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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:/...

SEES Faculty Candidate Talk - Tenure Track Position, Solid Earth Geology

Monday, November 9, 2026 3:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

SEES:7000 Colloquium - Thursday, 11/9/26, 3:30pm, 348 Iowa Memorial Union (Big Ten Theater)

SEES:7000 Colloquium - SEES Faculty Candidate Talk - Tenure Track Position, Solid Earth Geology

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Dance Marathon 33 Day2DM!

Monday, November 9, 2026 8:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Join University of Iowa Dance Marathon on November 10 for D2Dm, our biggest fundraising push of the year! Enjoy a full day of fun activities while helping raise money for kiddos and families affected by childhood illness.

Dinner Table Dialogue: Religion and Campus Life

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
What Place Should Religion Have on Campus?

3rd Annual Veterans Week Blood drive in honor of Dave Malott

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 10:00am to 2:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Tuesday, Nov. 10
3rd Annual Blood drive in honor of Dave Malott
9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Divine Nine Room, 335 IMU (3rd floor)

LTC David E. Malott, a 22-year Army Veteran and well-respected IOWA employee, passed away on August 11, 2024. During his extensive military career, Dave served as the University of Iowa’s commander of the Army ROTC Mighty Hawkeye Battalion. After his military retirement he ventured into civilian life as an admission counselor at The University of Iowa, where he was fondly known...

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2026 Veterans Day Ceremony

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 12:00pm to 12:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

The community is invited to Veterans Day Ceremony honoring those who have served and are currently serving. The plaza features seven granite monuments and the United States flag standing in permanent tribute to the University of Iowa VMC faculty, staff, students, and alumni who served in the United States armed forces in recognition of their service to our country.

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Large Grant Development Opportunity Symposium

Thursday, November 12, 2026 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

The OVPR invites the University of Iowa research community to the inaugural Large Grant Development Opportunity (LGDO) Symposium.

About the Symposium

The symposium highlights the progress of the inaugural cohort of LGDO Phase 1 awardees as they share how institutional investment has enabled them to develop ambitious interdisciplinary research initiatives.

Each research team will deliver a brief lightning presentation describing:

their research vision,

progress achieved during Phase 1,

lessons learned...

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Free CPR/AED Training, Red Watch Band

Friday, November 13, 2026 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Free CPR/AED Training + Narcan Administration
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2026 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award Ceremony

Friday, November 13, 2026 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
2026 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award Ceremony

SEES Faculty Candidate Talk - Tenure Track Position, Solid Earth Geology

Monday, November 16, 2026 3:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

SEES:7000 Colloquium - Thursday, 11/16/26, 3:30pm, 348 Iowa Memorial Union (Big Ten Theater)

SEES:7000 Colloquium - SEES Faculty Candidate Talk - Tenure Track Position, Solid Earth Geology

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After the Election Listening Across Generations and Differences

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Event flyer titled After the Election: Listening Across Generations and Differences featuring speaker David Supp-Montgomerie. The event is hosted by Peter Gerlach of the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council and takes place on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the IMU International Ballroom. The flyer includes an image of the speaker outdoors in an urban setting and notes that registration, refreshments, and attendance are free.
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Dinner Table Dialogue: After the Election

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Listening Across Generations and Differences
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Planning and Writing Successful NSF CAREER Grant Proposals

Thursday, December 3, 2026 8:30am to 4:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

The Research Development Office, CLAS Grant Support Office, and College of Engineering are hosting an in-person NSF CAREER Award grant writing seminar, Planning and Writing Successful NSF CAREER Grant Proposals, that will be held on Thursday, December 3 from 8:30 am-4:30 pm. The seminar is presented by AtKisson Training Group.

This seminar will cover the following topics:

Understanding the Basics of CAREERs

Planning Your Proposal

Crafting a Compelling Overview

Designing Your Education and Research...

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America 250 Speaker Series: Patrick Deneen - "Life, Liberty, Happiness 1776-2026 & Beyond"

Thursday, December 3, 2026 6:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
America 250 Speaker Series: Patrick Deneen - "Life, Liberty, Happiness 1776-2026 & Beyond"
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Free CPR/AED Training, Red Watch Band

Sunday, December 6, 2026 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Free CPR/AED Training + Narcan Administration
Free CPR/AED Training, Red Watch Band promotional image

Free CPR/AED Training, Red Watch Band

Thursday, December 10, 2026 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Free CPR/AED Training + Narcan Administration
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Planning and Writing Successful Grant Proposals in the Creative Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities Seminar

Wednesday, January 13, 2027 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

The Research Development Office is hosting an in-person grant writing seminar, Planning and Writing Successful Grant Proposals in the Creative Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, that will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 13 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the IMU. The seminar is presented by AtKisson Training Group.

This seminar will cover fundamental concepts of proposal planning and writing for the Arts and Humanities faculty backed by concrete...

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Planning and Writing Successful Grant Proposals in the Creative Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities Seminar

Thursday, January 14, 2027 8:30am to 12:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

The Research Development Office is hosting an in-person grant writing seminar, Planning and Writing Successful Grant Proposals in the Creative Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, that will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 13 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the IMU. The seminar is presented by AtKisson Training Group.

This seminar will cover fundamental concepts of proposal planning and writing for the Arts and Humanities faculty backed by concrete...

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AI in Teaching and Learning Summit

Friday, January 29, 2027 8:00am to 5:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Join educators, academic leaders, instructional designers, students, and community partners for the University of Iowa's AI in Teaching and Learning Summit. This full-day event will explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping teaching, learning, assessment, and leadership across education.
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ARIS Research Impacts (aka Broader Impacts) Seminar

Thursday, February 11, 2027 10:00am to 3:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

The Research Development Office is hosting an in-person seminar about ARIS Research Impacts (aka Broader Impacts) Seminar on Thursday, February 11, 2027, from 10:00 am-3:00 pm.


This hands-on workshop will explore the history and purpose of the NSF Broader Impacts (BI) criterion and offer practical strategies for designing, implementing, and evaluating BI activities. The session will also cover how to build strong, mutually beneficial partnerships. It will also focus on building competitive NSF...

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Cocoa and Connections, #UIGreenFlagCampaign

Thursday, February 11, 2027 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

The #UIGreenFlagCampaign, led annually by the Violence Prevention Team, is a campuswide initiative designed to promote healthy, respectful, and fulfilling relationships among University of Iowa students. Rather than focusing solely on warning signs (“red flags”), the campaign intentionally centers “green flags”—positive behaviors such as respect, open communication, trust, accountability, shared decision-making, and emotional safety.

Join us for hot chocolate and conversation!