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Singing for Sanity

Friday, December 13, 2024 11:30am to 12:30pm
Voxman Music Building
Come sing for the fun of it! Enjoy a pre-finals stress break brought to you by Grant Wood fellow Lyndsey Scott and the students of her class MUS 4800: Community Singing for Collective Power. This form of  paperless singing catalyzes relaxation and connection .... No vocal training or sight reading required, all voices welcome. Enjoy the beautiful acoustics of Voxman Commons with your community --- Friday, Dec. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

Community Events

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Exhibition: Hawkeye Histories | Sporting Stories

Wednesday, December 11 to Thursday, December 19, 2024 (all day)
University of Iowa Main Library
From Nile Kinnick to Caitlin Clark and Duke Slater to Christine Grant, Hawkeyes have been breaking records, navigating barriers, and making sports history since the University of Iowa’s first teams emerged in the late 1800s. Curated by Dr. Jennifer Sterling, the Main Library Gallery's fall 2024 exhibition, Hawkeye Histories | Sporting Stories, examines the role sports has played at Iowa throughout the changing landscape of intercollegiate athletics. It explores Iowa’s first men’s and women’s...
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Study Hall @ the Museum of Natural History

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 12:00pm
Macbride Hall
The Museum of Natural History welcomes students each week for a study session in our galleries. We'll provide snacks, cushions, and ambiance. You bring your planners, textbooks, or assignments. Together, we'll stay ahead of our goals this semester.

DMA I Recital: Caleb J. Estrada-Valentín, flute

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 5:30pm
Voxman Music Building
DMA I Recital: Caleb J. Estrada-Valentín, flute "View program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/islandora/object/ui%3A31231" Caleb J. Estrada-Valentín, flute Casey Dierlam Tse, piano This concert is free and open to the public.
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WiCS - Cookie Decorating Meeting

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 6:00pm to 7:00pm
MacLean Hall
Are you passionate about tech and want to be part of a vibrant network that's dedicated to encouraging women and other gender minorities to thrive in technology-related fields? UIOWA Women in Computing Sciences is here to provide you with an exciting space to meet like-minded individuals, gain professional skills, and make lasting memories. Why join WiCS? At WiCS, we are big believers in empowerment. We're dedicated to creating an inclusive and safe environment for discussion, finding support...

Campus Symphony Orchestra

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building
Campus Symphony Orchestra This concert will be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream. View program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/islandora/object/ui%3A31214 This concert is free and open to the public.
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Exhibition: Hawkeye Histories | Sporting Stories

Thursday, December 12 to Thursday, December 19, 2024 (all day)
University of Iowa Main Library
From Nile Kinnick to Caitlin Clark and Duke Slater to Christine Grant, Hawkeyes have been breaking records, navigating barriers, and making sports history since the University of Iowa’s first teams emerged in the late 1800s. Curated by Dr. Jennifer Sterling, the Main Library Gallery's fall 2024 exhibition, Hawkeye Histories | Sporting Stories, examines the role sports has played at Iowa throughout the changing landscape of intercollegiate athletics. It explores Iowa’s first men’s and women’s...
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ADHD Student Support Group

Thursday, December 12, 2024 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Virtual
Description: The ADHD Support Group is for students with ADHD to connect and talk about resources, tips/tricks/advice about managing ADHD, and share experiences of navigating college and relationships with ADHD. All ages, races, genders, and majors are welcome as a variety of identities help students connect across diverse experiences and perspectives. Students are welcome to participate as often as they would like — weekly or only during weeks that are convenient. Day/Time: Thursdays from 1 to...

Stanley Awards for International Research Information Sessions

Thursday, December 12, 2024 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Virtual
The Stanley Undergraduate and Graduate Awards for International Research are given annually to outstanding University of Iowa students for the pursuit of research and learning activities outside of the United States.
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Red Watch Band Training

Thursday, December 12, 2024 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Campus Recreation and Wellness Center
The Red Watch Band Program focuses on knowledge, skill, and confidence building regarding preventing death from alcohol overdose. Students are taught the knowledge and skills to "make the call," and using role plays, given opportunities to build confidence to intervene on behalf of another. All students who complete the training will receive CPR and alcohol bystander training, and will be better able to link the impact that alcohol has on the body. Students will also receive training on how to...
Canceled
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Open House | Brushwork: Ink Art in the Stanley Museum of Art

Thursday, December 12, 2024 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Stanley Museum of Art
Join students of ARTH3250: Brushwork in Chinese Art in exploring ink art in the Stanley Museum of Art collection. Led by Amy Huang, Assistant Professor of Art History, class members will share short presentations and host the exhibition open house. 5:30–6 p.m. presentations 6–7:30 p.m. open house

UI Double Bass Studio Recital

Thursday, December 12, 2024 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building
UI Double Bass Studio Recital Members of the Double Bass studio, lead by Professor Volkan Orhon, will perform. View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/islandora/object/ui%3A31215 This concert is free and open to the public.

Clarinet Studio Recital

Thursday, December 12, 2024 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building
Clarinet Studio Recital Members of the University of Iowa Clarinet Studio will be performing. View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/islandora/object/ui%3A31216 This concert is free and open to the public.
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Dance Grad/Undergrad Concert

Thursday, December 12, 2024 8:00pm
Space Place Theater
This performance will feature nine works choreographed by graduate and undergraduate students from the University of Iowa Department of Dance. Program Us - Crossing choreographed by First Year Seminar Ensemble under the direction of Melinda Jean Myers Open Arms, Out of Reach by Olivia Farmerie From the Outside In choreographed by Allyson Meinders in collaboration with the dancers Deceptions on E Davenport St. choreographed by Snack Break Movement Arts Reaching Within choreographed by the...
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Exhibition: Hawkeye Histories | Sporting Stories

Friday, December 13 to Thursday, December 19, 2024 (all day)
University of Iowa Main Library
From Nile Kinnick to Caitlin Clark and Duke Slater to Christine Grant, Hawkeyes have been breaking records, navigating barriers, and making sports history since the University of Iowa’s first teams emerged in the late 1800s. Curated by Dr. Jennifer Sterling, the Main Library Gallery's fall 2024 exhibition, Hawkeye Histories | Sporting Stories, examines the role sports has played at Iowa throughout the changing landscape of intercollegiate athletics. It explores Iowa’s first men’s and women’s...
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Heavenly Hawkeyes Choir Concert

Friday, December 13, 2024 11:00am
Voxman Music Building
Joint concert with students from the School of Music's Music Therapy program and students from UI REACH
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Singing for Sanity

Friday, December 13, 2024 11:30am to 12:30pm
Voxman Music Building
Come sing for the fun of it! Enjoy a pre-finals stress break brought to you by Grant Wood fellow Lyndsey Scott and the students of her class MUS 4800: Community Singing for Collective Power. This form of  paperless singing catalyzes relaxation and connection .... No vocal training or sight reading required, all voices welcome. Enjoy the beautiful acoustics of Voxman Commons with your community --- Friday, Dec. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 
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Holiday Tubas: 50th Anniversary

Friday, December 13, 2024 12:30pm
Old Capitol Museum
The UI School of Music and the Pentacrest Museums welcome guests to the 50th anniversary of this beloved annual tradition. Grab a festive sweater, bring a toy to donate, and enjoy. Come inside the Old Capitol Museum to warm up with treats after.
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UI Center for the Book Open House

Friday, December 13, 2024 4:00pm to 6:00pm
North Hall
Exhibits from UICB studio classes in lettering arts, papermaking, bookbinding, artist books, and letterpress printing will be on display. UICB Faculty work will be on display in the K.K. Merker Gallery. Food and drink will be served — all are welcome!

Chamber Music Residency Program Recital I

Friday, December 13, 2024 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building
Chamber Music Residency Program Recital I The students of the Chamber Music Residency Programs will give their final recitals. This concert will be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream. View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/islandora/object/ui%3A31217 This concert is free and open to the public.

Guest Artist Recital: Jinah Yoo Knapp, organ

Friday, December 13, 2024 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building
Guest Artist Recital: Jinah Yoo Knapp, organ This concert is free and open to the public. View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/islandora/object/ui%3A31218
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Dance Grad/Undergrad Concert

Friday, December 13, 2024 8:00pm
Space Place Theater
This performance will feature nine works choreographed by graduate and undergraduate students from the University of Iowa Department of Dance. Program Us - Crossing choreographed by First Year Seminar Ensemble under the direction of Melinda Jean Myers Open Arms, Out of Reach by Olivia Farmerie From the Outside In choreographed by Allyson Meinders in collaboration with the dancers Deceptions on E Davenport St. choreographed by Snack Break Movement Arts Reaching Within choreographed by the...
Exhibition: Hawkeye Histories | Sporting Stories promotional image

Exhibition: Hawkeye Histories | Sporting Stories

Saturday, December 14 to Thursday, December 19, 2024 (all day)
University of Iowa Main Library
From Nile Kinnick to Caitlin Clark and Duke Slater to Christine Grant, Hawkeyes have been breaking records, navigating barriers, and making sports history since the University of Iowa’s first teams emerged in the late 1800s. Curated by Dr. Jennifer Sterling, the Main Library Gallery's fall 2024 exhibition, Hawkeye Histories | Sporting Stories, examines the role sports has played at Iowa throughout the changing landscape of intercollegiate athletics. It explores Iowa’s first men’s and women’s...

Voice for Non-Majors Studio Recital

Saturday, December 14, 2024 11:30am
Voxman Music Building
Voice for Non-Majors Studio Recital This concert is free and open to the public.  View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/islandora/object/ui%3A31219

Holiday Percussion Pops

Saturday, December 14, 2024 3:00pm
Voxman Music Building
Holiday Percussion Pops Concert This concert will be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream. View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/islandora/object/ui%3A31220 This concert is free and open to the public.

Intersection A Capella

Saturday, December 14, 2024 3:30pm
Voxman Music Building
Intersection A Capella This concert is free and open to the public.  View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/islandora/object/ui%3A31222

Previous Workshops & Events

Looking In, Zooming Out: Community-Engaged Learning in the Big Picture

Tuesday, April 6th, 2021

2:30 - 4:00p, virtual event via Zoom

In partnership with Iowa Campus Compact

Join us for an interactive workshop for anyone teaching a community-engaged course who is curious about how to introduce interdisciplinary, systems-level thinking, and/or local-global connections into their course design, assignments, and activities.  Participants will try on and explore a range of ideas and strategies, including:

  • How thinking about how toast is made can be a useful introduction to design-thinking practices and social innovation.

  • How to strategically use the 17 U.N. Sustainable Development Goals to scaffold and contextualize conversations about local community partnerships and the purpose community-engaged learning more broadly.

  • How their own disciplinary orientation and approach might inform their understanding of local and global "wicked problems".

See recording of event here.

 

Making an Impact: A Student's Perspective on Community Engagement.
Thursday, March 18th, 2021
3:00-4:00PM  - Virtual event Via Zoom
Live Student Panel

 

Are you a student enrolled in a community engaged course or interested in starting a project with a community partner? Are you interested in learning what you can expect, from students who have already successfully completed a community engagement project? This workshop will explore the nuts and bolts of working with community partners from a student’s perspective. A panel discussion of students will explore the challenges and opportunities of community engagement and highlight examples of successful projects and partnerships. Join us for a discussion and learn more about how you can make an impact in your community.

Engaged Faculty Institute
January 8th - 25th, 2021 
Virtual Institute, Asynchronous + Live Zoom
In partnership with Iowa Campus Compact

 

Whether you are new to teaching community-engaged learning courses, or are a community-engagement expert, this Institute provides opportunities for everyone to learn best practices for community engaged teaching and learning. Traditionally offered in-person every spring semester, this year the Institute will be offered both over winter break and in the spring semester through an online, asynchronous format, followed by a synchronous Zoom workshop. The Institute will cover all aspects of teaching a community-engaged course, including:

  • Foundations and critical commitments to community engagement
  • Planning and Facilitation
  • Partnerships and Engagement
  • Learning Outcomes and Reflection
  • Assessment and Evaluation

Defining and Sustaining Community Partnerships
Thursday, November 12th, 2020
3 - 4 pm, virtual meeting via Zoom

 

Community engagement best practices encourage the development of sustained, long-term relationships and partnerships between campus and community. This workshop will explore how faculty and staff build community partnerships through service-learning and engaged research. A panel discussion of faculty, staff and community partners will explore the challenges and opportunities of community engaged teaching and research and provide tips on how to build successful, sustained partnerships.

See recording of event here.

 

Community Engagement for Inclusion and Justice
Thursday, October 15th, 2020
12 - 2 pm, virtual meeting via Zoom

 

hosted by the Office of Community Engagement in partnership with Campus Compact. Emily Shields, Executive Director of Iowa/Minnesota Campus Compact, will be co-hosting this event and will be referring to a few texts throughout the training:

See recording of event here.

 

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"Writers Unmuffled" hosted by Michaeljulius, a Virtual Student Reading
Thursday, April 29th, 2021
6:30 pm, virtual webinar via Zoom

 

UI Arts Share, a program in the Office of Community Engagement, is presenting a virtual student Reading, Writers Unmuffled, Thursday, April 29th 6:30 p.m. During this Zoom event, five University of Iowa graduate student writers from a variety of genres (nonfiction, fiction, poetry, screenwriting, playwriting, and translation), will each give a five to eight minute reading and will field questions from the Zoom audience. Come join us as these writers allow their imagination to unmask for an evening of thought provoking readings!

 

See recording of this event here.

 

UI Percussion Arts Share Community Concert
Saturday, February 27th, 2021
3:00 pm, virtual via LiveStream

 

Iowa Percussion and the Iowa Steel Band will present a concert titled “All You Need is Love.” Originally a Valentine’s Day Concert, the program was rescheduled because of the late start of the Spring semester due to COVID.

 

"Writers Unmuffled" hosted by Michaeljulius, a Virtual Student Reading
Thursday, February 25th, 2021
7:00 pm, virtual webinar via Zoom

 

UI Arts Share, a program in the Office of Community Engagement, is presenting a virtual student Reading, Writers Unmuffled, Thursday, Feb. 25th 7:00 p.m. During this Zoom event, five University of Iowa graduate student writers from a variety of genres (nonfiction, fiction, poetry, screenwriting, playwriting, and translation), will each give a five to eight minute reading and will field questions from the Zoom audience. Come join us as these writers allow their imagination to unmask for an evening of thought provoking readings!

 

See a recording of this event here.

 

Fellow Talk Margarita BlushFeb, Grant Wood Art Colony
Monday, February 22th, 2021
7:30-8:30 pm, virtual via Zoom

 

My Voice: Creating Original Theatre Inspired by Personal Experiences and Fueled by Societal Issues 

Hosted by the Stanley Museum of Art

https://grantwood.uiowa.edu/event/63036

Writers Unmuffled, a Virtual Student Reading
Thursday, November 19th, 2020
6 - 7 pm, virtual webinar via Zoom

 

UI Arts Share, a program in the Office of Community Engagement, is presenting a virtual student Reading, Writers Unmuffled, Thursday, Nov. 19th 6:00-7:00 p.m. During this Zoom event, six University of Iowa graduate student writers from a variety of genres (nonfiction, fiction, poetry, screenwriting, playwriting, and translation), will each give a five to eight minute reading and will field questions from the Zoom audience. Come join us as these writers allow their imagination to unmask for an evening of thought provoking readings!

See a recording of this event here.