College Events

Student Success: Bouncing Back in Times of Stress - Resiliency

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 4:00pm to 4:50pm

Seamans Center

Students will learn about resiliency, including what it is, why it is important, the barriers to being resilient, and how to apply strategies to bounce back in times of stress

Maker Break: Make your own spooky Homecoming button!

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 11:30am to 1:00pm

Seamans Center

Drop in anytime for a fun, themed craft that takes just 10–20 minutes and explore your creativity.

Party After the Parade hosted by the College of Engineering

Friday, October 30, 2026 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Seamans Center

Continue the party after the Homecoming Parade with a stop at the Seamans Center, home of the College of Engineering.

Success Workshop: Managing Anxious Thoughts

Thursday, November 5, 2026 12:00pm to 12:50pm

Seamans Center

This workshop is designed to help students learn to better manage their anxiety by utilizing a variety of tools and strategies that they can implement in their daily lives.

Data Management

Thursday, November 5, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Seamans Center

Build your scholarly toolkit with a workshop on research data management.

2026 Three Minute Thesis Competition

Friday, November 6, 2026 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

The University of Iowa’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition challenges graduate students to clearly and concisely articulate complex research to nonspecialist audiences.

Success Workshop: Tackle Final Exams Like a Pro: Finals Preparation

Thursday, November 12, 2026 12:00pm to 12:50pm

Seamans Center

Students will learn how to apply metacognition to help them prepare for final exams, apply effective time management practices for the end of the semester, develop a study schedule, and start mental preparation for before, during, and after final exams