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

Stay tuned for more information!

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Events Around Campus

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Men's basketball vs. USC

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 6:00pm
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
The Iowa men's basketball team hosts USC.
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) HS: Administration/Executive Leadership

Thursday, January 29, 2026 7:00am
Virtual

The Health Systems DNP program emphasizes the rigor of evidence-based management practice founded on research knowledge, the development of innovations, and the analysis of clinical and systems data. It prepares the next generation of leaders to reshape health care, nursing practice, and the workforce through individualized career planning, customized practicums, and mentorship.

→ Practicum-based instruction that enables students to work on a real-world project

→ Flexible learning with the...

Spring 2026 IRB Office Hours

Thursday, January 29, 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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Microsoft Loop: Get Started with Loop

Thursday, January 29, 2026 11:00am to 11:45am
Virtual

Microsoft Loop is a transformative co-creation experience that brings together teams, content, and tasks across your tools and devices. This training will introduce you to Loop workspaces, which can be used as a notetaking tool or to manage projects. Additionally, we will discuss how you can integrate a Loop workspace into a team in Microsoft Teams. While this is a Microsoft Loop training, it is recommended that you have some familiarity with Microsoft Teams before attending this session.

Online Degree Programs Information Session

Thursday, January 29, 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 - Jeffrey Anders and Tayfun Ates

Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Medical Education Research Facility

Cholesterol dysregulation in microglia links spinal cord and optic nerve pathology in Multiple Sclerosis

Jeffrey Anders
Graduate Student
Dr. Oliver Gramlich's Lab

Impact of Recurrent Hypoglycemia on CNS Glucose Dynamics and Regulation

Tayfun Ates
Graduate Student
Dr. Deniz Atasoy's Lab

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DeLTA Center and Psychological and Brain Sciences - Clinical Science Area Present: Sophia Choukas-Bradley

Thursday, January 29, 2026 3:30pm to 5:00pm
University Capitol Centre

Title: The Perfect Storm: A Developmental–Sociocultural Perspective on How Social Media Exacerbates Adolescent Girls’ Body Image and Mental Health Risks

Abstract: Why are adolescent girls at heightened risk for body dissatisfaction and mental health concerns, and how has social media exacerbated these problems? In this talk, I present theory and empirical findings related to my perfect storm framework, a developmental–sociocultural model for understanding girls’ body image and mental health in...

SEES:7000 Colloquium - Candidate Interview

Thursday, January 29, 2026 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Visual Arts Building
SEES:7000
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Assessment of Transient Naval Maneuvers via Free-Running CFD Simulations

Thursday, January 29, 2026 3:30pm to 4:20pm
Seamans Center

Dept. of Mechanical Engineering Graduate Seminar

PRESENTATION: Predicting how complex systems respond during rapid changes in operating conditions remains a fundamental challenge across engineering. In marine engineering, this challenge is particularly evident during transient ship maneuvers, such as accelerating, stopping, and turning, where strong interactions occur between the ship, its propulsion system, and the surrounding fluid. Recent advances in free-running computational simulations have...

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Success, Not Excess

Thursday, January 29, 2026 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Bowman House

Success, Not Excess provides a small, safe and supportive space for UI students wanting to make or considering changes in their alcohol or other drug use. The group emphasizes success in academics, relationships, mental and physical health, and other goals through reducing alcohol and other drug use. Meetings are provided by the UI Collegiate Recovery Program. For more information, please visit our website.

This is not a treatment group and will not satisfy legal or other disciplinary mandates...

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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Thursday, January 29, 2026 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
Wynton Marsalis and his eminent ensemble return with an inspired Ellington program.
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Registration Deadline for Teaching Book Club

Friday, January 30, 2026 (all day)
Virtual
This interdisciplinary group will read What the Best College Teachers Do, an influential classic by author and education leader Ken Bain.
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DeLTA Center and Psychological and Brain Sciences - Clinical Science Area Present: Sophia Choukas-Bradley Roundtable Discussion

Friday, January 30, 2026 9:00am to 10:30am
University Capitol Centre

The roundtable event features rich discussion among DeLTA Center members, Clinical Science area faculty and students, and special guest Dr. Sophia Choukas-Bradley. The discussion follows Dr. Choukas-Bradley's presentation given on Thursday, January 29th (event link here): The Perfect Storm: A Developmental–Sociocultural Perspective on How Social Media Exacerbates Adolescent Girls’ Body Image and Mental Health Risks.

Dr. Choukas-Bradley is an Associate Professor at The University of Pittsburgh in...

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14th Annual Fulbright Intensive U.S. Student Program Workshop

Friday, January 30, 2026 9:30am to 11:30am
Virtual
Join International Programs at the University of Iowa (UI) for the 14th Annual Fulbright Intensive U.S. Student Program Workshop.
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CSD Professional Seminar Series

Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual

Title: “Proactive Dysphagia Management in Individuals with Cardiopulmonary and Neurological Diseases”

Speaker: Dr. Cara Donohue, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

My clinical research program focuses on proactive dysphagia management to reduce morbidity and improve quality of life for medically complex older adults. I will present work examining the impact of preoperative respiratory muscle strength training on postoperative pulmonary, cough, and swallow function in cardiothoracic patients. I will also discuss...

2026 Paris, France Information Session

Friday, January 30, 2026 12:30pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building

Join us for an exciting information session and discover our immersive academic and cultural program in Paris! Students explore French law while living and learning in one of the world’s most iconic cities. This short-term study abroad opportunity blends engaging classroom instruction with hands-on experiential learning, including exclusive visits to Paris courts.

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Friday Crafternoons

Friday, January 30, 2026 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Stanley Museum of Art

Need a break at the end of the week? Swing by the Stanley on Friday afternoons for Crafternoons. Bring whatever low-mess craft you're currently working on (a sketchbook, knitting, embroidery, coloring books, origami — whatever you're into!) or just show up and use some of the various supplies we'll have on hand. No experience required! Light snacks provided. Stay for five minutes or hang out for a while, it's up to you.

Environmental Engineering and Science Graduate Seminar

Friday, January 30, 2026 1:30pm to 2:20pm
Seamans Center

Hang Chen, Assistant Professor, School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability, University of Iowa, will be presenting, Bridging Hydrological Modeling and Geophysical Imaging for Water Resource Challenges Towards the AI Agent Era.

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Biology Seminar: "Acquisition of whole-body regenerative abilities during development"

Friday, January 30, 2026 3:30pm
Biology Building East
The Department of Biology’s seminar speaker on Friday, January 30, is Erin Davies, Stadtman Investigator at the National Cancer Institute. Her seminar will be held at 3:30pm in Kollros Auditorium (Room 101), Biology Building East (BBE).
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Colloquium - Supporting Ethical Design & Confronting the Threats of Dark Patterns

Friday, January 30, 2026 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Schaeffer Hall
We welcome Colin M. Gray, PhD, from Indiana University. Colin’s research and engagement activities cross multiple disciplines, including human-computer interaction, instructional design and technology, law and policy, design theory and education, and engineering and technology education.

Formalizing mathematics in Isabelle/HOL

Friday, January 30, 2026 3:30pm to 4:20pm
MacLean Hall

Speaker: Katherine Kosaian, Department of Computer Science

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Iowa swimming and diving vs. St. Thomas

Friday, January 30, 2026 5:00pm
Campus Recreation and Wellness Center
Iowa swimming and diving hosts St. Thomas.
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Men's wrestling vs. Minnesota

Friday, January 30, 2026 7:00pm
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
The Iowa men's wrestling team hosts Minnesota.
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Stained Glass

Friday, January 30, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building

By Randy Jackson-Alvarenga

Part of Theatre Arts' Gallery Series

Tickets:
Tickets for workshops and galleries are free of charge; however, you must obtain a ticket at the door and seating is limited.

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