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UI Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony
From global problem solvers to savvy entrepreneurs, University of Iowa graduates know how to go for the gold in all they do—and each year since 1963, we’ve recognized a select group of these luminaries with our prestigious University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni Awards.
Join us in celebrating the 2022 recipients, who have followed their dreams and helped change the world.
RSVP by Friday, Oct. 21, 2022: foriowa.info/3QRw4DV
This event is part of Iowa’s 2022 Homecoming festivities and is open to the public. For more information, contact Nici Bontrager at nici.bontrager@foriowa.org or call 319-467-3607.
2022 University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
- H. Mitchell D’Olier (68BA, 71JD), Distinguished Alumni Service Award
- Bob Franklin (98BA), Distinguished Hickerson Recognition Award
- Joseph Gaylord (67BA), Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award
- Professor Donald Gurnett (62BSEE, 63MS, 65PhD), Distinguished Faculty Award (awarded posthumously)
- Farah Towfic (11PharmD), Distinguished Recent Graduate Award
Learn more about our honorees: foriowa.org/daa
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