Clarence Tow Lecture Series in Finance: Jun Chen

Friday, September 4, 2026 10:35am to 12:00pm
Pappajohn Business Building

Jun Chen is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Illinois, Chicago.

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BELL Bash

Friday, September 4, 2026 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Plaza Towers

BELL Bash is the BELL's annual kickoff celebration and open house. Join us before classes begin to tour our new space, meet the entrepreneurial community, enjoy free food, games, prizes, and music, and discover how you can get involved in BELL programs, competitions, and events throughout the year. This is open to all University of Iowa students; no business idea is required!

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Founders Reception

Friday, September 4, 2026 5:00pm
Plaza Towers

Founders Reception is the culminating celebration of BELL Week, where students accepted into the Startup Incubator are officially welcomed into the Founders Room. The reception recognizes the newest cohort of founders while bringing together students, mentors, alumni, faculty, and industry partners to celebrate the beginning of each venture's entrepreneurial journey.

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Transparency and Fairness in AI for Criminal Justice

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Biology Building East
What happens when AI intersects with the criminal justice system via facial recognition, mechanical evidence, risk assessment, sentencing, parole, and more? We welcome Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professor, Dr. Cristopher Moore, of the Santa Fe Institute.
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Study Hall

Wednesday, September 9, 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.

EY Invasion Day | University of Iowa

Thursday, September 10, 2026 9:00am to 4:00pm
Pappajohn Business Building

Join EY on campus for a full day of networking, career exploration, and recruiting conversations!

EY professionals, alumni, and recruiters will be at the University of Iowa throughout the day to connect with students interested in learning more about careers in professional services, internships, EY Career Residency opportunities, and full-time positions.

Stop by during any portion of the day to meet our team, ask questions, and learn more about what it's like to build your career at EY.

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Clarence Tow Lecture Series in Economics: Guillaume Frechette

Thursday, September 10, 2026 10:45am to 12:00pm
Pomerantz Center

Guillaume Frechette is a Professor of Economics from New York University.

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Tippie Fest Celebration 2026!

Thursday, September 10, 2026 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Pappajohn Business Building
Don't miss the annual Tippie Fest Celebration on Thursday, September 10th! Enjoy FREE food, participate in fun activities, meet Tippie Student Orgs, and connect with campus partners like Study Abroad, Iowa MBA program, and Career Services. Showcase of what Tippie has to offer for new and continuing students!

New and returning students are invited to:
enjoy FREE food and carnival-style games
participate in Silent Disco—a Battle of the Playlists (students vs UPO staff)
visit the Tippie Student Organization Fair
connect with campus partners like Study Abroad, Iowa MBA program, and Career Services
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Finance Alumni Panel Discussion

Thursday, September 10, 2026 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Pappajohn Business Building
Tippie College Advisory Boards participate in a panel discussion on careers in finance.

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.