Events Calendar

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

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.

Engaging Across Cultures: Pronunciation of Chinese Names and Greetings

Feb 20, 2019

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

All sessions taken for this graduate and professional student program are free of charge and fill on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must register in advance here: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cCokwXm292s6Vdr. Description: This session serves as an introduction to Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin) pronunciation. Using the most commonly seen Chinese names as examples, it introduces the romanization system of Chinese pronunciation-- Pinyin, the four tones, an...

Black Love Series 3

Feb 20, 2019

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

Real couples open up about the joys, challenges and realities of love, marriage and romance in the black community through Black Art and Stories

Feb 21, 2019

BGC: Developing Your Intercultural Insight

Feb 21, 2019

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

University of Iowa Main Library, Gallery, Room 1001

To register for courses, sign into UI Employee Self Service, click on "My Training" to be rerouted to Learning and Development. Click on “Enroll in Courses” tab and use search bars to find desired sessions. In this session, participants will learn about developing their intercultural insights by exploring the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). The IDI generates an individual profile of “worldview orientation to difference,” and is based on the research of Dr. Milton Bennett and D...

Emancipatory Hope: Reclaiming Black Social Movement Continuity or As The People Say, #WeGonBeAight

Feb 21, 2019

3:00 PM

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU), Herky Room (343)

Join us in the Main Library Gallery for an exploration of hope, joy, and black liberation in online space with Graduate Assistant Kevin Winstead from the University of Maryland's Institute of Technology in the Humanities (MITH).

Iowa Edge General Body Meeting

Feb 21, 2019

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Iowa Edge Student Organization general body meeting.

"We Shall Overcome—A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." featuring Damien Sneed

Feb 21, 2019

7:30 PM

Hancher Auditorium, Hadley Stage

Tickets ADULT: $35 | $25 | $20 COLLEGE STUDENT: $31 | $10 YOUTH: $17 | $10 Damien Sneed—vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and conductor—delves deeply into the full range of African American music in We Shall Overcome. Jazz, classical, Broadway, gospel, and spirituals are woven together with the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s speeches to exemplify a living musical tradition that continues to inspire, uplift, and challenge us. “In the realest sense,” says Wynton ...

Feb 22, 2019

NCBI: Building Effective Relationships Across Group Lines

Feb 22, 2019

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

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...

Discover Study Abroad

Feb 22, 2019

11:00 AM

Kinnick Stadium, McCord Lounge

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,...

Feb 23, 2019

Black in Business Series: Networking Dinner 2019

Feb 23, 2019

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

The Center for Diversity and Enrichment (CDE) and the Tippie College of Business are holding this event. which will focus on the cultivation of our next leaders, supporting their growth, igniting their passions, and connecting them to successful professionals. Professionals: please register BEFORE February 8, 2019, using this form to confirm your reservation, and email me to share needed travel accommodations. Learn more about the Black in Business Series.

Gathe Raho 2019: The University of Iowa's South Asian A Cappella Competition

Feb 23, 2019

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU), 2nd Floor Ballroom

The University of Iowa's South Asian A Cappella Competition featuring seven competing teams from around the nation and Iowa Agni!

Kings Queens & Inbetweens

Feb 23, 2019

8:30 PM

Annual drag show hosted by Delta Lambda Phi Fraternity!

Feb 24, 2019

Russian National Orchestra Brass Masterclass

Feb 24, 2019

3:00 PM

Voxman Music Building, Recital Hall

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Feb 25, 2019

BUILD: Beyond the Numbers - Foundations for Diversity & Inclusion

Feb 25, 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...

DEDICATION OFTHE HELEN LEMME LIBRARY

Feb 25, 2019

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Pomerantz Center, Check-in at the Career Center reception desk on the 3rd floor

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Feb 26, 2019

Leepfrog Technologies - Mock Interviews

Feb 26, 2019

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This is a great opportunity to participate in a practice interview with an employer and receive valuable feedback on your interviewing skills! To sign up, follow these steps: 1. Create/update your resume 2. Have a Career Center Peer Advisor review your resume during walk-in hours - M-F. 10am-3pm - Pomerantz Center, 3rd floor 3. Upload your resume to HireaHawk.com - under the Documents section 4. From your HireaHawk.com account, click on "Jobs" from the left navigation m...

LGBTQ Safe Zone: Phase I

Feb 26, 2019

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU), Hawkeye Room

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...

Make and Take Black History Month Edition

Feb 26, 2019

12:00 PM

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

Folks will be able to create buttons of their choosing. From logos to sayings, whatever is on your mind and heart feel free to create it. We also will be doing some crafting around Freedom Quilt Patterns, something that you can take home with you and hang up.

Discover Study Abroad

Feb 26, 2019

12:30 PM

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

BGC: Engaging UI International Students: Lessons from 4,000+ Peer Conversations

Feb 26, 2019

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

College of Public Health Building, Callaghan Auditorium (N110)

To register for courses, sign into UI Employee Self Service, click on "My Training" to be rerouted to Learning and Development. Click on “Enroll in Courses” tab and use search bars to find desired sessions. Develop practical skills for engaging UI International students in this workshop drawing the experience of Rhetoric’s Conversation Center partners. Since its 2016 inception, the Conversation Center has seen over 100 confident English-speaking undergrads host nearly 600 grad and underg...

Black History Month Movie: The Hate U Give

Feb 26, 2019

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Enjoy a movie in celebration of Black History Month. Free and open to the public! Sponsored by the UI College of Public Health Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

Feb 27, 2019

BUILD: What's Law Got to Do With It?

Feb 27, 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. During this session, participants will have the opportunity to learn about their rights and ...

Listening Post for Underrepresented Undergrad Students in COE

Feb 27, 2019

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Pomerantz Center, Check-in at the Career Center reception desk on the 3rd floor

Undergraduate students who identify as underrepresented in the College of Engineering are invited to a small group Listening Post to share thoughts on the current climate in the College of Engineering and offer ideas on how to improve it. This Listening Post is organized by the College of Engineering's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Council. The DEI Council is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all in the College of Engineering.

Feb 28, 2019

Heartland Financial - Mock Interviews

Feb 28, 2019

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pomerantz Center, Check-in at the Career Center reception desk on the 3rd floor

PricewaterhouseCoopers - Mock Interviews

Feb 28, 2019

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Cafecito Cervantes

Feb 28, 2019

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU), North Room

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Black History Month Slam Poetry

Feb 28, 2019

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

In celebration of Black History Month, The Iowa Edge Student Organization and Black Art; Real Stories (B.A.R.S.) invites you to share yourself, your history, and your story at our Slam Poetry event! The event is on Thursday, February 28th, from 6 pm - 8 pm in the North Room (IMU). The first 30 people to arrive will receive a door prize! If you are interested in performing, please use the following link to sign up: https://goo.gl/forms/7aLmrnSF8m1daBLt2 Remember, justice was not mad...

Mar 1, 2019

Discover Study Abroad

Mar 1, 2019

11:00 AM

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

Engaging Across Cultures: Navigating Intercultural Conflicts

Mar 1, 2019

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

111 Church Street, Obermann Center Library

All sessions taken for this graduate and professional student program are free of charge and fill on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must register in advance here: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cCokwXm292s6Vdr. Description: In this session, you will have an opportunity to discover your culturally preferred approach or style of resolving conflict with the Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory developed by Dr. Mitchell Hammer. Being aware of your own cultural ...

Facilitate a Better Gathering — a GET IT DONE! lunchtime workshop

Mar 1, 2019

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

How can you break out of the meeting mold of working diligently through an agenda? How can a class start to feel more like a community? How can we invite everyone to participate? Borrowing from their readings in books that focus on creating community change, such as In the Heart of Democracy by Parker Palmer and Emergent Strategy by Adrienne Maree Brown, several members of the Obermann Working Group "Modes and Models of Facilitation" will demonstrate several tools and methods for creating...

South Asian Studies Lecture

Mar 1, 2019

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

The South Asian Studies Program will present a lecture by University of Washington Professor Priti Ramamurthy entitled "Punctuated Violence: 'Caring Karna' and the Dynamics of Translocal Householding in India" on Friday, March 1, from 3-4:30 p.m. in UCC 1117 (International Commons). This event is free and open to the public. Based on oral histories of rural migrants to Delhi and Hyderabad, and visits to ten villages in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh, this talk will c...

First Friday: March 2019

Mar 1, 2019

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

FilmScene,

Join us for Happy Hour + Art at the next Stanley Museum of Art First Friday reception at FilmScene ! Stanley First Fridays provide an ideal chance to usher in your weekend, enjoy the work of local artists, and mingle with other art-enthusiasts. Our March First Friday features selected artists from the Iowa City Blue Stockings Collective. We are partnering with FilmScene and Velvet Coat to kick off FilmScene's second Women’s March, a month-long celebration of female filmmakers. The Sta...

Mar 2, 2019

UI Veterans Association (UIVA) Spring Fundraiser

Mar 2, 2019

5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Iowa City VFW

University Capitol Centre, 1117

Each year the University of Iowa Veterans Association (UIVA) holds a spring fundraiser at the Iowa City VFW Post 3949 to support student veterans. This year, the UIVA fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019, from 5:30 – 9:00 pm., and will include a dinner, silent auction, and live music. Proceeds will support professional development initiatives, such as business attire scholarships, funding for academic conferences and business cards, and coordination of early access at a UI ...

Mar 4, 2019

BGC/BUILD: An Introduction to Federal Regulations Affecting International Students

Mar 4, 2019

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

The Building Our Global Community certificate program creates an opportunity for University of Iowa faculty and staff to learn about the experiences of international students and scholars, and methods they can use to foster skills for working with and awareness of our increasingly intercultural campus community. To earn a Building Our Global Community certificate, participants must register for and attend the Introduction to Building Our Global Community core course and at least four electiv...

BGC/BUILD: An Introduction to Federal Regulations Affecting International Students

Mar 4, 2019

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Pomerantz Center, Check-in at the Career Center reception desk on the 3rd floor

Cross-listed with Building University of Iowa Leadership for Diversity (BUILD) To register for courses, sign into UI Employee Self Service, click on "My Training" to be rerouted to Learning and Development. Click on “Enroll in Courses” tab and use search bars to find desired sessions. Immigration laws regulate many aspects of international students' lives, including entry to the United States, the conditions under which they may remain in this country and re-enter after traveling abro...

Mar 5, 2019

Principal Financial Group - Mock Interviews

Mar 5, 2019

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

BUILD: Understanding and Intervening Effectively in Micro-Aggressions

Mar 5, 2019

10:00 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. Positive change can be accomplished when skilled, engaged bystanders have the ability to saf...

Listening Post for Female Faculty in COE

Mar 5, 2019

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

Faculty who identify as female in the College of Engineering are invited to a small group Listening Post to share thoughts on the current climate in the College of Engineering and offer ideas on how to improve it. This Listening Post is organized by the College of Engineering's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Council. The DEI Council is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all in the College of Engineering.

Discover Study Abroad

Mar 5, 2019

12:30 PM

Trilingual Reading of Chuck Miller's Poetry at Shambaugh House

Mar 5, 2019

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Shambaugh House

Join us for a reading (in English, French, and German) and discussion by Walter Gruenzweig of Technische Universitaet Dortmund and Vincent Dussol of Université Montpellier III - Paul Valéry of their co-translated edition of poetry, co-published in Germany & France, by Iowa City poet Chuck Miller, one of the original “Actualists.” Free – All are Welcome!

Trilingual Reading of Chuck Miller's Poetry at Shambaugh House

Mar 5, 2019

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Shambaugh House

Pomerantz Center, Check-in at the Career Center reception desk on the 3rd floor

Mar 6, 2019

MediRevv - Mock Interviews

Mar 6, 2019

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pomerantz Center, Check-in at the Career Center reception desk on the 3rd floor

Mar 7, 2019

Hybrid Transit Systems Inc. - Mock Interviews

Mar 7, 2019

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

University Capitol Centre, Conference Room B

Listening Post for the LGBTQ Community in COE

Mar 7, 2019

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

Faculty, Staff, and Students who identify as part of the LGBTQ community in the College of Engineering are invited to a small group Listening Post to share thoughts on the current climate in the College of Engineering and offer ideas on how to improve it. This Listening Post is organized by the College of Engineering's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Council. The DEI Council is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all in the College of Engineering.

Mar 8, 2019

Discover Study Abroad

Mar 8, 2019

11:00 AM

Levitt Center for University Advancement

Women's Leadership Initiative: Dr. Denise Martinez

Mar 8, 2019

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

Women's Leadership Initiative: Denise Martinez, MD March 8th, 2019 12:00pm to 1:00pm UI Levitt Center for University Advancement The University of Iowa Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, in partnership with the Iowa Network for Women in Higher Education (IOWAWHE) recognize the need for more women leaders at all levels in higher education across the state. The Women’s Leadership Initiative series was developed by women for women. Through ongoing dialogue, women work...

Mar 11, 2019

Engaging Across Cultures: Employment

Mar 11, 2019

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

All sessions taken for this graduate and professional student program are free of charge and fill on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must register in advance here: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cCokwXm292s6Vdr. Description: This workshop will help guide graduate and professional students to map out their career path after graduation. Facilitators will help tackle some concerns international graduate students might have regarding employment in the United State...

Commitment to Internationalization Lecture Series

Mar 11, 2019

4:30 PM

Pomerantz Center, Check-in at the Career Center reception desk on the 3rd floor

Philip Altbach is the fifth speaker in the Commitment to Internationalization lecture series. His talk, "The Peril and Promise of Internationalization in the Era of Trump, Brexit, and Global Competition," will be on March 11, 2019, at 4:30 p.m. in room 1117 of the University Capitol Centre. This lecture continues the conversation about the UI's vision and strategic themes for campus internationalization. RSVP for the event here. Philip G. Altbach is Research Professor and Founding Dir...

Mar 12, 2019

GEICO - Mock Interviews

Mar 12, 2019

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pomerantz Center, Check-in at the Career Center reception desk on the 3rd floor

Shive-Hattery - Mock Interviews

Mar 12, 2019

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

Discover Study Abroad

Mar 12, 2019

12:30 PM

BUILD: First Generation Focus

Mar 12, 2019

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Pomerantz Center, Check-in at the Career Center reception desk on the 3rd floor

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. Almost 25% of undergraduate students at the University of Iowa identify as 1st generation. T...

Mar 13, 2019

Modern Woodmen of America - Mock Interviews

Mar 13, 2019

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Listening Post for Instructional Track Faculty in COE

Mar 13, 2019

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

Instructional Track Faculty (all ranks) are invited to a small group Listening Post to share thoughts on the current climate in the College of Engineering and offer ideas on how to improve it. This Listening Post is organized by the College of Engineering's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Council. The DEI Council is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all in the College of Engineering.

BGC: Study Abroad

Mar 13, 2019

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

To register for courses, sign into UI Employee Self Service, click on "My Training" to be rerouted to Learning and Development. Click on “Enroll in Courses” tab and use search bars to find desired sessions. Studying abroad can help students gain maturity, independence, a broad worldview, and many practical skills to apply in a global workplace. We will discuss how students can make this valuable college experience a reality by presenting the what, why, who, where, when and how of study a...

Listening Post for Underrepresented Graduate Students in COE

Mar 13, 2019

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Graduate students who identify as underrepresented are invited to a small group Listening Post to share thoughts on the current climate in the College of Engineering and offer ideas on how to improve it. This Listening Post is organized by the College of Engineering's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Council. The DEI Council is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all in the College of Engineering.

Mar 14, 2019

Cafecito Cervantes

Mar 14, 2019

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Mar 15, 2019

BUILD: Beyond the Numbers - Foundations for Diversity & Inclusion

Mar 15, 2019

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

Discover Study Abroad

Mar 15, 2019

11:00 AM

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

Mar 19, 2019

Discover Study Abroad

Mar 19, 2019

12:30 PM

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

Mar 22, 2019

Discover Study Abroad

Mar 22, 2019

11:00 AM

College of Public Health Building, Callaghan Auditorium (N110)

Mar 25, 2019

Public lecture: Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha

Mar 25, 2019

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Pomerantz Center, Check-in at the Career Center reception desk on the 3rd floor

Mona Hanna-Attisha, MD, MPH, FAAP, is founder and director of the Michigan State University and Hurley Children’s Hospital Pediatric Public Health Initiative, an innovative and model public health program in Flint, Michigan. A pediatrician, scientist, and activist, Dr. Hanna-Attisha has testified twice before the United States Congress, was presented the Freedom of Expression Courage Award by PEN America, and named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World for her role ...

Mar 26, 2019

ACT - Mock Interviews

Mar 26, 2019

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

Discover Study Abroad

Mar 26, 2019

12:30 PM

Pappajohn Pavilion, 4999 JPP

LGBTQ Safe Zone: Trans Awareness Workshop (for UI Health Care)

Mar 26, 2019

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

The 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 support...

Mar 27, 2019

Engaging Across Cultures: Chinese Culture: Tradition, Transformation, and Connection to the World

Mar 27, 2019

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

All sessions taken for this graduate and professional student program are free of charge and fill on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants must register in advance here: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cCokwXm292s6Vdr. Description: This session will explore the social, cultural, historical, and economic aspects of China and present an introductory overview of how the Chinese society maintains and changes its traditions, customs, and daily etiquettes. Furthermore, it ...

Social Justice Brown Bag Series

Mar 27, 2019

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

North Hall, 332

Iowa City Public Library, Room A

Time: 12:00-1:00pm Location: 332 North Hall Social Justice Brown Bag discussion series - TOPIC TBD This noon-hour workshop is FREE and open to the public.

Local Disabilities Initiatives: An Obermann Conversation

Mar 27, 2019

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Pomerantz Center, Check-in at the Career Center reception desk on the 3rd floor

In this Obermann Conversation, we’ll hear from activists representing various organizations about current projects that support, amplify, and advocate for people with disabilities. Tammy Nyden gives an overview of the work of the Johnson County Children’s Colation, a project of our local NAMI; Michael Hoenig shares the disability training offered to UI health sciences students; Andrew Tubbs describes the work of Combined Efforts’ multi-arts projects; Sujit Singh will talk about a local telev...

Mar 28, 2019

Palmer Group - Mock Interviews

Mar 28, 2019

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

BUILD: More Than An Asterisk – Understanding Native American Students in Higher Education

Mar 28, 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. Native Americans make up less than 0.5% of students in higher education, often times only re...

Cafecito Cervantes

Mar 28, 2019

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Beauty and the Beast: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly in the Arts of Sub-Saharan Africa

Mar 28, 2019

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Art Building West, 240

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

"Beauty and the Beast: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly in the Arts of Sub-Saharan Africa" Dr. Petridis is chair of the Department of the Arts of Africa and the Americas and curator of African Art at the Art Institute of Chicago. He has a PhD in Art History, an MA (summa cum laude) and BA in Art History and Archaeology (magna cum laude) from Ghent University. His research interests include a special interest in the art of sub-Saharan Africa, with an emphasis on the Congo Basin, visual anth...

Mar 29, 2019

Discover Study Abroad

Mar 29, 2019

11:00 AM

Mar 31, 2019

Vivien Shotwell Masterclass

Mar 31, 2019

7:30 PM

Voxman Music Building, Stark Opera Studio

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Apr 1, 2019

Humanize My Hoodie

Apr 1, 2019

All Day

In conjunction with the University of Iowa Theme Semester: The American Dream, Humanize My Hoodie brings insight into the lives and experiences of black people and the societal biases they must navigate daily. Humanize My Hoodie is a National Art Exhibit dismantling the stigma of black people in hoodies. The exhibit and related programming seeks to further the discussion with hoodies intended to dismantle the stigma associated with clothing. The Old Capitol Museum is proud to display the...

LGBTQ Safe Zone: Phase II

Apr 1, 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 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. Completion of P...

Apr 2, 2019

Humanize My Hoodie

Apr 2, 2019

All Day

Pomerantz Center, Check-in at the Career Center reception desk on the 3rd floor

Target - Mock Interviews

Apr 2, 2019

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

Discover Study Abroad

Apr 2, 2019

12:30 PM

Apr 3, 2019

Humanize My Hoodie

Apr 3, 2019

All Day

Pappajohn Pavilion, 4999 JPP

LGBTQ 101 for Healthcare Professsionals

Apr 3, 2019

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU), Second Floor Ballroom

This introductory workshop will review the difference between gender identity, sex, and sexual orientation. The session details the LGBTQ umbrella and defines multiple sexual orientation and gender identities. Participants will also review hospital policies and practice related to LGBTQ care.

Diversity Catalyst Awards

Apr 3, 2019

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Please join us at The University of Iowa Diversity Catalyst Awards ceremony on Wednesday, April 3, 2018, in the Second Floor Ballroom, Iowa Memorial Union. The event begins with a public reception at 2:00 pm, with remarks and awards program beginning at 2:30 pm. In addition to this year's Diversity Catalyst Award recipients and nominees, join us to celebrate this year’s winners of the Alliant Energy/Erroll B. Davis, Jr. Achievement Award, the Diversity Catalyst Seed Grant, and recipient...

Apr 4, 2019

Humanize My Hoodie

Apr 4, 2019

All Day

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

BGC: Bringing J-1 Scholars to Your Department

Apr 4, 2019

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

College of Public Health Building,

To register for courses, sign into UI Employee Self Service, click on "My Training" to be rerouted to Learning and Development. Click on “Enroll in Courses” tab and use search bars to find desired sessions. This introduction session will introduce J-1 scholars to the audience. They will learn about the J-1 scholar categories and who J-1 scholars at the University of Iowa are. Attendees will be walked through the J-1 Scholar Application and will come away with an understanding of how to ...

Science of Health Equity Summit

Apr 4, 2019

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Iowa City Public Library, Room A

The University of Iowa Health Equity Advancement Lab's (HEAL) mission is to promote health equity through community-engaged public health research and practice, with a particular emphasis on communities in the state of Iowa and Midwest region that experience inequities. HEAL’s Annual Science of Health Equity Summit will highlight current evidence-based health equity work being done here at the University of Iowa and in other areas around the United States through a perspective of how local ...

Misfitting Humanities Symposium: Welcome by Patricia Zebrowski & Douglas Baynton

Apr 4, 2019

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM

Iowa City Public Library, Room A

On April 4-6, the 2019 Obermann Humanities Symposium, Misfitting: Disability Broadly Considered, will bring leading disability scholars from diverse disciplines to discuss the relevance and importance of disability to their respective fields. The symposium will consider the pervasive (though often unnoticed) influence of disability on and in the performing, visual, and literary arts, in philosophy and religion, in political and economic life, and in everyday language, as we explore when and ...

Misfitting Humanities Symposium: "Family Misfits in the Frankenstein Ballet" Lecture

Apr 4, 2019

4:15 PM - 5:30 PM

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Apr 5, 2019

Humanize My Hoodie

Apr 5, 2019

All Day

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

Discover Study Abroad

Apr 5, 2019

11:00 AM

Apr 6, 2019

Humanize My Hoodie

Apr 6, 2019

All Day

Apr 7, 2019

Humanize My Hoodie

Apr 7, 2019

All Day

Apr 9, 2019

Humanize My Hoodie

Apr 9, 2019

All Day

Pomerantz Center, Check-in at the Career Center reception desk on the 3rd floor

Hybrid Transit Systems - Mock Interviews

Apr 9, 2019

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

BUILD: Exploring the Influence of Unconscious Bias in Our Work and Lives

Apr 9, 2019

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

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 workshop will explore unconscious bias, including an introduction to key research studi...

BGC: Cultural Insights Series Caribbean Islands

Apr 9, 2019

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

To register for courses, sign into UI Employee Self Service, click on "My Training" to be rerouted to Learning and Development. Click on “Enroll in Courses” tab and use search bars to find desired sessions. This session will introduce participants to the culture of the Caribbean Island countries through a series of brief presentations. Participants will learn about the history, traditions, values, and norms of the countries presented in the session. Participants will hear about the day t...

Discover Study Abroad

Apr 9, 2019

12:30 PM

Apr 10, 2019

Humanize My Hoodie

Apr 10, 2019

All Day

Pomerantz Center, Check-in at the Career Center reception desk on the 3rd floor

Englert Theatre - Mock Interviews

Apr 10, 2019

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU), 347 Old Capitol Room

Cup o' Justice Series

Apr 10, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

College of Public Health Building, C217

Honoring the rich tradition of activism at the University of Iowa and in the surrounding community, the Chief Diversity Office presents Cup o’ Justice, a year-long series of discussions designed to bring change leaders together in shared learning. The goal of this series is to promote intergenerational and interdisciplinary dialogue about social justice, civil rights, and civic engagement. At each hosted discussion, invited Change Leaders will share their stories of activism, lesso...

Spotlight Event: Multicultural Potluck

Apr 10, 2019

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU), 2nd Floor Ballroom

Join us for a multicultural potluck celebrating the cultural diversity of our public health community. Bring a dish to share or stop by to sample foods from around the world. All faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to attend. (Dish sign-up link coming soon.) Cosponsored by Global Public Health Initiative and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee.

Celebration of Excellence and Achievement Among Women

Apr 10, 2019

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

"Celebration of Excellence and Achievement Among Women,” the University’s annual tribute to the accomplishments of all women at the UI, will be held Wednesday, April 10, 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the IMU 2nd Floor Ballroom. A social begins at 3:00 p.m. followed by the awards program at 3:30 p.m. The program is free and open to the public. The celebration first began when the university community gathered in 1982 to award the Jane Weiss Memorial Scholarship. This annual event has expanded in scop...

Apr 11, 2019

Humanize My Hoodie

Apr 11, 2019

All Day

Pomerantz Center, Check-in at the Career Center reception desk on the 3rd floor

Northwestern Mutual - Eastern Iowa, Western Illinois, North-East Missouri - Mock Interviews

Apr 11, 2019

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Cafecito Cervantes

Apr 11, 2019

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

No description

Apr 12, 2019

Humanize My Hoodie

Apr 12, 2019

All Day

NCBI: Conflict and Controversial Issues

Apr 12, 2019

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

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...

Discover Study Abroad

Apr 12, 2019

11:00 AM

Boyd Law Building, 295 Levitt Auditorium

Martin Luther King Day address by Judge Kevin McKeever

Apr 12, 2019

12:40 PM - 1:40 PM

No description

Patrick Vecera Percussion Recital

Apr 12, 2019

7:30 PM

Voxman Music Building, 2400

Patrick Vecera - Percussion

Apr 13, 2019

Humanize My Hoodie

Apr 13, 2019

All Day

Apr 14, 2019

Humanize My Hoodie

Apr 14, 2019

All Day

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

Apr 15, 2019

BGC: Mental Health Concerns of International Students and Ways to be an Ally to International Students

Apr 15, 2019

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

To register for courses, sign into UI Employee Self Service, click on "My Training" to be rerouted to Learning and Development. Click on “Enroll in Courses” tab and use search bars to find desired sessions. This session highlights how concerns unique to international students impact their mental health. These concerns can affect international students’ transition to the University of Iowa, their functioning on campus, and their broader adjustment to the United States. We will explore h...

Apr 16, 2019

Humanize My Hoodie

Apr 16, 2019

All Day

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

Discover Study Abroad

Apr 16, 2019

12:30 PM

Unlazy With Language: The Poetics of Hip-Hop

Apr 16, 2019

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Art Building West, 116

Mother-loving genius and cunning linguist Brandon Alexander Williams will do a lyrical analysis on the art of rapping and performance poetry. His lyrics will make your brain smile. Born in Maywood and raised in Peoria, Illinois, Brandon Alexander Williams is a poet, MC and DJ. Williams is an alumnus of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale where he produced “The Yard: An A’Capella/Hip-Hop Musical”. As an active MC and DJ, he has performed and taught throughout the country, produced eigh...

Apr 17, 2019

Humanize My Hoodie

Apr 17, 2019

All Day

Levitt Center for University Advancement, 4th Floor Assembly Halls

Canceled: Microaggressions & Modern Racism Workshop & Book Talk

Apr 17, 2019

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

More details and registration link to come.

BUILD: Responsible Action - Disability Accommodations on Campus

Apr 17, 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. The session focuses on increasing awareness around where we succeed and where we need to imp...

Apr 18, 2019

Humanize My Hoodie

Apr 18, 2019

All Day

Pomerantz Center, Check-in at the Career Center reception desk on the 3rd floor

ACT - Mock Interviews

Apr 18, 2019

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Apr 19, 2019

Humanize My Hoodie

Apr 19, 2019

All Day

BUILD: Making Your Message Count through an Inclusive Marketing Lens

Apr 19, 2019

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

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. Inclusive Marketing strives to create a visual reality that is more representative of our re...

Discover Study Abroad

Apr 19, 2019

11:00 AM

Apr 20, 2019

Humanize My Hoodie

Apr 20, 2019

All Day

Apr 21, 2019

Humanize My Hoodie

Apr 21, 2019

All Day

Apr 22, 2019

BUILD: Real Talk – Courageous Conversations about Race

Apr 22, 2019

1:00 PM - 3:00 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. Americans are expressing concern over racial discord at a rate nearly unseen since the Civil...

Jessica Monnier, MA Piano Recital

Apr 22, 2019

7:30 PM

Voxman Music Building, Recital Hall

Jessica Monneir, piano

Apr 23, 2019

Humanize My Hoodie

Apr 23, 2019

All Day

Pomerantz Center, Check-in at the Career Center reception desk on the 3rd floor

Modern Woodmen of America - Mock Interviews

Apr 23, 2019

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

LGBTQ Safe Zone: Trans Awareness

Apr 23, 2019

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

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...

Discover Study Abroad

Apr 23, 2019

12:30 PM

Trevor Magness, DMA Piano Recital

Apr 23, 2019

7:30 PM

Voxman Music Building, Recital Hall

Trevor Magness, Piano

Apr 24, 2019

Humanize My Hoodie

Apr 24, 2019

All Day

BUILD: Beyond the Numbers - Foundations for Diversity & Inclusion

Apr 24, 2019

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Social Justice Brown Bag Series

Apr 24, 2019

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

North Hall, 332

Time: 12:00-1:00pm Location: 332 North Hall Social Justice Brown Bag discussion series - TOPIC TBD This noon-hour workshop is FREE and open to the public.

Apr 25, 2019

Humanize My Hoodie

Apr 25, 2019

All Day

Pomerantz Center, Check-in at the Career Center reception desk on the 3rd floor

Cottingham & Butler - Mock Interviews

Apr 25, 2019

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

BUILD: Fostering Your CQ Framework

Apr 25, 2019

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

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. To thrive and succeed in today’s diverse world, one needs to have a highly developed cultura...

BGC: Navigating Intercultural Conflicts

Apr 25, 2019

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

To register for courses, sign into UI Employee Self Service, click on "My Training" to be rerouted to Learning and Development. Click on “Enroll in Courses” tab and use search bars to find desired sessions. In this session, you will have an opportunity to discover your culturally preferred approach or style of resolving conflict through the use of the Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory developed by Dr. Mitchell Hammer. Being aware of your own cultural style, you will be better able t...

Cafecito Cervantes

Apr 25, 2019

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

No description

Apr 26, 2019

Humanize My Hoodie

Apr 26, 2019

All Day

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

Discover Study Abroad

Apr 26, 2019

11:00 AM

Apr 27, 2019

Humanize My Hoodie

Apr 27, 2019

All Day

Apr 28, 2019

Humanize My Hoodie

Apr 28, 2019

All Day

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

Apr 30, 2019

Discover Study Abroad

Apr 30, 2019

12:30 PM

Nicha Pimthong DMA Piano Recital

Apr 30, 2019

7:30 PM

Voxman Music Building, Recital Hall

Nicha Pimthong, piano Mariya Akhadjanova, piano

May 1, 2019

Hana Song, piano

May 1, 2019

5:30 PM

Voxman Music Building, Recital Hall

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

DMA 3 recital

May 3, 2019

Discover Study Abroad

May 3, 2019

11:00 AM

Camerata and Women's Chorale

May 3, 2019

7:30 PM

Voxman Music Building, Concert Hall

Presented by the UI School of Music.

May 4, 2019

Double Bass Studio Recital

May 4, 2019

5:30 PM

Voxman Music Building, Choral Room

Students of the UI Double Bass Studio

Iowa Clarinet Choir

May 4, 2019

7:30 PM

Voxman Music Building, Stark Opera Studio

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

UI Clarinet Choir

May 7, 2019

Discover Study Abroad

May 7, 2019

12:30 PM

Pappajohn Pavilion, 4999 JPP

May 9, 2019

BUILD: Beyond the Numbers - Foundations for Diversity & Inclusion (for UI Health Care)

May 9, 2019

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

University Capitol Centre, International Commons (Room 1117)

May 10, 2019

Discover Study Abroad

May 10, 2019

11:00 AM

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU), Main Lounge

Center for Diversity & Enrichment Graduation Reception

May 10, 2019

3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Honoring the academic and leadership accomplishments of graduating underrepresented students You are invited to attend the Center for Diversity and Enrichment Graduation Reception to be held on Friday, May 10th, 2019 in the Iowa Memorial Union Main Lounge. The reception begins at 3:00 pm, followed by a program from 4:00 - 5:30 pm. If you have any questions about this event, contact Katie Newcomb, Center for Diversity and Enrichment, 24 Phillips Hall, 335-3555.

Sep 26, 2019

Spektral Quartet Salon Concert

Sep 26, 2019

7:30 PM

Voxman Music Building, Concert Hall