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Aug 24, 2019
8:15 PM - 11:00 PM
University of Iowa Pentacrest, On the lawn in front of Macbride
Iowa City's Summer of the Arts will show free movies on the Pentacrest this summer. Yay! Featuring a full-length movie on the University of Iowa Pentacrest outside of Macbride Hall, all are welcome to attend this free movie series. Each Saturday moviegoers enjoy a classic or contemporary feature film. Movies start at sundown, and there will be special entertainment offered prior to some of the feature films. Movies will be shown on a large, inflatable screen which provides a smooth and c...
Aug 26, 2019
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Were excited to welcome students into our new space! Stop by to grab a tour, enjoy free food and grab a free giveaway.
Aug 27, 2019
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Join us for coffee and bagels! Get helpful tips for college. The first 100 students through the door will recieve a free travel mug!
Aug 27, 2019
12:30 PM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Aug 27, 2019
5:00 PM
Would you like to gain knowledge and expanded awareness of the dying and grief journey while exploring the development and delivery of palliative care in India? Learn about the application process and logistics for this amazing UI faculty-led study abroad program at one of two upcoming info sessions: August 27 | 5 - 6:30 p.m. | 1117 University Capitol Centre August 28 | 2:30 - 4 p.m. | 1117 University Capitol Centre Joined by UI Professor Stephanie Gilbertson-White, students ...
Aug 28, 2019
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
This is an excellent opportunity for students to learn about the variety of student hourly and Work-Study jobs available on the UI campus & at qualified off-campus non-profit Work-Study sites. The University is excited to have students consider campus employment. Research shows that students who are connected to campus are more successful and more likely to continue enrollment and do well academically. Many first-year students choose student employment as their Pick One. Last year more...
Aug 28, 2019
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Play this traditional Mexican game as a group or individually. Enjoy snacks and win prizes!
Aug 28, 2019
2:30 PM
Would you like to gain knowledge and expanded awareness of the dying and grief journey while exploring the development and delivery of palliative care in India? Learn about the application process and logistics for this amazing UI faculty-led study abroad program at one of two upcoming info sessions: August 27 | 5 - 6:30 p.m. | 1117 University Capitol Centre August 28 | 2:30 - 4 p.m. | 1117 University Capitol Centre Joined by UI Professor Stephanie Gilbertson-White, students ...
Aug 29, 2019
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join the Center for Diversity & Enrichment for Community of Color. Mix and mingle, enjoy appetizers, win door prizes, and make connections with multicultural student orgs. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person who requires an accommodation, please call CDE at (319) 335-3555 at least 3 days prior to this event. We hope to see you there!
Aug 29, 2019
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Experienced, aspiring, and amateur writers alike: this summer, make our museums your muse. Join us in one of our magical gallery spaces after-hours with other writers in your community. We think our museum is one of the best places to write in town; evoking curiosity and wonder while remaining quiet and of course, climate-controlled (Phew! Summer in Iowa, right?). Work on a project you've been needing a reason to revisit or begin something totally new. All genres, all subjects–we got you....
Aug 29, 2019
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Are you an aspiring writer, historian, artist, or politician? An international studies student, or a fan of ancient literature? Learn about an amazing opportunity to travel to Greece over the winter session on Thursday, August 29, from 5-6 p.m. in 403 EPB. Join UI Professor and Director of the Nonfiction Writing Program John D’Agata for a 10-day immersive writing course in Greece - The Land of the Muses: Traveling Like a Writer. Students will create dynamic and memorable literary exper...
Aug 30, 2019
9:30 AM
Learn about an extraordinary opportunity to travel to India over winter break and interact with highly acclaimed sustainable development professionals. Attend one of two information sessions to discuss the logistics and application process for this award-winning UI faculty-led program. August 16 | 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | 1117 University Capitol Centre August 30 | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.. | 1117 University Capitol Centre Joined by UI Professor Jerry Anthony, students will be introduced t...
Aug 30, 2019
11:00 AM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Aug 30, 2019
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Celebrate the end of your first week of classes with soft-serve ice cream, all the toppings and paletas!
Aug 31, 2019
8:15 PM - 11:00 PM
University of Iowa Pentacrest, On the lawn in front of Macbride
Iowa City's Summer of the Arts will show free movies on the Pentacrest this summer. Yay! Featuring a full-length movie on the University of Iowa Pentacrest outside of Macbride Hall, all are welcome to attend this free movie series. Each Saturday moviegoers enjoy a classic or contemporary feature film. Movies start at sundown, and there will be special entertainment offered prior to some of the feature films. Movies will be shown on a large, inflatable screen which provides a smooth and c...
Sep 3, 2019
12:30 PM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Sep 4, 2019
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Building University of Iowa Leadership for Diversity initiative is an opportunity for UI faculty and staff to gain strategic knowledge and skills to contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. By completing a series of workshops, participants will earn a certificate demonstrating their commitment as leaders for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and classroom. This introductory workshop will allow participants to understand the importance of diversity...
Sep 4, 2019
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Bate-papo is our weekly Portuguese conversation hours. Come join to practice your Portuguese speaking and listening skills, and for a great time!
Sep 6, 2019
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
This week, The University of Iowa hosts a traveling exhibit from the National Institutes of Health to raise awareness about the All of Us Research Program and the opportunity for community members to participate. The All of Us Research Program, part of the Precision Medicine Initiative, is an ambitious effort to gather data from 1 million or more people living in the United States to accelerate research and improve health. The program is open to people both healthy and sick, from all com...
Sep 6, 2019
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Bring your toddler to enjoy a story and related activities at the Museum of Natural History! Approximately 30 minutes of guided learning (story, poems/songs, craft) that leads to free exploration of the museum is the perfect way to start your Friday with your littles. And all before naptime! Read on the Rug is recommended for ages 2-4 along with their parent or guardian. Cost is free, space is limited to ten and advance signup is required so we have space and materials for everyone. Pl...
Sep 6, 2019
11:00 AM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Sep 6, 2019
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
The Center for Diversity and Enrichment is graciously hosting us in their new space in the University Capitol Centre (upstairs of CVS). At this event we will welcome new faculty, staff, graduate and professional students as well as introduce our new executive leadership. There will be refreshments, music, brief remarks, and announcements of upcoming events for the semester. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a per...
Sep 10, 2019
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The LGBTQ Safe Zone Project is a campus-wide program that offers a visible message of inclusion, affirmation, and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in the university community. Phase I introduces basic LGBTQ terms and concepts, helps participants develop an appreciation for the experiences of the LGBTQ people, and brings an overall awareness of LGBTQ issues. Participants will be encouraged to think about how they can create a more inclusive environ...
Sep 10, 2019
12:30 PM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Sep 11, 2019
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This workshop is part of the Advocating for Safer Communities (ASC) certification program for people wanting to learn more and/or serve as allies and ambassadors for RVAP. The Culture Behind Sexual Assault interrogates the way that our society is set up to both subtly and overtly support sexual violence and offers participants a framework to challenge rape culture in their own lives. The session discusses the repercussions of not challenging rape culture, gives participants tools for critica...
Sep 11, 2019
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Old Brick,
The Women's Resource and Action Center presents the 3rd annual University of Iowa Womxn of Colour Network Mixer! This event will be held Old Brick, north of Pappajohn Business Building. During this informal event, you will have the opportunity to connect with other students, faculty and staff at the University of Iowa while enjoying some delicious food from a local ethnic restaurant! THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS, FACULTY AND STAFF AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, AND IS PL...
Sep 11, 2019
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Bate-papo is our weekly Portuguese conversation hours. Come join to practice your Portuguese speaking and listening skills, and for a great time!
Sep 12, 2019
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The purpose of this meeting is to share information from our various areas/departments, touch base and get feedback about programming. It is also for the conviviality of seeing each other in person. The meeting will be held in 2390 UCC-Executive Board Room. That’s the 2nd floor of the Old Capitol Mall above Cookies n’ More. There are stairs and an escalator, but there is an elevator on the CVS end. Please let us know if any accommodations are needed. Email shamika-harris@uiowa.edu ...
Sep 13, 2019
11:00 AM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Sep 14, 2019
1:30 PM
Voxman Music Building, Recital Hall
DMA Qualifying recital Bryan Powell, Trumpet Casey Dierlam, Piano
Sep 17, 2019
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Building University of Iowa Leadership for Diversity initiative is an opportunity for UI faculty and staff to gain strategic knowledge and skills to contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. By completing a series of workshops, participants will earn a certificate demonstrating their commitment as leaders for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and classroom. This introductory workshop will allow participants to understand the importance of diversity...
Sep 17, 2019
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Get your questions answered and kick-start your global experience at the fall study abroad fair! Learn about semester-long, short-term, and faculty-led study abroad programs all over the world, which allow you to receive academic credit while advancing your UI degree and exploring other cultures. Whether you're interested in studying, research, or internships, you'll get the chance to talk to study abroad advisors, faculty program directors, and even former student participants. All fa...
Sep 17, 2019
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Annual reading of the U.S. Constitution by U.S. Army Cadets
Sep 18, 2019
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Using selected texts from seminal African American, Afro-Caribbean, and African intellectuals, this course will establish racism as pervasive throughout American society; then present several models of racism as a disease akin to autoimmune diseases, alcoholism, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), including etiology, symptomatology, and treatment plans. Using a modified form of the 12-Step program, participants will: diagnose the ways that racism is operative in their experience, indi...
Sep 18, 2019
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Bate-papo is our weekly Portuguese conversation hours. Come join to practice your Portuguese speaking and listening skills, and for a great time!
Sep 19, 2019
All Day
In this opening conference for the Mellon Foundation-funded Sawyer Seminar, six invited scholars of Latina/o/x studies help frame the larger scope of a yearlong conversation about “Imagining Latinidades.” Speakers include the following: Arlene Da´vila is Professor of Anthropology and American Studies at New York University. Her research spans urban ethnography, the political economy of culture and media, consumption, immigration, and geographies of inequality and race. Valerie Martinez...
Sep 20, 2019
All Day
In this opening conference for the Mellon Foundation-funded Sawyer Seminar, six invited scholars of Latina/o/x studies help frame the larger scope of a yearlong conversation about “Imagining Latinidades.” Speakers include the following: Arlene Da´vila is Professor of Anthropology and American Studies at New York University. Her research spans urban ethnography, the political economy of culture and media, consumption, immigration, and geographies of inequality and race. Valerie Martinez...
Sep 20, 2019
11:00 AM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Sep 21, 2019
All Day
In this opening conference for the Mellon Foundation-funded Sawyer Seminar, six invited scholars of Latina/o/x studies help frame the larger scope of a yearlong conversation about “Imagining Latinidades.” Speakers include the following: Arlene Da´vila is Professor of Anthropology and American Studies at New York University. Her research spans urban ethnography, the political economy of culture and media, consumption, immigration, and geographies of inequality and race. Valerie Martinez...
Sep 23, 2019
All Day
International Sign Language Week celebrates and brings awareness to all the different variations of sign languages from countries all around the world. Inclusion and equal participation in society require sign languages to be accessible, respected and supported, all of which are subsequently required to achieve any of the sustainable development goals established by United Nations.
Sep 24, 2019
12:30 PM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Sep 24, 2019
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
The 9th annual Charles A. Hale Lecture will be presented by Francisco Scarano (History, University of Wisconsin-Madison) on the topic of "Blending Puerto Rico Into Latin American History".
Sep 25, 2019
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
GTippie Tech Career Fair is for students looking for a technical internship or full-time position. Students do not have to be a Tippie Tech member to participate. Details can be found here - https://www.biz.uiowa.edu/tippietech/events/career-
Sep 25, 2019
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Bate-papo is our weekly Portuguese conversation hours. Come join to practice your Portuguese speaking and listening skills, and for a great time!
Sep 26, 2019
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join us for breakfast, practice networking, and meet with a small group of veteran-friendly employers for seeking out internships and full-time jobs prior to the Job & Internship Fair. This event is for UI veterans regardless of major and year in school. It is FREE to attend.
Sep 26, 2019
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The LGBTQ Safe Zone Project is a campus-wide program that offers a visible message of inclusion, affirmation, and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in the university community. Phase II is a case study-based, application-focused session. Participants will gain the tools they need to not only provide resources, but to become an active participant in making our campus a more supportive, inclusive, and affirming place for LBGTQ people. After completin...
Sep 26, 2019
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The LGBTQ Safe Zone Project is a campus-wide program that offers a visible message of inclusion, affirmation, and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in the university community. Phase II is a case study-based, application-focused session. Participants will gain the tools they need to not only provide resources, but to become an active participant in making our campus a more supportive, inclusive, and affirming place for LBGTQ people. After completin...
Sep 26, 2019
7:30 PM
Voxman Music Building, Recital Hall
Clara Lyon, violin Maeve Feinberg, violin Doyle Ambrust, viola Russell Rolen, cello
Sep 26, 2019
7:30 PM
Amazigh people (Berbers) are indigenous to North Africa. In Berber culture, women play a central role in creating the aesthetic and symbolic forms that make Amazigh identity unique, and they achieve considerable status and respect. Motherhood is highly esteemed by the Berbers, and women incorporate symbols and colors that relate to fertility into their textiles, clothing, tattoos, and hairstyles, as expressions of female agency. In this lecture, Cynthia Becker, Associate Professor in the His...
Sep 27, 2019
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) workshops and principles are being used on hundreds of campuses, K-12 schools, corporations, law enforcement programs, communities, domestic and international political organizations, and peace negotiations. At the University of Iowa, our team offers courses, free of charge, to the campus and community. The Leadership for Equity & Inclusion session is a full-day workshop that invites participants to reflect on how identity has shaped thei...
Sep 27, 2019
11:00 AM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Oct 1, 2019
12:30 PM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Oct 1, 2019
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The session focuses on increasing awareness around where we succeed and where we need to improve supporting individuals with disability. Participants will learn about the history of the Disability Rights Movement, and relevant law and policy. Additionally, we’ll discuss what our responsibilities are for accommodation, why it matters, and strategies we can immediately implement in our departments, organizations, and communities. The Building University of Iowa Leadership for Diversity init...
Oct 2, 2019
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Bate-papo is our weekly Portuguese conversation hours. Come join to practice your Portuguese speaking and listening skills, and for a great time!
Oct 3, 2019
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The University of Iowa will host the 2019 Iowa Regents Institutions Disability Awareness Summit on October 3, 2019 at the University Capitol Centre in Iowa City. The Summit focuses on raising awareness of disability issues on Iowa Regents Institutions campuses, and elsewhere throughout the state. The event is hosted by the University of Iowa's Disability Planning and Action Committee, with support from the Office of the ADA Coordinator, Student Disability Services, Faculty/Staff Disability S...
Oct 4, 2019
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Bring your toddler to enjoy a story and related activities at the Museum of Natural History! Approximately 30 minutes of guided learning (story, poems/songs, craft) that leads to free exploration of the museum is the perfect way to start your Friday with your littles. And all before naptime! Read on the Rug is recommended for ages 2-4 along with their parent or guardian. Cost is free, space is limited to ten and advance signup is required so we have space and materials for everyone. Pl...
Oct 4, 2019
11:00 AM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Oct 7, 2019
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Building University of Iowa Leadership for Diversity initiative is an opportunity for UI faculty and staff to gain strategic knowledge and skills to contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. By completing a series of workshops, participants will earn a certificate demonstrating their commitment as leaders for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and classroom. This introductory workshop will allow participants to understand the importance of diversity...
Oct 8, 2019
12:30 PM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Oct 9, 2019
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The LGBTQ Safe Zone Project is a campus-wide program that offers a visible message of inclusion, affirmation, and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in the university community. Trans Awareness delves deeper into topics related to gender identity and expression. Participants will gain a better understanding of trans identity, campus resources, challenges individuals from these communities face on campus, and strategies for becoming an increasingly s...
Oct 9, 2019
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Bate-papo is our weekly Portuguese conversation hours. Come join to practice your Portuguese speaking and listening skills, and for a great time!
Oct 10, 2019
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
This session takes participants through an exploration of the research on belief and attitude change to examine how to be most effective in creating social and cultural change as civil rights advocates. Additionally, using theories from social and counseling psychology, we will look at how to have the “good fight” while being effective in taking care of those from who we want change and in taking care of ourselves at the same time! The Building University of Iowa Leadership for Diversity ...
Oct 10, 2019
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The purpose of this meeting is to share information from our various areas/departments, touch base and get feedback about programming. It is also for the conviviality of seeing each other in person. The meeting will be held in 2390 UCC-Executive Board Room. That’s the 2nd floor of the Old Capitol Mall above Cookies n’ More. There are stairs and an escalator, but there is an elevator on the CVS end. Please let us know if any accommodations are needed. Email shamika-harris@uiowa.edu ...
Oct 11, 2019
11:00 AM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Oct 15, 2019
12:30 PM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Oct 15, 2019
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The LGBTQ Safe Zone Project is a campus-wide program that offers a visible message of inclusion, affirmation, and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in the university community. Phase I introduces basic LGBTQ terms and concepts, helps participants develop an appreciation for the experiences of the LGBTQ people, and brings an overall awareness of LGBTQ issues. Participants will be encouraged to think about how they can create a more inclusive environ...
Oct 15, 2019
7:30 PM
Voxman Music Building, Concert Hall
Min-Young Kim, violin Matilda Kaul, violin Jessica Thompson, viola Thomas Kraines, cello Soyeon Kate Lee, piano
Oct 16, 2019
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
The National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) workshops and principles are being used on hundreds of campuses, K-12 schools, corporations, law enforcement programs, communities, domestic and international political organizations, and peace negotiations. At the University of Iowa, our team offers courses, free of charge, to the campus and community. The Conflict & Controversial Issues session is a four-hour process gives leaders skills to deal constructively with tough conflicts, enab...
Oct 16, 2019
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Come watch a Portuguese film to broaden your horizons! (Please note on this day we do not have Bate-papo).
Oct 17, 2019
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Latinx Youth Summit is part of the 21st Annual “Strengthening and Valuing Latinx Communities in Iowa” conference to be held in Iowa City, Iowa. The youth summit attracts 300 high school students from around the state. The Latinx Youth Summit is coordinated by the Center for Diversity & Enrichment and the University of Iowa School of Social Work in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. Learn more and register at https://diversity.uiowa.edu/programs/latinx-youth-summit.
Oct 18, 2019
11:00 AM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Oct 22, 2019
12:30 PM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Oct 22, 2019
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The LGBTQ Safe Zone Project is a campus-wide program that offers a visible message of inclusion, affirmation, and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in the university community. Phase I introduces basic LGBTQ terms and concepts, helps participants develop an appreciation for the experiences of the LGBTQ people, and brings an overall awareness of LGBTQ issues. Participants will be encouraged to think about how they can create a more inclusive environ...
Oct 22, 2019
7:30 PM
Voxman Music Building, Recital Hall
Martin Schuring, Oboe
Oct 23, 2019
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
This course will discuss and engage with media representation of individuals and groups with a particular focus on identities (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientations, religion), stereotypes, and biases in media messages. We will present some basic theories/concepts to help us understand media representation and effects to provide a foundation that allows us to explore these issues with nuance. The course will take media representations seriously without suggesting that these imag...
Oct 23, 2019
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Bate-papo is our weekly Portuguese conversation hours. Come join to practice your Portuguese speaking and listening skills, and for a great time!
Oct 25, 2019
All Day
In this one-day symposium -- part of our yearlong Mellon Foundation-funded Sawyer Seminar on “Imagining Latinidades: Articulations of National Belonging” -- three invited speakers will explore questions related to migration and national belonging. Each speaker will deliver a plenary address, which will be followed by Q&A. Speakers include the following: Karma Chávez is Associate Professor and Chair of Mexican American & Latina/o Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a rheto...
Oct 25, 2019
11:00 AM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Oct 29, 2019
12:30 PM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Oct 30, 2019
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Bate-papo is our weekly Portuguese conversation hours. Come join to practice your Portuguese speaking and listening skills, and for a great time!
Nov 1, 2019
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Bring your toddler to enjoy a story and related activities at the Museum of Natural History! Approximately 30 minutes of guided learning (story, poems/songs, craft) that leads to free exploration of the museum is the perfect way to start your Friday with your littles. And all before naptime! Read on the Rug is recommended for ages 2-4 along with their parent or guardian. Cost is free, space is limited to ten and advance signup is required so we have space and materials for everyone. Pl...
Nov 1, 2019
11:00 AM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Nov 5, 2019
12:30 PM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Nov 5, 2019
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The LGBTQ Safe Zone Project is a campus-wide program that offers a visible message of inclusion, affirmation, and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in the university community. Phase II is a case study-based, application-focused session. Participants will gain the tools they need to not only provide resources, but to become an active participant in making our campus a more supportive, inclusive, and affirming place for LBGTQ people. After completin...
Nov 6, 2019
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Building University of Iowa Leadership for Diversity initiative is an opportunity for UI faculty and staff to gain strategic knowledge and skills to contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. By completing a series of workshops, participants will earn a certificate demonstrating their commitment as leaders for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and classroom. This introductory workshop will allow participants to understand the importance of diversity...
Nov 6, 2019
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Bate-papo is our weekly Portuguese conversation hours. Come join to practice your Portuguese speaking and listening skills, and for a great time!
Nov 7, 2019
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The session is a collaboration between the Office of the Provost, the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and University Human Resources. Within the session, participants will begin making the shift from diversity to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We will review tools, resources, and strategies for integrating DEI into unit plans. For units that do not have current DEI-related strategies to report, a FY19 action may include having a team of 2-3 individuals attend one of th...
Nov 8, 2019
All Day
For this one-day symposium -- part of our yearlong Mellon Foundation-funded Sawyer Seminar on “Imagining Latinidades: Articulations of National Belonging” -- three speakers will address the ways Latina/o/x communities are integrated into and respond to dominant U.S. political and cultural social practices. Speakers will provide a strong historical foundation, attend to political processes, and draw out some of the less formal ways in which citizenship is imagined and practiced in Latina/o/x ...
Nov 8, 2019
11:00 AM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Nov 12, 2019
12:30 PM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Nov 13, 2019
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) workshops and principles are being used on hundreds of campuses, K-12 schools, corporations, law enforcement programs, communities, domestic and international political organizations, and peace negotiations. At the University of Iowa, our team offers courses, free of charge, to the campus and community. The Building Effective Relationships Across Group Lines session is a four-hour workshop that encourages participants to explore how our i...
Nov 13, 2019
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Bate-papo is our weekly Portuguese conversation hours. Come join to practice your Portuguese speaking and listening skills, and for a great time!
Nov 14, 2019
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The purpose of this meeting is to share information from our various areas/departments, touch base and get feedback about programming. It is also for the conviviality of seeing each other in person. The meeting will be held in 2390 UCC-Executive Board Room. That’s the 2nd floor of the Old Capitol Mall above Cookies n’ More. There are stairs and an escalator, but there is an elevator on the CVS end. Please let us know if any accommodations are needed. Email shamika-harris@uiowa.edu ...
Nov 15, 2019
11:00 AM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Nov 18, 2019
4:40 PM - 8:30 PM
Kapustnik is our student talent show to celebrate Russian culture. Come join the fun and support our students!
Nov 19, 2019
12:30 PM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Nov 20, 2019
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
ACT for Social Justice incorporates principles from current evidence-based approaches (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) to behavior change in the service of becoming a more effective social justice agent. This workshop will engage the audience in a reflective and experiential process of noticing how we carry implicit prejudice and how skillful management of our responses to these biases is essential to showing up as an ally for social justice. Participants will be tasked with engaging in cri...
Nov 22, 2019
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Equity in the academic experience is an essential component for campus efforts toward improving diversity, equity, and inclusion. Student experience literature has illustrated how issues of discrimination, oppression, and/or prejudice continue to permeate classroom environments, and the effects are pronounced for undergraduate students in the beginning stage of pursuing a college degree when they are taking foundational, or gateway, courses. This BUILD session seeks to work with session atte...
Nov 22, 2019
11:00 AM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Nov 27, 2019
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Bate-papo is our weekly Portuguese conversation hours. Come join to practice your Portuguese speaking and listening skills, and for a great time!
Dec 3, 2019
12:30 PM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Dec 3, 2019
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Building University of Iowa Leadership for Diversity initiative is an opportunity for UI faculty and staff to gain strategic knowledge and skills to contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. By completing a series of workshops, participants will earn a certificate demonstrating their commitment as leaders for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and classroom. This introductory workshop will allow participants to understand the importance of diversity...
Dec 4, 2019
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Celebrating all the hard work of the Portuguese students and faulty for the semester.
Dec 6, 2019
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Bring your toddler to enjoy a story and related activities at the Museum of Natural History! Approximately 30 minutes of guided learning (story, poems/songs, craft) that leads to free exploration of the museum is the perfect way to start your Friday with your littles. And all before naptime! Read on the Rug is recommended for ages 2-4 along with their parent or guardian. Cost is free, space is limited to ten and advance signup is required so we have space and materials for everyone. Pl...
Dec 6, 2019
11:00 AM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Dec 6, 2019
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The LGBTQ Safe Zone Project is a campus-wide program that offers a visible message of inclusion, affirmation, and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in the university community. Trans Awareness delves deeper into topics related to gender identity and expression. Participants will gain a better understanding of trans identity, campus resources, challenges individuals from these communities face on campus, and strategies for becoming an increasingly s...
Dec 9, 2019
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
This course will help the University of Iowa faulty and staff learn more about our Veteran students and how to connect with them. We will cover information about of Veteran students, their service background, the challenges they face transitioning to college, and what are the special needs some of our Veteran students may have. The Building University of Iowa Leadership for Diversity initiative is an opportunity for UI faculty and staff to gain strategic knowledge and skills to contribu...
Dec 10, 2019
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) workshops and principles are being used on hundreds of campuses, K-12 schools, corporations, law enforcement programs, communities, domestic and international political organizations, and peace negotiations. At the University of Iowa, our team offers courses, free of charge, to the campus and community. The Conflict & Controversial Issues session is a four-hour process gives leaders skills to deal constructively with tough conflicts, enab...
Dec 10, 2019
12:30 PM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Dec 12, 2019
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Racial demographics are changing in homes, classrooms, and workplaces. The number of individuals with multiracial or multiethnic experiences is increasing, yet those experiences are not always part of the larger conversation. In this session, participants will address barriers when and strategies for supporting individuals with multiracial/multiethnic identities. Participants will be exposed to Multiracial and Multiethnic identity models and have an opportunity to hear personal narratives. ...
Dec 13, 2019
11:00 AM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Dec 17, 2019
12:30 PM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Dec 20, 2019
11:00 AM
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend one of our weekly Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! Discover Study Abroad sessions are the first step for interested students to learn more about the study abroad process and ask any questions they may have, covering topics such as study abroad locations, eligibility, deadlines, academics,...
Jan 9, 2020
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The purpose of this meeting is to share information from our various areas/departments, touch base and get feedback about programming. It is also for the conviviality of seeing each other in person. The meeting will be held in 2390 UCC-Executive Board Room. That’s the 2nd floor of the Old Capitol Mall above Cookies n’ More. There are stairs and an escalator, but there is an elevator on the CVS end. Please let us know if any accommodations are needed. Email shamika-harris@uiowa.edu ...
Jan 13, 2020
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Participants will learn about best practices in supporting DACA and undocumented students in higher education as well as brainstorm what steps they can take in their own personal and professional spheres of influence to push for equity for these groups. The Building University of Iowa Leadership for Diversity initiative is an opportunity for UI faculty and staff to gain strategic knowledge and skills to contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. By completing a series of...
Jan 17, 2020
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Building University of Iowa Leadership for Diversity initiative is an opportunity for UI faculty and staff to gain strategic knowledge and skills to contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. By completing a series of workshops, participants will earn a certificate demonstrating their commitment as leaders for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and classroom. This introductory workshop will allow participants to understand the importance of diversity...
Jan 23, 2020
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Using selected texts from seminal African American, Afro-Caribbean, and African intellectuals, this course will establish racism as pervasive throughout American society; then present several models of racism as a disease akin to autoimmune diseases, alcoholism, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), including etiology, symptomatology, and treatment plans. Using a modified form of the 12-Step program, participants will: diagnose the ways that racism is operative in their experience, indi...
Jan 30, 2020
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The LGBTQ Safe Zone Project is a campus-wide program that offers a visible message of inclusion, affirmation, and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in the university community. Phase I introduces basic LGBTQ terms and concepts, helps participants develop an appreciation for the experiences of the LGBTQ people, and brings an overall awareness of LGBTQ issues. Participants will be encouraged to think about how they can create a more inclusive environ...
Jan 31, 2020
All Day
In this one-day symposium -- part of our yearlong Mellon Foundation-funded Sawyer Seminar on “Imagining Latinidades: Articulations of National Belonging” -- three speakers will examine the potentials and pitfalls of imagining Latinidades in the Midwestern U.S. Building off the past success of the Latina/o Midwest Symposium, this kickoff event for the spring semester will draw attention to the ways in which Latina/o/x space and identity might be imagined and practiced outside of traditionally...
Jan 31, 2020
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
The National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) workshops and principles are being used on hundreds of campuses, K-12 schools, corporations, law enforcement programs, communities, domestic and international political organizations, and peace negotiations. At the University of Iowa, our team offers courses, free of charge, to the campus and community. The Leadership for Equity & Inclusion session is a full-day workshop that invites participants to reflect on how identity has shaped thei...
Feb 4, 2020
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Building University of Iowa Leadership for Diversity initiative is an opportunity for UI faculty and staff to gain strategic knowledge and skills to contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. By completing a series of workshops, participants will earn a certificate demonstrating their commitment as leaders for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and classroom. This introductory workshop will allow participants to understand the importance of diversity...
Feb 5, 2020
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The LGBTQ Safe Zone Project is a campus-wide program that offers a visible message of inclusion, affirmation, and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in the university community. Phase II is a case study-based, application-focused session. Participants will gain the tools they need to not only provide resources, but to become an active participant in making our campus a more supportive, inclusive, and affirming place for LBGTQ people. After completin...
Feb 6, 2020
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Building University of Iowa Leadership for Diversity initiative is an opportunity for UI faculty and staff to gain strategic knowledge and skills to contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. By completing a series of workshops, participants will earn a certificate demonstrating their commitment as leaders for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and classroom. This introductory workshop will allow participants to understand the importance of diversity...
Feb 10, 2020
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This workshop is part of the Advocating for Safer Communities (ASC) certification program for people wanting to learn more and/or serve as allies and ambassadors for RVAP. The Culture Behind Sexual Assault interrogates the way that our society is set up to both subtly and overtly support sexual violence and offers participants a framework to challenge rape culture in their own lives. The session discusses the repercussions of not challenging rape culture, gives participants tools for critica...
Feb 12, 2020
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Native Americans make up less than 0.5% of students in higher education, often times only referred to with an asterisk in the reporting of demographic information. This course will examine historical reasons for low enrollment by Native Americans in higher education. The unique complexities of Native American identity will be examined. Participants will identify barriers to inclusion for Native American students on college campuses, as well as learn strategies for ensuring the retention of N...
Feb 13, 2020
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The purpose of this meeting is to share information from our various areas/departments, touch base and get feedback about programming. It is also for the conviviality of seeing each other in person. The meeting will be held in 2390 UCC-Executive Board Room. That’s the 2nd floor of the Old Capitol Mall above Cookies n’ More. There are stairs and an escalator, but there is an elevator on the CVS end. Please let us know if any accommodations are needed. Email shamika-harris@uiowa.edu ...
Feb 20, 2020
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) workshops and principles are being used on hundreds of campuses, K-12 schools, corporations, law enforcement programs, communities, domestic and international political organizations, and peace negotiations. At the University of Iowa, our team offers courses, free of charge, to the campus and community. The Conflict & Controversial Issues session is a four-hour process gives leaders skills to deal constructively with tough conflicts, enab...
Feb 25, 2020
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The LGBTQ Safe Zone Project is a campus-wide program that offers a visible message of inclusion, affirmation, and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in the university community. Trans Awareness delves deeper into topics related to gender identity and expression. Participants will gain a better understanding of trans identity, campus resources, challenges individuals from these communities face on campus, and strategies for becoming an increasingly s...
Feb 28, 2020
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This course will discuss and engage with media representation of individuals and groups with a particular focus on identities (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientations, religion), stereotypes, and biases in media messages. We will present some basic theories/concepts to help us understand media representation and effects to provide a foundation that allows us to explore these issues with nuance. The course will take media representations seriously without suggesting that these imag...
Mar 2, 2020
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Racial demographics are changing in homes, classrooms, and workplaces. The number of individuals with multiracial or multiethnic experiences is increasing, yet those experiences are not always part of the larger conversation. In this session, participants will address barriers when and strategies for supporting individuals with multiracial/multiethnic identities. Participants will be exposed to Multiracial and Multiethnic identity models and have an opportunity to hear personal narratives. ...
Mar 4, 2020
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The LGBTQ Safe Zone Project is a campus-wide program that offers a visible message of inclusion, affirmation, and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in the university community. Phase I introduces basic LGBTQ terms and concepts, helps participants develop an appreciation for the experiences of the LGBTQ people, and brings an overall awareness of LGBTQ issues. Participants will be encouraged to think about how they can create a more inclusive environ...
Mar 5, 2020
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The LGBTQ Safe Zone Project is a campus-wide program that offers a visible message of inclusion, affirmation, and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in the university community. Phase I introduces basic LGBTQ terms and concepts, helps participants develop an appreciation for the experiences of the LGBTQ people, and brings an overall awareness of LGBTQ issues. Participants will be encouraged to think about how they can create a more inclusive environ...
Mar 6, 2020
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Building University of Iowa Leadership for Diversity initiative is an opportunity for UI faculty and staff to gain strategic knowledge and skills to contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. By completing a series of workshops, participants will earn a certificate demonstrating their commitment as leaders for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and classroom. This introductory workshop will allow participants to understand the importance of diversity...
Mar 9, 2020
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
ACT for Social Justice incorporates principles from current evidence-based approaches (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) to behavior change in the service of becoming a more effective social justice agent. This workshop will engage the audience in a reflective and experiential process of noticing how we carry implicit prejudice and how skillful management of our responses to these biases is essential to showing up as an ally for social justice. Participants will be tasked with engaging in cri...
Mar 10, 2020
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The session focuses on increasing awareness around where we succeed and where we need to improve supporting individuals with disability. Participants will learn about the history of the Disability Rights Movement, and relevant law and policy. Additionally, we’ll discuss what our responsibilities are for accommodation, why it matters, and strategies we can immediately implement in our departments, organizations, and communities. The Building University of Iowa Leadership for Diversity init...
Mar 11, 2020
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
The National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) workshops and principles are being used on hundreds of campuses, K-12 schools, corporations, law enforcement programs, communities, domestic and international political organizations, and peace negotiations. At the University of Iowa, our team offers courses, free of charge, to the campus and community. The Building Effective Relationships Across Group Lines session is a four-hour workshop that encourages participants to explore how our i...
Mar 12, 2020
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The purpose of this meeting is to share information from our various areas/departments, touch base and get feedback about programming. It is also for the conviviality of seeing each other in person. The meeting will be held in 2390 UCC-Executive Board Room. That’s the 2nd floor of the Old Capitol Mall above Cookies n’ More. There are stairs and an escalator, but there is an elevator on the CVS end. Please let us know if any accommodations are needed. Email shamika-harris@uiowa.edu ...
Mar 27, 2020
All Day
After having addressed issues surrounding formal citizenship and national belonging in the previous semester, this one-day symposium -- part of our yearlong Mellon Foundation-funded Sawyer Seminar on “Imagining Latinidades: Articulations of National Belonging” -- will bring subject area experts to discuss modalities of popular belonging (television, sports, music, literature, and more) in Latina/o/x contexts in the U.S. Speakers include the following: Frederick Luis Aldama is Arts and Hum...
Mar 27, 2020
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The LGBTQ Safe Zone Project is a campus-wide program that offers a visible message of inclusion, affirmation, and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in the university community. Phase II is a case study-based, application-focused session. Participants will gain the tools they need to not only provide resources, but to become an active participant in making our campus a more supportive, inclusive, and affirming place for LBGTQ people. After completin...
Apr 6, 2020
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The LGBTQ Safe Zone Project is a campus-wide program that offers a visible message of inclusion, affirmation, and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in the university community. Trans Awareness delves deeper into topics related to gender identity and expression. Participants will gain a better understanding of trans identity, campus resources, challenges individuals from these communities face on campus, and strategies for becoming an increasingly s...
Apr 8, 2020
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
This course will help the University of Iowa faulty and staff learn more about our Veteran students and how to connect with them. We will cover information about of Veteran students, their service background, the challenges they face transitioning to college, and what are the special needs some of our Veteran students may have. The Building University of Iowa Leadership for Diversity initiative is an opportunity for UI faculty and staff to gain strategic knowledge and skills to contribu...
Apr 8, 2020
7:30 PM
Voxman Music Building, Recital Hall
Clara Lyon, violin Maeve Feinberg, violin Doyle Ambrust, viola Russell Rolen, cello
Apr 9, 2020
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Building University of Iowa Leadership for Diversity initiative is an opportunity for UI faculty and staff to gain strategic knowledge and skills to contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. By completing a series of workshops, participants will earn a certificate demonstrating their commitment as leaders for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and classroom. This introductory workshop will allow participants to understand the importance of diversity...
Apr 9, 2020
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The purpose of this meeting is to share information from our various areas/departments, touch base and get feedback about programming. It is also for the conviviality of seeing each other in person. The meeting will be held in 2390 UCC-Executive Board Room. That’s the 2nd floor of the Old Capitol Mall above Cookies n’ More. There are stairs and an escalator, but there is an elevator on the CVS end. Please let us know if any accommodations are needed. Email shamika-harris@uiowa.edu ...
Apr 14, 2020
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
The National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) workshops and principles are being used on hundreds of campuses, K-12 schools, corporations, law enforcement programs, communities, domestic and international political organizations, and peace negotiations. At the University of Iowa, our team offers courses, free of charge, to the campus and community. The Conflict & Controversial Issues session is a four-hour process gives leaders skills to deal constructively with tough conflicts, enab...
Apr 16, 2020
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Equity in the academic experience is an essential component for campus efforts toward improving diversity, equity, and inclusion. Student experience literature has illustrated how issues of discrimination, oppression, and/or prejudice continue to permeate classroom environments, and the effects are pronounced for undergraduate students in the beginning stage of pursuing a college degree when they are taking foundational, or gateway, courses. This BUILD session seeks to work with session atte...
Apr 30, 2020
All Day
In this closing conference for the Mellon Foundation-funded Sawyer Seminar, six invited scholars of Latina/o/x studies help wrap-up the yearlong conversation about “Imagining Latinidades.” We make the turn to practices of performing and imagining Latinidades now and into the future by inviting leading scholars in the fields of Performance Studies, Queer Studies, Cultural Studies, and Latina/o/x Studies to participate in a closing conference. One set of speakers will discuss Latina/o/x cultur...
May 1, 2020
All Day
In this closing conference for the Mellon Foundation-funded Sawyer Seminar, six invited scholars of Latina/o/x studies help wrap-up the yearlong conversation about “Imagining Latinidades.” We make the turn to practices of performing and imagining Latinidades now and into the future by inviting leading scholars in the fields of Performance Studies, Queer Studies, Cultural Studies, and Latina/o/x Studies to participate in a closing conference. One set of speakers will discuss Latina/o/x cultur...
May 2, 2020
All Day
In this closing conference for the Mellon Foundation-funded Sawyer Seminar, six invited scholars of Latina/o/x studies help wrap-up the yearlong conversation about “Imagining Latinidades.” We make the turn to practices of performing and imagining Latinidades now and into the future by inviting leading scholars in the fields of Performance Studies, Queer Studies, Cultural Studies, and Latina/o/x Studies to participate in a closing conference. One set of speakers will discuss Latina/o/x cultur...