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

GPSG Meetings Spring 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)

GPSG Events

There are no upcoming GPSG events at this time. 

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Events Around Campus

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Dance Graduate Concert

Saturday, May 9, 2026 8:00pm
Space Place Theater

This performance will feature works choreographed by graduate students from the University of Iowa Department of Dance.

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Brad Mehldau Trio

Sunday, May 10, 2026 6:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
Expression and abstraction characterize the music of an indispensable jazz trio.
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Brad Mehldau Trio

Sunday, May 10, 2026 8:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
Expression and abstraction characterize the music of an indispensable jazz trio.

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, May 11, 2026 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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Study at the Stanley

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 10:00am to 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.

Seminar Series: Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Bowen Science Building

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

Des Moines MSW Info Session

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Virtual
Learn about the MSW program options and specializations available in Des Moines.
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Study at the Stanley

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 10:00am to 3:59pm
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.

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Study at the Stanley

Thursday, May 14, 2026 10:00am to 3:59pm
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.

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Drawing Salon with Robert Caputo

Sunday, May 17, 2026 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Stanley Museum of Art

The Drawing Salon focuses on drawing artworks from the museum's collection. Each session will focus on a different artwork. The sessions will begin with an introduction and discussion of the selected work. Participants will be encouraged to pursue their own visions and to take inspiration from the artworks in the gallery.

Pencils and sketchbooks/paper are the only artmaking materials allowed in the galleries. The museum has golf pencils with erasers and clipboards for participants to use. Stools...

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Iowa MBA Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, May 17, 2026 4:00pm
Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.

Big Ten Neuroscience Seminar

Monday, May 18, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
Neuroscience presentations (virtual) hosted by Big Ten Academic Alliance members

Sioux City MSW Info Session

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Virtual
To learn about the MSW program options and specializations available in Sioux City.
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Write at the Stanley: A Generative Writing Workshop

Sunday, May 24, 2026 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...

Online Degree Programs Information Session

Thursday, May 28, 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!

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2026 US-Thai/US-ASEAN Pharmacy Consortia Meeting

Tuesday, June 2 to Friday, June 5, 2026 (all day)
College of Pharmacy Building (CPB)

The UI College of Pharmacy will host the 2026 US-Thai/US-ASEAN Pharmacy Consortia Meeting.

The US-Thai Consortium for the Development of Pharmacy Education in Thailand was established in May 1994, when nine U.S. schools of pharmacy and the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) signed a Memorandum of Agreement with eight Thai schools of pharmacy and the Committee for Pharmacy Manpower Development of the Thailand Ministry of University Affairs.

The consortium’s mission was to...

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2026 US-Thai/US-ASEAN Pharmacy Consortia Meeting

Wednesday, June 3 to Friday, June 5, 2026 (all day)
College of Pharmacy Building (CPB)

The UI College of Pharmacy will host the 2026 US-Thai/US-ASEAN Pharmacy Consortia Meeting.

The US-Thai Consortium for the Development of Pharmacy Education in Thailand was established in May 1994, when nine U.S. schools of pharmacy and the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) signed a Memorandum of Agreement with eight Thai schools of pharmacy and the Committee for Pharmacy Manpower Development of the Thailand Ministry of University Affairs.

The consortium’s mission was to...

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2026 US-Thai/US-ASEAN Pharmacy Consortia Meeting

Thursday, June 4 to Friday, June 5, 2026 (all day)
College of Pharmacy Building (CPB)

The UI College of Pharmacy will host the 2026 US-Thai/US-ASEAN Pharmacy Consortia Meeting.

The US-Thai Consortium for the Development of Pharmacy Education in Thailand was established in May 1994, when nine U.S. schools of pharmacy and the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) signed a Memorandum of Agreement with eight Thai schools of pharmacy and the Committee for Pharmacy Manpower Development of the Thailand Ministry of University Affairs.

The consortium’s mission was to...

2026 US-Thai/US-ASEAN Pharmacy Consortia Meeting promotional image

2026 US-Thai/US-ASEAN Pharmacy Consortia Meeting

Friday, June 5, 2026 (all day)
College of Pharmacy Building (CPB)

The UI College of Pharmacy will host the 2026 US-Thai/US-ASEAN Pharmacy Consortia Meeting.

The US-Thai Consortium for the Development of Pharmacy Education in Thailand was established in May 1994, when nine U.S. schools of pharmacy and the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) signed a Memorandum of Agreement with eight Thai schools of pharmacy and the Committee for Pharmacy Manpower Development of the Thailand Ministry of University Affairs.

The consortium’s mission was to...

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Art & Write Night

Friday, June 5, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces.

Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists.

Tell a friend, grab a notebook, and join us on the first Friday of each month. We'll provide a new inspo prompt for each session and...

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, June 8, 2026 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.

Online Degree Programs Information Session

Thursday, June 25, 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!

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, July 13, 2026 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.

Online Degree Programs Information Session

Thursday, July 30, 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!

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