Events

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology holds research workshops featuring internal speakers on Tuesdays, 12:30-1:20pm. For Fall 2026, these will occur in 1117 MERF. Presentation titles are not publicly available due to the use of unpublished research. Individuals interested in attending workshops or being added to the email list should contact the office at biochem@uiowa.edu.

Aug. 25: CANCELED

Sept. 1: CANCELED

Sept. 8: RESERVED

Sept. 15: Steve Guzman, PhD, Postdoc Fellow, Biomedical...

The Return of Nuclear: Duane Arnold, Energy Security, and Iowa's Energy Future

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 12:30pm to 2:00pm

Boyd Law Building

As interest in nuclear energy grows across the United States, Iowa has become part of the national conversation with the proposed restart of the Duane Arnold Energy Center near Cedar Rapids. This timely discussion brings together leaders from the surrounding community, industry, government, environmental advocacy, and the scientific community to think through the legal, scientific, economic, and community issues raised by the proposed Duane Arnold restart. The panel will explore how policymakers...

Pro Bono Recognition Event

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 12:40pm to 1:40pm

Boyd Law Building

Join the Citizen Lawyer Program and Iowa Student Bar Association as we celebrate the Iowa Law community's commitment to service. This program will feature remarks by a guest speaker and Iowa Student Bar Association leaders followed by recognition of Spring 2026 Pro Bono Society members and participants in CLP Pro Bono Projects. A reception will follow.

Attendance at one Lawyers & Leaders program each semester is one requirement for membership in the Pro Bono Society.

Seminar Series: Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Bowen Science Building

Each semester, we are proud to host outstanding seminar speakers. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Visit website: https://microbiology.medicine.uiowa.edu/about-us/seminars

ICON: Tricks and treats

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Virtual

Join this spooktacular session to learn how to creep it real in your ICON course with creatures and features lurking in the shadows of ICON.

Japanese Conversation Table Fall 26

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Phillips Hall

Join the UI Japanese Program on Tuesdays to practice your Japanese language skills with fellow learners!

Dance Auditions

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Dance Building

Dance auditions are open to anyone, regardless of major!

Study Hall

Wednesday, October 28, 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.

Maker Break: Make your own spooky Homecoming button!

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 11:30am to 1:00pm

Sciences Library

Drop in anytime for a fun, themed craft that takes just 10–20 minutes and explore your creativity.

Introduction to learning analytics

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Virtual

Learning analytics can provide valuable insights into how students engage with courses, where they struggle, and what instructional strategies support their success. This session will cover the tools available to faculty and how to use data to ask questions about student learning.

IRB Insights

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Virtual

Join us in 2026 for IRB Insights, a monthly lecture series designed to keep researchers informed about new IRB processes, HawkIRB application improvements, and other updates from the UI Human Research Protection Program (HRPP).

Human Subjects Office Fall 2026 Office Hours

Wednesday, October 28, 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.

Helen Betya Rubinstein in conversation with Bennett Sims

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Prairie Lights Books

Nonfiction Writing Program Alumna Helen Betya Rubinstein (MFA '15) reads from her latest book

Guest Artist Recital: Fidelio Trio

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 7:30pm

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

Alex Tatarsky "Sad Boys in Harpy Land"

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 7:30pm

The James Theater

An absurdist driven by serious ideas, Tatarsky takes audiences to unexpected, hilarious, uncomfortable places.

Biochemistry Seminar: "Structural Mechanisms of DNA Replication Restart in Bacteria"

Thursday, October 29, 2026 10:30am to 11:20am

Medical Education Research Facility

"Structural Mechanisms of DNA Replication Restart in Bacteria"

Presented by

James Keck, Ph.D.
Professor of Biomolecular Chemistry
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Online Degree Programs Information Session

Thursday, October 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!

CIRTL Teaching-as-Research Series

Thursday, October 29, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Virtual

Design your Teaching-as-Research (TAR) study in this interactive workshop series for graduate students and postdocs. Participants will reflect on their teaching, explore evidence of student learning, and work toward CIRTL Practitioner level certification. During the series, you will develop a teaching-focused research question and design a brief study to investigate it.

Cafecito Cervantes

Thursday, October 29, 2026 4:00pm to 4:45pm

Virtual

Cafecito Cervantes Fall 2026

College of Pharmacy Osterhaus Medal for Lifetime Achievement Symposium, Alumni Awards, and Professorship Celebration

Thursday, October 29, 2026 4:00pm

College of Pharmacy Building

On Oct. 29, we will celebrate recipients of the following UI Pharmacy awards and honors:

Osterhaus Medal for Lifetime Achievement Award:
Terry Dahl, '83 PhD

Distinguished Alumni Award:
Laura Borgelt, '95 BSPh, PharmD, MBA
Lisa Gersema, '84 BSPh, '86 PharmD
Youlin Lin, '72 PhD
Randy McDonough, '87 BSPh, '97 MS, '00 PharmD

Honorary Alumni Award:
Jean Eisenbart, BS, MS

Genesis Alumni Award:
Christian Fernandez, '10 PhD
Wes Pilkington, '11 PharmD

Professorship Reappointment:
Korey Kennelty, PharmD, MS, PhD
Patri...

Voxman 10th Anniversary Celebration

Thursday, October 29, 2026 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Voxman Music Building

We invite School of Music friends and community members to stop by the Voxman Music Building on Thursday, October 29, anytime between 4:30-6:00pm to participate in an open-house celebration commemorating the 10th anniversary of the iconic building opening its doors.

Hollywood composer, music producer, actor, and UI alumnus Scott Icenogle (1991 BA) will be on hand to premiere his new composition, "Ode to Voxman," which provides the score for a new Voxman Music Building 10th Anniversary Video...

Chinese Corner Fall 26

Thursday, October 29, 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!

Artist Talk | Duane Slick

Thursday, October 29, 2026 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Stanley Museum of Art

The 2026 Bette R. Spriestersbach Endowed Lectureship features internationally acclaimed artist and educator Duane Slick. Slick will discuss his 36-year studio practice across painting, printmaking, storytelling, and artist books, drawing heavily on his Indigenous heritage and Midwestern upbringing.

Iowa Steel Bands Fall Concert

Thursday, October 29, 2026 7:30pm

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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