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

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Billy Hart Quartet

Saturday, January 23, 2027 7:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
A spectacular drummer keeps driving the beat of jazz forward.
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Billy Hart Quartet

Saturday, January 23, 2027 9:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
A spectacular drummer keeps driving the beat of jazz forward.
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Write at the Stanley: A Generative Writing Workshop

Sunday, January 24, 2027 2:30pm to 4:15pm
Stanley Museum of Art

Join us monthly to generate new creative writing inspired by works in the Stanley collection. Each session will be led by a different talented writer from our area, who will be offering a new prompt and a new approach to ekphrastic writing (writing inspired by visual art). Bring your own notebook and pencil or computer and leave with the beginning of a newly written piece.

Co-sponsored by Iowa City Poetry. Teen and adult writers in all genres are welcome.

Write at the Stanley meets every fourth...

Seminar Series: Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Tuesday, January 26, 2027 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Bowen Science Building

Each semester, we are proud to host outstanding seminar speakers. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

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A Beautiful Noise

Friday, January 29, 2027 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A Beautiful Noise is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir that tells the untold true story of how America's greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.
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A Clairvoyant Case

Friday, January 29, 2027 8:00pm
Theatre Building

By Cassel Friemel

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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Iowa Swimming and Diving vs. Iowa State

Saturday, January 30, 2027 1:00pm
Campus Recreation and Wellness Center
Iowa Swimming and Diving hosts Iowa State at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center.
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A Beautiful Noise

Saturday, January 30, 2027 2:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A Beautiful Noise is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir that tells the untold true story of how America's greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.
A Beautiful Noise promotional image

A Beautiful Noise

Saturday, January 30, 2027 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A Beautiful Noise is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir that tells the untold true story of how America's greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.
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A Clairvoyant Case

Saturday, January 30, 2027 8:00pm
Theatre Building

By Cassel Friemel

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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A Beautiful Noise

Sunday, January 31, 2027 2:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A Beautiful Noise is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir that tells the untold true story of how America's greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.

Arie VandeWaa, Trombone Guest Artist

Tuesday, February 2, 2027 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building

This concert is free and open to the public.

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Kansas City Symphony

Thursday, February 4, 2027 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
A brilliant pianist and a top-flight orchestra bring a world premiere and music by Beethoven.
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to the yellow house

Friday, February 5, 2027 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Vincent van Gogh arrives in Paris determined to finally make his mark as an artist. Weaving between the years of 1886 and 1888, with a contemporary spin on the language and the characters, we are given a seat at the renowned Tambourin Cafe and invited into the Salon of the famed painters of the Petit Boulevard.
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Hamilton de Holanda Trio

Saturday, February 6, 2027 7:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
The king of the bandolin brings Brazilian flavor—and more—to Club Hancher.
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to the yellow house

Saturday, February 6, 2027 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Vincent van Gogh arrives in Paris determined to finally make his mark as an artist. Weaving between the years of 1886 and 1888, with a contemporary spin on the language and the characters, we are given a seat at the renowned Tambourin Cafe and invited into the Salon of the famed painters of the Petit Boulevard.
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Hamilton de Holanda Trio

Saturday, February 6, 2027 9:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
The king of the bandolin brings Brazilian flavor—and more—to Club Hancher.
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to the yellow house

Sunday, February 7, 2027 2:00pm
Theatre Building
Vincent van Gogh arrives in Paris determined to finally make his mark as an artist. Weaving between the years of 1886 and 1888, with a contemporary spin on the language and the characters, we are given a seat at the renowned Tambourin Cafe and invited into the Salon of the famed painters of the Petit Boulevard.

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, February 8, 2027 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.

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to the yellow house

Wednesday, February 10, 2027 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Vincent van Gogh arrives in Paris determined to finally make his mark as an artist. Weaving between the years of 1886 and 1888, with a contemporary spin on the language and the characters, we are given a seat at the renowned Tambourin Cafe and invited into the Salon of the famed painters of the Petit Boulevard.
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Night at the Museum: February 2027

Thursday, February 11, 2027 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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to the yellow house

Thursday, February 11, 2027 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Vincent van Gogh arrives in Paris determined to finally make his mark as an artist. Weaving between the years of 1886 and 1888, with a contemporary spin on the language and the characters, we are given a seat at the renowned Tambourin Cafe and invited into the Salon of the famed painters of the Petit Boulevard.
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Jesse Factor "The Marthaodyssey"

Friday, February 12, 2027 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
A UI alum sets a Hancher stopover on his ongoing The Marthaodyssey.
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to the yellow house

Friday, February 12, 2027 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Vincent van Gogh arrives in Paris determined to finally make his mark as an artist. Weaving between the years of 1886 and 1888, with a contemporary spin on the language and the characters, we are given a seat at the renowned Tambourin Cafe and invited into the Salon of the famed painters of the Petit Boulevard.
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