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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

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The Social Impact of AI Roundtable Discussion

Friday, April 3, 2026 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Pappajohn Business Building
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)
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.

Sustainability Case Competition

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.

Explore past events

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Tippie Impact Week

Monday, February 9 to Friday, February 13, 2026 (all day)
Pappajohn Business Building
Faculty, Staff, students, and student organizations can support Tippie Impact Week by participating in the weeklong swap and participating in flexible, drop-in events.
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Tippie Impact Week

Tuesday, February 10 to Friday, February 13, 2026 (all day)
Pappajohn Business Building
Faculty, Staff, students, and student organizations can support Tippie Impact Week by participating in the weeklong swap and participating in flexible, drop-in events.
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Community Swap

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Pappajohn Business Building
Let's find some new homes for stuff that needs a second chance!

Contact us

Portrait of Amy Colbert.

Amy Colbert

Faculty Director, Social Impact Community
Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship
University of Iowa Distinguished Chair
​​​​​​​amy-colbert@uiowa.edu

Portrait of Mae McDonough.

Mae McDonough

Program Coordinator, Social Impact Community
mae-mcdonough@uiowa.edu