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December 28, 2025
Alumni Pep Band at Carver-Hawkeye Arena
3:00 pm (CST)
Where: 1 Elliott Drive , Iowa City , IA US 52310

Are you a Hawkeye Marching Band alum? Join the Alumni Pep Band during Iowa basketball games to perform at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Music will be provided digitally via the FlipFolder app-no hard copies will be available.

Once registered, you´ll receive instructions to access the music and prepare 30 days before your performance.

Performance Dates:

· Sunday, Dec. 28 at 3 p.m. (Women´s Basketball vs. Penn State)

· Saturday, Jan. 3 at 5 p.m. (Men´s Basketball vs. UCLA)

Limited spots available. Registration is first-come, first-served.

Contact: Amanda Remington 319-467-3505

Departments: School of Music, Center for Advancement

December 29, 2025
ReliaQuest Bowl Game Events
11:30 am (CST)
Where: 400 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater, FL US 33767

The Iowa Hawkeyes are headed to Tampa for the ReliaQuest Bowl, and you are invited to take part in the festivities.Traveling to the game? Visit Hawkeye Bowl Central or call800-IA-HAWKS (424-2957) to purchase your tickets.

Monday, Dec. 29

Clearwater Beach Day
Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort
400 Mandalay Ave.
Clearwater
11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (EST)

Join Hawkeye football student-athletes, the Hawkeye Marching Band, and the Iowa Spirit Squads for a day of fun and sun-as well as live music, food, and festivities-on the white sandy beaches of Clearwater.

Iowa Men´s Basketball Game Watches
Ferg´s Sports Bar and Grill
1320 Central Ave.
St. Petersburg

Walk On´s
1140 Gramercy Lane
Tampa

5 p.m. (EST)

Join the Tampa Bay Iowa Club and cheer on the Iowa men´s basketball team against UMass Lowell. Enjoy the game-day excitement at one of their two hosted locations.

Tuesday, Dec. 30

University of Iowa Health Sciences Bowl Reception
Tampa Marriott Water Street
The Veranda Room
505 Water St.
Tampa
12-1:30 p.m. (EST)

Connect with faculty, staff, and alumni from the UI Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics, College of Nursing, and College of Pharmacy.

RSVP online!

Hawkeye Huddle
Tampa Convention Center
Outdoor Plaza
333 S. Franklin St.
Tampa
2-4 p.m. (EST)

Join your fellow Hawkeyes at a Hawkeye Huddle before the ReliaQuest Bowl. Hosted by the I-Club, in partnership with the Office of Alumni Engagement, Hawkeye Huddles are free and open to all Hawkeye fans. Registration is required.

Register today!

The Fight for Iowa ReliaQuest Bowl Preview Show
Splitsville
615 Channelside Dr.
Suite 120
Tampa
4-5:30 p.m. (EST)

Gain an in-depth preview of the ReliaQuest Bowl from Gary Dolphin, voice of the Iowa Hawkeyes, and Pat Angerer (09BA). Attendance is free.ReliaQuest Bowl Parade and Pep Rally
Ybor City Latin District
7th Avenue, Between 15th and 20th Streets
Tampa
5:30 p.m. (EST)

Enjoy the ReliaQuest Bowl parade featuring the Hawkeye Marching Band, floats, and more. Following the parade, join your fellow Hawkeye fans for a pep rally at the end of the parade route.

Wednesday, Dec. 31

Tampa Bay Iowa Club Pregame Tailgate
4005 N. Himes Ave.
Tampa
7-11 a.m. (EST)

Join the Tampa Bay Iowa Club for an all-inclusive pregame tailgate, which will include all-you-can-eat food options (while supplies last), a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, a live DJ, and tailgate games. Tickets can be purchased online, with proceeds benefiting the club´s scholarship.

This event is not sponsored by the UI or UI Center for Advancement.

Purchase your tickets!


ReliaQuest Bowl
Raymond James Stadium
4201 N. Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa
Noon (EST)

Cheer on the Iowa Hawkeyes as they take on the Vanderbilt Commodores! Gates open at 10:30 a.m.

Bowl Game Watch Locations

Can´t make it to the ReliaQuest Bowl? If you are in the Tampa area and are not headed to the game, join other Hawkeye fans at an area game watch party. You can also join your regional Iowa Club or I-Club to watch the Hawkeyes take on Vanderbilt.

Find a complete list of locations online.

Contact: Nici Bontrager 319-467-3607

Departments: Center for Advancement

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December 30, 2025
ReliaQuest Bowl Hawkeye Huddle
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (CST)
Where: 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa, FL US 33602

Join your fellow Hawkeyes at a Hawkeye Huddle before the ReliaQuest Bowl Game! Hosted by the I-Club, in partnership with the Office of Alumni Engagement, Hawkeye Huddles are free and open to all Hawkeye fans.

In Florida for a few days? Join us for additional ReliaQuest Bowl game events.

Registration is required for all Hawkeye Huddles.

Contact: Iowa Athletics Development 319-467-3410

Departments: Center for Advancement

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January 5, 2026 - January 7, 2026
Hawkeyes at Home: Behind the Scenes at the University of Iowa
12:00 pm - 12:10 pm (CST)

The University of Iowa´s video series debuts three fresh mini-features-each just four minutes long-delivering behind-the-scenes access to some of Iowa´s most fascinating innovations and spaces.

  • Driving Research for Safer Roads (Streaming begins at noon CST on Monday, Jan. 5)
    Explore Iowa´s cutting-edge driving research and how it´s shaping the future of road safety.

  • Hidden Gems of University Libraries (Streaming begins noon CST Tuesday, Jan. 6)
    Discover the unexpected treasures and stories tucked away in Iowa´s library system.

  • Inside Iowa´s Surgical Simulation Labs (Streaming begins noon CST Wednesday, Jan. 7)
    Go behind the scenes of UI Health Care´s innovative training spaces for future surgeons.

Sign up here to receive a reminder ahead of the video debuts. Stream for free from your living room, or wherever you like to tune in, and let Hawkeyes at Home bring these fascinating stories to you.

Contact: Tegan Donahue 319-467-3393

Departments: Special Collections, Carver College of Medicine Research, College of Engineering, University Libraries

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January 22, 2026
Scottsdale Together Hawkeyes Tour
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm (CST)
Where: 7600 E. Gainey Club Dr., Scottsdale, AZ US 85258

Together, Hawkeyes continue to blaze new trails and fuel discoveries. This fall, we are headed to Scottsdale-and we hope you will join us for a special night celebrating all things black and gold.

You´ll gain insights into the Together Hawkeyes campaign and plans to expand programming to support student success. 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

You´ll also have a chance to go back to class for engaging sessions with Christian Pettker, department executive officer and the Jennifer R. Niebyl Chair in the UI Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Tyler Bell, Provost AI Fellow and associate professor in the UI Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Together Hawkeyes Tour and Educational Series
Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026
3:30-5 p.m. Educational Series
5-7 p.m. Reception | Program at 6 p.m.

We will provide appetizers and a hosted bar. We hope to see you in Scottsdale!

Hors d´oeuvres and a hosted bar will be provided. Program begins at 6:45 p.m.

Contact: Sevanah Thomas 319-467-3563

Departments: Center for Advancement

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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)
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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PHOTO: COURTESY JULIANN LUX Trent (18BS) and Juliann Lux dancing with Herky at their wedding after meeting at the University of Iowa in 2017. To celebrate Valentine?s Day, we asked Hawkeyes on Facebook to share how they met their significant other. Here are a few of our favorite stories of alumni falling in love in Iowa City and keeping their love for each other and the University of Iowa going ever since. Marv (59BSC) and Ruth Hiddleson ?My parents met on a blind date at an Iowa Homecoming football game in 1959 and were married in 1962. They were season ticket holders for football and men's basketball games for more than 40 years, I-Club and Golden Circle members for years and traveled to nearly 20 bowl games. Die hard and loyal Hawkeyes. 💛🖤🏈🏀? ?Le Ann Finger John (74BA) and Debi Milligan ?Bought my wife of 48.5 years, Debi, a beer at the Airliner in fall of '72 and the rest is history! Still going strong!? ?John Milligan Dwight (76MA) and Lea (77BSN) Jennings ?Met in 1975. Married in Iowa City, July 1977, celebrating 47th anniversary this year! Go Hawks!? ?Lea Jennings John (81BBA) and Denise (81BBA) Wieland ?Lived off campus. The roommate (Denise Albrecht Wieland) of my roommate?s girlfriend (Lisa Bartusek) came over to bake cookies. Mark and Lisa got married before Denise and I got married over 40 years ago.? ?John Wieland Jim (83DDS) and Maureen (83BA) Dempsey ?We met our first week of senior year studying dentistry and elementary education. Our first date was sitting in the window seat at Mickey?s. ☘️ We?ll be celebrating our 40th anniversary in October. 🖤💛? ?Maureen Dempsey Steve (85BBA) and Liz Rodawig (84BSN) Bennett ?I met Liz Rodawig at the Airliner in 1980. I thought an angel had just entered the bar. Had our first date at Iowa River and Power. That was it until four years later when we resumed our relationship. Both of our parents met at the University of Iowa as well, and our three children also went there. My parents were married at that little chapel outside the Union. Tried Chicago for a while but had to get back to Iowa. Still going strong 40 years later!? ?Steve Bennett Tammy (87BBA) and Mike (86BGS) Tschida ?We met in the weight room at Carver-Hawkeye Arena the fall of 1984. Mike was a baseball player for Duane Banks, and I was a basketball player for Vivian Stringer. The rest is history! Married in 1988!? ?Tammy Tschida Paul (91BBA) and Jill (91BA) Huntley ?Met in 1990 at the Hawkeye Huddle in LA before the Rose Bowl. Returned to Iowa City and dated our last semester. Graduated May 1991. Married 1992. Supported and attended Hawkeye sports immediately after graduating. All three kids are Hawkeyes also (2020/2022/2025). Many great Hawkeye memories (bowl games/tailgates). A favorite memory is taking our kids to the Rose Bowl in 2016.? ?Jill Huntley Chad (93BS) and Joan Schneck (94BA, 11MA) Hippen ?We met in the Hawkeye Marching Band in the fall of 1991. We got married on June 25, 1994, and had a black and metallic gold wedding. We have had season football tickets every year since we graduated! We still play our instruments at homecoming every year and even play in alumni pep bands! Both of our daughters are University of Iowa graduates, and we are a whole family of teachers telling all we teach who they should be cheering for. Go Hawks!? ?Chad Schneck Hippen Jerry (94BA) and Pamela (96BA) Fisher ?We met at U of Iowa in the fall of 1992. He lived in Quad, and I lived in Rienow. He ran track and I just watched. My friend tried to set me up with his roommate, but I guess I had other ideas. Two of our three kids were born at UIHC. We have been in TX since 1997, but the University of Iowa has always been a part of our lives. We've been a part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Iowa Club since 1998 with us both on the board for quite a few years.? ?Pamela Fisher Ryan (98BA) and Lindsey (98BA) McDonald ?My husband and I met in 1995 working at the Airliner. He was the manager when I started as a waitress. We worked together until graduating, got engaged, moved to KC. This is us on our wedding day. So many wonderful memories and connections made at the University of Iowa!? ?Lindsey McDonald Eugene (96BA, 98MA) and Ruthina Malone (99BA, 02MA) ?My husband and I met in 1997 through our Greek organizations (Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity) in the basement of the IMU. We exchanged numbers but I couldn?t leave the first call to fate. I purposefully waited outside areas I knew he would be for a couple of weeks to 'accidentally' run into him and strike up conversations. Then, I abruptly stopped showing up. He called and that led to our first date in Hubbard Park seeing Run D.M.C performing and us almost being crushed by the crowd because we were towards the front. We've been together ever since. Wedding picture is of us in Danforth Chapel.? ?Ruthina Malone Mike (00BA, 20MBA) and Alyssa Ault (00BBA) Collier ?My husband Mike and I met in the fall of 1999 at the beginning of our senior year at Iowa. We were randomly assigned to a group project and as marketing majors, ended up having several classes together. We started out as friends and bonded over our love of Hawkeye sports. We graduated in 2000 and were married in 2002, moving around the country before settling back where it all started, in Iowa City, 6 years ago. We have three kids and our oldest will be a freshman at Iowa next fall.? ?Alyssa Ault Collier Mark (04BA) and Emily (03BBA) Gores ?Met in Burge in January 2000, married in September 2004 at the Danforth Chapel. 🖤💛 Looking forward to celebrating 20 years this fall with a season opening Hawkeye victory!? ?Emily Gores Marc (03BS) and Leslie (03BA) Conte-Russian ?I met my husband the summer before senior year (after seeing his picture while studying abroad in Spain with his roommate) at Iowa. We dated (mostly long distance) for 10 years before getting married at Hotel Vetro (with our rehearsal dinner at Kinnick) and now we?re raising the next (4th) generation of Hawkeyes!? ?Leslie Conte-Russian Chikezie and Mandey (07BA) Ejiasi ?We met in the fall of 2005 when I was brave enough one night to approach this good-looking door guy at a downtown Iowa City bar. We hit it off immediately and spent a lot of our time cheering on the Hawks. We continued watching the team every fall weekend even after moving to CA in 2009. Here we are 17 years together, cheering on the Hawks with our Hawkeye raised twins at the Music City Bowl!? ?Mandey Ejiasi Andy (16BS) and Dedee (15BA) Thammavongsa ?My husband and I met at the University of Iowa in 2012. We lived on the same floor in Mayflower. The first thing he said to me was, 'Hey, where do you get those cupcakes?' The cupcakes came from a Mayflower new student event where we tie dyed Hawkeye shirts. We learned quickly we both always jump to an opportunity for free food. 😂 We eloped at the Johnson County Courthouse in Iowa City on my birthday in 2021 and then went out to eat at Cheddar?s with a small group of friends and family after. It?s only fitting that we had cupcakes for dessert afterwards. 🧁 No kids for us, but happily married and proud pawrents to a mini schnauzer named Chester! ☺️🐾? ?Dedee Thammavongsa QuynhAnh Nguyen (15MS, 19PhD) and Alejandro David Samaniego (14MS) ?We met in fall 2013 at the 'meet the first year' event of the math department. We were both grad students. He was in his second year while I was in my first year. He mistakenly thought I was from Thailand even though my last name is a common Vietnamese last name. He later said that he had no idea why he made such a mistake, but that mistake made me remember him from the first day. We later also found out that we were in the same room presenting our math posters at a conference in California a couple years before coming to Iowa. Fast forward to 2017, we had our first baby, and we named her IOWA. We had our vow renewal at the IMU in 2019, and here is one picture from that day. I was pregnant with our second baby in that picture. 🙂? ?QuynhAnh Nguyen Jorge (17BS) and Sarah (17MA) Martinez ?Saw my future wife at a club retreat fall of 2016, and thought she was cute, but didn?t have the courage to talk to her. The following week I walk into my biochemistry class at the Bowen Science Building, and there she was sitting towards the front. We were halfway through the semester, and I didn?t even realize we were in the same class! I then spent the next few weeks chatting with her after class where I eventually asked her to study with me, and the rest is history. We graduated spring of 2017. Engaged that December and married September 2018. 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