Have you always wanted to see the world? Is there one country or continent that you just have to visit in your lifetime? The University of Iowa Alumni Association’s Iowa Voyagers are proud to bring dozens of exciting travel packages to our members and friends of the university. From exhilarating excursions to calming cruises, Iowa Voyagers work to make travel…
Dear May Graduates,
Congratulations on completing your final semester! The days of late-night study sessions in the library, finishing papers after the sunrise, and walking to class in the rain and snow are a thing of the past—it’s time to celebrate! While your days of cramming for a test may be behind you, your relationship with the university continues on. Stay…
The UIAA’s Lifelong Learning program is honored to present two behind-the-scenes opportunities with the Ardore String Quartet in western Iowa. On Tuesday, May 21 and Wednesday, May 22, attendees will have the opportunity to meet with Elizabeth Oakes, University of Iowa String Quartet Residency Program Coordinator, and the Ardore String Quartet as they perform some of their favorite compositions, answer…
On Sunday, April 28, a collection of UI students sauntered down Kinnick Stadium’s south bleachers and onto Iowa’s most illustrious playing surface. Unlike the football team that held its annual Spring Game a day earlier, these competitors weren’t here to catch balls—they were here to dodge them.
This past Sunday, the University of Iowa Alumni Association’s student organization, Students Today, Alumni…
The UIAA’s tagline, “Once a Hawkeye…” is open-ended to recognize that members, alumni, and friends have unique memories and stories about being a Hawkeye. Some associate our tagline with their continuing support of the UI and memories from their time on campus, others automatically think of their family and home.
We encourage all our alumni and friends to tell us what…
Businesses no longer hire solely based off of your resume, written recommendations, and interview skills. Today, your online profile can play a major role in a recruiter’s final decision. Social media has changed the way we commutate with our friends and family, and it has changed the way businesses look at potential employees.
On Wednesday, May 1, the UIAA will feature…
In an increasingly global market, the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields are vital to regional and national economic growth. On Friday, May 10, the University of Iowa Alumni Association and the Iowa City Area Development Group will host an industry-focused happy hour at the Sheraton Iowa City Hotel.
Join us for a two-hour open house and networking reception emphasizing…
“I ate apple pie and ice cream—it was getting better as I got deeper into Iowa, the pie bigger, the ice cream richer.” –Jack Kerouac
Both my parents are Iowans. My father grew up in Rockwell City; my mother grew up in Diagonal. I was born right here in Iowa City. I went to elementary school in the Quad Cities. There…
April showers bring May flowers (and flooded basements). May flowers bring sunshine (hopefully) and vacation plans. As the summer season approaches many of us can’t help but dream about that weekend in a lakeside cabin or that dream golf getaway. Here at the UIAA, we’re happy to offer our members travel benefits that help make their trips just a little…
Negotiation skills are important in the office and at home. Whether it’s coming to terms on a complicated business deal or on an agreeable bedtime for your children, recognizing what the other party wants—and how you can come to an amicable agreement—is an essential asset to have.
In conjunction with the Iowa State and University of Northern Iowa alumni associations, the…
