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Mar 18, 2024

Mar 18, 2024

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Celebrate Pi Day with apple pi bites and see π in action! Explore optical illusions, simple machines, and the power of a circle through an old timey animation device that predates film animation, the zoetrope. Learn about how the human brain creates an illusion of movement through rapidly changing imagery. Then, create your own optical illusion! 

Mar 18, 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. Check out the Student Success Workshops page for other workshops offered through the semester. Sign up here for this session! All students are welcome to attend. Registration is not required, but by registering you will receive a calendar invitation, virtual log-in information...

Mar 19, 2024

Mar 19, 2024

1:00 PM

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Are you struggling to communicate your science in a public-facing abstract? Do you need assistance this semester with a journal article about a new experiment? Our group welcomes students to workshop and develop their projects-in-progress in a supportive peer environment. Tutors are present during our weekly sessions to provide resources, feedback, and training on science writing skills. Tuesdays, 1–2 p.m., 4650 SC Ten weeks running Jan. 30 through April 9. Register here: https://engineer...

Mar 19, 2024

2:00 PM

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Calling all engineering thesis writers looking to further your work! We invite you to draft and revise your manuscripts this semester in a tutor-guided weekly group meeting with fellow students. No matter what stage your dissertation is in, our meetings will help you to grow the project with feedback and support. Tuesdays,  2–3 p.m., 4650 SC Ten weeks running Jan. 30 through April 9 Register here: https://engineering.uiowa.edu/form/hcc-graduate-student-dissertatio

Mar 19, 2024

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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The Cedar Valley Family STEM Festival is a community-wide partnership led by the Northeast Region of the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council at the University of Northern Iowa, Waterloo Community Schools, Cedar Falls Community School District, Central Rivers Area Education Agency, Hawkeye Community College, John Deere, University of Northern Iowa and Volunteer Center of the Cedar Valley. This awe-inspiring day will feature compelling, educational and entertaining activities, performances a...

Mar 20, 2024

Mar 20, 2024

9:30 AM

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Join your fellow graduate students to write together, share writing tips, successes, and woes, and, perhaps most importantly, laugh together. If you are interested in some Wednesday morning writing camaraderie this semester, please join us! And, no worries if you can’t make it every week—just join when you can. Wednesdays, 9:30–10:30 a.m., 4650 SC Ten weeks running Jan. 31 through April 10 No need to register, just join when you can.

Mar 20, 2024

11:30 AM

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In this four-week course, we will talk about what employers are looking for during an interview (and also what tends to make a bad impression). We will analyze and dissect typical behavioral interview questions, such as "Tell me about a time you failed" and workshop strong answers. We will also talk about body language and breath support, and practice mock interviews so that students can put it all together. Limit 10 participants. Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m., 4650 SC Four weeks runni...

Mar 20, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Virtual Event

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The Pentacrest Museums will host a free virtual program to explore the impact of smoke on public health in the Western and Midwestern United States. In conjunction with our latest exhibition, Facing the Inferno: The Wildfire Photography of Kari Greer, the museums use Exhibition Spotlight to illuminate deeper themes of the exhibit and build further connections to our campus and community. Meet researchers from the University of Iowa and other organizations who are shaping the conversation aro...

Mar 20, 2024

1:00 PM

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Whether you are crafting your 3MT, looking for a setting to practice a conference talk, or just want to enhance your presentation skills, we welcome students to join this weekly presentation group. During our sessions, you will practice and receive feedback on presentation in a low-stakes peer environment and learn about how to best pitch or present your work to a variety of potential audiences.  Wednesdays, 1–2 p.m., 4650 SC Ten weeks running Jan. 31 through April 10

Mar 21, 2024

Mar 21, 2024

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Virtual Event

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Curious about what happens after submitting your patent application? This webinar will demystify the post-filing process and provide insights into patent examination procedures. The webinar is hosted by the Elijah J. McCoy Midwest Regional United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), in collaboration with the Iowa City Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC), Davenport Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) and the Iowa State University Libraries. Sign up directly with the US...

Mar 26, 2024

Mar 26, 2024

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

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Learn about tools to create effective time management plans and to recognize how your academic success is affected by time management. Presented by Academic Support and Retention. Check out the Student Success Workshops page for other workshops offered through the semester. Sign up here for this session! Registration is not required, but will send you a calendar invite and a reminder.

Mar 26, 2024

1:00 PM

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Are you struggling to communicate your science in a public-facing abstract? Do you need assistance this semester with a journal article about a new experiment? Our group welcomes students to workshop and develop their projects-in-progress in a supportive peer environment. Tutors are present during our weekly sessions to provide resources, feedback, and training on science writing skills. Tuesdays, 1–2 p.m., 4650 SC Ten weeks running Jan. 30 through April 9. Register here: https://engineer...

Mar 26, 2024

2:00 PM

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Calling all engineering thesis writers looking to further your work! We invite you to draft and revise your manuscripts this semester in a tutor-guided weekly group meeting with fellow students. No matter what stage your dissertation is in, our meetings will help you to grow the project with feedback and support. Tuesdays,  2–3 p.m., 4650 SC Ten weeks running Jan. 30 through April 9 Register here: https://engineering.uiowa.edu/form/hcc-graduate-student-dissertatio

Mar 26, 2024

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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The Pentacrest Museums host visiting artist Kari Greer for a special event to discuss themes of her exhibition Facing the Inferno: The Wildfire Photography of Kari Greer, now on display at the Old Capitol Museum. Greer will discuss her art, her career, firsthand knowledge of fire from the 1990s to today, and how photographic documentation impacts our collective understanding. Following her keynote, Greer will be joined by UI faculty from Carver College of Medicine and the colleges of Enginee...

Mar 27, 2024

Mar 27, 2024

9:30 AM

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Join your fellow graduate students to write together, share writing tips, successes, and woes, and, perhaps most importantly, laugh together. If you are interested in some Wednesday morning writing camaraderie this semester, please join us! And, no worries if you can’t make it every week—just join when you can. Wednesdays, 9:30–10:30 a.m., 4650 SC Ten weeks running Jan. 31 through April 10 No need to register, just join when you can.

Mar 27, 2024

11:30 AM

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In this four-week course, we will talk about what employers are looking for during an interview (and also what tends to make a bad impression). We will analyze and dissect typical behavioral interview questions, such as "Tell me about a time you failed" and workshop strong answers. We will also talk about body language and breath support, and practice mock interviews so that students can put it all together. Limit 10 participants. Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m., 4650 SC Four weeks runni...

Mar 27, 2024

1:00 PM

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Whether you are crafting your 3MT, looking for a setting to practice a conference talk, or just want to enhance your presentation skills, we welcome students to join this weekly presentation group. During our sessions, you will practice and receive feedback on presentation in a low-stakes peer environment and learn about how to best pitch or present your work to a variety of potential audiences.  Wednesdays, 1–2 p.m., 4650 SC Ten weeks running Jan. 31 through April 10

Mar 27, 2024

2:00 PM

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Are you planning to present a poster at the College of Engineering Research Open House? Whether you are an undergraduate student presenting your research for the first time or an experienced graduate student looking to up your poster and delivery game, join us for a four-week, interactive workshop. We will share best practices for poster design and delivery, and then you will practice and receive feedback in a low-stakes peer environment.  Wednesdays, 2–3 p.m., 4650 SC Four weeks running M...

Mar 27, 2024

2:30 PM - 3:20 PM

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In this workshop you will learn more about SDS and what we do.  You will learn about different types of disabilities; the application process; common accommodations; our academic support programs; and how we may be able to help you. Check out the Student Success Workshops page for other workshops offered through the semester. Sign up here for this session! Registration is not required, but by registering you will receive a calendar invitation, virtual log-in information (if applicable) and...

Mar 28, 2024

Mar 28, 2024

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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Meaningful environmental work is happening in Iowa and we want to share the good news with you! Get ready to learn about the many programs and projects impacting our local outdoors at Bur Oak Land Trust's Prairie Preview. More than 30 organizations will share ways for nature enthusiasts to get involved from 4:30-7 p.m. Thursday, March 28 at the Iowa City Senior Center in downtown Iowa City at 28 S. Linn St. This event is free and open to the public.

Apr 2, 2024

Apr 2, 2024

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

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Distress tolerance is the ability to manage distressing emotions and effectively 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. Check out the Student Success Workshops page for other workshops offere...

Apr 2, 2024

1:00 PM

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Are you struggling to communicate your science in a public-facing abstract? Do you need assistance this semester with a journal article about a new experiment? Our group welcomes students to workshop and develop their projects-in-progress in a supportive peer environment. Tutors are present during our weekly sessions to provide resources, feedback, and training on science writing skills. Tuesdays, 1–2 p.m., 4650 SC Ten weeks running Jan. 30 through April 9. Register here: https://engineer...

Apr 2, 2024

2:00 PM

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Calling all engineering thesis writers looking to further your work! We invite you to draft and revise your manuscripts this semester in a tutor-guided weekly group meeting with fellow students. No matter what stage your dissertation is in, our meetings will help you to grow the project with feedback and support. Tuesdays,  2–3 p.m., 4650 SC Ten weeks running Jan. 30 through April 9 Register here: https://engineering.uiowa.edu/form/hcc-graduate-student-dissertatio

Apr 3, 2024

Apr 3, 2024

9:30 AM

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Join your fellow graduate students to write together, share writing tips, successes, and woes, and, perhaps most importantly, laugh together. If you are interested in some Wednesday morning writing camaraderie this semester, please join us! And, no worries if you can’t make it every week—just join when you can. Wednesdays, 9:30–10:30 a.m., 4650 SC Ten weeks running Jan. 31 through April 10 No need to register, just join when you can.

Apr 3, 2024

11:30 AM

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In this four-week course, we will talk about what employers are looking for during an interview (and also what tends to make a bad impression). We will analyze and dissect typical behavioral interview questions, such as "Tell me about a time you failed" and workshop strong answers. We will also talk about body language and breath support, and practice mock interviews so that students can put it all together. Limit 10 participants. Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m., 4650 SC Four weeks runni...

Apr 3, 2024

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Small changes to your data management practices can make a big difference on the impact of your research. In this workshop, we will cover five data management practices: storage, naming convention, organization, documentation, and publishing. This workshop if for anyone who wants to improve data management skills. Taught by Marina Zhang, Engineering & Informatics Librarian.  

Apr 3, 2024

12:30 PM - 1:20 PM

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Learn about bouncing back from situations that do not go as planned and set a path towards success. Presented by Academic Support & Retention. Check out the Student Success Workshops page for other workshops offered through the semester. Sign up here for this session! Registration is not required, but will send you a calendar invite and a reminder.

Apr 3, 2024

1:00 PM

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Whether you are crafting your 3MT, looking for a setting to practice a conference talk, or just want to enhance your presentation skills, we welcome students to join this weekly presentation group. During our sessions, you will practice and receive feedback on presentation in a low-stakes peer environment and learn about how to best pitch or present your work to a variety of potential audiences.  Wednesdays, 1–2 p.m., 4650 SC Ten weeks running Jan. 31 through April 10

Apr 3, 2024

2:00 PM

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Are you planning to present a poster at the College of Engineering Research Open House? Whether you are an undergraduate student presenting your research for the first time or an experienced graduate student looking to up your poster and delivery game, join us for a four-week, interactive workshop. We will share best practices for poster design and delivery, and then you will practice and receive feedback in a low-stakes peer environment.  Wednesdays, 2–3 p.m., 4650 SC Four weeks running M...

Apr 5, 2024

Apr 5, 2024

All Day

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Join the Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative on Friday, April 5, 2024 as we convene partners from the national, regional, and local scales for a series of panels discussing land conservation in Iowa and the Midwest region after Sackett v. EPA. Food and beverages will be provided for those who register in advance. Registration for this event is open here: https://uiowa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1CegdZIlH6K9NTE. Information about the panels will be released soon.

Apr 9, 2024

Apr 9, 2024

1:00 PM

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Are you struggling to communicate your science in a public-facing abstract? Do you need assistance this semester with a journal article about a new experiment? Our group welcomes students to workshop and develop their projects-in-progress in a supportive peer environment. Tutors are present during our weekly sessions to provide resources, feedback, and training on science writing skills. Tuesdays, 1–2 p.m., 4650 SC Ten weeks running Jan. 30 through April 9. Register here: https://engineer...

Apr 9, 2024

2:00 PM

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Calling all engineering thesis writers looking to further your work! We invite you to draft and revise your manuscripts this semester in a tutor-guided weekly group meeting with fellow students. No matter what stage your dissertation is in, our meetings will help you to grow the project with feedback and support. Tuesdays,  2–3 p.m., 4650 SC Ten weeks running Jan. 30 through April 9 Register here: https://engineering.uiowa.edu/form/hcc-graduate-student-dissertatio

Apr 10, 2024

Apr 10, 2024

9:30 AM

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Join your fellow graduate students to write together, share writing tips, successes, and woes, and, perhaps most importantly, laugh together. If you are interested in some Wednesday morning writing camaraderie this semester, please join us! And, no worries if you can’t make it every week—just join when you can. Wednesdays, 9:30–10:30 a.m., 4650 SC Ten weeks running Jan. 31 through April 10 No need to register, just join when you can.

Apr 10, 2024

11:30 AM

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In this four-week course, we will talk about what employers are looking for during an interview (and also what tends to make a bad impression). We will analyze and dissect typical behavioral interview questions, such as "Tell me about a time you failed" and workshop strong answers. We will also talk about body language and breath support, and practice mock interviews so that students can put it all together. Limit 10 participants. Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m., 4650 SC Four weeks runni...

Apr 10, 2024

1:00 PM

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Whether you are crafting your 3MT, looking for a setting to practice a conference talk, or just want to enhance your presentation skills, we welcome students to join this weekly presentation group. During our sessions, you will practice and receive feedback on presentation in a low-stakes peer environment and learn about how to best pitch or present your work to a variety of potential audiences.  Wednesdays, 1–2 p.m., 4650 SC Ten weeks running Jan. 31 through April 10

Apr 10, 2024

2:00 PM

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Are you planning to present a poster at the College of Engineering Research Open House? Whether you are an undergraduate student presenting your research for the first time or an experienced graduate student looking to up your poster and delivery game, join us for a four-week, interactive workshop. We will share best practices for poster design and delivery, and then you will practice and receive feedback in a low-stakes peer environment.  Wednesdays, 2–3 p.m., 4650 SC Four weeks running M...

Apr 11, 2024

Apr 11, 2024

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Virtual Event

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New international faculty often face unique challenges in adapting to a different academic culture. This webinar serves as a resource to facilitate that adaptation. This event convenes veteran faculty from international destinations to share their advice and experiences with early career international faculty members. Topics to be covered include navigating university administration, promotion and tenure, juggling research and teaching, and maintaining a healthy work/life balance. Register...

Apr 17, 2024

Apr 17, 2024

2:00 PM

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Are you planning to present a poster at the College of Engineering Research Open House? Whether you are an undergraduate student presenting your research for the first time or an experienced graduate student looking to up your poster and delivery game, join us for a four-week, interactive workshop. We will share best practices for poster design and delivery, and then you will practice and receive feedback in a low-stakes peer environment.  Wednesdays, 2–3 p.m., 4650 SC Four weeks running M...

Apr 22, 2024

Apr 22, 2024

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Celebrate Earth day and spring with us to build your own “chia style” buddy! Cha-cha-cha-chia! Learn how to create your own green “haired” creature. Your buddy should be fully grown just in time to help you with finals.

Apr 22, 2024

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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On Earth Day, join us for an enlightening discussion led by Dr. Heidi Roop, Director of the University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership and an Assistant Professor of Climate Science. Dr. Roop’s expertise lies at the intersection of cutting-edge climate science and effective science communication. Her mission? To increase the use and integration of climate change information in decision-making. Dr. Roop’s recent work centers around her book, The Climate Action Handbook: A Visual G...

Apr 23, 2024

Apr 23, 2024

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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The 2024 Awards Ceremony will be held Tuesday, April 23! Dinner will be provided. We invite you to join us to honor and celebrate our students’ and organizations' achievements at the 9th Annual Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, April 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. The ceremony will take place in the Iowa Memorial Union in the International Ballroom. All students, staff, and faculty in the College of Engineering are invited to attend. See the award categories and past winners on the Coll...

Apr 25, 2024

Apr 25, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

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Qing Shao, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Kentucky. Topic: Integrating Machine Learning and Molecular Simulation for Molecular Understanding and Design Join us for cookies following the seminar in 3210 SC!

Apr 25, 2024

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Rising seas, toxic rivers, deforestation, smoke-filled air—headlines remind us daily of the local, national, and international impacts of climate change. Join us for a wild pecha kucha ride through the effects of climate change with researchers who also tirelessly seek solutions. World-renowned climate scientist, Jerald Schnoor will open with big picture issues. That will set the stage for artist Isabel Barbuzza’s work on South American lithium salt mines, environmental literary scholar Eric...

May 12, 2024

May 12, 2024

12:00 PM

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Doors will open one hour prior to ceremony start, please check back for additional information. No tickets required.

Sep 17, 2024

Sep 17, 2024

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Get your questions answered and kick-start your global experience at the University of Iowa 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 towards your degree while 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 former student participants.

Dec 22, 2024

Dec 22, 2024

12:00 PM

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Date and Time and subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.

May 18, 2025

May 18, 2025

12:00 PM

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Date and Time and subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.

Dec 21, 2025

Dec 21, 2025

12:00 PM

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Date and Time and subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.

May 17, 2026

May 17, 2026

12:00 PM

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Date and Time and subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.

Dec 20, 2026

Dec 20, 2026

12:00 PM

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Date and Time and subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.