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

GPSG Meetings Spring 2024

meetings

Council Meeting

IMU Room 337 (or join via Zoom)
meetings

Council Meeting

IMU Room 337 (or join via Zoom)
meetings

Council Meeting

IMU Room 337 (or join via Zoom)

GPSG Events

Wholistic Wellness Week 2024

Wholistic Wellness Week Safety Training Flyer

WWW: Personal Safety Training Sessions

UCC Campus Safety Training Room
Wholistic Wellness Week Safety Training Flyer

WWW: Personal Safety Training Sessions

UCC Campus Safety Training Room
Wholistic Wellness Week: Mindfulness Meditation

WWW: Mindfulness Meditation

Zoom

Events Around Campus

Si No Sanas Hoy, Sanarás Mañana promotional image

Si No Sanas Hoy, Sanarás Mañana

Friday, May 9, 2025 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Visual Arts Building
Si No Sanas Hoy, Sanarás Mañana, a group exhibition whose title translates to “If you don’t heal today, you’ll heal tomorrow.” This exhibition brings together Iowa-based creatives of Latin American descent in a dialogue centered around healing—whether physical, emotional, or symbolic. Participating artists include members of the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and visual activists from Des Moines.

Voxman Chorale and Kantorei Concert

Friday, May 9, 2025 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building
Voxman Chorale and Kantorei ConcertAndrew Robinson (VC) and Jesse Reed (CS), graduate conductorsThis concert will be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream.View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/945587This concert is free and open to the public.

Clarinet Studio Recital

Friday, May 9, 2025 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building
Clarinet Studio RecitalThis concert is free and open to the public.View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/945588
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Digital Graffiti showing

Friday, May 9, 2025 10:15pm
Theatre Building
The world has seen the dazzling delights of digital artwork projection mapped onto some of the most iconic buildings: the Empire State Building, the Sidney Opera House... even our own Old Capitol! Now you can see the Theatre Arts building come to life with digital art made by students in the new UI course, Digital Graffiti.The art of projection mapping is a growing sector in public art and engagement. Many cities are eager to engage their communities and shine light onto the facades of their...
Exhibition - A Roll of the Dice: Symbolism in the Sackner Archive promotional image

Exhibition - A Roll of the Dice: Symbolism in the Sackner Archive

Saturday, May 10 to Friday, June 27, 2025 (all day)
University of Iowa Main Library
In 1897, French Symbolist poet Stéphane Mallarmé revolutionized the world of graphic design with a single poem that forever changed the way we look at words. His work illustrated how text conveys meaning not only through words, but also as visual symbols that contain a deeper meaning. For over 125 years, artists and writers have continued to explore the mystery of Mallarmé’s poem “Un coup de dés jamais n’abolira le hasard” [A throw of the dice will never abolish chance]. This exhibition...
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Non-Major Voice Recital I

Saturday, May 10, 2025 11:30am
Voxman Music Building
Non-Major Voice Recital IStudents of Adam GriffithsThis concert is free and open to the public.

DMA Qualifying Recital: Yimu Wang, piano

Saturday, May 10, 2025 11:30am
Voxman Music Building
DMA Qualifying Recital: Yimu Wang, pianoThis concert is free and open to the public.

Non-Major Violin & Viola Recital

Saturday, May 10, 2025 1:30pm
Voxman Music Building
Non-Major Violin & Viola RecitalThis concert is free and open to the public.View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/945589

DMA III Recital: Canlin Qiu, piano

Saturday, May 10, 2025 1:30pm
Voxman Music Building
DMA III Recital: Canlin Qiu, piano Canlin Qiu, piano Mariya Akhadjanova, orchestra piano This concert is free and open to the public.
NEA Big Read | Discussion of "Beloved" with DK Nnuro promotional image

NEA Big Read | Discussion of "Beloved" with DK Nnuro

Saturday, May 10, 2025 2:00pm to 11:59pm
Stanley Museum of Art
Join us for four discussions of Toni Morrison's Beloved and the exhibition it's a fine thing, led by the Stanley’s curator of special projects and author of What Napoleon Could Not Do, Derek (DK) Nnuro.Register for each session by clicking the dates below, capped at 30 participants: Feb. 15 (Pages 1 - 59)March 8 (Pages 60 - 195)April 5 (Pages 199 - 277)May 10 (Pages 281 - 324)Iowa City is one of 62 communities nationwide participating in the 2023-2024 NEA Big Read. From February to May, our...

New Horizons Band with soloist Matthew Dulas and Iowa City Voices of Experience

Saturday, May 10, 2025 2:00pm
Voxman Music Building
Iowa City New Horizons Band with soloist Matthew Dulas and Iowa City Voices of Experience
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Non-Major Voice Recital II

Saturday, May 10, 2025 3:30pm
Voxman Music Building
Non-Major Voice Recital IIStudents of Caleb HaselhuhnThis concert is free and open to the public.

Senior Recital: Derek Thorn, voice

Saturday, May 10, 2025 5:30pm
Voxman Music Building
Senior Recital: Derek Thorn, voiceYimu Wang, pianoForrest Heusinkveld, drumsetJose Madrano, bassSam Ross, saxophoneKillian Ritan, tromboneManuel Lopez, pianoThis concert will be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream.View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/945591This concert is free and open to the public. 

Senior Recital: Brynn Garner-Prouty, viola

Saturday, May 10, 2025 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building
Senior Recital: Brynn Garner-Prouty, violaThis concert is free and open to the public.

Camerata Singers / University Choir Concert

Saturday, May 10, 2025 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building
Camerata Singers / University Choir ConcertChristopher Ellerston and Katelyn Peterson, graduate conductorsThis concert will be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream.View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/945590This concert is free and open to the public.
Exhibition - A Roll of the Dice: Symbolism in the Sackner Archive promotional image

Exhibition - A Roll of the Dice: Symbolism in the Sackner Archive

Sunday, May 11 to Friday, June 27, 2025 (all day)
University of Iowa Main Library
In 1897, French Symbolist poet Stéphane Mallarmé revolutionized the world of graphic design with a single poem that forever changed the way we look at words. His work illustrated how text conveys meaning not only through words, but also as visual symbols that contain a deeper meaning. For over 125 years, artists and writers have continued to explore the mystery of Mallarmé’s poem “Un coup de dés jamais n’abolira le hasard” [A throw of the dice will never abolish chance]. This exhibition...

Senior Recital: Sophia Davis, soprano

Sunday, May 11, 2025 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building
Senior Recital: Sophia Davis, sopranoThis concert is free and open to the public.View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/945592
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Obermann End-of-Year Writing Retreat

Monday, May 12 to Friday, May 16, 2025 (all day)
Have you been waiting all school year to make serious progress on your book manuscript, article, or grant application? Jump-start your summer writing project at the Obermann End-of-Year Writing Retreat May 12–16, 2025! Fifteen participants will enjoy a week of quiet productivity apart from the distractions of campus at the beautiful North Ridge Pavilion in Coralville. Daily catered lunches will provide an opportunity for exchange and discussion with other writers across campus. Each day will...
Exhibition - A Roll of the Dice: Symbolism in the Sackner Archive promotional image

Exhibition - A Roll of the Dice: Symbolism in the Sackner Archive

Monday, May 12 to Friday, June 27, 2025 (all day)
University of Iowa Main Library
In 1897, French Symbolist poet Stéphane Mallarmé revolutionized the world of graphic design with a single poem that forever changed the way we look at words. His work illustrated how text conveys meaning not only through words, but also as visual symbols that contain a deeper meaning. For over 125 years, artists and writers have continued to explore the mystery of Mallarmé’s poem “Un coup de dés jamais n’abolira le hasard” [A throw of the dice will never abolish chance]. This exhibition...

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, May 12, 2025 11:00am to 12:00pm
Carver Biomedical Research Building
Join us for the Women in Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour. It is the monthly coffee hour on the second Monday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon in 1289 CBRB. Enjoy coffee, pastries and contribute to the discussion!This is open to ALL — students, staff, postdocs, and faculty interested in promoting women in science.Speakers change monthly. Contact: jessica-tucker@uiowa.edu for details.
Exhibition - A Roll of the Dice: Symbolism in the Sackner Archive promotional image

Exhibition - A Roll of the Dice: Symbolism in the Sackner Archive

Tuesday, May 13 to Friday, June 27, 2025 (all day)
University of Iowa Main Library
In 1897, French Symbolist poet Stéphane Mallarmé revolutionized the world of graphic design with a single poem that forever changed the way we look at words. His work illustrated how text conveys meaning not only through words, but also as visual symbols that contain a deeper meaning. For over 125 years, artists and writers have continued to explore the mystery of Mallarmé’s poem “Un coup de dés jamais n’abolira le hasard” [A throw of the dice will never abolish chance]. This exhibition...
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Study at the Stanley

Tuesday, May 13 10:00am to Thursday, May 15, 2025 4:00pm
Stanley Museum of Art
Make the Stanley your study spot for finals week. We'll have free coffee, lemonade, punch, and snacks available all day Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (10 a.m.–4 p.m.). Stop by for a few hours to study for your exams: grab a snack, replenish your study supplies (we'll have post-its, highlighters, and more) and take a quick break — either by exploring the galleries or playing with a fidget toy.

REDCap Advanced Training

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual
This is the fourth step in the REDCap training series. In this training we will cover advanced features such as: Importing data from a CSV file Ways to customize your data entry experience with form display logic Making your forms more dynamic and personalized with context aware smart variables Sending automated, conditional email alerts Ensuring data is high quality by executing data quality rules, creating data 'missingness' codes, and opening data queries Register by clicking the...

HPC Workshop: Machine Learning and Big Data

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:00am to 4:00pm
University Capitol Centre
ITS - Research Services hosts a two-day intensive workshop on Machine Learning and Big Data. This workshop will be led by Prof. John Urbanic from the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center and will take place in a training room equipped with two-way video communication between participants and the lecturer. Please note that all participants must be at the hosting location, as there will be no option for individual remote participation via video call (e.g., Zoom). ITS-RS staff will assist participants...
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