Events Calendar

UI Center for Advancement: Together Hawkeyes Tour in Naples, FL
February 05, 2025 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: 5950 Burnham Rd, Naples, FL US 34119-8400

Together, Hawkeyes continue to blaze new trails and fuel discoveries. This winter, we are headed to Naples-and we hope you will join us for a special event celebrating all things black and gold.

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Gain insights into the Together Hawkeyes campaign and the First Gen Hawks Program, which supports first-generation college students. You´ll learn about other university happenings as you hear from Barbara Wilson, University of Iowa president, and Lynette Marshall, UI Center for Advancement president and CEO.

You´ll also have a chance to go back to class for engaging sessions with Mark Greiner, professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences, and Eric Hunter, chair and department executive officer for communications sciences and disorders.


3:30-5 p.m. Educational Series

5-7 p.m. Reception | Program at 6 p.m.


Hors d´oeuvres and a hosted bar will be provided. We hope to see you in Naples!


Basketball Bash
February 08, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Location: Carver Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City

Join us for The Tippie Basketball Bash at Carver-Hawkeye Arena for a pre-game reception and to cheer on the Iowa Men's Basketball Team as they play the Wisconsin Badgers. This is a family-friendly event, so please feel free to bring a friend, your partner, or family.

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Agenda:

10:00 - 11:45 a.m.: Pre-game Reception in the Atrium Room (Light appetizers and soft drinks will be provided.)

12:00 p.m.: Game Time: Cheer on the Iowa Men's Basketball Team as they play the Wisconsin Badgers


UI Center for Advancement: Together Hawkeyes Tour in Phoenix, AZ
February 18, 2025 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ US 85004

Together, Hawkeyes continue to blaze new trails and fuel discoveries. This winter, we are headed to Phoenix-and we hope you will join us for a special event celebrating all things black and gold.

Register here!

Gain insights into the Together Hawkeyes campaign and the First Gen Hawks program, which supports first-generation college students. You´ll learn about other university happenings as you hear from Barbara Wilson, University of Iowa president, and Lynette Marshall, UI Center for Advancement president and CEO.

You´ll also have a chance to go back to class for engaging sessions with Mark Burkard, director of UI Health Care Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Inara Verzemnieks, author and associate professor in the UI´s Nonfiction Writing Program.

Hors d´oeuvres and a hosted bar will be provided. We hope to see you in Phoenix!


UI Center for Advancement: Together Hawkeyes Tour in Dallas, TX
February 19, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: 4851 Harrys Lane, Dallas, TX

Together, Hawkeyes continue to blaze new trails and fuel discoveries. This winter, we are headed to Dallas-and we hope you will join us for a special night celebrating all things black and gold.

Register today! 

You'll gain insights into the Together Hawkeyes campaign and plans to expand programming to support our first-generation students. You´ll also learn about other university happenings as you hear from Barbara Wilson, University of Iowa president; Lynette Marshall, UI Center for Advancement president and chief executive officer; and Alasia Williams, a first-generation college student from Dallas who is studying radiation sciences at Iowa.

Hors d´oeuvres and a hosted bar will be provided.

We hope to see you in Dallas!


Tippie College of Business: Using AI in Your Career Search
February 26, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Online Via Zoom

We know that many companies use AI to sift through hundreds of resumes but how can a jobseeker use AI tools to improve their materials and stand out from the crowd? Our panelists will provide insight into how AI is being used and highlight how the two most common programs (Chat GPT and Co-Pilot) are being used in career searches. In addition, you’ll learn how recruiters are using these powerful programs and how you can stand out from others.  

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Tippie Graduate & Professional Programs Hot Wing Challenge
February 27, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Online Via Zoom

Join us for the Tippie Graduate & Professional Programs Hot Wing Challenge. During this event we'll be interviewing Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate Professional Programs Jennifer Blackhurst and Associate Professor of Practice Nick Westergaard while they sample hot wings of varying heat levels. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during the event as well as sample the same hot sauces. Students who RSVP and agree to the waiver statement below will receive a complimentary selection of hot sauce to enjoy alongside this event. The hot sauce will be shipped to you mid-February so you'll receive it before the event.

This event was inspired by the Hot Ones YouTube series.

Please submit your RSVP by 11:59 p.m. CST on Thursday, February 6 to allow time for shipping. RSVPs received after 2/6/25 may not be eligible to receive sample hot sauce packets, but you are still welcome to join the event.


Tippie College of Business: 2025 Tippie Summit
March 01, 2025 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Iowa Memorial Union (IMU), Iowa City

In honor of the 10th anniversary of the Tippie Summit, our daytime program features conversations with an impressive assortment of people, many of them past Tippie Summit speakers and panelists. The day will include a free lunch, plenty of networking and idea sharing, and insightful speakers that demonstrate the power and influence of Tippie alumni across industries.

Learn more and RSVP today!


Tippie College of Business: The Business of Women's Sports
March 01, 2025 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Iowa Memorial Union (IMU), Iowa City

“Everyone watches women’s sports.” Just a few years ago, a statement like that may have seemed like a real stretch. But in the past year, women’s sports have come to dominate the news and attract new and bigger audiences, while providing female athletes with more opportunities than ever before.

Our panel discussion will include insights from industry insiders as well as a dynamic discussion on the booming business of women’s sports.

Learn more today!

This event is free and open to the public. 


Tippie College of Business: Negotiation Skills - Strategies for Success
March 05, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Online Via Zoom

Join us for an insightful webinar designed to enhance your negotiation skills. This session will cover the essential steps of negotiations, explain differences in integrative and distributive negotiations, and delve into foundational concepts like BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement), walk-away points, and ZOPA (Zone of Possible Agreement). Learn the skills every negotiator needs to succeed and gain practical tips to apply in real-world scenarios. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this webinar is perfect for you!

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Presented as a part of the Tippie Women Summit

Presenter: Jennifer Nahrgang, Henry B. Tippie Excellence Chair in Management & Entrepreneurship 


Cedar Rapids Spring Social
March 27, 2025 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: The Edison Pub and Eatery (475 Northland Ave NE, Cedar Rapids)

Looking to expand your Tippie network and make connections? Join us at The Edison Pub and Eatery to mingle and network with your fellow Tippie classmates and recent alumni. Please feel free to bring along a friend, your partner, or family. Those who attend will have the chance to enter a prize drawing for Tippie/Iowa swag.

We'll provide light appetizers and soft drinks for you to enjoy.

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Tippie College of Business: Open for Business - Launching and Growing Your Startup
April 16, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Online Via Zoom

Establishing a business provides many challenges – from launch, to expansion, to selling the business or even closing the doors. Our panel of experts will share experiences from their entrepreneurial journeys that will provide insight and ideas for attendees. 

Moderator: Kurt Heiar (BA83), Associate Professor of Practice in Entrepreneurship 

Panelists: Tom Cardella (MBA95) Founder and CEO of TLCx, Eric Engelmann (BBA97), General Partner at ISA Ventures, Partner at Novy, and Board Chair of the New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo), and Frances Johnson, Chief Innovation Officer at Perspective Therapeutics.

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Tippie Professional Programs Graduation Mixer
May 17, 2025 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City

Tippie Professional Programs invites MBA and Part-time MSBA graduates to join us for a graduation celebration in Iowa City, IA. We hope you can join us for a fun evening of socializing, connecting with others, and celebrating your achievement at the historic Kinnick Stadium. 

This is a family-friendly event, so please feel free to invite a friend, your partner, or family to join you (limit 6 guests per graduate). (If you’d like to inquire about bringing additional guests, email tippie-gradservices@uiowa.edu with your request. We’ll let you know if there’s availability after May 1. Due to event capacity, we may not be able to accommodate additional guests.)

You're welcome to stop by at any time during the event. Heavy appetizers and soft drinks will be provided. A bar with alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase.

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