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October 19, 2025
Big Ten on Hilton Head Picnic
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm (CDT)
Where: 101 Berwick Drive , Hilton Head Island , SC US 29926

Big Ten on Hilton Head Picnic
Sunday, October 19, 2025
4-6 p.m.

The Golf Club at Indigo Run

101 Berwick Drive

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Register Today!

Join fellow Big Ten alumni, fans, and friends for our annual Big Ten tailgate picnic! The meal is $40 per person and will feature a whole roasted pig carving station, along with rolls and two sauces. We´ll also serve fried chicken tenders, baked beans, macaroni and cheese, potato salad, and coleslaw. For dessert, enjoy ice cream, sauces, and toppings from our sweet station.

Hear from special guest speaker Phillip Zeeck, assistant general counsel at the Big Ten Conference, who is helping ensure equity among Big Ten universities and student-athletes. Zeeck has 11 years of legal service experience at Polsinelli PC in Kansas City, Missouri, where he was vice chair of class action litigation. In addition, he represented multiple collegiate sports conferences in federal court proceedings. Zeeck´s role is key at this pivotal time as universities devise policies, procedures, and pathways to move athletic programs forward.

Please note: If you are purchasing only one ticket, you must input `0´ or `NA´ in the spaces of the other ticket holders´ places to continue. If you are purchasing multiple tickets, you will need to enter `0´ in the space for tickets three through five. When you confirm your reservation, you may be asked to create an account on Converge. You do not need to do this. Once you purchase tickets, you'll receive an email confirmation from Big 10 Hilton Head noreply@elavon.com.

If you have any difficulty registering, call Joan Apple Lemoine at 843-422-1442

or Ron Trawinski at 484-719-0387.

Join the Big Ten Conference on Hilton Head Facebook group.

We hope to see you in October!

Contact: Nici Bontrager 319-467-3607

Department: Center for Advancement

Contact: Nici Bontrager 319-467-3607

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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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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