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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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The family, with an Iowa history dating back to the 1860s, will be honored at the Sept. 14 Iowa football game. Submitted photo Front row, from left: Julie Flack Eichacker, Lois Harper Eichacker, George Eichacker, and Kenton Eichacker. Back row: Milton Eichacker, Lois Eichacker Jr., and Virginia Eichacker. Virginia Harper played an instrumental role in advancing social change during Iowa?s civil rights movement. Years after she refused to sit in the segregated section of the Fort Madison, Iowa, movie theater at 11 years old, Harper incurred harsh discrimination while she and four other young Black women integrated the University of Iowa?s residence halls in 1946. There were only 20 Black women enrolled at Iowa that year, and Harper was one of five who lived on campus in Currier Hall. Photo courtesy of 1947 UI Yearbook Pictured are the five African American women who integrated Currier Hall in 1946. From left: Leanne Howard, Esther Walls, Nancy Henry, Gwen Davis, guest Pat Smith, and Virginia Harper. ?We knew that we got extra attention because we were Black,? said Harper, in a 1992 Daily Iowan interview recalling her time as part of what is now known as the Currier Five. These experiences propelled her into a lengthy career fighting racial injustice and prejudice with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). She wasn?t alone. Many individuals in the Harper-Eichacker Family dedicated their lives to ensure equity and justice for all Iowans, and their efforts are one reason why they have been named the 2024 University of Iowa Family Spirit Award recipients. ?It?s an incredible honor for our family,? says Lois Eichacker Jr. (85BBA), a fifth-generation Iowan and Harper?s niece. ?The university and the state have meant so much to so many. We?re filled with such gratitude and appreciation.? First awarded in 2018, the Family Spirit Award recognizes a family?spanning at least three generations of UI graduates?that has substantially benefited from and continues to advocate for the university, as well as contributes toward bettering the state of Iowa and its communities. The Eichacker-Harper Family will be honored at the Iowa football game on Sept. 14. Submitted photo Lillie Grinage Harper and Harry Dandridge Harper An Iowa History Spanning Nearly 160 Years The family?s Iowa story begins in 1866 when Rufus and Matilda Dandridge left the Kentucky and Tennessee cotton and tobacco plantations, where they had been enslaved, and migrated to Keokuk, Iowa. By the late 1910s, two of the Dandridges? grandchildren?Naomi Harper Jordan (1922BA) and Harry Dandridge Harper?were the first in their family to go to college and studied at Iowa. Serving as a doctor for more than 50 years in Fort Madison, Harry?who was a classmate and friend of Iowa football icon Duke Slater (28LLB)?played a central role in shaping Iowa?s civil rights movement as president of the Fort Madison NAACP and chair of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission. ?He was a civil rights pioneer in Iowa,? says Milton Eichacker (85BGS, 89JD), Harry?s grandson. ?He instilled in all of us the belief that everyone?regardless of race?deserves respect, and that advocating for racial justice is essential. He did so much for Fort Madison and the state of Iowa.? Harry and wife Lillie Grinage Harper had five children. Three of them studied at Iowa?Virginia Harper, Harry Harper Jr. (65R), and Lois Harper Eichacker. Lois Harper Eichacker?whose husband, George Eichacker (51BA, 52MA), and brother-in-law, Otto Eichacker (50BSC), were Iowa graduates?extended the family?s legacy of advocating for Iowans. She led the Southeast Iowa Community Action Organization and served on various committees and organizations at the local and state level?all in an effort to advance public policies to support disadvantaged individuals. Lois Harper Eichacker also wrote about the family?s experiences in a chapter of Invisible Hawkeyes?a book that examines influential African Americans at Iowa during the Civil Rights era. She also was the first African American president of the UI Alumni Association?s Board of Directors, an organization that has since merged with the UI Foundation to become the UI Center for Advancement. Her decades of volunteerism were honored in 1999 with a University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni Award for Service. Her three children?Milton, Lois Jr., and Virginia Eichacker (87BS, 92JD)?are now charting their own paths. Submitted photo From left: Virginia Eichacker, George Eichacker, Lois Harper Eichacker, Milton Eichacker, and Lois Eichacker Jr. Fifth-Generation Iowans Blazing Their Own Trails Growing up on a farm outside of Fort Madison was an idyllic experience for the family. They made frequent trips to Iowa City to cheer on the Iowa football team. ?My first was Oct. 16, 1965, against Minnesota,? says Milton, who calls Gilbert, Arizona, home. ?Our mother saved the programs and wrote our names and ages on them. I was four years old. Fall Iowa football games were some of our first recollections.? While Iowa City is where Milton met wife Julie Flack Eichacker (86BBA), it?s also where he discovered his professional interests. ?I wanted to follow in the footsteps of my grandfather and various aunts and uncles?all who were doctors. I took Introduction to Business Law, and it was a better fit,? says Milton, a successful lawyer who now works in school assessments with Pearson. ?Iowa played an important part in my life and career.? Milton and Julie stay connected to their alma mater and now support numerous areas at the UI College of Law?including diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in a continuing effort to assist others in obtaining a top-tier legal education. Much like her brother, Virginia gravitated toward a legal career. Her coursework?as well as volunteering with the student legal services?prepared her to work now as head of the Clark County Special Public Defender?s Office in Las Vegas. ?Iowa taught me the importance of a good education,? says Virginia. ?It also taught me the importance of giving back to the community?using what I have learned and paying it forward.? ?When we were kids, Iowa City was a central gathering place for us to meet and get to know so many successful Black professionals and role models.? ?Lois Eichacker Jr. Virginia has supported the University of Iowa Libraries and the Iowa Women?s Archives, and she volunteers on the Libraries Advancement Council. ?The libraries are so important to students while they?re at Iowa, and it takes a lot of resources to provide all the services at such a high level,? says Virginia. ?It?s also so important to have a place that provides access to historical documents and information?such as my grandfather?s, aunt?s, and mother?s papers?so that others can learn about the history of great Iowans.? Lois Jr. has remained connected to Iowa since graduation, as well, by serving on the UI Henry B. Tippie College of Business Advisory Board and the UI Center for Advancement Board of Directors. She feels compelled to be involved, in part, because of her roots. ?After five generations, we no longer have any immediate family in Iowa,? says Lois Jr., who lives in Chicago and is a vice president for a software and data company. ?Maintaining the connection to the state is important since we all grew up there. It was such a transformative time in all our lives.? She?s proud to support the Tippie Gateway Program, which provides opportunities for students?including those from underrepresented backgrounds or who would be the first in their family to attend college?to learn about the business school and gain the confidence needed to succeed in a collegiate academic environment. ?When we were kids, Iowa City was a central gathering place for us to meet and get to know so many successful Black professionals and role models, and those experiences really tie into why I support the Tippie Gateway Program,? says Lois Jr. ?So many individuals do not have role models or mentors in their lives, and the Tippie Gateway Program really helps put these young students on a completely different trajectory.? While many members of the Harper-Eichacker Family are now succeeding beyond the Hawkeye state, they know that prior generations would be grateful to know their legacies continue to live on through tributes like the UI Family Spirit Award. ?This award is such an honor for the entire family, and I know that there are a lot of Hawkeyes above smiling down on us right now,? says Virginia.

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