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.

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 Clothing Closet any time during its open hours.

Upcoming Events at the IMU

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Thursdays on the Terrace

Thursday, April 24, 2025 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Thursdays on the Terrace is an experience you do not want to miss! Join us on select Thursdays for food trucks, music, live entertainment, giveaways and more. All events will be hosted on the terrace, or in case of inclement weather, The Hawkeye Room on ground floor of the IMU.Thursday April 24: Student Organization ShowcaseHosted by Undergraduate Student Government (USG) and Multicultural and International Student Support and Engagement (MISSE).All Thursday on the Terrace events are hosted by...
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ACM@UIOWA: ESports Arcade Night

Thursday, April 24, 2025 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Interested in learning more about computer science, technology, and software in a fun and friendly environment? ACM@UIOWA is the local student chapter of the International Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), one of the oldest and largest professional organizations in tech. We promote computing and technology in a fun and casual environment and serve as the premier Computer Science student organization at Iowa (of course, students of all majors are welcome to join!).This week's Association...
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Emerging Technologies in Prosthodontic Care: Applying Technology to Practice

Friday, April 25, 2025 8:00am to 3:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Friday, April 25, 2025Emerging Technologies in Prosthodontic Care: Applying Technology to PracticeREGISTRATION: Register for the CE and all alumni weekend events here. Schedule of Events:8 a.m.              Check-in 8:30 a.m.         Welcome8:40 a.m.         The Transformative Power of Digital Technology in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics Today and in the FutureBetsy K. Davis, DMD, MS; National Director for Maxillofacial Prosthodontics and Oral Oncology of the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute of HCA...
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