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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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October 28, 2025
Washington, D.C. Together Hawkeyes Tour
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm (CDT)
Where: 400 North Capital St. NW, Washington D.C., US 20001

Together, Hawkeyes continue to blaze new trails and fuel discoveries. This fall, we are headed to Washington, D.C.-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

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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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

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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 7, 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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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 Women´s Basketball Coaches Association Showcase in Orlando! Join fellow Hawkeye fans for a pregame social before the Iowa vs. Miami women´s 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

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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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 Public Health, Medicine Alumni

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Former Hawkeye letterwinner P. Sue Beckwith, MD, makes a transformational gift to endow Iowa's head women's basketball coaching position, a first for the Big Ten Conference. Brian Ray P. Sue Beckwith P. Sue Beckwith (80BS, 84MD, 15MBA) has fond memories of many of her coaches?not because of the wins and losses, but because of the life lessons she learned. "The coaches I had throughout my life inspired me and helped me to constantly grow, improve, and stretch as a student and an athlete," she says. "Great coaches know your strengths and weaknesses, and they can identify potential?even if you can't see it." Lark Birdsong, the University of Iowa's first women's basketball coach, saw potential in Beckwith and brought the Boone, Iowa, native into the starting lineup as a freshman. Beckwith became a four-year letterwinner for the Hawkeyes from 1976 to 1980?averaging about 10 points a game her junior and senior seasons. Since her time as a Hawkeye student-athlete, Beckwith has gotten to know every coach throughout the program's nearly 50-year history. "Iowa has a tremendous legacy of coaches, and today, Lisa Bluder and her staff continue to exemplify our rich tradition of women's basketball," says Beckwith, who is one of UI athletics' most generous supporters and is committed to ensuring that current and future Hawkeyes find success in competition, in the classroom, and beyond. Beckwith has made one of the most significant contributions in the history of UI women's athletics?a total gift of $7 million, which will endow the Iowa women's basketball head coaching position and continue to grow the P. Sue Beckwith, MD, Black and Golden Opportunities Fund, which provides annual support to all of Iowa's women's sports. "Sue is a passionate and ardent supporter of Iowa women's basketball and all of our Hawkeye women's sports teams," says Bluder, who is in her 21st season as Iowa women's basketball head coach and is the winningest coach in program history. "Sue, as an alumna of this program, has made a difference within Iowa women's basketball through her involvement and her philanthropic contributions. For me, this is truly a great day to be a Hawkeye." In recognition of Beckwith's transformational support, Bluder and all future head women's basketball coaches will hold the title of P. Sue Beckwith, MD, Head Women's Basketball Coach. This leadership gift means Beckwith has now given nearly $9 million to Iowa women's athletics. "Sue's professional accomplishments, personal drive, and philanthropic commitment is truly an inspiring example of a lifelong and loyal Hawkeye. I'm grateful to be able to call her a friend," says Gary Barta, the Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair. "Her dedication to athletics is inspiring other female philanthropists to give back in their own way here at Iowa." A Hawkeye for Life The Daily Iowan/Bill Paxson Sue Beckwith goes up for a bucket in The Field House as the Hawkeyes take on in-state rival Drake. Sue Beckwith was destined to be a doctor, and for her, the University of Iowa was the obvious choice for pursuing a career in medicine. Not only did she fulfill her educational aspirations at Iowa, she was also a successful contributor and letterwinner for the Hawkeye women's basketball program. Beckwith tried out as a freshman in 1976?the third season ever for Hawkeye women's basketball?and made the team despite never playing 5-on-5 basketball. At that time, Iowa high school girls' teams played 6-on-6?where three members from each team would play offense and three would play defense. "I vividly remember the first time coming down the court, dribbling the ball, and seeing all of these people at the other end," says Beckwith. "I had never played defense before and never really dribbled much before, but I made the team and earned a partial scholarship." While she fondly remembers practices in the UI Field House North Gym and gutting out a tournament while battling the flu, her most cherished memories surround Coach Birdsong, her teammates, and the valuable lessons she learned as a Hawkeye. "My experiences are one of the reasons I feel so strongly about athletics?the lessons it teaches us," says Beckwith, who graduated with a psychology degree before pursuing medical school. "Iowa was such a formative time for me?learning teamwork and time management, overcoming adversity, and gaining self-confidence and self-control." Beckwith is also grateful to leaders like Christine Grant (70BA, 74PhD), who was women's athletic director at Iowa from 1973 to 2000, was a pioneer for women in collegiate athletics, and advocated for the implementation of the federal civil rights law Title IX, which took effect in 1972. "At the time, I didn't know all of the things Dr. Grant had done or was doing," says Beckwith. "I remember the little things, like getting a new pair of shoes each year or being able to practice on the same floor as the men's basketball team. Dr. Grant was responsible for the opportunities I had, as well as the opportunities that hundreds of thousands of women around the country had and continue to have." Following medical school?as well as a general surgery residency and colon and rectal surgery fellowship?Beckwith went on to have a successful surgical career in Des Moines that spanned more than 30 years. Prior to retiring in 2018, Beckwith went back to school and earned an MBA from the UI Henry B. Tippie College of Business?pursuing a passion she had her entire life. "I had always been interested in the subject matter, and I wanted more breadth of knowledge," says Beckwith, who has been a board member of Fareway Stores, Inc., for more than 20 years, and more recently, was named board chairperson for the Midwest grocery store company. "My classmates and professors at Iowa provided that breadth of knowledge, and since then, an MBA has given me more confidence in my role on the board." A Leading Hawkeye Philanthropist Sue Beckwith (right) and Lisa Bluder, who now holds the title of P. Sue Beckwith, MD, Head Women?s Basketball Coach. In 2019, Bluder was named the Werner Ladder Naismith Women?s Coach of the Year. Beckwith, who lives in Waukee, Iowa, has a long history of remarkable philanthropy at the University of Iowa?giving back to her alma mater every year since 1984. She's also a loyal season-ticket holder for women's basketball, men's basketball, and football. For Beckwith, it's all about the people. "Athletics is the vehicle?the arena?for us to learn life lessons," says Beckwith. "A successful program is going to help that cause, but what is really important to me is the environment provided for student-athletes to come in, grow, and become tremendous citizens. To me, that's important to see in all programs." In 2004, Beckwith gave back to help student-athletes by creating three endowed scholarships to support women's basketball and rowing, as well as a scholarship to honor Grant. In 2005, she made a leadership gift of $1 million for a new boathouse to benefit the coaches and student-athletes of the UI rowing program. The P. Sue Beckwith, MD, Boathouse, which opened in 2009, became the first building on the UI campus to be named in honor of a female philanthropist. In 2016, Beckwith established the P. Sue Beckwith, MD, Black and Golden Opportunities Fund, which provides funding and opportunities, on an annual basis, to Iowa's women's athletic programs and their most pressing needs. "It was important for me that a portion of my giving supports all programs," she says. "Although basketball is the most visible, student-athletes in all sports have the same passion, work equally hard, make similar sacrifice, display awesome talent, and reap the same benefits through their athletic endeavors." Her most recent contribution, which creates the P. Sue Beckwith, MD, Head Women's Basketball Coach position, is an effort to support the legacy of great women's basketball coaches at Iowa and those yet to come. "Coach Bluder recruits very high character kids who work tremendously hard," says Beckwith, noting that Iowa women's basketball is tied for best in the Big Ten for its graduation success rate. "They perform well on the court, get good grades, and do good things off the court. Coach Bluder provides an environment that breeds success." In addition to her generous financial contributions, Beckwith has offered her time and leadership talent on a number of university boards and committees, including as a current member of the UI Center for Advancement Board of Directors and as former board member for the UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the National I-Club, and the Varsity Club, amongst others. "We're so thankful for Sue's support and friendship," says Barbara Burke, the UI's deputy director of athletics. "Her leadership on behalf of all of our student-athletes is an inspiration. This gift commitment and her vision creates an immediate and long-term impact on our women's basketball program."

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