College of Engineering Events

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Khan Academy Founder to Speak at Iowa

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Sal Khan, the founder and CEO of the Khan Academy, will present a public talk on Reimagining Education and the Tools We Use.The Khan Academy is a nonprofit educational organization that offers free lessons in math, science, and humanities, as well as tools for parents, teachers, and districts to track student progress. Khan Academy is pivoting an AI guide called Khanmigo that is a tutor and teaching assistant. Worldwide, Khan Academy has more than 160 million registered users in 190 countries...

Maker Breaks: Square Root Day

Monday, May 5, 2025 11:30am to 1:30pm
Seamans Center
Celebrate Square Root Day! Collaborate with other students by filling out a mathematical color-by-number grid to reveal fun scenes and characters.
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Ruben Beltran del Rio Farewell Open House

Friday, May 9, 2025 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Seamans Center
Join us for an afternoon of reminiscing on Ruben Beltran del Rio's impressive career at Iowa! Professor Beltran del Rio's open house farewell celebration will be held on May 9th from 3:00-5:00pm. Come sign a book keepsake for Professor Beltran del Rio, as well as enjoy some refreshments and music. A group picture will be taken at 3:45pm with Ruben. We hope to see you there!If inclement weather, open house will be held in 2040SC

College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, May 18, 2025 12:00pm
Carver-Hawkeye Arena
Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.

Discover Your University

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 (all day)
Hawkeye Wind Tunnel Annex
Discover Your University helps Iowa faculty and staff discover great things happening around campus. The program offers sponsored visits to various campus sites during normal working hours, providing opportunities to learn about innovative programs like the Driving Safety Research Institute, Recreational Services, University Libraries, Hancher, Pentacrest Museums, and more. University staff and faculty are invited to join us for a tour of lab spaces in the Hydraulics Wind Tunnel Annex!

Bike to Work Week Breakfast & Bike Registration

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 7:30am to 9:00am
Seamans Center
Unpark Yourself: Bike to Work Week BreakfastBreakfast 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 12–18 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...
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Discover Your University

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Hydraulics Wind Tunnel Annex
Participants will learn about the research activities at IIHR, including the statewide hydraulic monitoring network maintained by the Iowa Flood Center. The tour will include a visit to research labs housed in the Hydraulics Wind Tunnel Annex and discussions with IIHR research staff and faculty.
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College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, December 21, 2025 12:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.

College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, May 17, 2026 12:00pm
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.

College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement

Sunday, December 20, 2026 12:00pm
Date and time are subject to change; the venue and location will be published the session prior. Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.