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.

Follow us on Instagram (uiowagpsg) for the latest updates!

Events Around Campus

Seminar Series: Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Tuesday, November 10, 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

Des Moines MSW Info Session

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Virtual

Please join us via Zoom for an info session to learn more about the MSW program in Des Moines at the John and Mary Pappajohn Education Center.

https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/95053466834

Questions? Contact Melanie at melanie-reed@uiowa.edu

REDCap MyCap Training

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual

This is the fifth step in the REDCap training series. In this training, we will discuss using the MyCap mobile app for data collection. We will cover features such as:

Creating participants

Creating tasks and schedules

Active tasks and their unique data output

Direct messages and announcements

This training is a demo and not hands-on. After this training, you will have a basic understanding of the MyCap mobile app for REDCap.

Register by clicking the virtual event link above or by going here:  https:/...

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Study Hall

Wednesday, November 11, 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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Maximizing Pivot to Find Funding and Collaborators (November 2026)

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 10:30am to 11:30am
Hardin Library for Health Sciences

Do you want to maximize your time spent searching for funding opportunities or potential project collaborators? Join us to learn how Pivot can save you time and effort in identifying the right funding opportunities for your research lines as well as identifying collaborators with the relevant expertise.

Register here. The RDO will send a calendar invitation and room location upon registration.

IRB Insights

Wednesday, November 11, 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, November 11, 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.
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Owls

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building
You’d be wise to enjoy this performance by an unusual and exceptional quartet.
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16 Winters, or the Bear's Tale

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Shakespeare begins Act 4 of The Winter’s Tale with a monologue from “Time,” recapping the 16 years that pass between Acts 3 and 4. In 16 Winters, University of Iowa Playwriting alum Mary Hamilton imagines the journey that each character takes during this enchanted gap in time.

Skills for Educators: Effective and Efficient Clinical Teaching

Thursday, November 12, 2026 8:30am to 11:30am
University of Iowa Health Care University Campus
Develop effective and efficient approaches to teaching in the context of patient care.

REDCap Data Handling

Thursday, November 12, 2026 10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual

This is the sixth and final step in the REDCap training series. In this training we won't use REDCap at all. Instead, we will cover ways to view and manage your exported REDCap data in Microsoft Excel and Sublime Text such as:

Populating data from one Excel sheet to another with vlookup()

Seeing specific data with column sorting and filtering

Ensuring data is cohesive by creating tables

Looking at how data relates to other data by creating pivot tables

Transforming unusable data to a usable format...

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CIRTL Teaching-as-Research Series

Thursday, November 12, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
CIRTL Teaching-as-Research Series
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Owls at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop

Thursday, November 12, 2026 1:00pm
Dey House
The Iowa Writers’ Workshop, Hancher Auditorium, and the Iowa String Quartet Residency Program present the Owls for an intimate hour-long afternoon concert at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop Frank Conroy Reading Room.

Story Lab Showcase Prep at MERGE

Thursday, November 12, 2026 3:00pm to 5:00pm
MERGE
Showcase practice in the space—one week out!
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Night at the Museum: Fall Frames

Thursday, November 12, 2026 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Stanley Museum of Art

Once a month, the Stanley hosts events designed to introduce the museum to University of Iowa students through engaging and creative activities. Nights at the Museum events occur on Thursday nights when the museum is open late. These events are planned and developed with the assistance of the Campus Engagement Coordinator, a student employee who works with museum staff to engage student audiences. Information about past Nights at the Museum can be found here. Attending student events also...

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16 Winters, or the Bear's Tale

Thursday, November 12, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Shakespeare begins Act 4 of The Winter’s Tale with a monologue from “Time,” recapping the 16 years that pass between Acts 3 and 4. In 16 Winters, University of Iowa Playwriting alum Mary Hamilton imagines the journey that each character takes during this enchanted gap in time.
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ICON Day 2026

Friday, November 13, 2026 9:00am to 3:00pm
Grand Ballroom in the Hilton Garden Inn
ICON Day 2026 will spotlight practical ways to spark participation and deepen learning. Sessions will showcase technology tools that make active learning easier to design and run. Leave with templates, demos, and ideas you can apply in your next class. Claire Howell Major, PhD, will deliver the keynote, Choosing Active Learning Strategies to Support Deeper Student Thinking. This session will highlight how active learning is an instructional approach proven to support student engagement and learning outcomes across disciplines. Register by Monday, Nov. 2.

Public Interest Career Expo!

Friday, November 13, 2026 11:30am to 5:00pm
Boyd Law Building

More information coming soon!

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Friday Crafternoons

Friday, November 13, 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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Free CPR/AED Training, Red Watch Band

Friday, November 13, 2026 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Free CPR/AED Training + Narcan Administration
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Book Matters: Tisa Bryant and Sarah Minor

Friday, November 13, 2026 7:00pm
Prairie Lights Books
Join Tisa Bryant, associate professor of English, and Sarah Minor, assistant professor of English, as they read from their latest books and discuss the themes that shape their work. This event is free and open to the public.
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Dance Gala

Friday, November 13, 2026 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
Experience the beloved annual celebration of the artistry of University of Iowa dance students and faculty.
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16 Winters, or the Bear's Tale

Friday, November 13, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Shakespeare begins Act 4 of The Winter’s Tale with a monologue from “Time,” recapping the 16 years that pass between Acts 3 and 4. In 16 Winters, University of Iowa Playwriting alum Mary Hamilton imagines the journey that each character takes during this enchanted gap in time.
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Iowa Law Pregame Cookout

Saturday, November 14, 2026 (all day)
Boyd Law Building

All College of Law students, faculty, staff, and alumni are invited to gather before kickoff to enjoy food, fun, and Hawkeye spirit. Reconnect with the College of Law community and cheer on the Hawkeyes together!

Cookout timing details will be announced once game time is confirmed.

The pregame cookout is generously sponsored by Bradley & Riley PC.

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