Upcoming Events

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Public Observing Night - Van Allen Observatory

Friday, June 19, 2026 9:00pm to 11:00pm
Van Allen Hall

Please join the University of Iowa Physics and Astronomy department as we use the Van Allen Observatory and small telescopes to tour the summer sky. To attend this Astronomy observation session, follow the signs in Van Allen Hall to the east elevator to reach the roof.

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Stanley Creates | Uncatalogued Species of the Animal Kingdom

Saturday, June 20, 2026 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Stanley Museum of Art

Spend your Saturday at the Stanley with the kids and make their museum experience memorable. Children will experiment with stacking, bending and connecting materials to create their own kind of curious critters.

Space is limited; please reserve your spot at https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/stanley-creates/3144889

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

IRB Insights

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
Join us in 2026 for IRB Insights, a monthly lecture series designed to keep researchers informed about new IRB processes, HawkIRB application improvements, and other updates from the UI Human Research Protection Program (HRPP)

Summer 2026 Office Hours

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Virtual
IRB Office Hours are for all UI faculty, staff, and Investigators, HawkIRB delegates, and research team members involved with Human Subjects research. No appointment necessary.

Sioux City MSW Info Session

Wednesday, June 24, 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 sarah-j-stevens@uiowa.edu

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Twin Cities Hawkeye Family Social

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Punch Bowl Social Minneapolis
Twin Cities Hawkeye Family Social
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Blood Drive at UIHC Medical Center Downtown Campus

Thursday, June 25, 2026 10:00am to 2:00pm
Medical Center Downtown
The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at UIHC Medical Center Downtown.
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Improving Scholarly Communication Series - Writing Effective NIH Grant Applications

Friday, June 26, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
University Capitol Centre

The Improving Scholarly Communication sessions are a three-part series designed to provide you strategies to improve the clarity of your scholarly communications, both written and oral. These workshops are hosted by Paul Casella (Academic/Scientific Editorial Manager; Office of Faculty Affairs and Development) and will take place in-person during the summer of 2026.

Session 2 - Writing Effective NIH Grant Applications (Friday, June 26 from 11am-12pm; University Capitol Centre)

This course reviews...

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Friday Crafternoons

Friday, June 26, 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, knitting, 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...

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DeGowin Blood Center Special Hours

Saturday, June 27, 2026 7:00am to 3:30pm
University of Iowa Health Care University Campus
DeGowin Blood Center Special Hours