletics, health care, and much more, the UI Center for Advancement offers a number of ways for you pursue fundraising jobs that interest you. Learn More About the UI Center for Advancement View Current Job Openings

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