Events

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Dancers in Company helps UI students gain professional experience, engage with communities

Wednesday, February 22, 2017
For 33 years, Dancers in Company has afforded University of Iowa dance students the opportunity to experience what it’s like to be part of a professional touring company. In the process, the student-performers get to share their art with audiences in towns across the state through performances, workshops, and demonstrations.
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Historic marathon performance to inaugurate UI’s majestic Klais organ

Monday, February 6, 2017
Celebrated organist Kevin Bowyer will perform Sorabji’s monumental Second Organ Symphony for the inauguration of the University of Iowa’s new Klais organ beginning at noon on Feb 10. The performance will last about eight-and-a-half hours—but you can catch the finale if you arrive at 8 p.m.
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Dance Marathon keeps breaking records

Monday, February 6, 2017
It’s another year to remember for the University of Iowa Dance Marathon community. Dance Marathon 23 raised $2,572,130.23 to help fund pediatric cancer research at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital.
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Chicago Cubs World Trophy Tour coming to the UI

Friday, January 27, 2017
The Cubs Trophy Tour, presented by State Farm, is coming to the University of Iowa, giving fans the opportunity to see and take photos with the 2016 World Series Trophy. The trophy will be at the Iowa Memorial Union’s Second Floor Ballroom from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30.
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An optimist’s guide to changing course on global air pollution

Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Gregory Carmichael, Karl Kammermeyer Professor of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the University of Iowa, will deliver the 34th annual UI Presidential Lecture “What Goes Around, Comes Around: The Global Reach of Air Pollution” on Sunday, Feb. 19. “Iowa Now” recently sat down with Carmichael to talk about his work.
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University to honor legacy of MLK

Tuesday, January 10, 2017
The university will celebrate the life of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with a Day of Service on Jan. 16 as well as a number of other events, including a lecture by writer and digital strategist Luvvie Ajayi, film screenings, symposiums, and more.

Video: College of Engineering winter 2016 commencement ceremony

Tuesday, December 13, 2016
A video recording of the winter 2016 UI College of Engineering commencement ceremony is now available for viewing. The event was held Dec. 18.

Video: Tippie MBA Program winter 2016 commencement ceremony

Tuesday, December 13, 2016
A video recording of the winter 2016 UI Tippie MBA Program commencement ceremony is now available for viewing. The event was held Dec. 17.

Video: Tippie College of Business winter 2016 commencement ceremony

Tuesday, December 13, 2016
A video recording of the winter 2016 UI Tippie College of Business commencement ceremony is available for viewing. The ceremony was held Dec. 17.

Video: College of Nursing winter 2016 commencement ceremony

Tuesday, December 13, 2016
A video recording of the winter 2016 UI College of Nursing commencement ceremony is now available. The event was held Dec. 17.

Video: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences/University College winter 2016 commencement ceremony

Tuesday, December 13, 2016
A video recording of the winter 2016 UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and University College commencement ceremony is now available for viewing. The ceremony was held Dec. 17.

Video: Graduate College winter 2016 commencement ceremony

Tuesday, December 13, 2016
A video recording of the winter 2016 UI Graduate College commencement ceremony is available for viewing. The ceremony was held Dec. 16.