We’re hosting a back-to-school open house at our Tippie Des Moines location to celebrate the start of the school year and encourage connection. Stop by any time during the day 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Join us for lunch or after work.
No matter when you come, you can grab a snack, enter to win back-to-school swag and write notes of encouragement to those also starting school this fall.
Attendees are invited to participate in our Hawkeyes Give Back Food Drive. We are collecting items for the Urbandale Food Pantry, which serves clients in the DSM metro.
Open House Schedule: Stop by anytime between 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Lunch: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
After Work Social: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Headshots: 12:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Connect with other Hawkeyes, enjoy light appetizers and drinks, and learn more about pioneering artist and activist Elizabeth Catlett from Lauren Lessing, the director of the Stanley Museum of Art. You´ll also receive a free ticket to the Art Institute of Chicago to view Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist, a traveling retrospective that showcases more than 150 of her works.
After the social, attendees may walk to the Art Institute, which is approximately a four-minute walk from Exchequer Restaurant & Pub. The museum is open until 8 p.m. Space is limited; please register only if you can attend the event at Exchequer.
Can´t join us? You can still experience the Catlett exhibit, which will be on display at the Art Institute from Aug. 30, 2025, through Jan. 4, 2026.
Join us for a midweek pep rally in Des Moines before the Iowa vs. Iowa State football game! Hosted by the I-Club, in partnership with the Office of Alumni Engagement, Hawkeye Huddles are free, pregame pep rallies. Registration is required.
Join UICA for a day of family fun at Center Grove Orchard, just a 30-minute drive from downtown Des Moines. Wear your Hawkeye gear—and enjoy hayrides, pedal karts, a corn maze, and more!
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Career Connect Calls will be one-hour Zoom calls where you can connect and network with other students in the Iowa MBA, MSBA, and/or Professional Certificate programs. These calls with recur one Friday per month at 12 p.m. CST. The goal is to connect with each other, and depending on attendance will be broken out into smaller groups to enhance the experience—e.g. job function, industry, career goals, etc.
No RSVP is required, simply join the session that works best with your schedule.
Join us for one of our favorite Homecoming traditions — the annual Tippie BBQ, hosted in the courtyard and patio of the Pappajohn Business Building!
Connect with fellow Tippie students, alumni, and friends of the college while enjoying fresh, off-the-grill BBQ (complimentary, while supplies last). It’s the perfect opportunity to catch up, share memories, and make new ones.
Dean Amy Kristof-Brown and Tippie faculty and staff will be there to welcome you, share college updates, and celebrate everything that makes Tippie special.
We’ll have music, yard games, and plenty of Hawkeye spirit to get you in the mood for the big Homecoming parade, all in a relaxed and festive setting. Bring your appetite, your black and gold, and your Tippie pride!
Show your Hawkeye spirit! Join us for a family-friendly tailgate event prior to the Iowa vs. Washington football game in Iowa City. You'll have the opportunity to meet and connect with your Tippie classmates and alumni from around the country, play games, and have fun! Please feel free to invite a friend, your partner, or family to join.
Food and soft drinks will be provided. A bar with alcoholic drinks will be available, credit and debit cards will be accepted.
Date: Saturday, September 27
Time: TBD - Pending Game Kickoff Time (this event will be two hours long and end one hour before kickoff)
Location: Iowa Memorial Union - Main Lounge (125 N Madison Street, Iowa City, IA)
RSVP Deadline: 11:59 p.m. CST on Thursday, September 18
If you plan to attend the Iowa vs. Indiana homecoming football game, get your Tippie Graduate & Professional Programs stadium seat block tickets here.
Join Tippie Graduate & Professional programs at this year's homecoming football game! We've reserved a block of tickets at the Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Indiana Hoosiers game on Saturday, September 27. Tickets are available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to get your tickets early. Adult tickets cost $125 and youth tickets cost $85, plus taxes & fees. We hope to see you there!
Calling all Tippie Graduate & Professional Program students and alumni in the Kansas City area! Join us for a special evening of networking and connection on Thursday, October 9, generously hosted by Chris Cox (BBA89) and AMC Theatres.
Whether you are reconnecting with old friends, expanding your professional network, or just looking to enjoy a relaxed evening with fellow Hawkeyes, this event is for you. You will also have the opportunity to meet Dean Amy Kristof-Brown and hear the latest updates from the Tippie College of Business.
Enjoy complimentary appetizers and drinks to kick off the evening. A cash bar will also be available for additional beverages.
This casual gathering is all about great conversation, shared experiences, and celebrating our Tippie community.
Join your fellow Hawkeyes at Hawkeye Huddles during the 2025 football season! Hosted by the I-Club, in partnership with the Office of Alumni Engagement, Hawkeye Huddles are free, pregame pep rallies. Registration is required.
You’re invited to a special event featuring Dean Amy Kristof-Brown and Tippie Associate Dean of Graduate & Professional Programs, Erin Nelson.
They’ll introduce themselves, share insights about their background, and leadership journeys. Additionally, you'll learn about the Tippie College of Business as well as recent news and updates from within the college. Q&A will follow.
You'll receive the event Zoom link in a separate email a few days before the event from Tippie Graduate and Professional Programs.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Tippie Graduate & Professional Programs in advance at tippie-gradservices@uiowa.edu or 319-467-1855.
Career Connect Calls will be one-hour Zoom calls where you can connect and network with other students in the Iowa MBA, MSBA, and/or Professional Certificate programs. These calls with recur one Friday per month at 12 p.m. CST. The goal is to connect with each other, and depending on attendance will be broken out into smaller groups to enhance the experience—e.g. job function, industry, career goals, etc.
No RSVP is required, simply join the session that works best with your schedule.
Join your fellow Hawkeyes at Hawkeye Huddles during the 2025 football season! Hosted by the I-Club, in partnership with the Office of Alumni Engagement, Hawkeye Huddles are free, pregame pep rallies. Registration is required.
Career Connect Calls will be one-hour Zoom calls where you can connect and network with other students in the Iowa MBA, MSBA, and/or Professional Certificate programs. These calls with recur one Friday per month at 12 p.m. CST. The goal is to connect with each other, and depending on attendance will be broken out into smaller groups to enhance the experience—e.g. job function, industry, career goals, etc.
No RSVP is required, simply join the session that works best with your schedule.
Join your fellow Hawkeyes at Hawkeye Huddles during the 2025 football season! Hosted by the I-Club, in partnership with the Office of Alumni Engagement, Hawkeye Huddles are free, pregame pep rallies. Registration is required.
Career Connect Calls will be one-hour Zoom calls where you can connect and network with other students in the Iowa MBA, MSBA, and/or Professional Certificate programs. These calls with recur one Friday per month at 12 p.m. CST. The goal is to connect with each other, and depending on attendance will be broken out into smaller groups to enhance the experience—e.g. job function, industry, career goals, etc.
No RSVP is required, simply join the session that works best with your schedule.