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. Mask wearing is strongly encouraged for in person attendance.

UIPDA Committees

Upcoming Events

Molecular Medicine Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Sandra Blom promotional image

Molecular Medicine Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Sandra Blom

Friday, June 6, 2025 1:00pm
Medical Education Research Facility
Sandra Blom is a PhD candidate in the Biomedical Science (Molecular Medicine) Interdisciplinary Graduate Program. Her research has been with Dr. Samuel Stephens's laboratory.If you are unable to attend in person, please consider showing support via Zoom: https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/93210709435
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The Original Pinettes Brass Band - in conversation

Friday, June 6, 2025 2:00pm
Voxman Music Building
Join members of The Original Pinettes Brass Band, “the ONLY female Brass Band in the Universe,” for a very special panel discussion on June 6! The talk, moderated by Tammie Walker, Director of the School of Music and Professor of Piano, will focus on the band members’ experiences as Black women musicians in the United States, as well as balancing their lives as performers with other careers.This event is FREE and open to all, and we encourage musicians and community members of all races and...
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2025 Downtown Summer Gallery Walk

Friday, June 6, 2025 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Stanley Museum of Art
The Iowa City Gallery Walk is back for another year! For over 25 years, this event has taken over downtown and filled your favorite businesses with wonderful works of art. Make an evening of it and grab a bite to eat, shop, and gallery walk in beautiful downtown Iowa City! The 2025 Downtown Summer Gallery Walk is Friday, June 6th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. This FREE event is open to everyone to enjoy a self-guided tour of shops, galleries, and other locations that have curated featured artists and...
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National Learn to Row Day

Saturday, June 7, 2025 9:00am to 12:00pm
Beckwith Boathouse
National Learn to Row Day is June 7. Join us for a morning learn-to-row that will give you a quick glimpse into the sport of rowing. You will learn the rowing stroke on land and then move to boats on the water.All fitness and athletic backgrounds are welcome. Ages 18+. Items to wear and bring for participation: weather-appropriate apparel, hat, sunglasses, water bottle and sunscreen. Baggy clothing is discouraged as it may get caught in the equipment. Registration is required.Date: Saturday...
2025 Iowa Arts Festival | Art-Making Sunday promotional image

2025 Iowa Arts Festival | Art-Making Sunday

Sunday, June 8, 2025 11:00am to 3:00pm
Pedestrian Mall, Downtown Iowa City
Join Summer of the Arts and the Stanley Museum of Art in not just viewing art but making it!The Stanley booth will be live on Sunday at the Ped Mall - color your very own fabric slap bracelets with paint markers! While you're there, enjoy a variety of music, performances and your favorite swing band and international sounds too.Full schedule for the 2025 Iowa Arts Festival can be found here.
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