The Office of Community Engagement at the University of Iowa serves as a bridge between the university and the community. We facilitate mutually beneficial partnerships between faculty, staff, students, and community partners across our state, nation, and world. We offer trainings, workshops, and provide informational resources and expertise that empowers faculty, staff, and students to transform their teaching, learning, and research to make lasting change and a positive impact in our communities.

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Engagement Summit

Join us on April 9th

Explore and celebrate a year of impactful community engagement work between the University of Iowa and Iowa communities.

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Fall '24 Community-Engaged Course Designation & Re-Designation Applications

Apply by March 25th

Those looking to designate a course for the Fall Semester can use this application process.

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One Day for Iowa 2024

Make donations through March 27th

Donate to the Office of Community Engagement General Fund. Gifts can be made now through 11:59 pm CST on Wednesday, March 27th.

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GEC 2024 Cohort Orientation

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We were thrilled to get to know our new GEC students during a three-day workshop in January. With guest speakers, breakout sessions, and project development, students developed skills in community engagement. These graduate students are diverse, enthusiastic, and looking forward to engaging with community partners!

How to Be a Public Artist

Public artist workshop led by college graduate

Artist and UI lecturer Ali Hval leads students enrolled in the How to Be a Public Artist workshop on a tour around downtown Iowa City, showcasing her Scribble Trees and other public artwork!

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Upcoming Events

Midwest Graduate Music Consortium Conference 2024

Saturday, April 6, 2024 8:00am to 9:00pm
Voxman Music Building
The 28th annual meeting of the Midwest Graduate Music Consortium (MGMC) will be hosted by the University of Iowa on April 6-7, 2024. This conference will feature paper presentations, a new music concert by the University of Iowa New Music Center, and a keynote address by Dr. Eric Saylor, Professor of Musicology at Drake University.

Midwest Graduate Music Consortium Conference 2024

Sunday, April 7, 2024 8:00am to 9:00pm
Voxman Music Building
The 28th annual meeting of the Midwest Graduate Music Consortium (MGMC) will be hosted by the University of Iowa on April 6-7, 2024. This conference will feature paper presentations, a new music concert by the University of Iowa New Music Center, and a keynote address by Dr. Eric Saylor, Professor of Musicology at Drake University.

Eight Over 80 Awards

Friday, May 17, 2024 11:00am
As Hawkeyes, we give back throughout our lives. We're leaders in our professions. We're generous with our time and talent. We're passionate about things we love—especially anything black and gold. And some Hawkeyes continue to make an impact well beyond retirement. That's why we are honoring Iowa alumni, age 80 and over, who carry the Hawkeye spirit of achievement and continue to help others. Nominate a Hawkeye for this award here: https://www.foriowa.org/eight-over-80/
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