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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
All Day ()
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.

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)
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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In a season full of game-winning drives and spectacular halftime shows, Iowa looks to finish strong in Orlando. PHOTO: JUSTIN TORNER/UI OFFICE OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION Herky the Hawk waves a Hawkeye flag at the Western Michigan game Sept. 16, 2023, at Kinnick Stadium. The Season Starts Off Solid With a Hawkeye Win PHOTO: STEPHEN MALLY/HAWKEYESPORTS.COM Iowa tight end Erick All (83) scores a touchdown during the first quarter of the game at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes kicked off the season with a home game against Utah State. Iowa's transfer student-athletes impressed in their debut, with quarterback Cade McNamara throwing touchdown passes to tight end Erick All and wide receiver Seth Anderson. Iowa would take care of business, 24-14. This game also marked the return of the best tradition in college sports, the Hawkeye Wave, where the sold-out crowd of more than 70,000 fans gave their full attention to the pediatric patients and their families at University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital. The best tradition returns 🥹👋@UIchildrens x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/mjkiCWYzlR? Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) September 2, 2023 The Hawkeyes Beat Their Rivals in Ames PHOTO: STEPHEN MALLY/HAWKEYESPORTS.COM Hawkeye linebacker Jay Higgins (34) and defensive lineman Deontae Craig (45) celebrate during the second quarter of their Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series game at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Sept. 9, 2023. After falling to Iowa State the previous year 10-7, Iowa had extra motivation to excel against their rivals on the road in a sold-out game at Jack Trice Stadium. The Hawkeyes set the tone early with a 28-yard field goal from Drew Stevens and a 35-yard passing touchdown from Cade McNamara to tight end Luke Lachey in the first quarter. Iowa's defense starred in the second quarter, as it held Iowa State to three points at the end of the half and scored a touchdown off a 30-yard interception from defensive back Sebastian Castro. A BallHawk pick-6?It?s inevitable 🤷‍♂️@castro2x5 x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/G3fpER2uH3? Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) September 9, 2023 The Hawkeyes would go on to win the game 20-13 and claim the coveted Cy-Hawk Trophy. This would net Kirk Ferentz, Moon Family Head Football Coach, his 200th career win and increase the Hawkeyes' all-time series lead against the Cyclones to 47-23. Back where it belongs 🏆#Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/blm0VPVwZS? Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) September 9, 2023 Cooper DeJean's Punt Return Touchdown Leads to a Win Over the Spartans PHOTO: BRIAN RAY/HAWKEYESPORTS.COM Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean (3) returns a punt for a touchdown against Michigan State Sept. 30, 2023, at Kinnick Stadium. In the only night game at Kinnick this season, 4-1 Iowa faced Michigan State in a midseason Big Ten matchup. After leading 10-9 at halftime, the Hawkeyes were down 16-10 after the Spartans scored a touchdown on a fumble recovery early in the third quarter. The Hawkeyes then tied the game with a pair of field goals from Drew Stevens, including a season-long strike of 53 yards. Late into the fourth quarter, star defensive back and punt returner Cooper DeJean would give Iowa a 23-16 lead following an electric 70-yard punt return touchdown. Iowa would kick one more field goal to increase the lead to 26-16, sealing the win for the Hawkeyes. There goes that man!! @cdejean23 x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/g6rfgRSY5V? Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) October 1, 2023 Hawkeyes Fly the W at Wrigley Field PHOTO: BRIAN RAY/HAWKEYESPORTS.COM Iowa kicker Drew Stevens (18) and punter Tory Taylor (9) celebrate a 53-yard game-winning field goal against Northwestern Nov. 4, 2023, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Coming off a heartbreaking loss to Minnesota and a bye week, Iowa faced Northwestern at Wrigley Field, the third-ever college football game played in the stadium. Despite this being an away game, Iowa's dedicated fans brought the energy for a showdown where a win would put the Hawkeyes on top of the Big Ten West. Root, root, root for the 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 team. #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/vyRKUFavVu? Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) November 5, 2023 After a scoreless first half from both teams, defensive lineman Anterio Thompson blocked his second punt of the season deep in Northwestern territory, giving Iowa great field position, great field position. The defensive spark would lead to a touchdown from tight end Addison Ostrenga. Northwestern would tie the game with a touchdown near the end of the fourth. Iowa responded with a late-game drive allowing Drew Stevens to nail a 52-yard field goal and give Iowa the win at Wrigley. The Hawkeyes moved to 7-2 on the season and first in the Big Ten West. Called game. #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/IwTUPDuUA8? Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) November 4, 2023 Iowa Wins the Big Ten West In its 11th game of the season, Iowa played Illinois for a chance to secure the top spot in the Big Ten West. The Hawkeyes shined early, forcing an Illini safety. The offense also scored after Deacon Hill connected with Addision Ostrenga, but Iowa trailed 10-9 at halftime. SWARMIN? to the ball early. @joe_evans7 x #Hawkeyespic.twitter.com/9disQcrHVY? Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) November 18, 2023 After falling behind 13-9 to start the fourth quarter, Iowa responded with a 30-yard rushing touchdown from running back Kaleb Johnson to take a 15-13 lead. Iowa's defense would shutout Illinois' offense after a clutch touchdown, winning the Big Ten West and guaranteeing a trip to the 2023 Big Ten Championship. K2 TD 😤@Kj_Superman2 x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/Aw2OvYHJ9E? Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) November 18, 2023 Iowa Walks it Off for Final Win of the Regular Season PHOTO: BRIAN RAY/HAWKEYESPORTS.COM Iowa kicker Marshall Meeder (92) celebrates the game-winning field goal with his teammates following their game against Nebraska Nov. 24, 2023, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln. In the last game of the regular season, Iowa played Nebraska on Black Friday. After going into the fourth quarter tied at 10-10, the Hawkeyes continued their trend of late-game heroics and found a way to win when it mattered most. After a turnover gave the Huskers the ball with under a minute left, the Hawkeyes made three crucial plays with under 20 seconds left. The first was an interception from defensive lineman Ethan Hurkett with just 15 seconds left in the game. On the next play, Iowa handed it off to Leshon Williams, and he scampered 22 yards to Iowa in field goal range. The final play of the game would come from an unlikely source. Iowa's backup kicker, Marshall Meeder, would attempt his first kick of the season. Earlier in this game, Nebraska blocked two field goal attempts from Drew Stevens, which influenced the decision to put in the backup for a potential game-winning kick. Sure enough, Meeder made the field goal that gave Iowa its 10th win of the season. The Pick. The Kick. @ethan_H116 x @Meeder23 #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/qDooviv7H0? Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) November 24, 2023 The Hawkeye Marching Band Steals the Show at Halftime PHOTO: JUSTIN TORNER/UI OFFICE OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION Iowa drum major Christian Frankl leads the Hawkeye Marching Band out onto Duke Slater Field at Kinnick Stadium. The 143rd Hawkeye Marching Band did not disappoint this season, performing another lineup of incredible halftime shows ranging from scores of Hollywood blockbusters made by Hawkeyes to the chart-topping music of Taylor Swift. Two performances in particular stole the show and put the 275-member band into the national spotlight. The first was its performance celebrating the Iowa women's basketball team. The show, debuted in Iowa's third game of the season, depicts Caitlin Clark celebrating after making a basket. The halftime show was featured on ESPN, Bleacher Report, and Sports Illustrated. Nearly a month later, the band performed it again for the record-breaking women's basketball crowd of 55,646 during the historic Crossover at Kinnick. Iowa showing love to Caitlin Clark 🙌(via @IowaOnBTN) pic.twitter.com/GyVbTedXiR? Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 16, 2023 The marching band again found the spotlight later in the season with its show featuring the music of Metallica. ?The Hawkeye Metal Band??a group formed by three marching band members who replaced their usual instruments with the bass, guitar, and drum set?played alongside the marching band to bring a more authentic metal sound to the show. The performance was entered into Metallica's inaugural marching band competition, ?For Whom The Band Tolls,? where Iowa is currently one of five Division I collegiate finalists competing for $75,000 worth of musical equipment. It?s Game Day in Iowa City!And you do not want to miss tonight?s halftime show? pic.twitter.com/jfbr87qfVE? Hawkeye Marching Band (@HawkeyeBand) September 30, 2023 Hawkeye Players and Coaches Win Top Honors PHOTO: JEROD RINGWALD/HAWKEYESPORTS.COM Iowa defensive coordinator Phil Parker coaches from the sidelines during a game at Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 7, 2023. Iowa Hawkeyes took home various Big Ten and national honors at the end of the season. Star player Cooper DeJean received recognition for his play on the defensive side of the ball and as a punt returner, making All-Big Ten first-team defense and first-team special teams. DeJean also earned two individual awards in the conference, being named the Tatum-Woodson Defensive Back of the Year and the Rodgers-Dwight Return Specialist of the Year. Finally, he was named a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, which goes to the best defensive back in the nation, and the Nagurski Award, which goes to the nation's top defensive player. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧'𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 🏆Tory Taylor has won the @RayGuyAward!#Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/uqFlKlpiN3? Hawkeye Football (@HawkeyeFootball) December 9, 2023 Punter Tory Taylor joined DeJean on the All-Big Ten first-team special teams and won the Eddleman-Fields Big Ten Punter of the Year Award. Along with these honors, Taylor also became the first Hawkeye to win the Ray Guy Award, which is given to the best punter in the nation. Iowa's coaching staff also brought home awards this season as defensive coordinator Phil Parker won the Broyles Award, which is presented annually to the best assistant coach in college football. Parker received this honor for leading Iowa to a fifth-ranked defense in the nation, and he was the only defensive coach nominated for the award. The Hawkeyes Go Bowling PHOTO: CHRISTINE VALORA A Hawkeye fan holds up a sign at Kinnick Stadium during the 2023 football season. There's one more game to go! The Hawkeyes' 10-2 record landed them a spot in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, where they will go against the 25th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers. Watch the Hawkeyes' final matchup of the season on New Year's Day at 12 p.m. (CT) on ABC.

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