The Graduate and Professional Student Government hosts a wide variety of events throughout the year! 

GPSG Meetings Spring 2026

meetings

Legislative Meeting

Black Box Theater (360 IMU)
meetings

Legislative Meeting

Black Box Theater (360 IMU)
meetings

Legislative Meeting

Black Box Theater (360 IMU)
meetings

Legislative Meeting

Black Box Theater (360 IMU)

GPSG Events

GPSG Ball 2026

Tickets open on March 1, 2026

Follow us on Instagram (uiowagpsg) for the latest updates!

Events Around Campus

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Pride Week

Tuesday, March 24 to Friday, March 27, 2026 (all day)
Pride Alliance Center
Pride Week
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Follow CS on #1DayforIowa - Help Us Meet our $3K Matching Challenge!

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (all day)
Virtual
On One Day for Iowa, don't forget to follow and support UIowa's Department of Computer Science. Help us meet our $3,000 Matching Challenge!
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Pride Week

Wednesday, March 25 to Friday, March 27, 2026 (all day)
Pride Alliance Center
Pride Week
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One Day for Iowa | The University of Iowa's Annual Giving Day

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (all day)
Virtual

One Day for Iowa returns on Wednesday, March 25, marking 10 years of Hawkeyes coming together to support what matters most at the University of Iowa.

Give now: https://1dayforiowa.org/3N96oqb

Our 24-hour online giving day is a chance for alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends to make an impact — supporting scholarships, research, health care, the arts, student experiences, and more. With special matching and unlocking opportunities throughout the day, every gift has the power to go further...

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Study Hall

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 10:00am to 12:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
The Museum of Natural History welcomes students each week for a study session in our galleries. We'll provide the snacks, cushions, and ambiance. You bring your planners, textbooks, or assignments. Together, we'll stay ahead of our goals this semester.
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Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Workshop, Kevin Campbell, PhD

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Bowen Science Building

IRB Insights

Wednesday, March 25, 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). IRB Insights will typically be on the third Wednesday at noon, replacing the monthly IRB Efficiency Initiative Information session.
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Departmental Brown Bag: Aspen Holm and Kien Hyun

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Psychological and Brain Sciences Building

Brown Bag events feature presentations by Psychological and Brain Sciences graduate students from the Cognitive and Behavioral Cognitive Neuroscience training areas.

Aspen Holm is a Graduate Student in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences. Aspen is in the Behavioral & Cognitive Neuroscience training area and is a member of the LaLumiere Lab.

Kien Hyun is a Graduate Student in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences. Kien is in the Behavioral & Cognitive Neuroscience traini...

Gideon's Day Lecture

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:35pm to 1:50pm
Boyd Law Building

Several student organizations are holding a special Gideon's Day Lecture on Death Penalty cases as a Public Defender.

Spring 2026 IRB Office Hours

Wednesday, March 25, 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.
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Microsoft Teams: An Introduction

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Virtual

This introductory course will give you a high-level overview of how to utilize Microsoft Teams and the tools within to collaborate and communicate with a work group, a project team, or any assortment of people. Topics covered include navigation, settings, chat, communicating in a team, and more. This course is designed for first-time users of Teams and those who would like to ensure they are getting the most out of this organizational tool. To schedule additional Microsoft Teams training for...

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Hillcrest Market Place Nutrition Tour: Fueling for Sports and Fitness

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Hillcrest Hall
Interested in learning how the Market Place menus can support your fitness goals? Sign up for a Market Place Tour with a UHD Registered Dietitian!

Condensed Matter Seminar

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 4:30pm to 5:20pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Condensed Matter Seminar
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Theatre Auditions: Iowa New Play Festival

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 6:00pm
Theatre Building

Iowa New Play Festival auditions are here, and we're looking for a variety of cast members to bring these new works to life. Performance opportunities are available for productions and readings.

Auditions are open to everyone, including non-majors and the general public!

General Auditions:
Tuesday, March 24 – 6:30 p.m.–11 p.m.
Wednesday, March 25 – 6 p.m.–11 p.m.

Callbacks:
Thursday, March 26 – 6:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Friday, March 27 – 6:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 28 – 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

For full...

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Habit Hacks Workshop for Students

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 6:00pm to 7:15pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Sign up for a free, 4-week workshop to tackle your goals
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Cultivating Rurality: Building Community around Rural Research — 2025–26 Obermann Symposium

Thursday, March 26 to Friday, March 27, 2026 (all day)
Iowa City Public Library

Directed by Brian R. Farrell, Daria Fisher Page, and Ryan T. Sakoda (UI College of Law), "Cultivating Rurality: Building Community around Rural Research" will bring together scholars, community leaders from across the U.S., and professionals who work with rural populations and in rural spaces. During the symposium, attendees will be invited to collaborate in theorizing rurality, share how it impacts their work, examine how rurality is represented and celebrated, and begin to discuss challenges...

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Pride Week

Thursday, March 26 to Friday, March 27, 2026 (all day)
Pride Alliance Center
Pride Week

Design Your Own Copilot Agent: Custom AI for Everyday Tasks

Thursday, March 26, 2026 10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
Hands-on with Microsoft Copilot Agents: create, customize, and collaborate using everyday AI.

Spring 2026 IRB Office Hours

Thursday, March 26, 2026 10:00am to 12:00pm
Virtual
IRB Office Hours are for all UI faculty, staff, and Investigators, HawkIRB delegates, and research team members involved with Human Subjects research.
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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Thesis Seminar: Nicholas Hammons

Thursday, March 26, 2026 10:30am to 11:20am
Medical Education Research Facility

Structural Insights into Bacterial Chemosensory and Two-Component Signaling Pathways

Nicholas Hammons
PhD Candidate
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Advisor: Ernesto Fuentes, PhD

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Microsoft Planner: An Introduction

Thursday, March 26, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Virtual

Microsoft Planner is a task management and collaboration tool that helps you organize and track your projects and teams. Participants will learn how to use Planner to create plans, assign tasks, set deadlines, and monitor progress. Additionally, we will discuss how to integrate a planner board within Microsoft Teams. It is recommended that you have some familiarity with Microsoft Teams before taking this training.

Online Degree Programs Information Session

Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00pm to 12:29pm
Virtual

Join us for a 30-minute online overview of the Bachelor of Applied Studies (BAS) and Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) online degree programs from the Univeristy of Iowa. You can join from a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device here: BAS and BLS Information Session Zoom Link

You are welcome to drop-in or register!

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Neuroscience & Pharmacology Workshop - Sarah Preston (Doorn Lab) and Brenna Powers (Stewart Lab)

Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Medical Education Research Facility

Modulation of Organophosphate Metabolism and Toxicity via NRF2 Signaling

Sarah Preston
Drug Discovery and Experimental Therapeutics Graduate Student
Dr. Jonathan Doorn's Lab

Sex- and Region-Dependent Regulation of the Dopamine Transporter by D2 Autoreceptors

Brenna Powers
Pharmacology Graduate Student
Dr. Adele Stewart's Lab

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2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Sweet 16 Huddle

Thursday, March 26, 2026 2:30pm to 4:30pm
J-Bar-M Barbecue
Join us at a Hawkeye Huddle during Sweet 16 of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament! Hosted by the I-Club, in partnership with the Office of Alumni Engagement, this Hawkeye Huddle is free and open to all Hawkeye fans. We’ll host another Hawkeye Huddle if Iowa advances to the second round.
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