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President Wilson: Your small, intentional actions help UI excel

Thursday, May 14, 2026
As another academic year draws to a close, UI President Barbara Wilson reflects on your hard work to support student success and have a positive impact on communities. “You have done it with a commitment to access, excellence, and stewardship that defines Iowa. It’s not easy work, and it does not go unnoticed.”

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College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, May 17, 2026 12:00pm
Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.

A livestream of the event is available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOh3z56099Y

Dean Ann McKenna will deliver the welcome and closing addresses. Keegan Fogarty, of Princton, Illinois, who will be graduating with a degree in mechanical engineering, will be the student speaker. Executive Vice President and Provost Kevin Kregel will confer degrees.

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Drawing Salon with Robert Caputo

Sunday, May 17, 2026 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Stanley Museum of Art

The Drawing Salon focuses on drawing artworks from the museum's collection. Each session will focus on a different artwork. The sessions will begin with an introduction and discussion of the selected work. Participants will be encouraged to pursue their own visions and to take inspiration from the artworks in the gallery.

Pencils and sketchbooks/paper are the only artmaking materials allowed in the galleries. The museum has golf pencils with erasers and clipboards for participants to use. Stools...

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Food Truck Tuesdays at the Iowa Research Park

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 11:30am to 1:30pm
UI Bioventures Center
Food Truck Tuesdays feature a rotating lineup of local food trucks on the third Tuesday of each month, May through October, at the BioVentures Center.
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