Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Engaged Hawkeyes Week returns Aug. 23–Sept. 3, 2025, with more than a week of events designed to help students connect, explore opportunities, and make the most of campus life. Sponsored by Leadership and Engagement and the Iowa Memorial Union, with several events programmed by student organizations, the celebration features activities ranging from music and movies to job fairs and community events.

The schedule is as follows (subject to change). 

Saturday, Aug. 23

  • Dance and Fundraiser, followed by a screening of Shrek* - 7:30 p.m., Chauncey FilmScene | Hostedy by Dance Marathon and Bijou

Sunday, Aug. 24

  • Battle of the Bands* – 6 p.m., IMU Amphitheater | Hosted by SCOPE

Monday, Aug. 25

  • IMU Welcome Grab-N-Go Breakfast - 8-11 a.m., Welcome Center, IMU | Hosted by the IMU Centennial Committee
  • Hawkeyes and Hooves Petting Zoo* – 3–5 p.m., Hubbard Park | Hosted by Undergraduate Student Government (USG)

Tuesday, Aug. 26

  • FSL Fun Fair – 4–7 p.m., Hubbard Park | Hosted by Fraternity and Sorority Life
  • Sunset Scoops* – 6–8 p.m., International Ballroom, IMU | Hosted by Dance Marathon
  • Meet USG* – 6–8 p.m., Hubbard Commons, IMU | Hosted by Undergraduate Student Government

Wednesday, Aug. 27

  • Student Employment Job Fair – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Main Lounge, IMU | Hosted by Pomerantz Career Center
    This fair is for students looking for part-time jobs on campus.  
  • Taste of Iowa City* – 4–8 p.m., Downtown Iowa City | Hosted by Campus Activities Board (CAB), Undergraduate Student Government (USG), Gradutae and Professional Student Government (GPSG)
    Tickets to be distributed at the Pentacrest.

Thursday, Aug. 28

  • Brunch with USG* – 9–11 a.m., USG Office, IMU 145 | Hosted by Undergraduate Student Government (USG)
  • MISSE Block Party – 4–7 p.m., Cultural Centers | Hosted by Multicultural and International Student Support and Engagement (MISSE) and Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL)
  • Fall Welcome Back Concert – 6:30 p.m., Outdoors on Hancher Green | Hosted by Hancher and SCOPE Productions

Friday, Aug. 29

  • 47 Things Bingo* – 7:30 p.m., Richey Ballroom, IMU | Hosted by Campus Activities Board (CAB)
  • Bijou Presents: $4 Friday Movies* – After 8 p.m. at downtown FilmScene locations | Hosted by Bijou FilmScene

Saturday, Aug. 30

  • Hawkeye Football vs. Albany – 5 p.m., Kinnick Stadium
  • Speed Friending* – 6–8 p.m., Hawkeye Room, IMU | Hosted by Campus Activities Board (CAB)
  • Bijou Bracelet Making and After-Hours Screening: Dazed & Confused* | Hosted by Bijou FilmScene
    Bracelet making - 8:30 p.m., FilmScene at the Chauncey
    After hours screening - 10 p.m., FilmScene at the Chauncey 

Wednesday, Sept. 3

  • Engagement Fair – 5–7 p.m., Hubbard Park, IMU | Hosted by Leadership and Engagement

 

Events are subject to change.

*Denotes organization is hosted by a student organization at the University of Iowa.

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 dsl_leadandserve@uiowa.edu in advance.