The UIPDA advocates for all Postdocs at the University of Iowa.
For postdocs, by postdocs.

 

Are you a postdoc at the University of Iowa? The Postdoctoral Association is here for you! Join us every first Friday of every month at 4 pm to find out how we can improve your experience and help you meet your goals. Email merri-grace-jones@uiowa.edu for information about how to join in person or over Zoom. 

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Upcoming Events

Senior Recital: Lea Banks, clarinet

Saturday, November 22, 2025 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building

Senior Recital: Lea Banks, clarinet

This event is free and open to the public.

Canceled
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Beverly Brandau Fall Break Meal

Monday, November 24, 2025 11:00am to 1:00pm
Old Brick
Community members and University of Iowa (UI) international students and scholars staying on campus during the fall break are invited to join International Programs for a celebration of community and a traditional holiday meal.
Master's Thesis Seminar (Kieran Coffey/Green Lab): "Investigating Synapse Regeneration: Transcriptional mechanisms and temporal constraints" promotional image

Master's Thesis Seminar (Kieran Coffey/Green Lab): "Investigating Synapse Regeneration: Transcriptional mechanisms and temporal constraints"

Monday, November 24, 2025 1:30pm
Biology Building East
Kieran Coffey, a Master's student in the Integrated Biology (iBio) Graduate Program and a member of the Green Lab, will be defending his thesis on Monday, November 24, at 1:30 p.m. in Room 106, Biology Building East (BBE) and via Zoom (see link on attached flyer).
School's Out at the Stanley | Bottle Cap Wreath promotional image

School's Out at the Stanley | Bottle Cap Wreath

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Stanley Museum of Art

Spread some festive cheer on your day off from school! Create your very own grapevine wreath using an assortment of miniature holiday items, wire, bottle caps and so much more.

Space is limited; please reserve your spot at https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/schools-out-at-the-stanley-bottle-cap-wreath/3114196.

Please arrive in time for children to settle in and begin the project at 2 p.m.

School's Out at the Stanley is offered on days when Iowa City Community Schools District has no classes. Art...

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Women's basketball vs. Western Illinois

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 6:30pm
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
The Iowa women's basketball team hosts Western Illinois.
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