Events

On Iowa! 2015 comes to a close

Monday, August 24, 2015
The University of Iowa welcomed new students—including what’s expected to be another record-breaking first-year class—with five days of events as part of the On Iowa! program.

Lecture Committee announces fall lineup

Sunday, August 23, 2015
The UI Lecture Committee will bring the Yes Men, Nina Totenberg, Ray McGovern and Coleen Rowley, and Terry Gilliam to campus this semester.

Kinetic sculptor, Pulitzer winner headline 'Creative Matters' series

Sunday, August 16, 2015
Creativity is often seen as the driving force behind art, but an ambitious lecture series this year seeks to demonstrate that creativity is at the core of all research and discovery, whether it takes place in the laboratory or on the dance floor.

Board of Regents announces timing for candidates for UI presidency open forums

Friday, August 14, 2015
The Iowa Board of Regents announced on Friday, Aug 14, that candidates for the University of Iowa presidency will participate in public forums from 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. at the Iowa Memorial Union. The on-campus interview process will occur during the weeks of the 24th and 31st of August.
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Celebrate with Hancher at 'Drawing Closer'

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
With the new Hancher Auditorium set to open in just over a year, the Hancher organization invites the community to a day of family fun.
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Volunteers needed for UI State Fair booth

Thursday, July 30, 2015
University of Iowa faculty, staff, and alumni: We’d love to have your help at the UI’s exhibit at the Iowa State Fair, Aug. 13-23, in Des Moines. Fair admission, parking passes, and a Hawkeye T-shirt will be provided.

UI internship prepares students for genetic counseling careers

Monday, July 27, 2015
As the availability of and demand for genetic testing continues to rise, more genetic counselors are needed to assist patients in interpreting their test results. The Iowa Institute of Human Genetics Summer Internship Program, now in its third year, allows interns to explore various career opportunities in genetic counseling.
UI Foundation President Lynette Marshall presents Mary Louise Petersen with a framed memento during yesterday's dedication.

University of Iowa celebrates opening of Mary Louise Petersen Residence Hall

Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Hundreds of people gathered on July 21, 2015, to celebrate the opening of the Mary Louise Petersen Residence Hall—the University of Iowa’s first new residence hall in more than 40 years, intentionally designed for student success.
University of Iowa School of Music students Jordan Pullman and Tessa Hoffman rehearse their roles for their performance of Gilbert & Sullivan's "The Gondoliers" on Tuesday, June 30th. The comedic opera is being directed by Nicholas Wuehrmann and will perf

Feeling like pros

Thursday, July 2, 2015
For the first time, the University of Iowa's School of Music is paying cast members of the summer opera.
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Students building hover cars with 3D design

Hover cars soon will fly at M.C. Ginsberg Objects of Art, where middle-school students began taking a class on 3D design this past week. The class is one of several offerings for students in grades 6-8 through the University of Iowa College of Education Belin-Blank Center's one-week Junior Scholars Institute.

Public meeting on Art Building use set for June 18

Thursday, June 11, 2015
The University of Iowa encourages the public to attend an open house and the first of two public meetings to discuss the proposed repurposement of the existing 1936 Art Building located at 200 N. Riverside Dr. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. June 18 in 2520D University Capitol Centre.