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NOTE: The April 4th occurrence in this series will move to the Old Capitol Museum for a very special Art & Write Night!
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 Mammal 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. Mammal 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 Mammal Hall to check out a variety of special art tools and supplies.
Contact: Jessica Smith 319-335-3591
Departments: Department of Biology, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Department of Rhetoric, Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Iowa Writers' Workshop, Iowa Youth Writing Project, Leadership and Engagement, Magid Center for Writing, Museum of Natural History
June 11, 2025
Out to Lunch
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (CDT)
Pappajohn Education Center (1200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA)
Tippie College of Business is sponsoring Out to Lunch in Des Moines on June 11. Stop by during your lunch break and meet fellow Hawkeyes in the Des Moines Metro.
Out to Lunch is a free event that is open to the public, designed with the goal of creating a unique and fun opportunity for Downtown Des Moines employees, residents and visitors to socialize with others in a vibrant, outdoor setting with local food trucks and live music on select days throughout the summer. All UI alumni are invited to join us downtown for lunch! There will be games and prizes for any Hawkeye. We look forward to seeing you!
Parking:
Nationwide Parking Structure (2 block walk from event)
Entrances on 12th Street, Walnut Street or Mulberry Street
Street meters nearest the Pappajohn Education Center charge $1.25/hour and have a 4-hour maximum. Other meters nearby (around 12th & High Street) charge $.75/hour with a 12-hour maximum. Pay at nearby kiosk or use the ParkMobile app via your mobile device. Two handicapped parking spaces are available on Grand Avenue; one on the corner of 12th Street and one closer to Wellmark. You can search for specific street parking spaces on the map at the City of Des Moines website.
*Note: 12th Street from Grand to Locust will be blocked off for the Out to Lunch event.
More information about this event and the full Out to Lunch Series, can be found on the Greater Des Moines Partnership website.
Contact: Angela Ross 515-235-4689
Departments: Center for Advancement
Join the Polk County I-Club for their annual golf outing!
Entry fees-which are $500 per player and $2,000 per team-include green fees, cart, and dinner. You´ll also have the chance to meet Hawkeye celebrities such as athletics department staff, coaches, and former student-athletes. A silent auction, dinner, and program will immediately follow golf.
Hole sponsorships are $250 and include a tee sign on a hole and a complimentary dinner ticket ($75 value).
Space is limited, and early sign-up is encouraged.
For more information or to sign up for the event, contact Jim Carney at 515-282-6803 or carney@carneyappleby.com.
For more information about other Hawkeye outings, visit jointheiclub.com/events. To learn how you can support Hawkeye student-athletes, visit jointheiclub.com.
Contact: Iowa Athletics 319-467-3410
Departments: Center for Advancement
Together, Hawkeyes continue to blaze new trails and fuel discoveries. This summer, we are headed to Seattle-and we hope you will join us for a special night celebrating all things black and gold.
Together Hawkeyes Tour
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
6-7:30 p.m. | Program at 6:45 p.m.
Seattle Asian Art Museum
1400 E. Prospect St.
Seattle
You'll gain insights into the Together Hawkeyes campaign and plans to expand programming to support our first-generation students. You´ll also learn about other university happenings as you hear from:
Barbara Wilson, University of Iowa president
Lynette Marshall, UI Center for Advancement president and CEO
Abuk Ngar, a first-generation college student from Urbandale, Iowa, who is studying biology.
Hors d´oeuvres and a hosted bar will be provided.
We hope to see you in Seattle!
The University of Iowa Center for Advancementis dedicated to providingan inclusive, respectful, and safe environment for everyone.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 accommodationin order toparticipate in this program, please contactLaurel Hall at events@foriowa.org or 319-467-3518.
Contact: Laurel Hall 319-467-3518
Departments: Center for Advancement
Together, Hawkeyes continue to blaze new trails and fuel discoveries. This summer, we are headed to San Francisco-and we hope you will join us for a special night celebrating all things black and gold.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
6-7:30 p.m. | Program at 6:45 p.m.
City Club of San Francisco
Tenth Floor
155 Sansome St.
San Francisco
You'll gain insights into the Together Hawkeyes campaign and plans to expand programming to support our first-generation students. You´ll also learn about other university happenings as you hear from:
Barbara Wilson, University of Iowa president
Lynette Marshall, UI Center for Advancement president and CEO
Isabelle Ireland, a first-generation college student from Sigourney, Iowa, who is seeking a degree in communications studies and a certificate in leadership studies
Hors d´oeuvres and a hosted bar will be provided.
We hope to see you in San Francisco!
The University of Iowa Center for Advancementis dedicated to providingan inclusive, respectful, and safe environment for everyone.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 accommodationin order toparticipate in this program, please contactLaurel Hall at events@foriowa.org or 319-467-3518.
Contact: Laurel Hall 319-467-3518
Departments: Center for Advancement
Experience Elizabeth Catlett´s exhibit at the National Gallery of Art.
Connect with fellow Hawkeyes, enjoy a free scoop of gelato, and learn about pioneering artist and activist Elizabeth Catlett. Experience her exhibit, Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist, a traveling retrospective that showcases more than 150 of her works.
Washington Hawkeye Social
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
10:30 a.m.- Noon
Exhibit group tours at noon and 12:45 p.m.
National Gallery of Art, Cascade Café
599 Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20565
We look forward to seeing you at this event! Spread the word to any Hawkeyes you know in the area.
Can´t join us? You can still experience the Catlett exhibit, which will be on display at the National Gallery of Art through July 6.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Annabelle Vinson in advance at annabelle.vinson@foriowa.org.
Contact: Annabelle Vinson (319) 467-3895
Departments: Center for Advancement
Join fellow Hawkeyes for a special event with Eve Stewart, Iowa rowing's first Olympian!
London Hawkeye Social
Tuesday, 1 July 2025
6-8 p.m.
Thomas Doggett´s Bar at Doggett's Coat and Badge
1 Blackfriars Bridge
London, SE1 9UD
Don´t miss this unique opportunity to hear firsthand about her journey and the impact the UI has had on her life. You´ll also get to see Stewart´s bronze medal from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Connect with fellow Hawkeyes, celebrate our heritage, and enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and beverages. Spread the word to any Hawkeyes you know in the area.
Sam Crow, assistant vice president of development at the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, will be your host for the evening. We hope to see you there!
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Sam Crow in advance at samantha.crow@foriowa.org.
Contact: Sam Crow (319) 467-3843
Departments: Center for Advancement
Mark your calendar for our 100-Word Microstory Contest-a free online writing competition for a variety of age groups.
You don´t have to be an Iowa Writers´ Workshop grad-or even have participated in a writing contest before-to join in the fun. Just create a story in 100 words or less that uses one of two specific writing prompts. We will announce the writing prompts here on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 9 a.m. CDT.
Contact: Tegan Donahue 319-467-3393
Departments: Iowa Writers' Workshop, MFA in Spanish Creative Writing, 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 opens on Thursday, April 7, 2025, at 9 a.m. and will remain open until Tuesday, July 1, 2025-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. We hope to see you on Thursday, July 17, 2025!
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
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 October 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: Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, International Studies Program, Center for Advancement, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, International Programs, International Writing Program, Office of the Vice President for Research
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