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

Biochemistry Seminar: "Dynamic Assembly of RNA Processing Machines" promotional image

Biochemistry Seminar: "Dynamic Assembly of RNA Processing Machines"

Thursday, October 15, 2026 10:30am to 11:20am
Medical Education Research Facility

"Dynamic Assembly of RNA Processing Machines"

Presented by

Aaron Hoskins, Ph.D.
Wasson Professor in Biochemistry
University of Wisconsin-Madison

AI and Literature Discovery

Thursday, October 15, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Seamans Center
Build your scholarly toolkit with workshop on AI-powered literature discovery.
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Using Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs) for Coviariate Selection with Dr. Jon Davis

Thursday, October 15, 2026 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Social Sciences Research Building
This workshop introduces directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) as a practical tool for selecting variables to include in analyses. Participants will learn how DAGs can help identify potential confounding and support transparent analytic decisions. Using examples from epidemiological research, the workshop will demonstrate how to develop and interpret DAGs, apply them to covariate selection, and perform sensitivity analyses to evaluate the robustness of the covariate selection process. This workshop is intended for students, researchers, and public health professionals with a basic understanding of regression modeling. No prior experience with DAGs or causal inference methods is required.
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FNIS & Tax Treaty Paperwork Clinic

Thursday, October 15, 2026 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Schaeffer Hall
International students and scholars are invited to attend this drop-in clinic hosted by Life in Iowa and Payroll Services. Stop by anytime between 4 and 6 p.m. to receive assistance completing required forms, signing tax treaty documents, and preparing for the upcoming tax season.
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Meeting Class Notes Accommodations with Note Depot

Thursday, October 15, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Virtual
Note Depot is a centralized note sharing platform in ICON. Developed at the University of Iowa, this tool can simplify access to note-taking resources and support students with the class notes accommodation.
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Cafecito Cervantes

Thursday, October 15, 2026 4:00pm to 4:45pm
Virtual
Cafecito Cervantes Fall 2026
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Chinese Corner Fall 26

Thursday, October 15, 2026 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Phillips Hall
Practice your Chinese through relaxed conversations, games, and cultural activities. Meet other Chinese speakers and learners from across campus! Open to everyone. All Chinese proficiency levels are welcome. Free snacks provided!
Police as Allies: Protester Perceptions and Cooperation in South Korea's Candlelight Protests promotional image

Police as Allies: Protester Perceptions and Cooperation in South Korea's Candlelight Protests

Thursday, October 15, 2026 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Virtual
Join the Korean Studies Research Network (KoRN) for a virtual lecture by sociologist Dr. Junghyun Nam exploring the relationship between protesters and police during South Korea's 2016-17 Candlelight Protests.
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The Government Inspector

Thursday, October 15, 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. Purdue

Thursday, October 15, 2026 8:00pm
Xtream Arena
The Iowa Volleyball team will host Purdue at Xtream Arena.

Clarence Tow Lecture Series in Finance: Seth Pruitt

Friday, October 16, 2026 10:35am to 12:00pm
Pomerantz Center

Seth Pruitt is an Associate Professor in Finance at Arizona State University.

Story Lab Drop-In Coaching

Friday, October 16, 2026 1:00pm to 1:30pm
Pappajohn Business Building
Story coaching before the April showcase.
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Friday Crafternoons

Friday, October 16, 2026 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Stanley Museum of Art

Need a creative break at the end of the week? Swing by the Stanley on Friday afternoons to work on a craft project of your choice.

Bring your own in-progress project or start a new one using the various supplies provided. Try your hand at sketching, coloring, knitting, embroidery, origami, and so much more in a relaxing, low-pressure environment. Stay as long as you like and make new connections. Light snacks will be provided.

Friday Crafternoons occurs almost every Friday at the Stanley Museum of...

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So, What is Active Learning Anyway?

Friday, October 16, 2026 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Van Allen Hall
The term active learning has been around for decades. We’ll explore what it means and why it matters, especially in the age of AI, share strategies that work in any classroom, and highlight tools available in TILE classrooms. Leave with new ideas and a reimagined activity using active learning. All attendees will be enabled to schedule a TILE classroom.

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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Saw-whet Owl Banding

Friday, October 16, 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...

Senior Recital: Natalie Roth, trumpet

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

This concert is free and open to the public.

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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.
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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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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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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...

Joint Recital: Alice Chang and Anton Achondoa

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

This concert is free and open to the public. Concert can be viewed via livestream here: https://music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream

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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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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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