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

GPSG Meetings Fall 2026

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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)
meetings

Legislative Meeting

Black Box Theater (360 IMU)

GPSG Events

GPSG Ball 2026

The ticket request period has now closed. All attendees who RSVP’d will receive additional details from GPSG soon.

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Events Around Campus

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Cozy Bingo

Friday, October 16, 2026 7:00am to 9:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Cozy Bingo will take place Friday, Oct. 16 from 7 to 9 p.m. where attendees will play bingo with a chance to win prizes related to the comfort of the fall.
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Bilingual Readings with Kawaguchi Harumi and Rina Kikuchi

Friday, October 16, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Iowa City Public Library
Join the University of Iowa (UI) Center for Asian and Pacific Studies (CAPS), an International Programs affinity group, for a special evening of bilingual readings featuring acclaimed Japanese poet Kawaguchi Harumi and translator Rina Kikuchi.
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Mini Grandparents University

Friday, October 16, 2026 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Levitt Center for University Advancement
Mini Grandparents University® Returns with Disease Detectives: Undead Outbreak!

Fashion Show

Friday, October 16, 2026 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Boyd Law Building

Join the Sustainability Organization and Fashion Law Initiative (SoFli) for A Night in the Secret Garden.

Experience a unique fashion showcase where all models (law students and staff) are styled in stunning second-hand and vintage-sourced outfits, proving that style and environmental consciousness go hand in hand.

Event Details & Impact:
Admission: $5 per ticket via CashNet

Beneficiary: 100% of ticket proceeds will go directly to support Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Services.

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Solar Wind Characteristics During Low Density Periods: A Window into Young Solar Wind

Friday, October 16, 2026 7:30pm to 8:00pm
Van Allen Hall

Please join us for the Astronomy Public Talk series, where we host short, accessible talks on a wide range of astronomy and physics-related topics — free and open to the public! This event will feature a presentation by UI Physics and Astronomy undergraduate student Sydney Tune, who will discuss how low-density periods in the solar wind can show what previous conditions were like near the Sun. By studying features known as counter-streaming strahl electrons and “double ions” during these rare...

Senior Recital: Natalie Roth, trumpet

Friday, October 16, 2026 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building

This concert is free and open to the public.

Concert program will be available here: https://performingarts.uiowa.edu/digital-programs/music

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A Urinal Play

Friday, October 16, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building

By Ephram Sinnwell

Lemon, Lime, and Grapefruit, three lifelong friends, have been pissing together twice a day every Monday – Friday for five years until one day a dude who just can’t hang shows up. What the fuck happens next?

Part of Theatre Arts' Workshop 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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Public Observing Night - Van Allen Observatory

Friday, October 16, 2026 8:00pm to 10:00pm
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 fall 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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The Government Inspector

Friday, October 16, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building
When a small Russian town receives word that an undercover government inspector is headed their way to root out corruption, the town’s leaders panic and desperately try to maintain their status quo...by any means necessary. Greed, mistaken identity, ambition, and a healthy dose of stupidity steer Jeffrey Hatcher’s witty adaptation of Gogol’s timeless satirical farce.

Parents and Partners Day

Saturday, October 17, 2026 8:00am to 2:30pm
Boyd Law Building

The 49th Annual Parents & Partners Day program will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026. This event is a high point in the Law School’s fall activities, and we hope to see you there. The day is planned as a relaxed day of orientation and education for parents, spouses, partners, children, and other relatives and special friends of current law students. The program introduces your guests to the philosophy of law training at Iowa, exposes them to the classroom pedagogy of legal education, and...

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PHC x Children's Cancer Connection 5K

Saturday, October 17, 2026 8:00am to 12:00pm
Hubbard Park
PHC x Children's Cancer Connection 5K
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Denver Hometown Hawkeyes: Brunch and Well-Being 2026

Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:00am to 11:00pm
Freedom Street Food Hall

Connect with fellow Hawkeyes in the Denver metro area for a free brunch and relaxed morning of conversation and community!

Thoughtful prompts about health and well-being will be shared to start meaningful conversations and new connections among local Iowa alumni and friends. No preparation is needed—just come ready to enjoy brunch and meet fellow Hawkeyes.

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Hawkeyes at the Orchard

Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:00am to 2:00pm
Center Grove Orchard

Bring the whole family and join fellow Hawkeyes for a fun-filled day at Center Grove Orchard on Saturday, Oct. 17! Enjoy seasonal attractions like the corn pool, hay maze, and pedal tractors, while celebrating fall together.

Center Grove Orchard
32835 610th Avenue
Cambridge, Iowa

Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
Check-in: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Start your day at the Welcome Grounds to pick up tickets, connect with other Hawkeyes, and enjoy fun games and activities.

Additional details:

After checking in, enjoy all the...

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Black Cats & Gym Rats

Saturday, October 17, 2026 1:00pm to 7:00pm
Campus Recreation and Wellness Center
Bouldering Competition

Réminiscences de Schlern: A Musical Retrospective

Saturday, October 17, 2026 3:00pm
Voxman Music Building

Shu-Min Alice Chang, Piano

Anton Achondoa, Piano

This concert is free and open to the public.

Concert program will be available here: https://performingarts.uiowa.edu/digital-programs/music.

Concert can be viewed via livestream here: https://music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream

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Saw-whet Owl Banding

Saturday, October 17, 2026 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Iowa Raptor Project

Join us after dark for this exclusive Northern Saw-whet Owl banding event! We will begin indoors at the Raptor Center for an engaging educational program to learn more about the secretive world of owls with our education birds. Next, you will be transported to our remote owl banding station where you will help collect data, band, and release owls that we may encounter. Due to the nature of this event, space is limited. Registrants must be 18 years of age or older to participate.

Register for one...

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Alonzo King LINES Ballet

Saturday, October 17, 2026 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
An “Irreplaceable Dance Treasure” (Dance Heritage Coalition), King reigns in contemporary ballet.
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A Urinal Play

Saturday, October 17, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building

By Ephram Sinnwell

Lemon, Lime, and Grapefruit, three lifelong friends, have been pissing together twice a day every Monday – Friday for five years until one day a dude who just can’t hang shows up. What the fuck happens next?

Part of Theatre Arts' Workshop 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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The Government Inspector

Saturday, October 17, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building
When a small Russian town receives word that an undercover government inspector is headed their way to root out corruption, the town’s leaders panic and desperately try to maintain their status quo...by any means necessary. Greed, mistaken identity, ambition, and a healthy dose of stupidity steer Jeffrey Hatcher’s witty adaptation of Gogol’s timeless satirical farce.
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Iowa volleyball vs. Wisconsin

Sunday, October 18, 2026 1:00pm
Xtream Arena
The Iowa volleyball team will host Wisconsin at Xtream Arena.
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A Urinal Play

Sunday, October 18, 2026 2:00pm
Theatre Building

By Ephram Sinnwell

Lemon, Lime, and Grapefruit, three lifelong friends, have been pissing together twice a day every Monday – Friday for five years until one day a dude who just can’t hang shows up. What the fuck happens next?

Part of Theatre Arts' Workshop Series

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

Clarence Tow Lecture Series in Economics: Joseph Mullins

Monday, October 19, 2026 10:45am to 12:00pm
Pappajohn Business Building

Joseph Mullins is an Assistant Professor in Economics from the University of Minnesota.

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EAC: Navigating Intercultural Conflicts

Monday, October 19, 2026 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Virtual
In this interactive session, participants will explore the four intercultural conflict styles using the Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory (ICS).
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