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University of Iowa Postdoctoral Association (UIPDA)

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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

Winter Fest

Saturday, December 6, 2025 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

It's Winterfest time! Celebrate the colder weather and destress before finals season at Winterfest on Dec. 6 from 7 to 10 p.m. in the International Ballroom at the IMU. We will have indoor ice skating, treats, crafts, and more!🌨⛄❄

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Composers Workshop II

Saturday, December 6, 2025 7:30pm

Voxman Music Building

Composers Workshop II

This concert will be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream.

View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/952047

This concert is free and open to the public.

Handel’s Messiah, featuring UI Choirs and Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, December 6, 2025 7:30pm

Hancher Auditorium

Perfectly timed to ring in the holiday season.

Handel’s Messiah is a beloved masterwork. University of Iowa student musicians from the choir and orchestra programs will come together to bring this perennial favorite gloriously to life. Hallelujah!

Music by George Frideric Handel
Conducted by David Puderbaugh

This concert will be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream-2

View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/952048

This event is free and non...