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Highlights from Iowa’s 175th anniversary weekend

Highlights from Iowa’s 175th anniversary weekend

Highlights from Iowa’s 175th anniversary weekend

President Barbara Wilson was installed, followed by the 2022 Presidential Lecture

President Barbara Wilson is the 22nd president in the University of Iowa's history.

Barbara Wilson was installed as Iowa's 22nd president over the weekend. (Photo by Justin Torner) Photo by Justin Torner

Highlights from Iowa’s 175th anniversary weekend

President Barbara Wilson is the 22nd president in the University of Iowa's history.

Ted Abel introduces Mike Richards, president of the Board of Regents, State of Iowa.

Graduate and Professional Student Government President Moala Bannavti speaks during President Barbara Wilson's Installation.

Students in the Jazz Studies department and Assistant Professor William Menefield perform at the installation of President Wilson.

Roy J. Carver Chair in Neuroscience Ted Abel enjoys the jazz performance. Abel served as master of ceremonies for the event.

Associate Professor in Jazz Studies William Menefield plays the piano during a jazz performance.

UI PhD student Gul Rukh Mehboob and President Wilson admire Mehoob's watercolor painting of the Old Capitol, which was selected as the official artwork to commemorate the university's 175 year anniversary.

President Wilson poses with UI Shared Governance leaders, who took part in her official installation ceremony on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. They are, L-R, Teresa Marshall, Faculty Senate president; Moala Bannavti, Graduate and Professional Student Government

President Wilson and Roy J. Carver Chair in Neuroscience Ted Abel pose for a photo.

President Wilson is photographed with family members who attended her installation on Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, including daughter Isabel Lammers, sister Susan Wilson, and husband John Lammers.

President Barbara Wilson and her husband, John Lammers, walk to the reception following Wilson's installation ceremony at Hancher Auditorium.

Professor Craig Kletzing admires the stage at Hancher Auditorium prior to the 39th annual Presidential Lecture.

President Barbara Wilson chats with the three presidential lecturers, Christopher Merrill, Patricia Winokur, and Craig Kletzing.

Monte J. Howell, Felipe Bombonato, and Orlando Lopez perform a song before the Presidential Lecture.

Jazz students perform at the 39th annual Presidential Lecture.

Members of "On The Verge" within the Department of Dance perform at the Presidential Lecture.

Dr. Patricia Winokur during her presidential lecture on Sunday, Feb. 27.

Dr. Patricia Winokur explains the history of vaccine mandates during the 39th annual Presidential Lecture.

Professor Craig Kletzing during the 39th annual Presidential Lecture.

Professor Craig Kletzing explains the TRACERS mission during his Presidential Lecture.

Professor Christopher Merrill, director of the International Writing Program, takes questions during the 39th annual Presidential Lecture.

Professor Christopher Merrill talks with colleagues following the Presidential Lecture.

President Barbara Wilson meets with attendees of the Presidential Lecture.

By: Office of Strategic Communication | 2022.03.02 | 01:21 pm

The University of Iowa officially celebrated its 175^th anniversary on Feb. 25—27 with two key events, the installation of Barbara Wilson as the university’s 22^nd president and the 2022 Presidential Lecture.

These photos capture the festivities, which took place at Hancher Auditorium.

In addition, you can watch a video compilation of highlights from the installation ceremony.

Additional and ongoing 175^th anniversary events can be found on the UI Events Calendar.

For more information, visit 175.uiowa.edu.

Contacts:

Office of Strategic Communication, media-request@uiowa.edu

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