Dinner Table Dialogue: Engaging American Values with Nuance with Dr. Martin Carcasson
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...
Thursdays at the IMU: Life as a Student-Athlete
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
Registration of a student organization does not imply University of Iowa endorsement of its views, activities, or content. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in a student organization activity, please contact Macy Anderson...
Campus Safety Self-Defense Class
Carmichael Symposium Call for Participants
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...
Mental Health Around The World - Mind, Body, Community
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.
Protecting Water, Protecting Community: Short Films & Dialogue on Indigenous Land and Water Defense
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...
Save the Date: Milestone Banquet
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!
Carmichael Symposium Call for Participants
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...
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Institute - Dr. James Lang
Daniel Di Martino on Venezuela & the Evils of Socialism
GradFest 2026
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...
Faculty & Staff Recovery Ally Training
International Student Hangout: Conversations that Matter
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...
A Conversation with Paralympian & Politician Josh Turek
Taste of Asia
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
Sustainability Lecture Series: Land Use, Policy, and Climate Innovation
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...
Spring Undergraduate Research Festival (SURF)
UIRA 30th Anniversary Celebration
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
Conflict and Resolution — An Obermann Wide Lens Event
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...
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
125 North Madison Street, Iowa City, IA 52245