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

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

The Last Rodeo — A UICB MFA Group Exhibition promotional image

The Last Rodeo — A UICB MFA Group Exhibition

Tuesday, April 28 to Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (all day)
North Hall

The Last Rodeo

Featuring a collection of work by:

Poojana Prasanna, Louisa Eastley, Paige Wilkinson, Clara Reynen, Harper Folsom

The University of Iowa Center for the Book

Spring 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition

Please join us for a celebratory reception! Friday, May 8 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. with remarks at 5:15 p.m.

K. K. Merker Gallery Ground Floor of North Hall – 20 West Davenport St.

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Classics Honors Colloquium

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 5:30pm to 7:00pm
English-Philosophy Building
Students seeking honors in their Classics majors will be presenting their original research on a variety of topics from the ancient world.
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Free CPR/AED Training, Red Watch Band

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Campus Recreation and Wellness Center
Free CPR/AED Training + Narcan Administration
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Take Back the Night

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 6:00pm to 9:00pm
University of Iowa Pentacrest
Rally, March, and Speak Out against sexual violence in all forms at Take Back the Night on April 26, Iowa City Pentacrest, University of Iowa
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Book Reading: Residual, by Tisa Bryant

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:00pm
Prairie Lights Books
Celebrate the book launch of Residual, by Tisa Bryant

Levitt Lecture with David Axelrod

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
Levitt Lecture with David Axelrod promotional image

Levitt Lecture with David Axelrod

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
David Axelrod- Levitt Lecture Series

Iowa Saxophonists' Workshop Studio Recital

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building

Iowa Saxophonists' Workshop Studio Recital

This concert is free and open to the public.

Canceled

Daniel Cosio, Guest Trombone Recital

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building

Daniel Cosio, Guest Trombone Recital

Click here for program.

This concert is free and open to the public.

The Last Rodeo — A UICB MFA Group Exhibition promotional image

The Last Rodeo — A UICB MFA Group Exhibition

Wednesday, April 29 to Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (all day)
North Hall

The Last Rodeo

Featuring a collection of work by:

Poojana Prasanna, Louisa Eastley, Paige Wilkinson, Clara Reynen, Harper Folsom

The University of Iowa Center for the Book

Spring 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition

Please join us for a celebratory reception! Friday, May 8 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. with remarks at 5:15 p.m.

K. K. Merker Gallery Ground Floor of North Hall – 20 West Davenport St.

Mid-Spring Bird Banding promotional image

Mid-Spring Bird Banding

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 7:30am to 9:30am
Macbride Nature Recreation Area - Falcon Shelter
Early Spring Bird Banding
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Woodland Planting at the Quad Ravine

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 8:00am to 12:00pm
Quad Ravine

Help restore the Quad Ravine by volunteering at our upcoming planting event! Volunteers are needed to help plant 4,000 native plants, supporting habitat restoration, biodiversity, and long-term ecosystem health. No prior experience is necessary. Tools, training, and guidance will be provided.

What to wear: Dress for working outdoors and getting dirty. Please wear sturdy closed-toe shoes, long and weather-appropriate clothing.

What to bring: A reusable water bottle and sun protection (hat...

End of Semester Stress Reliever

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 10:00am to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building

Please join student services to de-stress before finals!

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Study Hall

Wednesday, April 29, 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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Microsoft Teams: Meetings

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual

This course is designed for users who would like to gain a better understanding about one of the key collaboration tools within Microsoft Teams — meetings. We will cover scheduling a meeting, as well as how to use the controls and features available during the meeting, such as breakout rooms. After the meeting is over, we will teach you how to access recordings, in-meeting chat, notes, and files. It is recommended that you have some familiarity with Microsoft Teams before taking this course. To...

Canceled
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Forget It, I'm Using Paper

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual

Feeling the pressure to use digital assignments while worried that students might use AI tools to complete their work? Keep it old-school with trusty paper assignments and enjoy peace of mind. This session explores how instructors can use paper-based assignments and assessments while leveraging Gradescope's powerful grading and feedback tools. Learn how students can submit their handwritten work to Gradescope, allowing instructors to annotate, comment, and grade efficiently online. Discover...

Therapy Dog Visit with Finn

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building

Take a short break before finals and spend a few minutes with Finn, Student Care and Assistance’s therapy dog. He’ll be in the Law Library second floor open seating area with his handler Anna, offering a moment of joy and a chance to reset before the end‑of‑semester crunch. All are welcome.

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Hansen Distinguished Lecture

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 12:30pm to 1:20pm
College of Public Health Building
Hansen Distinguished Lecture

Spring 2026 IRB Office Hours

Wednesday, April 29, 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.
Astrophysics & Space Physics Seminar - John Silva; Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Iowa promotional image

Astrophysics & Space Physics Seminar - John Silva; Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Iowa

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 3:30pm to 4:20pm
Van Allen Hall
Astrophysics & Space Physics Seminar
2026 Annual John Martin Rare Book Room Open House promotional image

2026 Annual John Martin Rare Book Room Open House

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Hardin Library for Health Sciences
Iowa Icons: Leaders, Innovators, and Trailblazers in the History of Iowa Medicine
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Curator Guided Tour of 'Orchestrating Community: The Public Service of Iowa Conductor James Dixon'

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm
University of Iowa Main Library

Join co-curators Sarah Suhadolnik and Katie Buehner for a special guided tour of the current University of Iowa Libraries Main Library Gallery exhibition, Orchestrating Community: The Public Service of Iowa Conductor James Dixon. Admission is free, and all are welcome.

About the exhibit:

An Iowa native and a Hawkeye, conductor James Dixon (1928–2007) was instrumental in building orchestras at the University of Iowa, in the Midwest, and abroad. Through a look at Dixon’s adventurous international...

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Iowa softball vs. Northern Illinois

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 5:00pm
Pearl Softball Field
The Iowa softball team hosts Northern Illinois.

Recital: Andrew Deaver, Trombone

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 5:30pm
Voxman Music Building

DMA Qualifying Recital: Andrew Deaver, Trombone

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

This concert is free and open to the public.

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