Reserve a space for your occasion

From meetings and presentations to banquets and weddings, we've got you covered. The IMU offers the tech, customizable room layouts, and a welcoming, knowledgeable staff to make your next event a success.

Check out our Meetings and Events page to learn how we can help plan your next event.

Meetings and Events

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Banquet and ballroom spaces

Our banquet and ballroom spaces can accommodate everything from small groups to 1,200-seat lectures

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Outdoor and campus spaces

Outdoor spaces at the IMU and around campus are available for departmental and student organization events.

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Building community

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Food Pantry at Iowa

The Food Pantry at Iowa provides free nutritious food and basic necessities for University of Iowa students, faculty, and staff in need. Food accessibility and affordability is very important for college students to survive, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and to concentrate in classes.

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Clothing Closet

Each semester, a student can get free professional clothing to be used for interviews, jobs, class presentations, and more. Professional attire in good condition, including shoes and accessories, can be donated at the IMU House Hotel front desk any time during open hours.

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Upcoming Events at the IMU

2024 College of Engineering Student Leadership Awards Ceremony

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
The 2024 Awards Ceremony will be held Tuesday, April 23! Dinner will be provided. We invite you to join us to honor and celebrate our students’ and organizations' achievements at the 9th Annual Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. The ceremony will take place in the Iowa Memorial Union in the International Ballroom. All students, staff, and faculty in the College of Engineering are invited to attend. See the award categories and past winners on the College...
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Success, Not Excess

Thursday, April 25, 2024 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Supporting Students Desiring a Change Success, Not Excess provides a small, safe and supportive space for UI students wanting to make or considering changes in their alcohol or other drug use. The group emphasizes success in academics, relationships, mental and physical health, and other goals through reducing alcohol and other drug use. Meetings are provided by the UI Collegiate Recovery Program. For more information, please visit our website. This is not a treatment group and will not...
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Thursdays on the Terrace: Live Band Karaoke

Thursday, April 25, 2024 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Come out to enjoy an evening of fun, entertainment, and fun at the IMU! Perform your favorite song in front of a live band, test out your skills with inflatable axe throwing, or build your own stuffed animal! There will be a limited amount of special Senior Sendoff and 2024 shirts for the stuffed animals also. Sno Biz and El Gringo Loco food trucks will also be in attendance for FREE!
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