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

GPSG Meetings Spring 2026

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

Tickets open on March 1, 2026

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Events Around Campus

DMA Qualifying Recital: Haziel Santos, Cello

Friday, March 13, 2026 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building

DMA Qualifying Recital: Haziel Santos, Cello

This concert is free and open to the public.

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All That Glitters

Friday, March 13, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building

By Ro Kivett

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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Dance Faculty Concert

Friday, March 13, 2026 8:00pm
Space Place Theater
This performance will feature works choreographed by faculty from the University of Iowa Department of Dance.
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Head Over Heels

Friday, March 13, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Head Over Heels, conceived by Jeff Whitty and adapted by James Magruder, is a glittering, rebellious musical fueled by the Go-Go’s iconic hits. Directed and choreographed by Michael C. Flores, this production channels the spirit of your favorite pop concert, powered by the music that shaped your favorite artist’s favorite artist.
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We The People...

Friday, March 13, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building

By Kylen Phillips

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.

Canceled
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All That Glitters

Saturday, March 14, 2026 2:00pm
Theatre Building

By Ro Kivett

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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We The People...

Saturday, March 14, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building

By Kylen Phillips

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.

Canceled
Head Over Heels promotional image

Head Over Heels

Saturday, March 14, 2026 8:00pm
Theatre Building
Head Over Heels, conceived by Jeff Whitty and adapted by James Magruder, is a glittering, rebellious musical fueled by the Go-Go’s iconic hits. Directed and choreographed by Michael C. Flores, this production channels the spirit of your favorite pop concert, powered by the music that shaped your favorite artist’s favorite artist.
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The Great American Bison Road Trip

Sunday, March 15, 2026 1:30pm to 3:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
Join the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History during their day as a stop on the national bronze bison road trip!
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Drawing Salon with Robert Caputo

Sunday, March 15, 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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Microsoft Loop: Get Started with Loop

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 1:00pm to 1:45pm
Virtual

Microsoft Loop is a transformative co-creation experience that brings together teams, content, and tasks across your tools and devices. This training will introduce you to Loop workspaces, which can be used as a notetaking tool or to manage projects. Additionally, we will discuss how you can integrate a Loop workspace into a team in Microsoft Teams. While this is a Microsoft Loop training, it is recommended that you have some familiarity with Microsoft Teams before attending this session.

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Microsoft Teams: Customize with Apps

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 11:00am to 11:45am
Virtual

This course will show you how to utilize applications in a channel, meeting, or chat to extend the capabilities of your team. We will talk about using personal applications to help streamline and organize your work within Microsoft Teams. The apps covered in this course include OneNote, Forms, Planner, and Viva Learning. It is recommended that you have some familiarity with Microsoft Teams before taking this course. To schedule additional Microsoft Teams training for your department, team, or...

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National Trumpet Competition

Thursday, March 19, 2026 9:00am to 9:00pm
Voxman Music Building
The UI School of Music is hosting the National Trumpet Competition in 2026!
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Microsoft Teams: Working with Files

Thursday, March 19, 2026 10:00am to 10:45am
Virtual

This course will show you how to edit and share files in Teams chats, meetings, or channels. We will talk about best practices for Team file storage and organization as well as co-authoring files and how to access personal files view. We will discuss how Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive work together from a file storage perspective. It is recommended that you have some familiarity with Microsoft Teams before taking this course. To schedule additional Microsoft Teams training for your department...

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National Trumpet Competition

Friday, March 20, 2026 9:00am to 9:00pm
Voxman Music Building
The UI School of Music is hosting the National Trumpet Competition in 2026!
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Friday Crafternoons

Friday, March 20, 2026 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Stanley Museum of Art

Need a break at the end of the week? Swing by the Stanley on Friday afternoons for Crafternoons. Bring whatever low-mess craft you're currently working on (a sketchbook, knitting, embroidery, coloring books, origami — whatever you're into!) or just show up and use some of the various supplies we'll have on hand. No experience required! Light snacks provided. Stay for five minutes or hang out for a while, it's up to you.

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Public Observing Night - Van Allen Observatory

Friday, March 20, 2026 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Van Allen Hall

Please join the University of Iowa Physics & Astronomy Department as we use the Van Allen Observatory and small telescopes to tour the spring 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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National Trumpet Competition

Saturday, March 21, 2026 9:00am to 9:00pm
Voxman Music Building
The UI School of Music is hosting the National Trumpet Competition in 2026!
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Àdìre Alábééla (Wax -Resist Dyeing Workshop)

Saturday, March 21, 2026 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Land Alliance Farm, Fold School, & Retreat Center

Learn the art of Yorùbá batik in this 2-day workshop led by multidisciplinary artist Peju Layiwola. Participants will create their own templates and stamped t-shirts.

Participants must be at least 15 years old and register in advance for the workshop.

Registration deadline is March 14, 2026. T-shirts will be ordered in advance for all participants: https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/wax-resist-dye-workshop/3138629

Please note that workshop will not be held at the museum, it will take place at the L...

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Iowa softball vs. Minnesota

Saturday, March 21, 2026 1:00pm
Pearl Softball Field
The Iowa softball team hosts Minnesota.
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National Trumpet Competition

Sunday, March 22, 2026 9:00am to 9:00pm
Voxman Music Building
The UI School of Music is hosting the National Trumpet Competition in 2026!
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Àdìre Alábééla (Wax -Resist Dyeing Workshop)

Sunday, March 22, 2026 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Land Alliance Farm, Fold School, & Retreat Center

Learn the art of Yorùbá batik in this 2-day workshop led by multidisciplinary artist Peju Layiwola. Participants will create their own templates and stamped t-shirts.

Participants must be at least 15 years old and register in advance for the workshop.

Registration deadline is March 14, 2026. T-shirts will be ordered in advance for all participants: https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/wax-resist-dye-workshop/3138629

Please note that workshop will not be held at the museum, it will take place at the L...

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Iowa softball vs. Minnesota

Sunday, March 22, 2026 12:00pm
Pearl Softball Field
The Iowa softball team hosts Minnesota.
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Fort Madison and the War of 1812 with State Archaeologist John Doershuk

Sunday, March 22, 2026 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Fort Madison Riverfront Pavilion
Join us for a presentation that explores Iowa’s only documented War of 1812 site. This talk will feature research and findings from the Office of the State Archaeologist.
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