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Are you ready to tap into the collective expertise of researchers from the social sciences, business, data science, engineering, and public health? Check out our upcoming and recent events!
Upcoming events
Local Food Panel Discussion
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Join us for a discussion with local food professionals to learn about sustainability in our food system. Panelists include Barb Danielson, marketing director for New Pioneer Food Co-op, Alex Smith, chef and owner of Plated Table, and Kristy Walker, president of Walker Homestead. This event is open to all.
Business Approaches to Social Impact Roundtable Discussion
Friday, October 16, 2026 1:00pm to 4:00pm
The Tippie College of Business Social Impact Community is hosting a workshop connecting researchers and professionals interested in how businesses are managing their social impact and how that approach has shifted over time.
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The Social Impact of AI Roundtable Discussion
Friday, April 3, 2026 1:00pm to 4:00pm
The Tippie College of Business Social Impact Community and Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative are hosting a workshop connecting researchers and professionals interested in exploring one of today’s most urgent questions: What is the social impact of artificial intelligence—and how can we shape it for good?
Sustainability Case Competition
Friday, April 17 to Saturday, April 18, 2026 (all day)
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.
Sustainability Case Competition
Saturday, April 18, 2026 (all day)
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.
Contact us
Amy Colbert
Faculty Director, Social Impact Community
Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship
University of Iowa Distinguished Chair
amy-colbert@uiowa.edu
Mae McDonough
Program Coordinator, Social Impact Community
mae-mcdonough@uiowa.edu