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

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

22nd Annual Gene F. Lata Biochemistry Undergraduate Research Symposium

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 1:00pm to 4:30pm
Medical Education Research Facility

This symposium celebrates the research accomplishments of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology undergraduates and provides graduating seniors an opportunity to present their research results.

Presenters for 2026 will be announced soon.

Seminar Series: Department of Microbiology and Immunology

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 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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LLLC Work in Progress Working Group

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Phillips Hall

LLLC Work in progress Working Group presentations will take place on the fourth Tuesday of each month in 318 Phillips Hall from 3:30-5pm.These workshops will feature writing by WIP group members, which will be circulated beforehand by the author/translator/scholar. We will begin with a short presentation by the writer, followed by workshop and Q&A. The goal of these meetings is to give a platform for working group members to share writing and get feedback, edits, ideas from colleagues in the...

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Physics & Astronomy Awards Colloquium

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Van Allen Hall
2026 Physics & Astronomy Awards Colloquium
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Rapid Response History: Beyond Founders and Firsts: Black History as Iowa History

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Schaeffer Hall
Rapid Response History

Musical Learning Exchange on Restorative Justice

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 5:30pm
Voxman Music Building

Musical Learning Exchange on Restorative Justice

Do you know what restorative justice is?

Rather than responding to conflict with punishment, a restorative justice approach aims to heal harms and work through conflict in a productive manner.

Come join a singing, sharing, and learning experience on Tues, April 28 from 5:30-7 PM in the Choir Room (0005. lower level), Voxman Music Building. Dr. Mary Cohen will facilitate a musical learning exchange where participants will sing songs learned by ear...

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Classics Honors Colloquium

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 5:30pm to 7:00pm
English-Philosophy Building
Students seeking honors in their Classics majors will be presenting their original research on a variety of topics from the ancient world.
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Biology Career Seminar: Redefining Success: My Nonlinear Path from Biology to Public Health

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 5:30pm
Biology Building East
Biology Career Seminar: Redefining Success: My Nonlinear Path from Biology to Public Health
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Free CPR/AED Training, Red Watch Band

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Campus Recreation and Wellness Center
Free CPR/AED Training + Narcan Administration
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Take Back the Night

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 6:00pm to 9:00pm
University of Iowa Pentacrest
Rally, March, and Speak Out against sexual violence in all forms at Take Back the Night on April 26, Iowa City Pentacrest, University of Iowa
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Iowa baseball vs. Illinois State

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 6:05pm
Duane Banks Field
The Iowa baseball team hosts Illinois State.
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Book Reading: Residual, by Tisa Bryant

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:00pm
Prairie Lights Books
Celebrate the book launch of Residual, by Tisa Bryant

Levitt Lecture with David Axelrod

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Hancher Auditorium

Daniel Cosio, Guest Trombone Recital

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building

Daniel Cosio, Guest Trombone Recital

This concert is free and open to the public.

Iowa Saxophonists' Workshop Studio Recital

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building

Iowa Saxophonists' Workshop Studio Recital

This concert is free and open to the public.

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Levitt Lecture with David Axelrod

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:30pm
Hancher Auditorium
David Axelrod- Levitt Lecture Series
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The Last Rodeo — An MFA Group Exhibition

Wednesday, April 29 to Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (all day)
North Hall

The Last Rodeo

Featuring a collection of work by:

Poojana Prasanna, Louisa Eastley, Paige Wilkinson, Clara Reynen, Harper Folsom

The University of Iowa Center for the Book

Spring 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition

Please join us for a celebratory reception! Friday, May 8th from 4:30pm – 6pm with remarks at 5:15 pm

K. K. Merker Gallery Ground Floor of North Hall – 20 West Davenport Street

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Mid-Spring Bird Banding

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 7:30am to 9:30am
Macbride Nature Recreation Area - Falcon Shelter
Early Spring Bird Banding
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Microsoft Teams: Meetings

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 10:00am to 11:00am
Virtual

This course is designed for users who would like to gain a better understanding about one of the key collaboration tools within Microsoft Teams — meetings. We will cover scheduling a meeting, as well as how to use the controls and features available during the meeting, such as breakout rooms. After the meeting is over, we will teach you how to access recordings, in-meeting chat, notes, and files. It is recommended that you have some familiarity with Microsoft Teams before taking this course. To...

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Study Hall

Wednesday, April 29, 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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Forget It, I'm Using Paper

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual

Feeling the pressure to use digital assignments while worried that students might use AI tools to complete their work? Keep it old-school with trusty paper assignments and enjoy peace of mind. This session explores how instructors can use paper-based assignments and assessments while leveraging Gradescope's powerful grading and feedback tools. Learn how students can submit their handwritten work to Gradescope, allowing instructors to annotate, comment, and grade efficiently online. Discover...

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Hansen Distinguished Lecture

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 12:30pm to 1:20pm
College of Public Health Building
Hansen Distinguished Lecture

Spring 2026 IRB Office Hours

Wednesday, April 29, 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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2026 Annual John Martin Rare Book Room Open House

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 4:00pm to 7:00pm
Hardin Library for Health Sciences
Iowa Icons: Leaders, Innovators, and Trailblazers in the History of Iowa Medicine
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