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Oct 5, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Children and their caregivers will work together to create spontaneous drawings. Inspired by Keith Haring’s collaborative drawing exercises with children and the Surrealist drawing game, Exquisite Corpse, we will make a mural by completing each other's drawings as we play musical chairs. Can you imagine the silly, unusual, utterly unique creations we'll make? Space is limited; reserve your spot at https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/stanley-creates-musical-mural/3073497 Stanley Creates is p...

Oct 8, 2024

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Both databases are multidisciplinary and allow you to measure scholarly impact. This hands-on session will show you: • How to quickly find the articles you need for you research or systematic review in each database. • How to track an article’s cited and citing references in each database. • How to find journal ‘Impact Factors’ using the Journal Citation Reports of Web of Science. • How to determine an author’s h-index. • How to identify a researcher and her/his publication track with S...

Oct 8, 2024

12:30 PM - 1:20 PM

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The best engineers are those who use all the tools at their disposal to create, make enhancements, and solve new problems. While being an engineering student is challenging, you do not have to face these challenges alone! Learn about all the great the academic support resources available to students in the College of Engineering. This workshop is facilitated by the Engineering Student Success Team. 12:30–1:20 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8 in 3124 SC - Sign up here for this workshop!

Oct 8, 2024

7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

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Intro to Mindfulness® is an evidence-based curriculum specifically designed for teaching mindfulness, meditation, and stress management to college students and other young adults. Our Mindfulness program… is taught in four weekly 75-minute classes (a brief model to accommodate busy student schedules) is structured with daily homework of a mindfulness log and 10 minutes of mindfulness practice is taught in small groups Register here: https://studentwellness.uiowa.edu/programs/mindfuln...

Oct 9, 2024

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Instructors: Pauline Beazer James, Senior Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services, and Kevin Roiseland, Senior Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services Description: 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 abroad, and eligibility for immigration benefits such as employment and extension of stay. This session wil...

Oct 9, 2024

1:30 PM - 2:20 PM

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Getting involved in research is a great way to discover what drives you and what gets you curious. The Office of Undergraduate Research offers mentoring on getting involved in research at an R1 institution, fellowships, and opportunities to present your research. This workshop will discuss the benefits of doing research, ways to get involved, and funding opportunities. This workshop is facilitated by the Office of Undergraduate Research. 1:30–2:20 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9 in 3124 SC - Sign...

Oct 9, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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This Wellness Wednesday, Student Care and Assistance and Academic Support and Retention are here to help you manage your time and avoid stress. Learn effective time management strategies that will keep you balanced and focused throughout the semester. Come for the valuable advice, stay for the pizza, and enjoy free parking while you're at it!

Oct 9, 2024

7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

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Intro to Mindfulness® is an evidence-based curriculum specifically designed for teaching mindfulness, meditation, and stress management to college students and other young adults. Our Mindfulness program… is taught in four weekly 75-minute classes (a brief model to accommodate busy student schedules) is structured with daily homework of a mindfulness log and 10 minutes of mindfulness practice is taught in small groups Register here: https://studentwellness.uiowa.edu/programs/mindfuln...

Oct 10, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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The session will offer a framework for conducting a quality health sciences literature review for scholarly projects or publication. Learn tips about how to identify sources, use appropriate search techniques, organize results, and synthesize the body of literature to successfully prepare a review. Key differences in search methodology for reviews in the health sciences will be described, with examples provided. Although introductory material regarding systematic and scoping reviews will be ...

Oct 11, 2024

8:00 AM

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The Molecular Medicine Retreat is run each year by rising 4th-year students in the program, along with program administrative staff. 

Oct 14, 2024

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Instructors: Jennifer Teitle, PhD, Assistant Dean for Graduate Development and Postdoctoral Affairs, Graduate College, and Meng Xiao, PhD, Career Counselor, Graduate College Description: This session will help students better understand how academic culture(s) impact the academic job search process. Participants will learn about how to navigate the academic job search process and develop application materials that effectively reflect the values and priorities of the institutions and depart...

Oct 15, 2024

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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This class will provide a framework for developing a literature search for a systematic review. Topics will include the following: standards and criteria to consider, establishing a plan, registering a protocol, developing a research question, determining where to search, identifying search terms, reporting search strategies, and managing references. PLEASE NOTE Class will be taught via Zoom. Advance registration is required. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link 30 minutes before the ...

Oct 16, 2024

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Instructors: Pauline Beazer James, Senior Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services, and Brandon Paulson, Associate Director, International Student and Scholar Services Description: In this two-part interactive 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 a...

Oct 16, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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This hands-on session will help you improve your searching through best practices for basic and advanced searching and show you features for saving or exporting citations. The session will also help you understand medical subject headings (MeSH) and how they improve your search as well as the benefits of a MyNCBI account. PLEASE NOTE: Advance registration is required to participate on Zoom. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link 30 minutes before the class time.

Oct 16, 2024

3:30 PM - 4:20 PM

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Take control of your future with our workshop, Engineering Your Career Path: Practical Steps to Prototyping your Future. This session offers actionable strategies to explore, test, and refine your career options through real-world experiences and hands-on activities. 3:30–4:20 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 16 in 3124 SC - Sign up here for this workshop!

Oct 17, 2024

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

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Students will learn about resiliency, including what it is, why it is important, the barriers to being resilient, and how to apply strategies to bounce back in times of stress. Presented by Academic Support & Retention. 2–2:50 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17 in 3124 SC - Sign up here for this workshop!

Oct 18, 2024

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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This session will help you develop effective and efficient approaches to teaching in the context of patient care. Objectives: Describe the challenges of clinical teaching Explore and critique a variety of opportunities and models for clinical teaching Identify five skills for effective and efficient clinical teaching Click here to register.

Oct 20, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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The Drawing Salon focuses on drawing artworks from the museum's collection. Each session will focus on a different artwork. The sessions will begin with an introduction and discussion of the selected work. Participants will be encouraged to pursue their own visions and to take inspiration from the artworks in the gallery. Pencils and sketchbooks/paper are the only artmaking materials allowed in the galleries. The museum has golf pencils with erasers and clipboards for participants to use. S...

Oct 21, 2024

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Oct 22, 2024

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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EndNote Basic is a web-based citation management software that is freely available to all UI affiliates. It allows you to import, organize and format citations for papers, articles, etc. EndNote Basic is not the same as the desktop software, Endnote. PLEASE NOTE Class will be taught via Zoom. Advance registration is required. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link 30 minutes before the class time.

Oct 23, 2024

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Instructors: Pauline Beazer James, Senior Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services, and Brandon Paulson, Associate Director, International Student and Scholar Services Description: In this two-part interactive 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 a...

Oct 24, 2024

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM

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Distress tolerance is the ability to manage distressing emotions and move through stressful situations in an effective manner. In this workshop we will discuss and practice specific coping skills that you can use when experiencing stress, anxiety or being overwhelmed. These emotions are a normal part of life, and we will discuss creating healthy habits to plan for potential stressful situations in your life. 2–2:50 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 24 in 3124 SC - Sign up here for this workshop!

Oct 24, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

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This workshop is designed for individuals interested in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and learning about common spatial data structures and basic data handling. Participants will be introduced to online open sources for spatial data, mapping techniques for publication, and widely used spatial analysis methods, including spatial joining, interpolation, and autocorrelation. The workshop will utilize the GIS platform ArcGIS Pro, which is provided by the University of Iowa and is accessib...

Oct 25, 2024

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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The Samuel Levey Healthcare Leadership Symposium brings experts in the field to the University of Iowa to share ideas and inspire innovation in the ever-changing healthcare landscape. This year, our speakers include:  Liz Fowler, PhD, JD; Deputy Administrator and Director of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation Center. Maulik S. Joshi, DrPH; President and Chief Executive Officer, Meritus Health, Inc. Jackson Leonard, MEd; Head Coach, Iowa Flyers Swim Club Kelli Todd, MS, MPH, ...

Oct 25, 2024

11:30 AM - 12:20 PM

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Introduction to study abroad office and our program options. I will provide information on available programs, timing for study abroad, and our scholarship opportunities. I will also highlight which programs work best for Engineering students. This workshop is facilitated by Study Abroad. 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25 via Zoom - Sign up here for this workshop!

Oct 26, 2024

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Join several OSA staff members for presentations on archaeology and archaeological research in Iowa at the 2024 Fall Meeting of the Iowa Archeological Society (IAS). Everyone is welcome to join the IAS and attend the meeting! The Fall Meeting is being held in Polk City in partnership with the Big Creek Historical Society. See the agenda and other details at https://iowaarcheologicalsociety.org/2024-fall-meeting.

Oct 27, 2024

2:30 PM - 4:15 PM

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Write at the Stanley: A Generative Writing Workshop is back for the Fall Semester! Join us monthly to generate new creative writing inspired by works in the Stanley collection. Each session will be led by a different talented writer from our area, who will be offering a new prompt and a new approach to ekphrastic writing (writing inspired by visual art). Bring your own notebook and pencil or computer and leave with the beginning of a newly written piece. Co-sponsored by Iowa City Poetry. T...

Oct 28, 2024

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Instructors: Shuhui Lin, International Education Program and Student Affairs Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services, and Brandon Paulson, Associate Director, International Student and Scholar Services Cross-listed with Supervising Today’s Students Description: Will you be supervising international student employees? If so, this course if for you. International students are a tremendous resource to our campus. Awareness of both the benefits and challenges of cross-cultural sup...

Oct 29, 2024

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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This class will focus on tips and techniques for carrying out a successful literature search in support of a systematic review. Topics will include techniques for developing search strategies, deciding which databases to search and how to seek out grey literature for a given topic. There will also be discussion on selecting journals for hand searching, documenting search strategies, and saving and organizing references. We suggest that “Nuts and Bolts of a Systematic Review” be taken before...

Oct 29, 2024

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Are you an undergraduate or graduate student interested in a summer language program abroad, all expenses paid? Join International Programs for two virtual events to discuss strategies for putting together a successful Critical Language Scholarship application. The Critical Language Scholarship is a program funded by the U.S. Department of State that sends students abroad to study one of 14 critical languages in an intensive, 8-10-week summer language course. The program includes language i...

Oct 30, 2024

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Instructors: Phoebe Nishimoto, Study Abroad Advisor & Program Coordinator, Study Abroad Description: Study abroad is a valuable opportunity for UI undergraduate students to gain new perspectives and skills to apply in our global workplace. When studying abroad students fulfill academic, professional, and personal goals. We will discuss the benefits and challenges of international education, the specifics of study abroad participation at UI, and resources to help students from the point of ...

Oct 30, 2024

1:30 PM - 2:20 PM

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This workshop is designed to help students learn to better manage their anxiety by utilizing a variety of tools and strategies that they can implement in their daily lives. Presented by University Counseling Service. 1:30–2:20 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30 via Zoom - Sign up here for this workshop!

Oct 30, 2024

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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This beginner-friendly workshop introduces participants to Python programming and machine learning using Jupyter Notebook/Lab. You'll learn Python basics such as syntax, variables, data types, and essential data structures like lists and dictionaries. The session covers writing control flow statements, loops, and functions to make your code efficient and reusable. You'll discover how to import, clean, and manipulate data using powerful libraries like NumPy and Pandas, and create insightful c...

Oct 31, 2024

All Day

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The College of Pharmacy will host a P4 Career Prep Event, with opportunities for fourth-year pharmacy students to participate in a CV review, mock interviews, networking, and more!  Recruiters: Please contact Tammy Fraser at tammy-fraser@uiowa.edu by Sept. 30 if interested in participating.

Oct 31, 2024

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

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In this session, we will explore how metacognition, or thinking about your own thinking, can help you achieve your academic goals. You will be introduced to a step-by-step process to reflect on your semester and evaluate how effective your learning has been so far. Building on those experiences, you will then identify specific strategies to try out for the rest of the semester to maximize your performance. Please bring an assignment or exam, in any course, that has already been graded by you...

Oct 31, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Get ready for a spook-tacular time in our children’s art program where creativity meets Halloween fun! In this engaging workshop, kids will craft their very own spooky clay magnets. This program is perfect for young artists who love to get their hands dirty and create something unique and festive. Space is limited; please reserve your spot at https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/schools-out-at-the-stanley-spooky-clay-magnet/3066982 Please arrive in time for children to settle in and begin th...

Nov 3, 2024

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Join us for a three hour virtual silent mindfulness retreat from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10. The day will include practice with meditation, yoga, and mind/body skills for relaxation and wellness. The retreat is open both to novices and people with more experience. It is a chance to reconnect to yourself at a time of year that is often hectic, and apply skills that can enhance your immune system, concentration, energy, and your ability to enjoy daily life. Register for the workshop here...

Nov 5, 2024

1:00 PM - 2:45 PM

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This workshop will discuss the basics of R programming. Participants will be introduced to the R interface, command syntax, R-script files, and basic functions (e.g., opening a dataset, summary statistics, merging multiple datasets, etc.). We will also discuss techniques to visualize data in R and estimate regression models. This is an introductory workshop appropriate for those with limited or no familiarity with R. Example code will be provided. For those wishing to download R to their com...

Nov 5, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Join us at the Stanley Museum of Art for an afternoon filled with creativity! We invite children to explore their artistic talents by creating unique self-portrait prints. Using aluminum foil and water markers, kids will learn new techniques and express themselves in vibrant colors. This hands-on activity is perfect for young artists of all skill levels. Come and unleash your imagination with us! https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/schools-out-at-the-stanley-november-5/3071687 Please arrive...

Nov 6, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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This hands-on session will help you improve your searching through best practices for basic and advanced searching and show you features for saving or exporting citations. The session will also help you understand medical subject headings (MeSH) and how they improve your search as well as the benefits of a MyNCBI account. PLEASE NOTE: Advance registration is required for Zoom classes. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link 30 minutes before the class time.

Nov 6, 2024

1:30 PM - 2:20 PM

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This session will provide you with tools to begin budgeting as a college student and plan for future expenses. We will also cover basics of financial aid how to navigate the financial aid process. Presented by the Office of Student Financial Aid. 1:30–2:20 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6 in 3124 SC - Sign up here for this workshop!

Nov 6, 2024

3:30 PM - 4:20 PM

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Students will learn how to apply metacognition to help them prepare for final exams, apply effective time management practices for the end of the semester, develop a study schedule, and start mental preparation for before, during, and after final exams.  *Not recommended for students who attended Midterm Preparation earlier in the semester 3:30–4:20 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6 in 3124 SC - Sign up here for this workshop!

Nov 7, 2024

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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EndNote is a reference management tool that helps you to easily gather together your references in one place, organize them, and then insert them into papers and format them in a style of your choosing. This session will walk you through the basics of using EndNote to collect and format your citations. The class will be hands-on, and there will be time for questions at the end. Please Note: Advance registration is required for Zoom classes. Virtual registrants will be emailed the Zoom link...

Nov 7, 2024

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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The Department of Economics is hosting an alumni panel to provide current students with valuable insights into career paths and professional experiences. Esteemed Iowa alumni from various industries will share their journeys and offer advice on navigating the job market. This event aims to foster connections between students and alumni while highlighting the diverse opportunities available to economics graduates. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions and network with panelists afte...

Nov 8, 2024

1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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The Computer Science (CS) department welcomes prospective students interested in our graduate programs to our annual Prospective Student Visit Day on Friday, Nov. 8. We are looking for strong students with diverse backgrounds to join our MCS and PhD programs. A wide variety of research areas is represented by our world-class faculty including algorithms, computational epidemiology, distributed computing, human-computer interaction, machine learning, massive data algorithms and technology, mo...

Nov 8, 2024

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Instructors: Pauline Beazer James, Senior Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services; Rudia W. Kihura, PhD, Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology & Early Childhood, Black Hills State University; and Brandon Paulson, Associate Director, International Student and Scholar Services Description: In this interactive class, we will engage in the Story Stitch activity to learn about each other through the stories shared and conversations ignited. This activity involves splitting int...

Nov 13, 2024

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Instructors: Shuhui Lin, International Education Program and Student Affairs Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services, and Brandon Paulson, Associate Director, International Student and Scholar Services      Description: In this two-part interactive class, participants will explore the four intercultural conflict styles using the Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory (ICS). The ICS is an 18-item assessment that measures individuals’ core approaches to communicating about differ...

Nov 14, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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For those already using Endnote, this class teaches you to maximize the tool. You’ll learn about the Endnote options for sharing so that you can collaborate effectively. From exporting and importing to syncing and sharing, this class will help you manage your information seamlessly on the desktop, on the web, and on mobile device. PLEASE NOTE Class will be taught via Zoom. Advance registration is required. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link 30 minutes before the class time.

Nov 14, 2024

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Join us for the 2024 Iowa Nurse Innovators Seminar and Pitch Competition, where seasoned nurse innovators will share their stories, and emerging nurse innovators will pitch their ideas! The event will feature a keynote by Abby Hess, a Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Researcher, and Intrapreneur from Cincinnati, Ohio, a roundtable with graduates of the Iowa Nurse Innovators program, and a pitch competition. The competition will conclude with an awards ceremony and networking. Agenda: • Keynot...

Nov 15, 2024

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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This session will explore how to design and conduct research related to health professions education questions and innovations. Objectives: Define educational scholarship Formulate educational research questions Make decisions in relation to study design/conceptual framework and implementation of educational research projects List potential venues of dissemination/publication of medical education scholarship Click here to register.

Nov 15, 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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This workshop will discuss the basics of multilevel modeling. Participants will learn how nesting or clustering in data creates dependency not accounted for in general linear models. Multilevel models allow for additional research questions and account for the dependency due to nesting. This workshop will focus on the conceptual background of multilevel models, but resources will also be provided and discussed on the implementation of these models. Instructor: Erica Dorman To Register: ht...

Nov 15, 2024

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Instructors: Pauline Beazer James, Senior Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services, and Rudia W. Kihura, PhD, Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology & Early Childhood, Black Hills State University Description: In this two-part interactive session, participants will explore the four intercultural conflict styles using the Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory (ICS). The ICS is an 18-item assessment that measures individuals’ core approaches to communicating about difference...

Nov 17, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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The Drawing Salon focuses on drawing artworks from the museum's collection. Each session will focus on a different artwork. The sessions will begin with an introduction and discussion of the selected work. Participants will be encouraged to pursue their own visions and to take inspiration from the artworks in the gallery. Pencils and sketchbooks/paper are the only artmaking materials allowed in the galleries. The museum has golf pencils with erasers and clipboards for participants to use. S...

Nov 18, 2024

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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The annual Environmental Law Seminar will be held on Nov. 18, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Boyd Law Building in Iowa City. There will be a joint session in Des Moines. This event is for practicing attorneys and will feature updates about environmental and natural resources law in Iowa. Presenters include representatives from EPA and DNR, as well as individuals to present topics in relevant case law.

Nov 20, 2024

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Instructors: Shuhui Lin, International Education Program and Student Affairs Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services, and Brandon Paulson, Associate Director, International Student and Scholar Services.      Description: In this two-part interactive class, participants will explore the four intercultural conflict styles using the Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory (ICS). The ICS is an 18-item assessment that measures individuals’ core approaches to communicating about diffe...

Nov 20, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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There are an overwhelming number of health sciences journals, but how do you know which ones are best to target for submitting your work? This session will provide a demonstration of tools to use to create a list of appropriate journals to consider. Resources to help you evaluate the quality of health sciences journals will be reviewed. Time for guided practice using the resources will also be provided.   PLEASE NOTE Advance registration is required for Zoom classes, though walk-ins are w...

Nov 20, 2024

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Instructors: Pauline Beazer James, Senior Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services, and Rudia W. Kihura, PhD, Assistant Professor, Educational Psychology & Early Childhood, Black Hills State University Description: In this two-part interactive session, participants will explore the four intercultural conflict styles using the Intercultural Conflict Style Inventory (ICS). The ICS is an 18-item assessment that measures individuals’ core approaches to communicating about difference...

Nov 21, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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What is ORCID? Why would you want one? This session will discuss ORCID, how researchers can benefit from having one, and how ORCID connects with other information systems. This will also be a hands-on workshop where everyone will have the chance to create their own ORCID and learn the most efficient ways to populate their profile with their publications. PLEASE NOTE Class will be taught via Zoom. Advance registration is required. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link 30 minutes before ...

Nov 22, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Join us for a creative adventure at the Stanley Museum of Art! Children are invited to design their very own 4x4 inch mosaic tiles. This engaging artmaking program will allow young artists to explore patterns, colors, and textures as they piece together their unique creations. Perfect for kids of all ages and skill levels, this activity encourages imagination and creativity, while developing fine motor skills. Come and let your artistic side shine! Space is limited; please reserve your spot...

Nov 24, 2024

2:30 PM - 4:15 PM

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Write at the Stanley: A Generative Writing Workshop is back for the Fall Semester! Join us monthly to generate new creative writing inspired by works in the Stanley collection. Each session will be led by a different talented writer from our area, who will be offering a new prompt and a new approach to ekphrastic writing (writing inspired by visual art). Bring your own notebook and pencil or computer and leave with the beginning of a newly written piece. Co-sponsored by Iowa City Poetry. T...

Nov 27, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Let your imagination run wild as you create your very own zany tree! In this hands-on workshop, children will use air-dry clay, pipe cleaners, pom-poms, and other colorful materials to design and assemble unique and whimsical trees. From towering giants to tiny saplings, the possibilities are endless! Space is limited; please reserve your spot at https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/schools-out-at-the-stanley-november-27/3071694 Please arrive in time for children to settle in and begin the p...

Dec 3, 2024

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Instructors: Pauline Beazer James, Senior Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services, and Shuhui Lin, International Education Program and Student Affairs Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services      Description: In this two-part interactive class, 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 commonalities and differen...

Dec 3, 2024

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Instructors: Katherine Beydler, PhD, Associate Director, Center for Teaching, and Tamar Bernfeld, PhD, Assistant Director, Center for Teaching Description: This session will focus on how to consider and include the perspective of students with English as an additional language in all classrooms. We will invite participants to reflect on their own experiences to inform our conversation and discuss how to accommodate the needs of diverse learner backgrounds. Participants who attend this ses...

Dec 5, 2024

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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EndNote is a reference management tool that helps you to easily gather together your references in one place, organize them, and then insert them into papers and format them in a style of your choosing. This session will walk you through the basics of using EndNote to collect and format your citations. The class will be hands-on, and there will be time for questions at the end. Please Note: Advance registration is required for Zoom classes. Virtual registrants will be emailed the Zoom link...

Dec 10, 2024

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Instructors: Pauline Beazer James, Senior Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services, and Shuhui Lin, International Education Program and Student Affairs Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services.      Description: In this two-part interactive class, 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 commonalities and differe...

Dec 11, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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This hands-on session will help you improve your searching through best practices for basic and advanced searching and show you features for saving or exporting citations. The session will also help you understand medical subject headings (MeSH) and how they improve your search as well as the benefits of a MyNCBI account. PLEASE NOTE: Advance registration is required for Zoom classes. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link 30 minutes before the class time.

Dec 12, 2024

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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EMBASE is a biomedical and pharmaceutical database containing bibliographic records with abstracts. Although there is overlap with records from PubMed, there are also many unique records. This hands-on session will show you how to conduct basic searches using EMBASE’s quick search box, how to conduct searches using EMTREE subject headings, and how to use subheadings for drug and disease topics. PLEASE NOTE Class will be taught via Zoom. Advance registration is required. Registrants will be...

Dec 15, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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The Drawing Salon focuses on drawing artworks from the museum's collection. Each session will focus on a different artwork. The sessions will begin with an introduction and discussion of the selected work. Participants will be encouraged to pursue their own visions and to take inspiration from the artworks in the gallery. Pencils and sketchbooks/paper are the only artmaking materials allowed in the galleries. The museum has golf pencils with erasers and clipboards for participants to use. S...

Jan 7, 2025

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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Write Winning Grant Proposals Phase II: Intensive Workshop Presenter: John D. Robertson, PhD Managing Member: Grant Writers' Seminars & Workshops (GWSW) The Research Development Office in the Office of the Vice President for Research is pleased to partner with Dr. John Robertson from Grant Writer's Seminars & Workshops (GWSW) to conduct the Write Winning Grant Proposals seminar. Click here to view the seminar's webpage. Event Information Phase II workshop will take place on Tuesday, Ja...

Jan 31, 2025

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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This workshop will help you understand the purposes (e.g., formative vs. summative) of assessment in learning, select the appropriate assessment type (e.g., multiple choice questions, written tests, performance assessments) for the levels of learners' knowledge/skills being assessed, and utilize useful strategies for planning/evaluating your assessment practice in health professions education. Objectives: Understad the definition and purposes of assessment in medical education. Understa...

Feb 21, 2025

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Develop approaches to provide feedback that fosters learner growth and develop strategies to elicit and use feedback for your own growth. Objectives: Compare and contrast structured models for giving feedback. Identify factors that influence effectively giving, eliciting, receiving, and using feedback. Describe challenges in giving and receiving feedback. Apply feedback strategies that foster growth. Click here to register.

Mar 7, 2025

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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This highly interactive (and fun!) workshop will focus on Medical Improv which is the adaptation of improvisational theatre principles and exercises to health professions educational activities.  It has been used to enable providers to connect with patients more easily and deeply, help teams work more collaboratively and cohesively, and give educators confidence to respond creatively to a wide variety of student needs. Objectives: Describe the principles, tools, skills, and mindsets of i...

Mar 21, 2025

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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8 a.m. to noon University of Iowa Health Care Pomerantz Family Pavilion Braley Auditorium | 01136 PFP Iowa City, IA Stay tuned for more information! The series of clinical conferences sponsored by the Department of Ophthalmology presents updated information on a broad spectrum of clinical issues and approaches that are of value and interest to the practicing ophthalmologist. General Information Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored e...

Mar 21, 2025

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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8 a.m. to noon University of Iowa Health Care Pomerantz Family Pavilion Braley Auditorium | 01136 PFP Iowa City, IA Stay tuned for more information! The series of clinical conferences sponsored by the Department of Ophthalmology presents updated information on a broad spectrum of clinical issues and approaches that are of value and interest to the practicing ophthalmologist. General Information Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored e...

Mar 27, 2025

All Day

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As calls for transnational solidarity among reproductive justice movements emerge, communities are asking how reproductive liberation is tethered to struggles for democracy, environmental justice, migrant justice, trans and queer justice, and other social movements. Directed by Lina-Maria Murillo (Gender, Women's, & Sexuality Studies and History) and Natalie Fixmer-Oraiz (Communication Studies and Gender, Women's, & Sexuality Studies), this symposium brings together scholars and artists with...

Apr 3, 2025

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Apr 4, 2025

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Apr 11, 2025

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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8 a.m. to noon University of Iowa Health Care Pomerantz Family Pavilion Braley Auditorium | 01136 PFP Iowa City, IA Stay tuned for more information! The series of clinical conferences sponsored by the Department of Ophthalmology presents updated information on a broad spectrum of clinical issues and approaches that are of value and interest to the practicing ophthalmologist. General Information Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored e...

Apr 11, 2025

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Join us to explore different models for coaching in health professions education, why coaching works, and how you can incorporate coaching practices into your teaching. Click here to register.

May 16, 2025

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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This session will focus on strategies and tools for assessing and teaching learners clinical/diagnostic reasoning. Objectives: Describe how clinical reasoning evolves and the model of "Dual Processing Reasoning." Analyze and assess diagnostic reasoning of learners. Give specific feedback to improve diagnostic reasoning of learners. Click here to register.

Jun 5, 2025

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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UI Health Care, the UIHC Department of Nursing, the College of Dentistry, the College of Nursing, and the College of Public Health, and the Center for Disabilities and Development co-sponsor the annual Culturally Responsive Health Care in Iowa conference. The goal of this multidisciplinary, interprofessional conference is to improve the delivery of culturally sensitive and responsive health care to increasingly diverse patient populations. CME is offered.  

Jun 13, 2025

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Increase your ophthalmic knowledge and enhance your clinical skills! 2025 Iowa Eye Annual Meeting and Alumni Reunion on Friday & Saturday, June 13-14! This year we will also hold events on the evening of Thursday, June 12 and all day on Saturday, June 14 in celebration of the Ophthalmology Department turning 100! Travel days will be Thursday, June 12, 2025 and Sunday, June 15, 2025. The meeting features lectures, case presentations, and discussions covering numerous topics of interest to t...