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

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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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Cozy Bingo

Friday, October 16, 2026 7:00am to 9:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Cozy Bingo will take place Friday, Oct. 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. where attendees will play bingo with a chance to win prizes related to the comfort of the fall.
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Off-Campus Housing Week: Eating on a Budget with Student Wellness

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Off-Campus Housing Week
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America 250 Speaker Series: Dr. Samuel Gregg - "Economist & Revolutionary: Adam Smith in 1776"

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 6:00pm to 7:45pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Dr. Gregg will give a lecture titled " Economist & Revolutionary: Adam Smith in 1776"

In 1776, the American colonies declared their independence, and Adam Smith published The Wealth of Nations. As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of both milestones, Dr. Samuel Gregg examines Smith’s revolutionary ideas and their lasting impact on economics, free society, and the American experiment.
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