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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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