Events Calendar

Apr 4, 2025

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

In preparation for the April 11 Story Lab Showcase at MERGE, we will meet Fridays in March/April. Attend these casual sessions to workshop and practice your story. Questions? Contact Nick Westergaard at nick-westergaard@uiowa.edu.

Apr 7, 2025

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Would you like to teach English, study, or do research abroad for an academic year at no cost? Join International Programs for a week of virtual workshops and information sessions to kick off the 2026-2027 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition! The 12th Annual Fulbright Week will take place April 7 - 11, 2025. Each session will provide different information and will have a Q&A period, so please attend as many as you can. All levels of undergraduate and graduate students are welcome! Se...

Apr 8, 2025

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Would you like to teach English, study, or do research abroad for an academic year at no cost? Join International Programs for a week of virtual workshops and information sessions to kick off the 2026-2027 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition! The 12th Annual Fulbright Week will take place April 7 - 11, 2025. Each session will provide different information and will have a Q&A period, so please attend as many as you can. All levels of undergraduate and graduate students are welcome! Se...

Apr 9, 2025

12:00 PM

Students! Each week this semester we're setting out snacks and cushions in the Museum of Natural History for you to take a break and fit in some study time. Take the stairs or the elevator in Macbride Hall to the third floor and join us on the north side in Bird Hall. The best way to stay ahead and meet your goals this semester is to be intentional about study time. Slowing down, spending time in creative, calm spaces, finding others who dedicate time to their work (remember: birds of a fea...

Apr 9, 2025

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Would you like to teach English, study, or do research abroad for an academic year at no cost? Join International Programs for a week of virtual workshops and information sessions to kick off the 2026-2027 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition! The 12th Annual Fulbright Week will take place April 7 - 11, 2025. Each session will provide different information and will have a Q&A period, so please attend as many as you can. All levels of undergraduate and graduate students are welcome! Se...

Apr 9, 2025

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

 "Motivation and Procrastination" workshop is a 1-hour workshop designed to help participants understand the psychological underpinnings of procrastination and provide practical strategies to boost motivation and overcome procrastination. Through a combination of cognitive-behavioral techniques and practical exercises, this workshop aims to equip participants with tools to enhance productivity and achieve their goals. Please register via the links.  Time/Date:  April 9, 2025 • 3–4 p.m. via...

Apr 10, 2025

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Would you like to teach English, study, or do research abroad for an academic year at no cost? Join International Programs for a week of virtual workshops and information sessions to kick off the 2026-2027 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition! The 12th Annual Fulbright Week will take place April 7 - 11, 2025. Each session will provide different information and will have a Q&A period, so please attend as many as you can. All levels of undergraduate and graduate students are welcome! Se...

Apr 11, 2025

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Would you like to teach English, study, or do research abroad for an academic year at no cost? Join International Programs for a week of virtual workshops and information sessions to kick off the 2026-2027 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition! The 12th Annual Fulbright Week will take place April 7 - 11, 2025. Each session will provide different information and will have a Q&A period, so please attend as many as you can. All levels of undergraduate and graduate students are welcome! Se...

Apr 11, 2025

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Sustainability Case Competition is an opportunity for undergraduate students to utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to solve real sustainability problems. The case competition kicks off with a Welcome Event on the evening of Friday, April 11. Saturday, April 12 is an all-day event featuring 5-hours of case solving within teams, presentations of teams’ case solutions, and a dinner/award ceremony in the evening. The Sustainability Case Competition is hosted by the Tippie C...

Apr 11, 2025

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Are you looking for something new and fun to do with your friends? Spring Active Night is the perfect event to take a break from the stress of school, work, and exams while having fun with friends. Through this event, you can enjoy a variety of physical games and activities that not only help you unwind but also connect with others and build community. Whether you are looking to try new games, engage in physical activities for stress relief, or just enjoy a fun evening, this event is a grea...

Apr 12, 2025

All Day

In honor of Sonia Kovalevsky, the Department of Mathematics at the University of Iowa organizes Sonia Kovalevsky High School Mathematics Day yearly with the goal to inspire young women interested in math and show them that math is like solving a puzzle. Sonia Kovalevsky High School Mathematics Day is an opportunity for young women to engage in a day of networking, mentoring, and fun! The daylong program includes workshops, interactive talks, math related games and panels of professionals wit...

Apr 16, 2025

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Students planning to graduate in the spring 2025 semester are encouraged to pick up their cap and gown at GradFest 2025 in the IMU’s Main Lounge. Enjoy free snacks and fun activities, snag exclusive freebies and discounts, learn about alumni resources, and catch up on your graduation checklist! Diploma frames, graduation announcements, class rings, and other items will be available on-site.

Apr 16, 2025

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Students planning to graduate in the spring 2025 semester are encouraged to pick up their cap and gown at GradFest 2025 in the IMU’s Main Lounge. Enjoy free snacks and fun activities, snag exclusive freebies and discounts, learn about alumni resources, and catch up on your graduation checklist. Diploma frames, graduation announcements, class rings, and other items will be available on-site!

Apr 16, 2025

12:00 PM

Students! Each week this semester we're setting out snacks and cushions in the Museum of Natural History for you to take a break and fit in some study time. Take the stairs or the elevator in Macbride Hall to the third floor and join us on the north side in Bird Hall. The best way to stay ahead and meet your goals this semester is to be intentional about study time. Slowing down, spending time in creative, calm spaces, finding others who dedicate time to their work (remember: birds of a fea...

Apr 16, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The "Managing Anxious Thoughts" workshop is a 1-hour workshop designed to help participants recognize, understand, and manage their anxious thoughts through various evidence-based techniques. This interactive session aims to provide practical tools for coping with racing thoughts, fostering self-awareness, and promoting mental well-being. Please register via the links.  Time/Date:  Wednesday, April 16 at 4 p.m., via Teams.

Apr 17, 2025

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us for our last installment of Night at the Museum this academic year, a series of monthly events for UI students that occurs on Thursday nights, when the museum is open late. This month we want to celebrate our student artists! Working with student artists across the University and the Undergraduate Art History Society, we have created our very own student gallery—gallery guide and all! Student works will be displayed in the Stanley's lobby for one night, during this event. Students ...

Apr 22, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The Distress Coping Workshop is a 1-hour workshop designed to help participants learn coping skills to manage distressing emotions and move through stressful situations in an effective manner. Please register via the links. Time/Date:  April 22, 4–5 p.m. via Teams.

Apr 23, 2025

12:00 PM

Students! Each week this semester we're setting out snacks and cushions in the Museum of Natural History for you to take a break and fit in some study time. Take the stairs or the elevator in Macbride Hall to the third floor and join us on the north side in Bird Hall. The best way to stay ahead and meet your goals this semester is to be intentional about study time. Slowing down, spending time in creative, calm spaces, finding others who dedicate time to their work (remember: birds of a fea...

Apr 25, 2025

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Join us for the Miyawaki Forest Tree Planting as we kick off our project on Arbor Day, Friday, April 25! This exciting initiative aims to plant 4,000 native tree saplings and shrubs using the Miyawaki Method, a technique for densely planting native trees to create bio-diverse and self-sustaining forests. Event Details: Date: Begins on Arbor Day, Friday, April 25 Location: Northeast of Hillcrest Residence Hall, east side of Lot 13 Parking is limited, so we recommend using public transpo...

Apr 28, 2025

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

The "Managing Anxious Thoughts" workshop is a 1-hour workshop designed to help participants recognize, understand, and manage their anxious thoughts through various evidence-based techniques. This interactive session aims to provide practical tools for coping with racing thoughts, fostering self-awareness, and promoting mental well-being. Please register via the links.  Time/Date:  Monday, April 28 at 4 p.m., via Teams.

Apr 30, 2025

12:00 PM

Students! Each week this semester we're setting out snacks and cushions in the Museum of Natural History for you to take a break and fit in some study time. Take the stairs or the elevator in Macbride Hall to the third floor and join us on the north side in Bird Hall. The best way to stay ahead and meet your goals this semester is to be intentional about study time. Slowing down, spending time in creative, calm spaces, finding others who dedicate time to their work (remember: birds of a fea...

May 6, 2025

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

The Distress Coping Workshop is a 1-hour workshop designed to help participants learn coping skills to manage distressing emotions and move through stressful situations in an effective manner. Please register via the links. Time/Date:  May 6, noon–1 p.m. via Teams.

May 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Our Jazz Studies faculty members host a monthly community jazz jam session, joined by students, alumni, community members, and musicians passing through Iowa City. All members of the community are welcome for this free community event, hosted the first Tuesday of each month during the school year at the Wilder — a restaurant and bar located on the ground floor of the Graduate Hotel, on Iowa City's downtown pedestrian mall. To learn more or if you are interested in jamming, get in touch wit...

May 7, 2025

12:00 PM

Students! Each week this semester we're setting out snacks and cushions in the Museum of Natural History for you to take a break and fit in some study time. Take the stairs or the elevator in Macbride Hall to the third floor and join us on the north side in Bird Hall. The best way to stay ahead and meet your goals this semester is to be intentional about study time. Slowing down, spending time in creative, calm spaces, finding others who dedicate time to their work (remember: birds of a fea...

May 13, 2025

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Make the Stanley your study spot for finals week. We'll have free coffee, lemonade, punch, and snacks available all day Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (10 a.m.–4 p.m.). Stop by for a few hours to study for your exams: grab a snack, replenish your study supplies (we'll have post-its, highlighters, and more) and take a quick break — either by exploring the galleries or playing with a fidget toy.

May 14, 2025

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Make the Stanley your study spot for finals week. We'll have free coffee, lemonade, punch, and snacks available all day Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (10 a.m.–4 p.m.). Stop by for a few hours to study for your exams: grab a snack, replenish your study supplies (we'll have post-its, highlighters, and more) and take a quick break — either by exploring the galleries or playing with a fidget toy.

May 14, 2025

12:00 PM

Students! Each week this semester we're setting out snacks and cushions in the Museum of Natural History for you to take a break and fit in some study time. Take the stairs or the elevator in Macbride Hall to the third floor and join us on the north side in Bird Hall. The best way to stay ahead and meet your goals this semester is to be intentional about study time. Slowing down, spending time in creative, calm spaces, finding others who dedicate time to their work (remember: birds of a fea...

May 15, 2025

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Make the Stanley your study spot for finals week. We'll have free coffee, lemonade, punch, and snacks available all day Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (10 a.m.–4 p.m.). Stop by for a few hours to study for your exams: grab a snack, replenish your study supplies (we'll have post-its, highlighters, and more) and take a quick break — either by exploring the galleries or playing with a fidget toy.

Sep 2, 2025

7:00 PM

TICKETS Adults $135 / $95 / $65 Students & Youth $25* *Limited tickets available Part of Hancher's 53rd season The beloved singer/songwriter revisits the album that launched his career. Ray LaMontagne’s catalog spans nine full length records, chart topping radio singles, and a Grammy win in addition to multiple Grammy nominations. LaMontagne is on the road — including this first-ever stop in Iowa City — celebrating his first full-length album, Trouble, playing the record in its entiret...