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

Lingering Still - May Roded MFA Exhibition - School of Art, Art History, and Design promotional image

Lingering Still - May Roded MFA Exhibition - School of Art, Art History, and Design

Friday, September 18, 2026 8:00am to 8:00pm
Visual Arts Building
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47th Annual Samuel Levey Healthcare Leadership Symposium

Friday, September 18, 2026 8:30am to 3:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Join healthcare professionals, students, and community leaders for the 47th Annual Samuel Levey Healthcare Leadership Symposium, a full-day event dedicated to exploring leadership, innovation, and excellence in today’s evolving healthcare landscape.
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Blood Drive @ UIHC IRL

Friday, September 18, 2026 10:00am to 2:00pm
Iowa River Landing
The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, September 18th 2026 at the UIHC IRL . Help the University of Iowa climb the Abbott & Big Ten We Give Blood Drive leaderboard and received a special-edition t-shirt from Abbott, while supplies last!
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Iowa Volleyball vs. Texas Tech

Friday, September 18, 2026 11:00am
Xtream Arena
The Iowa Volleyball team will host Texas Tech at Xtream Arena.

Story Lab Workshop #1

Friday, September 18, 2026 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Pomerantz Center
Pick ONE workshop, leave with skills, stories, and smiles.
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Neuroscience Seminar: Ronald Davis, PhD

Friday, September 18, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Carver Biomedical Research Building
Neuroscience seminar presented by Ronald Davis, PhD, Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation and Technology
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What Are We Really Grading?

Friday, September 18, 2026 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Schaeffer Hall
Interested in making grading more transparent and learning-centered? We will explore how to align assignment criteria with students’ learning processes and discuss strategies that situate assessment as an ongoing and developmental process.
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Friday Crafternoons

Friday, September 18, 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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Tippie College of Business Expansion Groundbreaking

Friday, September 18, 2026 3:00pm
Pappajohn Business Building
Brief program followed by refreshments
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Iowa Field Hockey vs. Indiana

Friday, September 18, 2026 5:00pm
Grant Field
Iowa Field Hockey hosts Indiana at Grant Field.
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Iowa Softball vs. Kirkwood CC

Friday, September 18, 2026 5:00pm
Pearl Softball Field
The Iowa softball team hosts Kirkwood CC.
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Japanese Program Career Information Session

Friday, September 18, 2026 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Phillips Hall
Join the UI Japanese program for an information session about opportunities for work and study in Japan, featuring a panel of alumni who are currently working in Japan or have recently returned.

Law Students for Life Social

Friday, September 18, 2026 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Boyd Law Building

Join Law Students for Life to watch Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever take on the Toronto Tempo!

This is a welcome social; Food will be provided!

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Yasmin Williams

Friday, September 18, 2026 7:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
An artist valuing freedom over conformity lets her sound ring out.
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Public Observing Night - Van Allen Observatory

Friday, September 18, 2026 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Van Allen Hall

Please join the University of Iowa Physics and Astronomy department as we use the Van Allen Observatory and small telescopes to tour the fall sky. To attend this Astronomy observation session, follow the signs in Van Allen Hall to the east elevator to reach the roof.

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Yasmin Williams

Friday, September 18, 2026 9:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
An artist valuing freedom over conformity lets her sound ring out.
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Application Deadline: Obermann International Fellowships (Spring 2027)

Friday, September 18, 2026 11:59pm
111 Church Street

The UI Obermann Center for Advanced studies is accepting applications for Spring 2027 Obermann International Fellowships. This program offers dedicated space, time, and funding for interdisciplinary scholars to collaborate on innovative research at the University of Iowa. Up to eight international fellowships will be granted every academic year. Applicants must be active researchers at an accredited institution of higher learning outside of the United States or independent researchers/artists...

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Iowa Law Pregame Cookout

Saturday, September 19, 2026 1:00pm to 2:45pm
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. Reconnect with the College of Law community and cheer on the Hawkeyes together!

The pregame cookout is generously sponsored by O'Connor & Thomas Law Firm, P.C. & Simmons Perrine PLC.

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Iowa Football vs. UNI

Saturday, September 19, 2026 3:00pm
Kinnick Stadium
The Iowa Hawkeyes will host UNI at Kinnick Stadium.
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Iowa Volleyball vs. West Florida

Saturday, September 19, 2026 6:00pm
Xtream Arena
The Iowa Volleyball team will host West Florida at Xtream Arena.
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Iowa Field Hockey vs. Indiana

Sunday, September 20, 2026 12:00pm
Grant Field
Iowa Field Hockey hosts Indiana at Grant Field.
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Iowa Volleyball vs. Central Arkansas

Sunday, September 20, 2026 1:00pm
Xtream Arena
The Iowa Volleyball team will host Central Arkansas at Xtream Arena.
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Drawing Salon with Robert Caputo

Sunday, September 20, 2026 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Stanley Museum of Art

Drawing Salon with Robert Caputo is a monthly workshop held at the museum on Sunday afternoons. It is free to attend and suitable for all skill levels. Registration is required to secure a spot.

Each session focuses on drawing artworks from the museum's collection, led by Iowa City-based artist, Robert Caputo. 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...

Lingering Still - May Roded MFA Exhibition - School of Art, Art History, and Design promotional image

Lingering Still - May Roded MFA Exhibition - School of Art, Art History, and Design

Monday, September 21, 2026 8:00am to 8:00pm
Visual Arts Building
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