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 events.

Meetings and Events

wedding table setup in the imu lounge

Banquet and ballroom spaces

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

students talking outside by the river

Outdoor and campus spaces

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

History and renewal

hawk shop cafe seating and coffee

Hawk Shop Café and Market

The Hawk Shop Café and Market is connected to the Iowa Hawk Shop bookstore in the ground floor of the IMU and sells everything from snacks to toiletries and includes a Starbucks.

first floor lounge looking west

IMU Renovation Project

The Iowa Memorial Union began renovation work in summer 2025 to modernize social spaces, dining, and student resources while preserving its historic role as the heart of campus. The anticipated project completion is fall 2027.

Upcoming events at the IMU

American Red Cross & Women in Healthcare UI Student Org Blood Drive

Monday, November 2, 2026 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Degowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 1p.m to 5 p.m. Monday, November 2nd 2026, in the Divine 9 room in the Iowa Memorial Union!

SEES Faculty Candidate Talk - Tenure Track Position, Climate Governance & Policy

Monday, November 2, 2026 3:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

SEES:7000 Colloquium - Thursday, 11/2/26, 3:30pm, 348 Iowa Memorial Union (Big Ten Theater)

SEES:7000 Colloquium - SEES Faculty Candidate Talk - Tenure Track Position, Climate Governance & Policy

Nourished at Iowa: Enjoying Food During the Holiday Season Without Guilt promotional image

Nourished at Iowa: Enjoying Food During the Holiday Season Without Guilt

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Intuitive Eating Seminar Series

Interested in improving your relationship with food, movement, and your body? Join Student Wellness for our Intuitive Eating Seminar Series, Nourished at Iowa — a flexible, non-diet approach to health and well-being.

This four-part seminar series is designed for students who want to learn more about Intuitive Eating without committing to a multi-week workshop. Each session stands alone, so you can attend just one topic or join all four throughout the year.

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