Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Written by: Office of Strategic Communication
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The University of Iowa began the fall 2022 semester Monday, which was preceded by the usual week of celebratory activities to welcome the newest class of Hawkeyes to campus.

The Class of 2026 moved into residence halls, participated in the Week of Welcome, and collectively shared their disappointment when Friday evening’s Kickoff at Kinnick was canceled at the last minute because of storms and lightning in the area.

Because forming the world’s largest block “I” for a photo on Duke Slater Field is a beloved tradition and cherished memory for incoming students, UI officials quickly pivoted and invited the Class of 2026 to form the “I” on the west lawn of the Pentacrest during convocation two days later.

Oh, what a sight it was. Could this be the start of a new tradition?

Check out these photos and a video below from the week’s events.

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The Class of 2026 assembles on the Pentacrest for the traditional Bock I photo.
Students set up on the Pentacrest for their Block I photo and have some fun with a beach ball.
What better way to celebrate the start of the semester than with a selfie with Herky?
Students participate in an OnIowa! event, paddle boarding on the Iowa River.
Students in the College of Public Health participated in a day of service by volunteering at the CommUnity Food Bank in Iowa City.
Students in the College of Public Health participated in a day of service by volunteering to help build a house for Habitat for Humanity.
Students take part in the Iowa EDGE teambuilding activity at the Ashton Cross Country Course.
Iowa EDGE teambuilding participants use teamwork to keep their balance.
Students take part in the Iowa EDGE teambuilding activity at the Ashton Cross Country Course.
UI faculty talk to students during the Iowa EDGE faculty panel inside Van Allen Hall.
Students play 9 Square on the Pentacrest during the OnIowa! events.
A student lifts the ball in the air during a game of 9 Square on the Pentacrest.
Students enjoy a live band on the IMU terrace.
Taking karaoke to the next level.
Students play games during open swim at the Campus Wellness and Recreation Center.
Students climb the rock wall at the Campus Wellness and Recreation Center.
OnIowa! Karaoke Night took place at Unimpaired Dry Bar and Eats in downtown Iowa City.
Students enjoyed bowling and arcade games at SpareMe in downtown Iowa City.
Students enjoyed an Iowa City late-night favorite, Marco's Grilled Cheese.
OnIowa! on a Friday night.
Students got ready for the semester by picking up essentials in downtown Iowa City.
New students take a campus tour in the days leading up to the start of classes.
First-year students settle in during OnIowa! on the Pentacrest.
Students head from the Pentacrest to the President's Residence for the OnIowa! Block Party.
Students pack Church Street during the OnIowa! Block Party.
President Wilson alongside her husband, John Lammers, and dog, Ollie, welcomes the Class of 2026 during the OnIowa! Block Party.
OnIowa! Block Party for the Class of 2026.
Convocation for the Class of 2026 took place on Sunday on the Pentacrest.
The Class of 2026 listens to speakers during Convocation.
Students attend Principles of Chemistry in Macbride Hall on the first day of fall 2022 classes.
Walking or biking, whatever way gets you to class is best.
Students head down the T. Anne Cleary Walkway during the first day of classes, fall 2022.
First day of classes, fall 2022.
First day of classes, fall 2022.