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

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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

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Supporting First-Generation Students Workshop

Friday, November 6, 2026 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Supporting First-Generation Student Workshop
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2026 Three Minute Thesis Competition

Friday, November 6, 2026 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
The University of Iowa’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition challenges graduate students to clearly and concisely articulate complex research to nonspecialist audiences.
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Silent Mindfulness Retreat for Students

Sunday, November 8, 2026 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Join us for a three hour silent mindfulness retreat from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8. The day will include practice with meditation, yoga, and mind/body skills for relaxation and wellness. The retreat is open both to novices and people with more experience.

It is a chance to reconnect to yourself at a time of year that is often hectic, and apply skills that can enhance your immune system, concentration, energy, and your ability to enjoy daily life.

Register for the retreat here: https:/...

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