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Innovation Challenge For Graduates/Faculty/Staff

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 9:00am to 3:00pm
Pappajohn Business Building

Innovation Challenge is a university-wide competition with the goal to identify, advance and support the most innovative and entrepreneurial projects on campus.

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GradFest 2026

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 9:00am to 6:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Are you planning to graduate this spring? Attend GradFest 2026 in the IMU Main Lounge to pick up your cap and gown, customize your Class of 2026 keepsake, and snag exclusives and discounts as you complete your graduation checklist.

You’ll also be able to gain “Life After College” tips and advice, explore commencement accessories, order graduation announcements and class rings, and browse other on-site offerings. Plus, enjoy free snacks and fun activities throughout the event.

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Study Hall

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 10:00am to 12:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
The Museum of Natural History welcomes students each week for a study session in our galleries. We'll provide the snacks, cushions, and ambiance. You bring your planners, textbooks, or assignments. Together, we'll stay ahead of our goals this semester.
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Research Methods Roundtable "Molecular Genetics and Economics: An Overview"

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Pappajohn Business Building
Research Methods Roundtable "Lags, Leave-Outs, and Overlapping Fixed Effects" by Cameron Ellis

Speaking with Confidence: Overcome Speaking Anxiety

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 1:00pm to 1:50pm
Pappajohn Business Building

Public speaking can be stressful! In this session you will learn skills to use in your next presentation, the next time you want to ask a question in class, or when you are networking at student organization events. Presented by Tippie Thrive and the Frank Business Communication Center. Register Here

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Innovation Challenge Awards Spring 2026

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 5:00pm to 6:30pm
MERGE

Innovation Challenge is a university-wide competition with the goal to identify, advance and support the most innovative and entrepreneurial projects on campus.

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Behind the Code: Explore Omaha’s Data & IT Scene

Thursday, April 16, 2026 (all day)
Pomerantz Center

Behind the Code: Explore Omaha’s Data & IT Scene
Thursday & Friday, April 16–17
Omaha, NE

Join us on a two-day Career Trek to Omaha, Nebraska to explore how data and technology fuel some of the Midwest’s most dynamic organizations. Get an inside look at how IT professionals, data analysts, and problem-solvers are designing smarter systems, managing complex networks, and driving change through tech.

We will be meeting with the following organizations:

LinkedIn

Gallup

Election Systems & Software

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Canceled

Clarence Tow Lecture Series in Economics: Judd Kessler

Thursday, April 16, 2026 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Chemistry Building

Judd Kessler is the Howard Marks Professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business and is the author of Lucky by Design.

Sustainability Case Competition

Friday, April 17 to Saturday, April 18, 2026 (all day)
Pappajohn Business Building
The Tippie Sustainability Case Competition will challenge teams of UI undergraduate students to integrate knowledge from business and sustainability disciplines to solve a real sustainability challenge facing organizations today.

Annual events

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Tippie Summit

A series of events providing insights and inspiration to business people in Iowa and around the world.

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Sustainability Case Competition

Students from all disciplines will have the opportunity to develop leadership and decision-making skills that will help them maximize economic, social, and environmental sustainability in their future jobs.

PhD students

Business Analytics FutureBAProf

A workshop dedicated to de-mystifying the field of business analytics and supporting emerging PhD students and post-docs.