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 IMU House Hotel front desk any time during open hours.

Upcoming Events at the IMU

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Startup Incubator Summer Track Launch Day

Friday, July 26, 2024 11:00am to 2:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
The public is invited to Startup Incubator Summer Track Launch Day on July 26 at the Black Box Theatre in the Iowa Memorial Union. The event is sponsored by the University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center.

Health Care Power of Attorney Workshop

Thursday, August 22, 2024 11:00am to 12:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Student Legal Services attorneys will educate students on health care powers of attorney (HCPOA) and assist them in completing the necessary form. Students should bring a driver's license or government issued ID (not student ID) to the clinic. Students can complete the HCPOA regardless of their home state. This event is for students only. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a...
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On Iowa! Yard Show

Thursday, August 22, 2024 7:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
A Yard Show is a presentation that showcases the culturally based sororities and fraternities of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC). Each chapter is allotted time to share their chapter’s history through steps, strolls, and skits. Come check out The Kickback and then stick around to meet our NPHC and MGC organizations! 
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