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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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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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Graduation Gratitude: An Activity for Seniors!

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 11:00am to 1:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Graduation Gratitude: An Activity for Seniors!
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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!🌏🍚

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 fill out the accommodations form in the...

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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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Graduation Gratitude: An Activity for Seniors!

Thursday, April 23, 2026 9:00am to 11:00am
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Graduation Gratitude: An Activity for Seniors!

Seminar: Mark Nutt of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory & Iowa Nuclear Energy Task Force

Thursday, April 23, 2026 12:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Dr. Mark Nutt joined PNNL in September 2018 as director of the Nuclear Energy sector, overseeing programmatic support of the DOE Office of Nuclear Energy (DOE-NE), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), and commercial and international clients.

Dr. Nutt also serves as the U.S. representative and is the chairman of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Technical Working Group for Fuel Cycle Options and Spent Fuel Management. He previously served as the national technical director (NTD)...

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UIRA 30th Anniversary Celebration

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

Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.
Location: Iowa Memorial Union (room to be confirmed)
RSVP, note dietary restrictions, and purchase tickets by Friday, April 17 via the RSVP Form.

All members are invited are invited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the University of Iowa Retirees Association (UIRA) with a buffet dinner and special program.

Corey Creekmur, Associate Professor in the Department of Cinema and Comparative Literature, will present "Movie Memories." His talk will explore films...

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Graduation Gratitude: An Activity for Seniors!

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Graduation Gratitude: An Activity for Seniors!
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Senior Design Day 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 (all day)
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Join us May 1, 2026 at the Iowa Memorial Union as we celebrate innovation and student achievement at Senior Design Day 2026
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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...