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August 29, 2025
2025 Johnson County I-Club Fall Luncheon
1:30 am - 1:00 pm (CDT)
Where: 300 E. 9th St., Coralville, IA US 52241

You are invited to help kick off the 2025-26 athletics year at a special lunch dedicated to all things Hawkeye athletics.

The lunch program will recognize the 2025 University of Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame inductees and include remarks from athletics staff. Johnson County I-Club board members and additional athletics department staff will also be in attendance.

Purchase your tickets today! Cost is $25 per person or $275 for a reserved table of 10.

Contact: Iowa Athletics Development 319-467-3410

Departments: Center for Advancement

August 29, 2025
2025 Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
5:30 pm (CDT)
Where: 1 Elliott Drive, Iowa City, IA US 52242

Join the University of Iowa Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Iowa Letterwinners Club as we celebrate our 2025 Hall of Fame inductees.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. There will be a cocktail reception with heavy hors d´oeuvres and drinks available for purchase. The induction ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $25 per person.

Contact: Iowa Letterwinners Club 319-467-3410

Departments: Center for Advancement

September 4, 2025
A University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine Investiture Ceremony
3:30 pm (CDT)
Where: 55 South Grand Avenue, Iowa City, IA US 52246

Thursday, September 4, 2025
3:30 p.m.

Urmila Sahai Auditorium
Medical Education Research Facility
Iowa City

Please join us as we celebrate a faculty appointment in the UI Carver College of Medicine´s Stead Family Department of Pediatrics:

Michael J. Tansey (98R, 01F) to the Gary D. Hughes Professorship in Pediatric Endocrinology in Memory of Kevin J. Smith

We also will recognize Gary D. Hughes, whose generous gift established this prestigious position.

A reception will follow outside the auditorium.

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: Carver College of Medicine, Center for Advancement

September 4, 2025
Chicago Hawkeye Social & Catlett Exhibit Viewing
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm (CDT)
Where: 226 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL US 60604

Chicago Hawkeye Social & Catlett Exhibit Viewing

Thursday, September 4, 2025

4:30-5:30 p.m.

Exchequer Restaurant and Pub

226 S. Wabash Ave.

Chicago

Register Here

Connect with other Hawkeyes, enjoy light appetizers and drinks, and learn more about pioneering artist and activist Elizabeth Catlett from Lauren Lessing, the director of the Stanley Museum of Art. You´ll also receive a free ticket to the Art Institute of Chicago to view Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist, a traveling retrospective that showcases more than 150 of her works.

After the social, attendees may walk to the Art Institute, which is approximately a four-minute walk from Exchequer Restaurant & Pub. The museum is open until 8 p.m. Space is limited; please register only if you can attend the event at Exchequer.

Can´t join us? You can still experience the Catlett exhibit, which will be on display at the Art Institute from Aug. 30, 2025, through Jan. 4, 2026.

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 Katie Kriegel in advance at katie.kriegel@foriowa.org.

Contact: Katie Kriegel 319-467-3540

Departments: Center for Advancement, University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art

September 4, 2025
Chicago Hawkeye Social & Catlett Exhibit Viewing
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm (CDT)
Where: 226 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL US 60604

Connect with other Hawkeyes, enjoy light appetizers and drinks, and learn more about pioneering artist and activist Elizabeth Catlett from Lauren Lessing, the director of the Stanley Museum of Art. You´ll also receive a free ticket to the Art Institute of Chicago to view Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist, a traveling retrospective that showcases more than 150 of her works.

After the social, attendees may walk to the Art Institute, which is approximately a four-minute walk from Exchequer Restaurant & Pub. The museum is open until 8 p.m. Space is limited; please register only if you can attend the event at Exchequer.

Can´t join us? You can still experience the Catlett exhibit, which will be on display at the Art Institute from Aug. 30, 2025, through Jan. 4, 2026.

Contact: Katie Kriegel 319-335-3305

Departments: Center for Advancement, University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art

August 2, 2024 - December 4, 2025
Art & Write Night
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (CDT)
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, Museum of Natural History, Pentacrest Museums

September 19, 2025
Application Deadline: Obermann International Fellowships (Spring 2026)
11:59 pm (CDT)
Where: 111 Church Street, Iowa City, IA US 52245

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: Obermann Center, Center for Advancement, International Programs, International Writing Program, Office of the Vice President for Research, Department of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures, and Cultures

September 25, 2025 - September 27, 2025
2025 Alumni Band Homecoming Reunion
All Day ()
Where: 225 South Grand Avenue, Iowa City, IA US 52246

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

September 29, 2025
Boone-Story I-Club Golf Outing
9:00 am (CDT)
Where: 106 S. Cedar St., Boone, IA US 50036

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

October 4, 2025
Extra Life Charity Challenge: College Football 26
10:00 am - 4:30 pm (CDT)
Where: 825 Stadium Dr, Iowa City, IA US 52240

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

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 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

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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This is the largest donation the University of Iowa has received in its 175-year history. The Richard O. Jacobson Foundation has committed a transformational $70 million gift to the University of Iowa to support a new patient care building for University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. The gift, the largest in the 175-year history of the UI, will help UI Health Care expand service to Iowans by increasing patient capacity while modernizing its care facilities. The new building will help UI Health Care to meet the complex care needs of all Iowans, allowing them to receive high-quality care without leaving the state. The new patient care tower, planned for UI Health Care?s main campus across from Kinnick Stadium, will be named in honor of the late Richard O. Jacobson and his philanthropic legacy, pending approval from the Board of Regents, State of Iowa. The building is part of the university's 10-year revitalization plan that encompasses academic, health care, and research buildings on its central campus. "We are proud to serve Iowa with our state?s only comprehensive academic medical center, providing life-saving and life-changing care to people from across the state and beyond," said UI President Barbara Wilson. "Richard Jacobson?s commitment to the UI was extraordinary, and this latest and very generous gift on his behalf will allow our exceptional health care team to deliver the highest level of care to all Iowans." Featuring single inpatient rooms, state-of-the-art operating rooms, and intensive care unit beds, the new tower will help resolve capacity issues, rising health care demands, and aging facilities. UI Hospitals & Clinics is consistently at, and often above, full capacity, which affects UI Health Care?s ability to fulfill its commitment to care for all Iowans. "Over the next decade, Iowa will face a health care crisis related to an aging population with complex care needs," said UI Vice President for Medical Affairs Brooks Jackson. "This new facility is an important piece of a larger plan to meet these needs, and this visionary gift will positively impact the lives of Iowans throughout the state for generations to come." Richard "Dick" Orrin Jacobson, who grew up in Belmond, Iowa, received the UI Distinguished Alumni Award in 2000 for his extraordinary support for the university. Jacobson?s giving to the UI during his lifetime and through his foundation totals more than $86 million and includes support for the Iowa Reading Research Center, the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center in the Henry B. Tippie College of Business, and Hawkeye athletics; the Richard O. Jacobson Football Operations Building is named in recognition of his football program support. Previous support for UI Health Care includes gifts to UI Stead Family Children?s Hospital, the UI Stead Family Department of Pediatrics, and to support the pandemic response. "Dick Jacobson is an extraordinary example of how Iowans give back to care for Iowans," said UI Center for Advancement President and CEO Lynette Marshall. "His passionate commitment to education and medical research is an inspiration, and we are thankful for his vision, which has continued to be carried out by his foundation." "University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics has long been a beacon of hope for Iowans and others with serious health conditions," stated Governor Kim Reynolds. "This generous gift from the Richard O. Jacobson Foundation will not only expand access to world-class care in our state, it will further elevate UI Health Care's national reputation as a health care innovator and attract more medical professionals to fulfilling careers in Iowa." "The generosity of this gift is extraordinary," said Michael J. Richards, president of the Board of Regents, State of Iowa. "UI Health Care must continue to prosper and grow, and this transformational funding gets the planning of the 10-year UI medical campus modernization off to a phenomenal start. I look forward to updates from the university." "A gift of this magnitude is truly remarkable,? said Sherry Bates, president pro tem of the Board of Regents and chair of the UI Hospitals & Clinics Committee. "UI Health Care provides unique, high-quality health care for the entire state of Iowa. As the planning process moves forward, I am excited to see more details, which will make the services UI Health Care offers even better." The Board of Regents, State of Iowa provided the university permission to proceed with its 10-year facilities plan, including this new UI Hospitals & Clinics patient care building, and the UI is requesting permission to name the tower in recognition of Richard O. Jacobson's legacy of giving at the board?s February 23 meeting. The plans and budget for the patient tower will go to the Board of Regents for approval at a future date. About the Richard O. Jacobson Foundation The Richard O. Jacobson Foundation was created in 1976 by Jacobson, a distinguished businessman and philanthropist, who attended the University of Iowa as a member of the class of 1958. For more than 45 years, the foundation has focused its grant activities in the following areas: education, including primary, secondary, and higher education; youth development; and medical research. For information contact: Dana Larson Executive Director, Communication and Marketing UI Center for Advancement 319-467-3661, 917-345-9841 (mobile) dana.larson@foriowa.org Learn more about giving to the University of Iowa at foriowa.org.

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