Events

Student work is showcased in 'Worth Fighting For' Pop Up Museum

Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Liz Lerman and members of her company have interacted with students across the University of Iowa this fall. Some of those students are creating work for a special Pop Up Museum.
A student rides a bike across campus in front of the UI Pentacrest.

League of American Bicyclists names UI a Silver Bicycle Friendly University

Wednesday, October 22, 2014
The University of Iowa expands its options for bicyclists around campus and Iowa City, garnering acknowledgment from the League of American Bicyclists.

Driving and parking restrictions on Tuesday, Oct. 21

Monday, October 20, 2014
Setup and safety for Tuesday's campaign visit by first lady Michelle Obama will affect access to University of Iowa facilities Tuesday, Oct. 21, between approximately 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Screen capture of the new UI event page

New source to keep you in the know

Monday, October 20, 2014
A new online resource makes it easy to keep track of everything happening on campus. The UI Events Calendar—located at events.uiowa.edu—provides a one-stop shop for information about what’s current and what’s popular.
Roof work

'Sustainability through historic salvage'

Monday, October 20, 2014
A day-long symposium focusing on the process and benefit of historic architectural salvage will be held Saturday, Nov 8, at Art Building West, 141 N. Riverside Dr. on the University of Iowa campus. Though free, registration for the conference is required by Nov. 6.

Climate pioneer James Hansen reflects on working with Van Allen

Friday, October 17, 2014
James Hansen visited the University of Iowa on Thursday, Oct. 16, to speak in the UI Public Policy Center’s “Meeting the Renewable Energy Challenge” symposium.

Hancher to present Brazilian big band SpokFrevo Orquestra Oct. 30

Friday, October 17, 2014
The University of Iowa’s Hancher will present SpokFrevo Orquestra on Thursday, Oct. 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the Englert Theatre. The musical group takes frevo, traditionally a vibrant Brazilian street music with deep ties to Carnival, to center stage, honoring and reinventing tradition.

Experience the eerie and amazing at Creepy Campus Crawl Oct. 24

Friday, October 17, 2014
Have you ever wanted to visit the spooky and fantastical realms of your favorite books and movies? Get ready for adventure as you join us for the UI Pentacrest Museums' 9th annual Creepy Campus Crawl from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24.
Louis W. Uccellini speaking

Weather-ready nation: NWS director talks to UI community

Thursday, October 16, 2014
Tools created by the Iowa Flood Center may be able to play a collaborative role in future forecasting by the National Weather Service and the National Water Center.
Dancer dancing

Dance Gala taking flight

Thursday, October 16, 2014
Get a sneak peak at Dance Gala 2014, which opens Oct. 16 in Space Place Theater. The performances will feature powerful energy and graceful flight, led by acclaimed University of Iowa faculty choreographers.

Obermann Center leading UI participation in Global Midwest humanities consortium

Thursday, October 16, 2014
A new initiative to aid interdisciplinary researchers in the humanities has yielded Humanities Without Walls, a consortium of 15 universities throughout the Midwest. The University of Iowa will participate in the initiative through the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies. UI faculty are encouraged to submit an application.
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Past, present, future

Tuesday, October 14, 2014
The next Hawkeye Lunch and Learn in Des Moines will offer an insider’s view of University of Iowa Libraries as a statewide resource focused both on meeting the needs of 21st century students and researchers and on collecting and maintaining historical materials.