Events

UI leaders to host town hall meeting

Monday, February 15, 2016
The University of Iowa will host a town hall meeting for the campus community Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 4 to 6 p.m. in C20 Pomerantz Career Center. President Harreld will lead the meeting, and other senior leaders will join him at the event.
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UI unveils new high-tech, collaborative space to prepare future teachers

The UI College of Education recently unveiled a $2 million renovation project on the first floor of Lindquist Center North. The project brought together four separate offices—the Teacher Leader Center, Education Technology Center, Iowa Center for Assistive Technology Education and Research, and I-SERVE.
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Another step up for Dance Marathon

Monday, February 8, 2016
The University of Iowa Dance Marathon raised another record-breaking amount to help fund pediatric cancer research. The 2016 total: ​$2​,424,031.22.

Lecture Committee announces spring lineup

Monday, February 8, 2016
The University of Iowa Lecture Committee will kick off its spring semester lecture series Tuesday, Feb. 9, with Ben Plesser, a senior producer for NBC News.
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Teaching innovations for 21st-century educators

Friday, February 5, 2016
Double Robots and Sphero Balls were just two of many new educational technologies featured in the Feb. 4 grand opening of the University of Iowa College of Education’s new high-tech, collaborative space in Lindquist Center North—a real "game-changer" in preparing 21st-century educators.
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Hancher to present Bobby McFerrin

Wednesday, February 3, 2016
The UI’s Hancher will present vocalist Bobby McFerrin on Friday, Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the Riverside Casino and Golf Resort Event Center. The concert will be the final Hancher performance before the opening of the new Hancher Auditorium in the fall.
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Talking political philosophy and freedom

Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Philosophy professor Richard Fumerton, selected to deliver the 33rd Annual Presidential Lecture, will address a topic people in this country, and many people elsewhere, are interested in: freedom.
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UI participates in Hollywood STEAM Day at Lincoln Elementary School

Lincoln Elementary hosted its Hollywood STEAM Day, featuring rooms throughout the school dedicated to teaching students, and parents, how science, technology, engineering, and math interact with art and Hollywood movies. UI faculty and graduate students from several different departments and colleges participated in the event.
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Six things to do this spring

Thursday, January 21, 2016
The University of Iowa's spring semester promises to be eventful. Make sure to add these six events to your calendar!
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Hancher to present 'Vocalosity' Jan. 30 at the Englert

Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Deke Sharon, “the father of contemporary a cappella,” has selected vocalists for a concert that will span the musical ages.

Old Capitol Museum to hold mock caucus

During "Hawkus," participating elementary students will declare preferences for superheroes rather than presidential candidates.
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Honoring the human values that the King holiday epitomizes

Monday, January 11, 2016
Join the campuswide celebration! Faculty, staff, students, and community members will participate in lectures, discussions, and cultural arts presentations. All events are free and open to the public.