College of Engineering Events

Maker Break: Shrinky Dinks

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 11:30am to 1:00pm
Seamans Center

Get creative with chemical engineering by making your own shrinky dinks! Make your own design and use it to create your own bracelet or keychain.

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Biomedical Engineering Senior Design Day 2026

Friday, May 1, 2026 (all day)
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Join us May 1, 2026 at the Iowa Memorial Union as we celebrate innovation and student achievement at Senior Design Day 2026

Faculty and Staff Awards

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 4:00pm to 6:30pm
Hancher Auditorium

The university-wide Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 5, at 4 p.m. in Hancher Auditorium. The program will be followed by a reception in the Stanley Café, and both are open to the public.

The Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony was created in 2023–24 to recognize our faculty and staff achievements in a coordinated way. It provides an opportunity for the entire university community to honor awardees in one large celebratory event. Last year’s event showcased some of our...

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Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Night

Thursday, May 7, 2026 3:00pm to 5:30pm
Seamans Center

Join us for the Department of Mechanical Engineering's Spring Senior Design Night! See what our seniors have worked on for their research capstone projects. Everyone is welcome to mingle, network, and provide feedback on poster presentations.

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ECE Modern Marvels Showcase

Friday, May 8, 2026 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
ECE Modern Marvels Showcase
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College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, May 17, 2026 12:00pm
Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.

Bike to Work Week Breakfast & Bike Registration

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 7:30am to 9:00am
Seamans Center

Unpark Yourself: Bike to Work Week Breakfast

Breakfast burritos, fruit, coffee, and juice will be provided by the Engineering Staff Advisory Council and College of Education. You can also register your bike with Campus Safety and learn about bike safety. 

May 11–17 is Bike to Work Week. We are encouraging those who can, to leave your car at home and use alternative means of commuting to campus, such as biking, public transportation, car-pooling, UI van pool, and walking. Come and learn—all are...

College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement

Sunday, December 20, 2026 12:00pm
Hancher Auditorium

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.

College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, May 16, 2027 12:00pm
Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Date, time, and location are subject to change.

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.

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College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, December 19, 2027 12:00pm
Hancher Auditorium

Date, time, and location are subject to change.

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.