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The University of Iowa Center for Advancement continues to rely on guidance from the Board of Regents, State of Iowa; the Iowa and Johnson County departments of public health; and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regarding face masks, social distancing, and other health and safety measures. We hope you will join us.
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The University of Iowa Center for Advancement is dedicated to engaging all who love the University of Iowa. For the health and safety of our alumni, friends, and employees, this event will be rescheduled at a later date.
Contact: Steph Rohling 319-467-3667
Departments: Center for Advancement
The University of Iowa Center for Advancement is dedicated to engaging all who love the University of Iowa. For the health and safety of our alumni, friends, and employees, this event will be rescheduled at a later date.
Contact: Steph Rohling 319-467-3667
Departments: Center for Advancement
Hear several inspiring stories about the impact of organ donation and the life-saving work happening at the Organ Transplant Center at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics during an upcoming virtual event.
Join Alan Reed, M.D., director or the University of Iowa´s Organ Transplant Center, Kim Burdakin, a liver transplant recipient, and NASCAR driver Joey Gase, whose late mother donated multiple organs following a sudden brain aneurysm.
The group will talk about their personal experiences with organ and tissue donation - while also discussing the important transplant work happening at the university and in the state of Iowa.
Register to join this virtual event.
This special discussion is presented in partnership between the University of Iowa Center for Advancement and Iowa Donor Network.
Chat from the Old Cap is a series of virtual engagement sessions featuring Iowa alumni and friends sharing stories from their careers, backgrounds, and the university that unites us.
Contact: Tony Hakes 319-467-3391
Departments: Center for Advancement
Register today: https://foriowa.info/3FiAYE3
Meet Hawkeyes in the Des Moines area and cheer on the Iowa men´s basketball team at the Iowa alumni-owned Star Bar. A complimentary first beverage and appetizers will be provided.
This event is hosted by the Des Moines Iowa Club, which is open to all who love the University of Iowa. From game watches to volunteer opportunities, the Des Moines Iowa Club is a great way to network and socialize with Hawkeyes in the area, while also making a positive impact in the community.
If you´re interested in learning more about the Des Moines Iowa Club, contact Andrea Woodward at anjwoodard@gmail.com.
Contact: Derek Harrigan 319-467-3394
Departments: Center for Advancement
Uncovering Hawkeye History: The Stories That Define Us
Since 1847, the University of Iowa has broken barriers and blazed new trails as a beacon for learning, creativity, and collaboration. Join university archivist and storyteller David McCartney and leading experts from multiple fields to uncover the hidden stories that define Iowa.
Don´t miss this interactive, four-part online series exploring the University of Iowa´s widespread impact.
Educating Iowa: A University of Exploration (1847-1897)
February 1
4:30 p.m. (CST)
Zoom Webinar
Since the beginning, exploration has remained a focus for the university-through learning and discovery across the arts and sciences, traveling to study far-off lands, or searching for an inclusive campus culture for people of all backgrounds.
- Nancy "Rusty" Barceló (72MA, 80PhD), first Mexican American to earn a doctoral degree at Iowa
- Liz Crooks (08BLS), Pentacrest Museums director
- Sara Sanders, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean
Contact: Heather Wilensky 319-467-3873
Departments: Center for Advancement, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Office of the Vice President for Research
Register today: https://foriowa.info/3qSMG2P
Connect with fellow Hawkeyes and learn about the latest university happenings at this special event. You will have the chance to meet Barbara Wilson, Iowa´s recently appointed 22nd president. You will also hear from Lynette Marshall, the University of Iowa Center for Advancement president and CEO; a panel of university leaders; and a physician who is blazing new trails in medicine.
Presidential Reception
Reception 5-7 p.m. | Program at 6 p.m.
We will provide appetizers and a hosted bar.
Educational Series
3:30-5 p.m.
Go back to class for engaging sessions led by top Iowa faculty:
Amy Kristof-Brown
Dean
The UI Henry B. Tippie College of Business
Harriet Nembhard
Dean
The UI College of Engineering
Sara Sanders
Dean
The UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Hear from three of our newest university leaders, who will share their visions for the future and give you an insider´s perspective on the latest news from their colleges.
Aaron D. Boes (03BS, 09MD/PhD)
Associate Professor of Pediatrics-Neurology
Director, Division of Pediatric Neurology
Director, University of Iowa Center for Noninvasive Brain Stimulation
Learn about brain stimulation as an emerging therapy for treating neurological and psychiatric disorders.
A $10 per person admission will support the Forevermore Scholarship, a need-based scholarship fund that helps give deserving high school students access to the University of Iowa.
Contact: Steph Rohling 319-467-3667
Departments: Center for Advancement
Join fellow Hawkeye fans for a lunch dedicated to all things Iowa wrestling with Head Coach Tom Brands and other Iowa wrestling staff members. The lunch will include a wrestling highlight video, an update on the season, remarks from Coach Brands, and more.
Cost:
- $20 per person
- $175 reserved table of 8
RSVP: By January 28, 2022
Contact: Jayne Oswald 319-467-3812
Departments: Center for Advancement
Uncovering Hawkeye History: The Stories That Define Us
Since 1847, the University of Iowa has broken barriers and blazed new trails as a beacon for learning, creativity, and collaboration. Join university archivist and storyteller David McCartney and leading experts from multiple fields to uncover the hidden stories that define Iowa.
Don´t miss this interactive, four-part online series exploring the University of Iowa´s widespread impact.
Breaking Barriers: Arts, Athletics, and Medicine (1898-1947)
February 8
4:30 p.m. (CST)
Zoom Webinar
The UI frequently travels rare air-whether it´s fielding the nation´s first Black intercollegiate athlete, establishing the country´s top-ranked creative writing program, or developing breakthrough treatments and cures.
- Lan Samantha Chang (93MFA), Iowa Writers´ Workshop director and acclaimed author
- Quinn Early (87BA), Hawkeye football star and film producer
- Patricia Winokur (88R, 91F), professor of internal medicine - infectious diseases
Contact: Heather Wilensky 319-467-3873
Departments: Center for Advancement, Iowa Writers' Workshop
Uncovering Hawkeye History: The Stories That Define Us
Since 1847, the University of Iowa has broken barriers and blazed new trails as a beacon for learning, creativity, and collaboration. Join university archivist and storyteller David McCartney and leading experts from multiple fields to uncover the hidden stories that define Iowa.
Don´t miss this interactive, four-part online series exploring the University of Iowa´s widespread impact.
Endless Innovation: An R1 Research Institution (1948-1997)
February 15
4:30 p.m. (CST)
Zoom Webinar
From using robots that assist with inner ear surgery to breaking space exploration frontiers, the UI has spearheaded innovative ways to approach all aspects of our society.
- Bruce Gantz (68BS, 74MD, 80MS, 80R), otolaryngology and neurosurgery professor and world´s first doctor to perform a robot-assisted cochlear implant surgery
- Kevin Washburn, College of Law dean
- Ed Wasserman, experimental psychology professor whose recent book identifies the secrets to innovation
Contact: Heather Wilensky 319-467-3873
Departments: Center for Advancement, Neurology, Carver College of Medicine
Register today: https://foriowa.info/3qjUITC
Connect with fellow Hawkeyes and learn about the latest university happenings at this special event. You will have the chance to meet Barbara Wilson, Iowa´s recently appointed 22nd president. You will also hear from Lynette Marshall, the University of Iowa Center for Advancement president and CEO; a panel of university leaders; and a physician who is blazing new trails in medicine.
Presidential Reception
Reception 5-7 p.m. | Program at 6 p.m.
We will provide appetizers and a hosted bar.
Educational Series
3:30-5 p.m.
Go back to class for engaging sessions led by top Iowa faculty:
Amy Kristof-Brown
Dean
The UI Henry B. Tippie College of Business
Harriet Nembhard
Dean
The UI College of Engineering
Sara Sanders
Dean
The UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Hear from three of our newest university leaders, who will share their visions for the future and give you an insider´s perspective on the latest news from their colleges.
Aaron D. Boes (03BS, 09MD/PhD)
Associate Professor of Pediatrics-Neurology
Director, Division of Pediatric Neurology
Director, University of Iowa Center for Noninvasive Brain Stimulation
Learn about brain stimulation as an emerging therapy for treating neurological and psychiatric disorders.
A $10 per person admission will support the Forevermore Scholarship, a need-based scholarship fund that helps give deserving high school students access to the University of Iowa.
Contact: Steph Rohling 319-467-3667
Departments: Center for Advancement
Uncovering Hawkeye History: The Stories That Define Us
Since 1847, the University of Iowa has broken barriers and blazed new trails as a beacon for learning, creativity, and collaboration. Join university archivist and storyteller David McCartney and leading experts from multiple fields to uncover the hidden stories that define Iowa.
Don´t miss this interactive, four-part online series exploring the University of Iowa´s widespread impact.
The Next Chapter: Blazing New Trails (1998-2047)
February 22
4:30 p.m. (CST)
Zoom Webinar
Resiliently rebuilding and reinventing, Iowa enters its next phase poised to continue pursuing new discoveries that change the world.
- Rod Lehnertz (02MA), senior vice president for finance and operations who led UI´s campus recovery efforts after the 2008 floods
- Lynette Marshall, UI Center for Advancement president and CEO
- Peter Matthes (00BA, 14MBA), senior advisor to the president
Contact: Heather Wilensky 319-467-3873
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. Celebrate senior Hawkeyes by nominating an extraordinary alumnus for the Eight Over Eighty Award.
To submit a nomination, please provide:
- The nominee´s name, as well as your own
- Relationship to the nominee
- The nominee´s graduation year and age, if known
- One or two paragraphs about how this individual continues to change lives through a passion, profession, or volunteerism-proving that age really is just a number.
Nominations will be accepted until March 1. You can submit your nomination online, or you can mail a brief letter to:
The University of Iowa Center for Advancement
c/o Eight Over 80 Awards
One West Park Road
Iowa City, Iowa 52242
The recipients of this inaugural award will be celebrated during a luncheon in May during Older American Month.
For more information, contact Kate Sojka at kate.sojka@foriowa.org or 319-467-3884.
Contact: Kate Sojka 319-467-3884
Departments: Center for Advancement
One Day for Iowa is the University of Iowa´s 24-hour online giving day. It will take place from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. (CDT) on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.
Contact: Shaina Spencer (319) 467-3554
Departments: Center for Advancement