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June 16, 2025
Polk County I-Club Golf Outing
12:00 pm (CDT)
Where: 3915 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA US 50321

Join the Polk County I-Club for their annual golf outing!

Entry fees-which are $500 per player and $2,000 per team-include green fees, cart, and dinner. You´ll also have the chance to meet Hawkeye celebrities such as athletics department staff, coaches, and former student-athletes. A silent auction, dinner, and program will immediately follow golf.

Hole sponsorships are $250 and include a tee sign on a hole and a complimentary dinner ticket ($75 value).

Space is limited, and early sign-up is encouraged.

For more information or to sign up for the event, contact Jim Carney at 515-282-6803 or carney@carneyappleby.com.

For more information about other Hawkeye outings, visit jointheiclub.com/events. To learn how you can support Hawkeye student-athletes, visit jointheiclub.com.

Contact: Iowa Athletics 319-467-3410

Departments: Center for Advancement

June 17, 2025
Seattle Together Hawkeyes Tour
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm (CDT)
Where: 1400 E. Prospect St., Seattle, WA US 98112

Together, Hawkeyes continue to blaze new trails and fuel discoveries. This summer, we are headed to Seattle-and we hope you will join us for a special night celebrating all things black and gold.

Together Hawkeyes Tour

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

6-7:30 p.m. | Program at 6:45 p.m.

Seattle Asian Art Museum

1400 E. Prospect St.

Seattle

You'll gain insights into the Together Hawkeyes campaign and plans to expand programming to support our first-generation students. 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

  • Abuk Ngar, a first-generation college student from Urbandale, Iowa, who is studying biology.

Hors d´oeuvres and a hosted bar will be provided.

We hope to see you in Seattle!

The University of Iowa Center for Advancementis dedicated to providingan inclusive, respectful, and safe environment for everyone.Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodationin order toparticipate in this program, please contactLaurel Hall at events@foriowa.org or 319-467-3518.

Contact: Laurel Hall 319-467-3518

Departments: Center for Advancement

June 18, 2025
San Francisco Together Hawkeyes Tour
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm (CDT)
Where: 155 Sansome St., 10th Floor, San Francisco, CA US 94104

Together, Hawkeyes continue to blaze new trails and fuel discoveries. This summer, we are headed to San Francisco-and we hope you will join us for a special night celebrating all things black and gold.

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

6-7:30 p.m. | Program at 6:45 p.m.

City Club of San Francisco

Tenth Floor

155 Sansome St.

San Francisco

You'll gain insights into the Together Hawkeyes campaign and plans to expand programming to support our first-generation students. 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

  • Isabelle Ireland, a first-generation college student from Sigourney, Iowa, who is seeking a degree in communications studies and a certificate in leadership studies

Hors d´oeuvres and a hosted bar will be provided.

We hope to see you in San Francisco!

The University of Iowa Center for Advancementis dedicated to providingan inclusive, respectful, and safe environment for everyone.Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodationin order toparticipate in this program, please contactLaurel Hall at events@foriowa.org or 319-467-3518.

Contact: Laurel Hall 319-467-3518

Departments: Center for Advancement

June 25, 2025
Catlett Exhibit at the National Gallery of Art
10:30 am - 12:00 pm (CDT)
Where: 599 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington DC, MD US 20565

Experience Elizabeth Catlett´s exhibit at the National Gallery of Art.

Connect with fellow Hawkeyes, enjoy a free scoop of gelato, and learn about pioneering artist and activist Elizabeth Catlett (40MFA). Experience her exhibit, Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist, a traveling retrospective that showcases more than 150 of her works.

Washington Hawkeye Social

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

10:30 a.m.- Noon

Exhibit group tours at noon and 12:45 p.m.

National Gallery of Art, Cascade Café

599 Constitution Ave. NW

Washington, DC 20565

We look forward to seeing you at this event! Spread the word to any Hawkeyes you know in the area.

Can´t join us? You can still experience the Catlett exhibit, which will be on display at the National Gallery of Art through July 6.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Annabelle Vinson in advance at annabelle.vinson@foriowa.org.

Contact: Annabelle Vinson (319) 467-3895

Departments: Center for Advancement

July 1, 2025
London Hawkeye Social
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (CDT)
Where: 1 Blackfriars Bridge, London, IA US SE1 9UD

Join fellow Hawkeyes for a special event with Eve Stewart (20BA, 21BA), Iowa rowing's first Olympian!

London Hawkeye Social

Tuesday, 1 July 2025

6-8 p.m.

Thomas Doggett´s Bar at Doggett's Coat and Badge

1 Blackfriars Bridge

London, SE1 9UD

Don´t miss this unique opportunity to hear firsthand about her journey and the impact the UI has had on her life. You´ll also get to see Stewart´s bronze medal from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Connect with fellow Hawkeyes, celebrate our heritage, and enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and beverages. Spread the word to any Hawkeyes you know in the area.

Sam Crow, assistant vice president of development at the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, will be your host for the evening. We hope to see you there!

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Sam Crow in advance at samantha.crow@foriowa.org.

Contact: Sam Crow (319) 467-3843

Departments: Center for Advancement

July 14, 2025 - July 25, 2025
Coming Soon: 100-Word Microstory Contest
All Day ()

Mark your calendar for our 100-Word Microstory Contest-a free online writing competition for a variety of age groups.

You don´t have to be an Iowa Writers´ Workshop grad-or even have participated in a writing contest before-to join in the fun. Just create a story in 100 words or less that uses one of two specific writing prompts. We will announce the writing prompts here on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 9 a.m. CDT.

Contact: Tegan Donahue 319-467-3393

Departments: Iowa Writers' Workshop, MFA in Spanish Creative Writing, Center for Advancement

July 17, 2025
Grandparents University® 2025
8:00 am - 4:30 pm (CDT)
Where: 125 North Madison Street, Iowa City, IA US 52245

Grandparents University® is an intergenerational learning program that allows grandparents-or honorary grandparents-to spend a day of discovery with their grandchildren (ages 8-14).

This campus event will offer hands-on educational opportunities with UI experts. You can make lasting memories while exploring engaging topics in everything from the arts and humanities to medicine and science.

Learn More!

Registration opens on Thursday, April 7, 2025, at 9 a.m. and will remain open until Tuesday, July 1, 2025-or until we´ve reached capacity.

For more information, please contact Erin Brokel, at the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, at GrandparentsUniversity@foriowa.org or 319-467-3668. We hope to see you on Thursday, July 17, 2025!

The term Grandparents University® is a registered trademark originating at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is used with permission.

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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please email GrandparentsUniversity@foriowa.org or call 319-467-3668.

Contact: Erin Brokel 319-467-3668

Departments: Center for Advancement

August 2, 2024 - December 4, 2025
Art & Write Night
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (CDT)
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 Mammal 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. Mammal 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 Mammal Hall to check out a variety of special art tools and supplies.

Contact: Jessica Smith 319-335-3591

Departments: Department of Biology, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Department of Rhetoric, Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Iowa Writers' Workshop, Iowa Youth Writing Project, Leadership and Engagement, Magid Center for Writing, Museum of Natural History

August 29, 2025
2025 Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
5:30 pm (CDT)
Where: 1 Elliott Drive, Iowa City, IA US 52242

Join the University of Iowa Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Iowa Letterwinners Club as we celebrate our 2025 Hall of Fame inductees.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. There will be a cocktail reception with heavy hors d´oeuvres and drinks available for purchase. The induction ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $25 per person.

Contact: Iowa Letterwinners Club 319-467-3410

Departments: Center for Advancement

September 19, 2025
Application Deadline: Obermann International Fellowships (Spring 2026)
11:59 pm (CDT)
Where: 111 Church Street, Iowa City, IA US 52245

The UI Obermann Center for Advanced studies is accepting applications for Spring 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 $2,000 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 Spring 2026 semester are due October 24, 2025. 

Obermann International Fellowships are funded by the University of Iowa's Obermann Center for Advanced Studies with generous additional support from International Programs and the Center for Social Science Innovation.

Contact: Erin Hackathorn 319-335-4034

Departments: Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, International Studies Program, Center for Advancement, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, International Programs, International Writing Program, Office of the Vice President for Research

September 25, 2025 - September 27, 2025
2025 Alumni Band Homecoming Reunion
All Day ()
Where: 225 South Grand Avenue, Iowa City, IA US 52246

This year we are celebrating our drum majors, Golden Girls, twirlers, and flag line. We will also debut new flags featuring our Alumni Band logos!

The postgame concert tune honors all Hawkeye Marching Band members who have performed John Philip Sousa´s "The Stars and Stripes Forever" throughout the years.

Registration closes Aug. 8; however, registration for Saturday´s pregame performance closes when we reach 325 registrants, which may be earlier. Saturday morning walk-in registrations will not be accepted.

When you complete your registration, you will receive a confirmation email from alumni.engagement@foriowa.org. Review the confirmation to make sure all information and charges are correct, then screenshot (or print) and save your confirmation for event check-in.

Be sure to follow and like the University of Iowa Alumni Band on Facebook for Iowa Homecoming updates and additional information.

Contact: Amanda Remington 319-467-3505

Departments: School of Music, Center for Advancement

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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