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Sit in on a one-of-a-kind evening with writer and Iowa graduate Tracy Kidder, "a master of the nonfiction narrative" (Baltimore Sun), as he reflects on his lengthy literary career and reads from some of his bestselling work.
The event will feature a conversation about the power of long-form investigative writing between Kidder and renowned author Stuart Dybek (73MFA), as well as a Q&A session and book signing.
Register here: https://foriowa.info/3yUJ2h8
The author of nonfiction classics such as The Soul of a New Machine and Mountains Beyond Mountains, Kidder is a graduate of Harvard University and the University of Iowa. In addition to being a Pulitzer Prize winner, he also is the recipient of the National Book Award, the Robert F. Kennedy Award, and many other honors.
This event is possible due to support from the Jonathan C. Goldsmith Visiting Author Fund in the Iowa Writers´ Workshop. Literary Legends is a special collaboration among the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, the UI Lecture Committee, the Iowa Writers´ Workshop, the UI Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, and the Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature.
Contact: Laurel Hall 319-467-3518
Departments: Center for Advancement, MFA in Spanish Creative Writing, Magid Center for Writing, Nonfiction Writing Program, International Writing Program, The Writing University, Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Carver College of Medicine
It's time for a Fall Tree Tour with a new route and all new (to the tour!) trees!
Join the Pentacrest Museums in partnership with UI Facilities Management, the Sciences Library, and liveWELL, for a guided stroll on campus featuring the ecological diversity, symbolism, history, and lore of our trees. We're hoping for peak foliage for this autumnal nature walk and talk in this program - designed for you - with resilience and curiosity in mind.
- Meet at the the Sciences Library, 3rd Floor for a presentation at 11 a.m., walk to follow at noon.
- Rain, snow or shine (we'll reschedule if lightning).
- All are welcome (students, staff/faculty, community).
- Staff and faculty: our campus has encouraged programming of this nature for employee wellness. Make sure to let your supervisor know you'd like to attend if you need a little extra travel time before and after the walk.
Contact: Carolina Kaufman 319-467-3130
Departments: Pentacrest Museums, Museum of Natural History, liveWELL, Center for Advancement, Office of the Provost, University Libraries, University Human Resources, Office of the Vice President for Research
We look forward to seeing you at our Hawkeye Huddle in East Lansing. You can enjoy cash refreshments and snacks, Hawkeye swag and door prizes, Hawkeye DJ, Herky the Hawk, and the Iowa Spirit Squads. We have room for more Hawkeyes to join us. Please share the registration link below with family and friends who are in or traveling to East Lansing.
Register today: https://foriowa.info/4h7FoBQ
Pre-registration is optional.
For more information and additional details on 2024 Hawkeye Huddles, visit the I-Club website at www.jointheiclub.com or email hawkeyeevents@foriowa.org.
Contact: Hawkeye Events 319-467-3410
Departments: Center for Advancement, Division of Student Life
The Drawing Salon focuses on drawing artworks from the museum's collection. Each session will focus on a different artwork. The sessions will begin with an introduction and discussion of the selected work. Participants will be encouraged to pursue their own visions and to take inspiration from the artworks in the gallery.
Pencils and sketchbooks/paper are the only artmaking materials allowed in the galleries. The museum has golf pencils with erasers and clipboards for participants to use. Stools and benches are available in the galleries.
Robert Caputo, an Iowa City-based painter and sculptor, will lead the Drawing Salons.
The drawing salon is limited to 15 participants. Please reserve your spot by clicking below:
Contact: Stanley Museum of Art 319-335-1727
Departments: University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art, Pentacrest Museums, Center for Advancement, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The UI Center for Advancement and Center for Social Science Innovation are hosting a special virtual presentation by James Wilson, PhD, Program Director at the Russell Sage Foundation. Dr. Wilson will discuss the foundation´s diverse funding priorities and provide valuable insights into crafting successful proposals. (Requests for one-on-one sessions following this talk are closed).
To Register: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1XPoqtBe3fgvGom
After registering, a calendar invitation and zoom link will be sent to you.
Contact: Kris Ackerson 319-467-0098
Departments: Center for Advancement, Center for Social Science Innovation
Are you ready to step off on the next 50 years of the Iowa Alumni Marching Band? Registration is now open for the Alumni Band Homecoming Reunion, Oct. 24-26, 2024!
Register here: https://foriowa.info/3zAmClj
This year we are celebrating Kevin Kastens, director of the Hawkeye Marching Band for 20 years, who instituted the "Take Back the Field" pregame performance. He will return to Iowa City as our honored guest for the 51st Alumni Band Homecoming Reunion, which will culminate in a postgame performance of a favorite chart from the Kastens era! Hint: Zombie dance moves are required!
Registration closes Sept. 6; however, registration for Saturday´s pregame performance closes when we reach 300 registrants, which may be earlier. advan
Contact: Lindsey Koby 319-467-3351
Departments: Center for Advancement, School of Music
Join us as we honor the following UI College of Pharmacy award recipients during homecoming weekend:
- Jean M. Schmidt Chair in Drug Discovery - Jill M. Kolesar, PharmD, MS
- Osterhaus Medal for Lifetime Achievement Award - Matt Osterhaus (80BSPh) and Marilyn Osterhaus (80BSPh)
- Distinguished Alumni Award - Barry Carter (78BSPh), Val Jensen (90BSPh), and David Miller (83BSPh)
- Honorary Alumni Award - Judy Domer and Tim Franson (81R)
- Genesis Alumni Award - Jessica Frank (07PharmD) and Yogita Krishnamachari (11PhD)
The ceremony is free to attend, but pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
Contact: Holly Lauer 319-353-5626
Departments: Center for Advancement
Join us in celebrating the 2024 class of Distinguished Alumni Award recipients! Free and open to the public, please register.
Contact: Nici Bontrager 319-467-3607
Departments: Center for Advancement, Homecoming
From health care innovators to world-renowned researchers, University of Iowa graduates know how to go for the gold in all they do - and each year since 1963, we´ve recognized a select group of these luminaries with our prestigious University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni Awards.
UI President Barbara Wilson cordially invites you and a guest to join us in celebrating our newest recipients, who have followed their dreams and helped change the world.
A reception will immediately follow the ceremony. RSVP by Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024.
This event is part of Iowa´s 2024 Homecoming festivities. For more information, contact Nici Bontrager at nici.bontrager@foriowa.org or call 319-467-3607.
2024 University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
- Michael V. Michener, Distinguished Friend of the University Award
- James A. "Jim" Wiese (58BBA), Distinguished Hickerson Award
- Jon Lensing (20MD), Distinguished Recent Graduate Award
- John A. Kundel (69BA, 74MA), Distinguished "Forevermore" Staff Award
- John J. Callaghan (83R), Distinguished Faculty Award*
- Morgan Jones (60BM, 61MA), Distinguished Faculty Award
- Mary Seelman Mascher (75BA, 82MA), Distinguished Service Award
- Kathryn M. Edwards (73MD), Distinguished Achievement Award
*2023 recipient
Learn more about our honorees.
Contact: Nici Bontrager 319-467-3607
Departments: Center for Advancement, Tippie College of Business, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Join us for a free, family-friendly homecoming tailgate at the UI College of Nursing. Learn more online or by contacting Leah Koppes at 319-467-3295.
Parking will be available in the Newton Road Ramp.
Contact: Leah Koppes 319-467-3295
Departments: Center for Advancement
Celebrate with fellow alums at the annual Tippie Tailgate. Mingle with Tippie Dean Amy Kristof-Brown and enjoy free food and family-fun entertainment before the parade. Learn more online.
Contact: Tippie College of Business 319-335-0862
Departments: Center for Advancement
Join us for the 2024 Homecoming Parade! Special thanks to our parade sponsor, City of Iowa City!
Contact: Matt McDonnell 630-870-6109
Departments: Homecoming, Division of Student Life
Connect with fellow Hawkeyes, hear about current happenings at the University of Iowa, and learn about the future of the Japan Iowa Club.
2024 October 25 (Friday)
6 p.m. (18:00)
Tokyo American Club
2-1-2 Azabudai
Minato-ku Tokyo
106-8649 Japan
Register here: https://foriowa.info/3yoOFUw
Hors d´oeuvres and a hosted bar will be provided. Katharine Lasansky, executive director of development at the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, will be your host for the evening.
Registration is $30 and will help the Japan Iowa Club create student and scholarship support opportunities.
Contact: Katharine Lasansky 319-541-0471
Departments: Center for Advancement, International Studies Program, International Writing Program, Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Stop by after the parade to learn about the exciting things happening at the UI College of Engineering. The party features STEM-based activities led by our student organizations. Herky the Hawk and the Hawkeye Marching Band will also make an appearance.
Pre-registration has ended. Visitors are welcome to stop without pre-registering but will be asked to register upon entry. Contact Brian Morelli at brian-morelli@uiowa.edu with questions.
Contact: Brian Morelli 319-467-3017
Departments: Center for Advancement
Join alumni, friends, faculty, and staff for a family-friendly event following the homecoming parade. We´ll honor the 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014, and 2019 classes. Food will be served, and a cash bar will be available.
Pre-registration is required. Adults are $15, children ages 6-12 years old are $8, and children 5-and-under are free.
Contact: Holly Lauer 319-356-5626
Departments: Center for Advancement
We hope you will join us for the medicine alumni and friends breakfast tailgate. Reserve your spot online, and join us as you will have the wonderful chance to connect with alumni, current students, and faculty and staff. We´ll also have medical campus tours and STEM-related activities.
Parking will be available in the Newton Road Parking Ramp.
Contact: UI Health Care Outreach and Engagement 319-335-8886
Departments: Center for Advancement
Enjoy free boxed picnic lunches, gifts, prize drawings, and musical entertainment provided by the Silver Swing Band. The Iowa Raptor Project will also provide an opportunity to meet one of the hawks in the courtyard. Register online!
Contact: Lois Gray 319-335-5347
Departments: Center for Advancement
Join fellow alumni, students, faculty, and staff for a free pregame lunch provided by area food trucks. We´ll also have live music by Ingrid Streitz. Learn more online or by contacting Tara McKee at tara-mckee@uiowa.edu or 319-384-4277.
Contact: Tara McKee 319-384-4277
Departments: Center for Advancement
Cheer on the Hawkeyes as they face off against Northwestern.
Contact: Department of Athletics 319-335-9327
Departments: Center for Advancement
Connect with fellow Hawkeyes, hear about current happenings at the University of Iowa, and learn about the future of the Korea Iowa Club.
2024 Oct. 26 (Saturday)
6 p.m. (18:00)
Register here: https://foriowa.info/4e5IILe
Mondrian Seoul Itaewon
23 Jangmun-ro
Yongsan-gu, Seoul
04392 South Korea
Hors d´oeuvres and a hosted bar will be provided. Katharine Lasansky, executive director of development at the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, will be your host for the evening.
Contact: Katharine Lasansky 319-541-0471
Departments: Center for Advancement, International Studies Program, International Writing Program, Division of World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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:
Oct. 27 | Blueberry Morningsnow
Contact: Stanley Museum of Art 319-335-1727
Departments: University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art, Pentacrest Museums, International Writing Program, The Writing University, Office of the Provost, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Center for Advancement
Get ready for a spook-tacular time in our children´s art program where creativity meets Halloween fun! In this engaging workshop, kids will craft their very own spooky clay magnets. This program is perfect for young artists who love to get their hands dirty and create something unique and festive.
Space is limited; please reserve your spot at https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/schools-out-at-the-stanley-spooky-clay-magnet/3066982
Please arrive in time for children to settle in and begin the project at 2 p.m.
School's Out at the Stanley is offered on days when Iowa City Community Schools Districts have no classes. Art projects are developed with school-aged children in mind. All abilities and experience levels are welcome. Caregivers must remain with children during the program.
Program led by Debra Marqusee.
Contact: Stanley Museum of Art 319-335-1727
Departments: University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art, Pentacrest Museums, Office of the Provost, Center for Advancement
Put on your favorite costume and join us for Terrifically Terrifying Treasures, a special Halloween tour on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The tour will highlight the eerie side of some favorites from the Stanley collection, and also be an opportunity to view special items pried from the darkest corners of our storage vault! Artwork featured on this tour will cover a variety of mediums that depict haunting landscapes, traditions of burial, ghostly apparitions, witchy abstractions, mythical monsters, and iconic Halloween imagery.
This tour will cover sensitive subjects and is recommended for ages 15 years old and up.
Terrifically Terrifying Treasures will be led by Jessica Moore, an Iowa City native, who joined the docent program in 2022. Jessica began crafting the tour while visiting the Berkshires last winter on an historic ghost tour of Ventfort Hall, a gilded age mansion. Moore thought the combination of historic facts and spooky stories were a fun twist for a traditional tour.
This tour is part of the Sundays with the Docents program, where Stanley docents create unique tours to share with audiences throughout the year.. Walk-ins are welcome on the tour, but using the sign up is strongly recommended as tours are capped at 20 participants. We also encourage tour participants to wear costume to join in the festivities.
To register, please visit: https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/terrifically-terrifying-treasures/3075398
Contact: Stanley Museum of Art 319-335-1727
Departments: University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art, Pentacrest Museums, Office of the Provost, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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 the Hageboeck Hall of Birds (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. 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 and crossing the auditorium to the north side of the building.
Contact: Carolina Kaufman 319-467-3130
Departments: Pentacrest Museums, Museum of Natural History, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Division of Student Life, Leadership and Engagement, Department of Biology, University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art, University Libraries, Department of English
Join University of Iowa alumni and friends as we tour SoFi Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers and future host of the 2028 Summer Olympics´ opening and closing ceremonies.
All guide-led tours include access to patio spaces, owners club premium areas, 50-yard line club seats, locker rooms, and the field (sideline only on Saturday). Field activities include a 40-yard dash, passing stations, and field goal kicking (only on Thursday).
Registration link: SoFi Stadium Tour Registration Form
For questions, please contact Molly Torchia (molly.torchia@foriowa.org) or Aamir Walton (aamir.walton@foriowa.org).
Contact: Molly Torchia 319-467-3749
Departments: Center for Advancement
Join Hawkeye fans at Barney's Beanery in Pasadena! Iowa football classics will be aired, and food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Contact: Molly Torchia 319-467-3749
Departments: Center for Advancement
Iowa football season is almost here! In addition to our seven home games, we hope you can join us at one of our Hawkeye Huddles this season when the Iowa football team is on the road.
Hawkeye Huddles are free, pregame pep rallies that feature cash refreshments and snacks, door prizes, a Hawkeye DJ, Herky the Hawk, and the Iowa Spirit Squads.
Register today: https://foriowa.info/UCLA24
Pre-registration is optional. For Hawkeye Huddles that do not have game times set, these events will begin three hours prior to game time or no earlier than 9 a.m.
For more information and additional details on 2024 Hawkeye Huddles, visit the I-Club website at www.jointheiclub.com or email hawkeyeevents@foriowa.org.
Contact: Hawkeye Events 319-467-3410
Departments: Center for Advancement, Department of Athletics, Dentistry Alumni, Division of Student Life
Join University of Iowa alumni and friends as we tour SoFi Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers and future host of the 2028 Summer Olympics´ opening and closing ceremonies.
All guide-led tours include access to patio spaces, owners club premium areas, 50-yard line club seats, locker rooms, and the field (sideline only on Saturday). Field activities include a 40-yard dash, passing stations, and field goal kicking (only on Thursday).
Registration link: SoFi Stadium Tour Registration Form
For questions, please contact Molly Torchia (molly.torchia@foriowa.org) or Aamir Walton (aamir.walton@foriowa.org).
Contact: Molly Torchia 319-467-3749
Departments: Center for Advancement
Join us for a pregame social before the Iowa women´s basketball team takes on Virginia Tech!
Register here: https://foriowa.info/3BH1x9N
Appetizers and beverages will be provided. The Hawkeyes and Hokies tip off at 5:30 p.m. at the Spectrum Center, which is less than a mile away.
We hope to see you in Charlotte!
Thank you to our event sponsors, Craig and Mitzi Lynch and Parker Poe Attorneys & Counselors at Law.
Contact: Holly Jones 319-467-3377
Departments: Center for Advancement
The Iowa Symphony Band will once again appear in one of the finest concert halls in the world when they perform in Orchestra Hall in Chicago. The Symphony Band, under the direction of Director of Bands Mark Heidel, will join the Iowa State University Wind Ensemble under the direction of Director of Bands Michael Golemo to present a unique collaborative performance.
These ensembles have never collaborated, and the March performance will be a thrilling experience for the performers as well as a proud moment for the State of Iowa. Alongside the 2008 Carnegie Hall concert, the 2025 Orchestra Hall concert will rank among the most noteworthy achievements in the rich history of Iowa Bands.
Contact: UI School of Music 319-335-1603
Departments: Center for Advancement
As Hawkeyes, we give back throughout our lives.
We're leaders in our professions. We're generous with our time and talent. We're passionate about things we love - especially anything black and gold. And some Hawkeyes continue to make an impact well beyond retirement.
That's why we are honoring Iowa alumni, age 80 and over, who carry the Hawkeye spirit of achievement and continue to help others.
Nominate a Hawkeye for this award: https://www.foriowa.org/eight-over-80/
Contact: Erin Brokel 319-467-3668
Departments: Center for Advancement, Office of Community Engagement, Office of the Provost