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Dinner Table Dialogue: Engaging American Values with Nuance with Dr. Martin Carcasson

Thursday, April 2, 2026 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Join us for a special evening that combines a short lecture with student peer discussion. Dr. Martín Carcasson of Colorado State University will explore how values shape public issues in the United States.

As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, this moment invites reflection not only on the values that have shaped American life in the past, but also on the values we carry forward and the ones we hope will guide our shared future. Dr. Martín Carcasson of Colorado State University’s Center...

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Thursdays at the IMU: Life as a Student-Athlete

Thursday, April 2, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Join us for Iowa Hawkeyes t-shirts & swag, a student-athlete panel & sports trivia!

Panelists include:

Taylor McCabe - Women's Basketball

Jariett Buie - Football

Meredith O'Malley - Swimming & Diving

Will Ryan - Men's Cross Country

Kenzie Beckmann - Spirit Squad

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Campus Safety Self-Defense Class

Monday, April 6, 2026 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Self-Defense Class
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Carmichael Symposium Call for Participants

Thursday, April 9 to Friday, April 10, 2026 (all day)
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

CBE has a long and distinguished history of outstanding research and graduate student training. This is best exemplified by the pioneering work of Karl Kammermeyer (department head 1949-1972) on membrane separations initiated in late 1940s. Greg Carmichael, the Karl Kammermeyer Professor, has been part of CBE for nearly 50 years and served as department chair for 14 years and associate dean for research and graduate studies in the college for another dozen years. The research conducted by his...

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Mental Health Around The World - Mind, Body, Community

Thursday, April 9, 2026 2:30pm to 6:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Date/Time: Thursday, April 9, 2026. 2:30 - 6:30 pm.

Location: Hubbard Commons, IMU (outside of the IMU Main Lounge)

Join us for an interactive Mental Health Fair celebrating cultural practices of self-care and exploring holistic wellbeing through physical, mental, spiritual, and social lenses. Enjoy popcorn, cultural snacks, fun activities, and exciting prizes while connecting with the community!

It's free and open to everyone.

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Protecting Water, Protecting Community: Short Films & Dialogue on Indigenous Land and Water Defense

Thursday, April 9, 2026 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Join us for an evening of short films and community conversation exploring movements to protect water, land, and community.

The program will feature a curated selection of short films highlighting water protection movements in the Midwest, and beyond. Following the screenings, Dakota elder and historian Tim Mentz Sr. and Sikowis Nobiss, a Plains Cree/Saulteaux citizen of the George Gordon First Nation in Saskatchewan and the founder and executive director of the Great Plains Action Society, will...

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Save the Date: Milestone Banquet

Thursday, April 9, 2026 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Help us kickoff our 100-year celebration of the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering (CBE) at the University of Iowa! The Milestone Banquet is for alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends of CBE. It will take place following the Carmichael Symposium. For more information check out the Milestone Celebration page on our website!

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Carmichael Symposium Call for Participants

Friday, April 10, 2026 (all day)
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

CBE has a long and distinguished history of outstanding research and graduate student training. This is best exemplified by the pioneering work of Karl Kammermeyer (department head 1949-1972) on membrane separations initiated in late 1940s. Greg Carmichael, the Karl Kammermeyer Professor, has been part of CBE for nearly 50 years and served as department chair for 14 years and associate dean for research and graduate studies in the college for another dozen years. The research conducted by his...

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Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Institute - Dr. James Lang

Friday, April 10, 2026 8:15am to 12:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
This campus-wide event will feature a keynote address by Dr. James Lang, a nationally recognized expert on teaching and learning and the author of the popular books Write Like You Teach and Small Teaching.
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Daniel Di Martino on Venezuela & the Evils of Socialism

Monday, April 13, 2026 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
YAF Guest Speaker Daniel Di Martino Visits the University of Iowa!
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GradFest 2026

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 9:00am to 6:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Are you planning to graduate this spring? Attend GradFest 2026 in the IMU Main Lounge to pick up your cap and gown, customize your Class of 2026 keepsake, and snag exclusives and discounts as you complete your graduation checklist.

You’ll also be able to gain “Life After College” tips and advice, explore commencement accessories, order graduation announcements and class rings, and browse other on-site offerings. Plus, enjoy free snacks and fun activities throughout the event.

Check back on this...

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Faculty & Staff Recovery Ally Training

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 11:00am to 12:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
event sponsored by Collegiate Recovery Program
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International Student Hangout: Conversations that Matter

Thursday, April 16, 2026 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

This conversation-based hangout is designed for international students who want to connect and share experiences and perspectives on topics shaping our world and campus life. There are three hangouts in this series, and all offer a welcoming space to practice asking thoughtful questions, to engage in respectful dialogue, and learn from each other’s experiences.

Whether you want to speak, listen, or simply be part of the discussion, you’re invited to join us for meaningful conversations in a...

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A Conversation with Paralympian & Politician Josh Turek

Thursday, April 16, 2026 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Speaker Event & Advocacy Roundtable with Josh Turek: Iowa Representative, U.S. Senate Candidate, Paralympian
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Taste of Asia

Saturday, April 18, 2026 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Hope you're hungry! Our annual Taste of Asia event is officially approaching! Join us Saturday, April 18th from 6-9:00pm in the IMU, Main Lounge to try various local asian restaurants with all sorts of delicious food and fun activities!🌏🍚

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Mindfulness Silent Retreat

Sunday, April 19, 2026 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
silent retreat
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Sustainability Lecture Series: Land Use, Policy, and Climate Innovation

Monday, April 20, 2026 11:30am
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

The Sustainability Lecture Series is an interdisciplinary forum of practicing professionals. The conversation will demonstrate real work in land use planning, environmental governance, and climate innovation to help students understand how their future careers can impact sustainability. The panelists cover a broad range of expertise from Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, and Law.

Participants will:

· Understand sustainability as a systems issue

· Recognize the link between land use and climate...

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Spring Undergraduate Research Festival (SURF)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 3:30pm to 6:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
The Office of Undergraduate Research's Spring Undergraduate Research Festival (SURF) is held in celebration and recognition of undergraduate researchers' contributions to research, scholarly, and creative work at the University of Iowa.
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UIRA 30th Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, April 26, 2026 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Date: Sunday, April 26 | 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Location: Richey Ballroom, Iowa Memorial Union (IMU), 125 N Madison St., Iowa City, IA 52245, and via Zoom

More details will be shared soon.

UIRA Program Committee

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Conflict and Resolution — An Obermann Wide Lens Event

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

In a world shaped by tension, disagreement, and change, conflict surrounds us, from moments of personal friction to struggles within communities and across nations. It surfaces in our institutions, our relationships, and the stories we tell about ourselves and others. How do conflicts take shape and persist? How are they influenced by power, perspective, and history? Can conflict be generative? What forms might resolution take? How do we begin that process?

This Wide Lens event brings together...

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