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

GPSG Meetings Fall 2025

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Legislative Meeting

Black Box Theater (360 IMU)
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Legislative Meeting

Black Box Theater (360 IMU)
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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

Departmental Brown Bag

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Psychological and Brain Sciences Building
Brown Bag events feature presentations by Psychological and Brain Sciences graduate students from the Cognitive and Behavioral Cognitive Neuroscience training areas.Presenter, title, and abstract to come.

Fall 2025 IRB Office Hours

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Virtual
HSO Staff will be available to:Answer questions about conducting human subjects research.Provide guidance and answer questions about the electronic application forms in the HawkIRB system.Provide suggestions and guidance about study procedures that are in compliance with federal regulations and the UI IRB policies.Provide guidance and answer questions about the submission of industry-initiated and industry-sponsored research projects to an external/commercial or central IRB
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Maximizing Pivot to Find Funding and Collaborators (November 2025)

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 2:00pm to 3:00pm
University Capitol Centre
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.
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Success, Not Excess

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Bowman House
Success, Not Excess provides a small, safe and supportive space for UI students wanting to make or considering changes in their alcohol or other drug use. The group emphasizes success in academics, relationships, mental and physical health, and other goals through reducing alcohol and other drug use. Meetings are provided by the UI Collegiate Recovery Program. For more information, please visit our website.This is not a treatment group and will not satisfy legal or other disciplinary mandates...

DMA I Recital: Theresa Rukavina, violin

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building
DMA Recital: Theresa Rukavina, violinThis concert is free and open to the public.
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Symphony Band

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building
Symphony BandThis concert will be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream.This concert is free and open to the public.

Environmental Law CLE

Thursday, November 20, 2025 (all day)
Boyd Law Building
Iowa attorneys will join the Boyd Law building for the Environmental Law CLE. Faculty, Staff and Students can attend at no cost if you register at iowabar.org.

TriNetX Basic Training

Thursday, November 20, 2025 9:00am to 10:00am
Virtual
This training will provide an in-depth look at TriNetX and show you how to use the tool. We will go through building a study, searching for a specific population, and finally what information you can gather from the specific cohort. We will also discuss next steps on getting data extracted for research. After this training you will have a thorough understanding of how to use TriNetX and what the process is to get data extracted for research studies. Register by clicking the virtual event link...

Fall 2025 IRB Office Hours

Thursday, November 20, 2025 10:00am to 12:00pm
Virtual
HSO Staff will be available to:Answer questions about conducting human subjects research.Provide guidance and answer questions about the electronic application forms in the HawkIRB system.Provide suggestions and guidance about study procedures that are in compliance with federal regulations and the UI IRB policies.Provide guidance and answer questions about the submission of industry-initiated and industry-sponsored research projects to an external/commercial or central IRB

Christian Legal Society Weekly Meeting

Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00pm to 12:59pm
Boyd Law Building
This is the Christian Legal Society Weekly Meeting!
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Student Stories: Reflections on Summer Environmental Law Internships

Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:45pm to 1:15pm
Boyd Law Building
Join the Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative and the Iowa State Bar Association for a dynamic session spotlighting Iowa Law students who spent their summer immersed in environmental law and policy work across the state, region, country, and world! Through 3–5 minute lightning talks, these future environmental leaders will share insights from their internships—from litigation and advocacy to research and regulatory practice. This session highlights the real-world impact of HELI’s experiential...
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Iowa Nurse Innovators Roadshow

Thursday, November 20, 2025 2:00pm to 5:59pm
University of Iowa Health Care University Campus
This two-day event brings nurse-led innovation to communities across Iowa, featuring inspiring keynotes, interactive workshops, and a live pitch competition. Note: November 19th is happening in Western Iowa and November 20th is at UI Health Care in Iowa City, Iowa. Please see the event page here for up to date event details.November 19 (Western Iowa): Ignite – Hear from leading nurse innovators, including keynote speaker Judy Lenane, and take part in a hands-on Spark Session designed to fuel...

DMA III Recital: Thomas Drummond, saxophone

Thursday, November 20, 2025 5:30pm
Voxman Music Building
DMA III Recital: Thomas Drummond, saxophoneThomas Drummond, saxophoneCasey Dierlam Tse, pianoThis concert is free and open to the public.
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Gabriel Kahane and Attacca Quartet

Thursday, November 20, 2025 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
Part of Hancher Up ClosePart of Hancher's 53rd seasonPresented in collaboration with the University of Iowa String Quartet Residency ProgramAn inventive quartet collaborates—in the classroom and on the stage—with our composer-in-residence.Pianist, vocalist, and Hancher’s composer-in-residence Gabriel Kahane joins the vibrant Attacca Quartet for a performance which employs Ravel’s String Quartet in F Major as a scaffolding. Ravel’s work will be interwoven with Gabriel Kahane’s Klee and Final...
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Campus Symphony Orchestra

Thursday, November 20, 2025 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building
Campus Symphony OrchestraThis concert will be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/about/live-stream-concert-schedule.This concert is free and open to the public.

Founding Mothers Support Group

Friday, November 21, 2025 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building
This support group is led by Social Worker Sam for any student enrolled at Iowa Law who wishes to explore gender dynamics in law school and in the legal field. The invitation is to come together to share, process, and support each other. There is no long-term commitment and no need to attend consistently. If you are interested in attending, please email Social Worker Sam to receive and review a copy of the group’s Constitution before attending. All attendees must sign the group’s Constitution to...

Molecular Medicine Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Joseph Chin

Friday, November 21, 2025 1:00pm
Medical Education Research Facility
Joseph Chin is a PhD candidate in the Biomedical Science - Molecular Medicine Graduate Program, as well as a student in the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP). His research has been conducted in Dr. Richard Smith's laboratory.If you are unable to attend in person, please consider showing your support and attending via Zoom. Please email britt-hokanson@uiowa.edu for the zoom link.
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Pregame Cookout at the Boyd Law Building Courtyard

Saturday, November 22, 2025 (all day)
Boyd Law Building
All College of Law students, faculty, staff, and alumni are invited to gather two hours before kickoff to enjoy food, fun, and Hawkeye spirit. Come connect with the College of Law community and cheer on the Hawkeyes together!Please note: UI Athletics has not yet announced game times. Be sure to check back for updated timing information as it becomes available.
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Iowa Football vs. Michigan State

Saturday, November 22, 2025 (all day)
Kinnick Stadium
The Iowa Hawkeyes will host Michigan State at Kinnick Stadium.

Department of Microbiology and Immunology Seminar Series

Monday, November 24, 2025 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Bowen Science Building
Seminar Series
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Success, Not Excess

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Bowman House
Success, Not Excess provides a small, safe and supportive space for UI students wanting to make or considering changes in their alcohol or other drug use. The group emphasizes success in academics, relationships, mental and physical health, and other goals through reducing alcohol and other drug use. Meetings are provided by the UI Collegiate Recovery Program. For more information, please visit our website.This is not a treatment group and will not satisfy legal or other disciplinary mandates...

Christian Legal Society Weekly Meeting

Thursday, November 27, 2025 12:00pm to 12:59pm
Boyd Law Building
This is the Christian Legal Society Weekly Meeting!

Founding Mothers Support Group

Friday, November 28, 2025 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building
This support group is led by Social Worker Sam for any student enrolled at Iowa Law who wishes to explore gender dynamics in law school and in the legal field. The invitation is to come together to share, process, and support each other. There is no long-term commitment and no need to attend consistently. If you are interested in attending, please email Social Worker Sam to receive and review a copy of the group’s Constitution before attending. All attendees must sign the group’s Constitution to...
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Iowa Volleyball vs. Ohio State

Friday, November 28, 2025 6:00pm
Xtream Arena
The Iowa volleyball team will host Ohio State.
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