Graduate College Events

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Fulbright U.S. Student Program Information Session

Monday, November 16, 2026 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Virtual
Join us for an interactive Fulbright Group Presentation Session to learn about opportunities for U.S. citizens to pursue graduate or professional study, conduct research, or teach English. University of Iowa undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni are invited to attend and consider applying for Fulbright opportunities.
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Money Matters: Budgeting, Credit, and Saving for Success

Thursday, November 19, 2026 4:30pm to 5:50pm
University Capitol Centre
Join representatives from the Office of Student Financial Aid for an interactive workshop on key personal finance topics, including creating and maintaining a budget, understanding credit reports and credit scores, and developing strategies for saving money and managing debt.

The Airway Epithelial Responses to Residential Exposures in People with Sarcoidosis

Friday, November 20, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Medical Education Research Facility

Alejandro Pezzulo Colmenares, MD, Associate Professor of Internal Medicine – Pulmonary, Critical Care and Occupational Medicine, will present his research on airway epithelial responses to residential exposures in people with sarcoidosis.

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Beverly Brandau Fall Break Meal

Monday, November 23, 2026 11:30am to 1:00pm
Old Brick
University of Iowa (UI) students, scholars, and community members spending fall break in Iowa City are invited to come together for a traditional holiday meal at the annual Beverly Brandau Fall Break Meal.
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Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Program Thesis Defense Seminar: Katelin Scott

Monday, November 30, 2026 10:00am
Medical Education Research Facility

Katelin Scott is a PhD candidate in the Neuroscience Interdisciplinary Graduate Program. Her research has been conducted in Aislinn Williams' laboratory.

If you are unable to attend in person, please consider showing your support and attending via Zoom. Please email britt-hokanson@uiowa.edu for the zoom link.

Biology of Airway Basal Cells in Lung Transplantation

Friday, December 4, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Medical Education Research Facility

Kalpaj Parekh, MBBS, Chair and DEO Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, will present his research on the biology of airway basal cells in lung transplantation.

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Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Virtual Career Development Series - Genetics alumna, Kim Bekas, PhD

Tuesday, December 8, 2026 11:30am
Virtual

📣 Career Development Series: Finding Flexibility in a Career in Grantsmanship

Looking for a career path that keeps you connected to research while offering a different kind of flexibility after the PhD? Grantsmanship may be an option worth exploring!

The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Office of Cancer Career Enhancement and Training is hosting the next session of its Career Development Series, featuring Kim Bekas, PhD (‘22 Genetics).

Kim currently serves as a Grants & Contracts Officer IV and...

Assessing Microplastics, Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances, and other Contaminants of Global Concern in the Environment

Friday, December 11, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Medical Education Research Facility

Shannon Meppelink, MS, Physical Scientist at the US Geological Survey Central Midwest Water Science Center will discuss assessing microplastics, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and other contaminants of global concern in the environment.

UI Center for the Book Open House

Friday, December 11, 2026 4:00pm to 6:00pm
North Hall

Exhibits from UICB studio classes in lettering arts, papermaking, bookbinding, artist books, and letterpress printing will be on display. Food and drink will be served — all are welcome!

Women In Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour

Monday, December 14, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm
Carver Biomedical Research Building

Join us for the Women in Micro & Immuno Coffee Hour. It is the monthly coffee hour on the second Monday of the month from 11 a.m. to noon in 1289 CBRB. Enjoy coffee, pastries and contribute to the discussion!

This is open to ALL — students, staff, postdocs, and faculty interested in promoting women in science.

Speakers change monthly. Contact: jessica-tucker@uiowa.edu for details.

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