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Iowa Mid-Career Faculty Scholar Symposium

Thursday, March 5, 2026 3:30pm to 6:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Join us for the Iowa Mid-Career Faculty Scholars Symposium on Thursday, March 5 in the Iowa Theater of the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU). During the symposium, each member of the 2024-2027 cohort of scholars will give a 15-minute presentation on their area of expertise. This event is an excellent opportunity to learn about and engage with some of the most exciting work happening at the University of Iowa. The event will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the IMU's Iowa Theater, Room 166IMU. A public reception will follow in the Hubbard Commons.
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"Can We Talk?" with Penn Badgley and Dr. Nura Mowzoon

Thursday, March 5, 2026 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

As a team, Penn & Nura bring a unique and refreshing perspective, analyzing and unpacking the interplay of media and social science. Together they seek to explore how we are having conversations both with those in our immediate circles, and also with the wider society. They are eager to engage in a constructive dialogue exploring how to shift our style of discourse from one of contention to one of cohesion and collaboration.

Penn Badgley is an actor, director, producer and writer in television &...

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Earthmind Workshop

Monday, March 9, 2026 5:00pm to 6:15pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Earthmind is…

Provided in a collaboration with Backyard Abundance, a local nonprofit organization

Taught in four, 75-minute classes

Taught in small groups

Registration required. Space is limited; please only sign up if you can attend all four classes.

Iowa Trivia Challenge

Monday, March 9, 2026 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Iowa Trivia Challenge
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Earthmind Workshop

Monday, March 23, 2026 5:00pm to 6:15pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Earthmind is…

Provided in a collaboration with Backyard Abundance, a local nonprofit organization

Taught in four, 75-minute classes

Taught in small groups

Registration required. Space is limited; please only sign up if you can attend all four classes.

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Habit Hacks Workshop for Students

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 6:00pm to 7:15pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Sign up for a free, 4-week workshop to tackle your goals
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Earthmind Workshop

Monday, March 30, 2026 5:00pm to 6:15pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Earthmind is…

Provided in a collaboration with Backyard Abundance, a local nonprofit organization

Taught in four, 75-minute classes

Taught in small groups

Registration required. Space is limited; please only sign up if you can attend all four classes.

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Laurie Hernandez: "I've Got This"

Monday, March 30, 2026 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Since bringing home the Gold and Silver medals at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Laurie has gone on to win the coveted Mirror ball trophy on Dancing with the Stars Season 23 and wrote her first book titled I Got This: To Gold and Beyond published in 2017, hitting the New York Times Best Sellers list. In 2018, she released a children’s picture book She’s Got This with Harper Collins Children's Books, also a NYT Best Seller, while serving as a Literacy Champion to promote readership as a path to...

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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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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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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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GradFest 2026

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

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