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Dates, times, and locations of fall 2025 commencement ceremonies announced

Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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Want to join the celebration of Iowa’s newest class of graduates? Mark your calendars for fall commencement ceremonies. In-person and livestreamed ceremonies for the colleges take place Dec. 18–21. Read more for dates, times, locations, and speakers for each ceremony.

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Book Matters: Jamel Brinkley in conversation with Stephen Lovely

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Prairie Lights Books

Join us for a special Book Matters celebrating acclaimed author Jamel Brinkley, recipient of a 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship and a 2022–2023 Rome Prize in Literature.

Provost Kevin Kregel will recognize Brinkley for his external awards. Brinkley will read a selection from his work and then join Stephen Lovely, novelist and director of the Iowa Young Writers’ Studio, for conversation and audience Q&A.

“Jamel Brinkley is one of the best story writers we have…Read everything this man writes, and know...

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Dance Grad/Undergrad Concert

Thursday, December 11, 2025 8:00pm
Space Place Theater

This performance will feature ten works choreographed by graduate and undergraduate students from the University of Iowa Department of Dance.

Please be advised this concert includes strobe, haze, adult language, and dancers entering the aisles. In Act II, Reckoning contains subject matter surrounding sexual assault that may cause distress or trigger challenging emotions from some audience members. Please be advised that the dancers will be in the aisles, and the piece includes harsh language...

Dance Grad/Undergrad Concert promotional image

Dance Grad/Undergrad Concert

Friday, December 12, 2025 8:00pm
Space Place Theater

This performance will feature ten works choreographed by graduate and undergraduate students from the University of Iowa Department of Dance.

Please be advised this concert includes strobe, haze, adult language, and dancers entering the aisles. In Act II, Reckoning contains subject matter surrounding sexual assault that may cause distress or trigger challenging emotions from some audience members. Please be advised that the dancers will be in the aisles, and the piece includes harsh language...

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UI relationship expert shares insight on power of a holiday greeting card

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Tips for staying healthy during respiratory virus season

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Respiratory viruses tend to spike in fall and winter. Now is the right time to make sure you are ready when the three most common viruses (flu, COVID-19, and RSV) reach their peak. Learn about vaccines and easy ways to prevent illness.

What to do with all these leaves?

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UI expert: Work smarter, not harder, when dealing with leaves this fall
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With the holidays approaching, many people look forward to festive meals and family traditions — but also face a mix of emotions, from excitement to anxiety. To help navigate the season with more joy and less guilt, Kathy Mellen, a registered dietitian and professor of instruction in the Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology at the University of Iowa, shares practical insights on how to enjoy holiday meals, manage social pressures, and feel good — physically and emotionally — during this season of celebration.

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