More Than a Building

The Iowa Memorial Union is not only the birthplace of amazing student programs on campus, but it is also the home to additional services and resources provided by campus partners. See below for ways you can get involved.

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Fraternity & Sorority Life

Room 157 IMU

Fraternity and Sorority Life is rooted in creating an environment where students can belong, serve, lead, thrive, and succeed. These values are what drive FSL programs and activities on campus.

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Office of Student Engagement & Campus Programs

145 IMU

Join one of over 500 student organizations to stay connected to campus, develop leadership skills, and enjoy being a student!

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Office of Leadership, Service, & Civic Engagement

145 IMU

Our programs help students develop lifelong leadership skills, offer incredible experiential service-learning, and provides civic engagement opportunities to students both on and off-campus.

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Office of the Dean of Students

135 IMU

The Office of the Dean of Students provides key programs and services that support student success and is comprised of ten units.

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Multicultural & International Student Support & Engagement

152 IMU

Committed to supporting student success on the University of Iowa campus through planned activities at the five MISSE areas, annual diversity programs, and student organization events.

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Student Organization Office Suite

282 IMU

With a new lounge, student organizations and groups can meet on projects and truly get the ideas flowing.

Campus Programs

Throughout the year, student organizations plan hundreds of events and spend countless hours broadcasting over the airwaves. These student organizations offer a great opportunity for student leaders to build leadership and teamwork skills, provide quality entertainment to their peers, and obtain real-world experience that will help them in their future careers.

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SCOPE Productions

145 IMU

SCOPE is dedicated to bringing quality concerts and entertainment to the University of Iowa campus and Iowa City Community. Our aim is to consistently book emerging and big-name artists in a wide variety of genres at an affordable ticket price for students and the public.

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KRUI Radio

379 IMU

KRUI is the second largest student organization at the University of Iowa. KRUI employs students, both volunteer and paid, from a wide variety of backgrounds and majors. In addition to the educational aspect, students have the opportunity to meet people and develop interpersonal skills.

Learn about KRUI
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Campus Activities Board

145 IMU

We provide a wide range of awesome activities for students every week throughout the year! Whether you're laughing yourself silly at one of our great comedy shows or on the edge of your seat watching one of our incredible weekend movie series.

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Student Video Productions

260A IMU

Housed in the IMU, our goal is to provide students of the University of Iowa with the resources to produce creative projects and offer job opportunities. From pre-production to post-production, our members collaborate to form content ranging from short films, music videos, and promotional material.

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Upcoming Events at the IMU

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CIAE End of Year Celebration

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
The Center for Inclusive Academic Excellence celebrates 2023-2024 graduates. We appreciate your role in their journey and invite you to the 34th annual End of the Year Celebration at the IMU International Ballroom. Dress as you wish! Schedule: Doors Open: 3 p.m. Recognition Ceremony: 4 –5 p.m. Photo and Celebration Time: 3–4 p.m., 5–6 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of entertainment, celebration, and light refreshments!

CIAE End of Year Celebration

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
The 34th annual Center for Inclusive Academic Excellence End of the Year Celebration, a special afternoon of entertainment and celebration will be held May 7, 3 to 6 p.m. at the Iowa Memorial Union. All spring, summer, and fall 2024 graduates are invited to participate. Find out more and register at diversity.uiowa.edu/programs/student-support/2024-ciae-end-year-celebration. The entire Iowa community is invited to attend the university’s graduation celebrations.
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International Student Graduation Celebration

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Join us in celebrating the countless achievements of our international students and their accomplishments in reaching graduation. During the celebration, we will recognize outstanding graduating international students in the following categories: Leadership, Academic and Scholarly Achievement, Engagement, Advocacy, & Service, the Most Unique Curricular Practical Training (CPT), as well as faculty and staff who supported these students during their journey at Iowa. All graduates in this academic...
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