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Beyond the First: A Conversation on First-Gen Graduate Student Well-being

Friday, November 6, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Virtual
Join the University of Iowa Graduate College for a virtual conversation with Dr. DaVida L. Anderson as we explore mental health and well-being through the lens of the first-generation graduate student experience.
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Love Letters 2 Survivors: A Community Quilt Project

Friday, November 6 to Friday, November 13, 2026 (all day)
Bowman House
Write a message of love, encouragement, hope, or solidarity for survivors of sexual assault on a fabric square to be a part of a community quilt.
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Friday Crafternoons

Friday, November 6, 2026 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Stanley Museum of Art

Need a creative break at the end of the week? Swing by the Stanley on Friday afternoons to work on a craft project of your choice.

Bring your own in-progress project or start a new one using the various supplies provided. Try your hand at sketching, coloring, embroidery, origami, and so much more in a relaxing, low-pressure environment. Stay as long as you like and make new connections. Light snacks will be provided.

Friday Crafternoons occurs almost every Friday at the Stanley Museum of Art lobby...

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Art & Write Night

Friday, November 6, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces.

Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists.

Tell a friend, grab a notebook, and join us on the first Friday of each month. We'll provide a new inspo prompt for each session and...

College of Public Health Blood Drive

Monday, November 9, 2026 10:00am to 2:00pm
College of Public Health Building
Degowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday November 2026, in the College of Public Health Prybil Conference Room.
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Love Letters 2 Survivors: A Community Quilt Project

Monday, November 9 to Friday, November 13, 2026 (all day)
Bowman House
Write a message of love, encouragement, hope, or solidarity for survivors of sexual assault on a fabric square to be a part of a community quilt.
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Book Club at the Museum

Monday, November 9, 2026 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Old Capitol Museum

Students, join the book club that meets monthly inside the iconic Old Capitol Museum, with books chosen by you. Come read, wonder, and connect as we transform this timeless building into a cozy retreat for shared stories and spirited discussion in the Pentacrest Museums first ever student book club.

For the Fall 2026 semester, Book Club @ the Museum will meet on the following Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Old Cap:

Sept. 14: We'll pick a book and make "junk journals" together.

Oct. 12: Bookmark...

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Love Letters 2 Survivors: A Community Quilt Project

Tuesday, November 10 to Friday, November 13, 2026 (all day)
Bowman House
Write a message of love, encouragement, hope, or solidarity for survivors of sexual assault on a fabric square to be a part of a community quilt.

Des Moines MSW Info Session

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Virtual

Please join us via Zoom for an info session to learn more about the MSW program in Des Moines at the John and Mary Pappajohn Education Center.

https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/91813475073

Questions? Contact Melanie at [email protected]

Iowa City MSW Info Session

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Virtual

Please join us via Zoom for an info session to learn more about earning your MSW degree on our main University of Iowa campus in Iowa City: https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/91760640877

Contact our Admissions Office directly with any questions or requests.

[email protected]

319-335-1250

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Study Hall

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 10:00am to 12:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
The Museum of Natural History welcomes students each week for a study session in our galleries. We'll provide the snacks, cushions, and ambiance. You bring your planners, textbooks, or assignments. Together, we'll stay ahead of our goals this semester.
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Love Letters 2 Survivors: A Community Quilt Project

Wednesday, November 11 to Friday, November 13, 2026 (all day)
Bowman House
Write a message of love, encouragement, hope, or solidarity for survivors of sexual assault on a fabric square to be a part of a community quilt.

Sioux City MSW Info Session

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Virtual

Please join us via Zoom for an info session to learn more about the MSW program in Sioux City.

https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/94235054803

Questions? Contact Sarah at [email protected]

College of Law Blood Drive

Thursday, November 12, 2026 11:00am to 3:00pm
Boyd Law Building
Degowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday November 12th 2026 in the 4th floor student lounge.
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Love Letters 2 Survivors: A Community Quilt Project

Thursday, November 12 to Friday, November 13, 2026 (all day)
Bowman House
Write a message of love, encouragement, hope, or solidarity for survivors of sexual assault on a fabric square to be a part of a community quilt.