S.T.A.T. Events Calendar

UPCOMING EVENTS

PAST EVENTS

Welcome Week 2009 took place at the beginning of the school year for new and returning students, faculty, and staff with a number of festivities on campus. Activities included events such as the Black and Gold Carnival, the President's Block Party, a lecture by Frank Warren, author of PostSecret, the Late night event, which included slip n' slide, and Taste of Iowa City. For a full schedule of this year's events, visit http://welcome.uiowa.edu.

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S.T.A.T. Informational Meeting is a one-time only group meeting held by S.T.A.T. advisors for new members and interested students to learn about the benefits of membership. This gathering provided an opportunity to meet people, ask questions and sign up.

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Make-A-Wish Game Day is an event hosted by the ambassadors for Make-A-Wish kids and their families from the area. We had a tailgate with food donated from the First Avenue Hy-Vee, a craft station, a visit from Herky and the Spirit Squad and some of the Hawkeye football players.

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Beat State Week invited students to help pump up the Hawkeyes before their match up with the Iowa State Cyclones—a victory for the Hawkeyes (35–3)! Each day was packed with exclusive events and prizes including a corn cob challenge, a free Beat State T-shirt, a clothing and blood drive, and more. Also, S.T.A.T. members and students interested in S.T.A.T. came to Hubbard Park to enjoy a free sandwich, courtesy of the UI Alumni Association.

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UI Afro American Celebration was on September 18-20, 2009 honoring the Afro-American Cultural Center's (Afro House) 41 years of supporting students on campus. People joined together to recognize history, renew relationships, empower the next generation of Afro-American students on campus, and help address issues concerning the UI black community.

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T-Shirt Day 2009 was a big hit. We handed out over 200 prizes to our S.T.A.T. members. Prizes included two club seats to the Iowa vs. Northwestern football game, four tickets to opening night to Avenue Q, free burritos from Panchero's, water bottles from Hill's Bank, and many others.

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Hungry Hawkeyes dinner was a huge success with over 50 students and six alumni hosts. Students Today, Alumni Tomorrow (S.T.A.T.) members were able to enjoy a free dinner and great networking with area alumni. Alumni who attended the event include ophthalmologist, Dr. Steve Wolken, Workforce Business Services Director of the Iowa City Area Development Group, DaLayne Williamson, Communication Director for the Iowa City Area Development Group, Eric Hanson, physician's assistant, Gina Glass, assistant professor of psychiatry, Dr. Eric Epping and UIHC Pharmaceutical care supervisor Brenda Carmody.

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Homecoming was made even sweeter by the Iowa Hawkeyes victory over the Michigan Wolverines. The Homecoming Executive Council planned a great week of events for the students, alumni, and the community. The UI Alumni Association was a sponsor and presented the Alumni Welcome Tent and Hungry Hawkeyes.

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Pizza Day was held at the Airliner on November 4. Over 130 S.T.A.T. members enjoyed their free lunch, courtesy of the UI Alumni Association.

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FALLanthrophy Food Drive helped the Johnson County Crisis Center on Gilbert Street provide materials for a nice Thanksgiving dinner to many in Johnson County and the Iowa city area. THANK YOU to those who participated. 100 pounds of food were donated—and the center was very grateful for the contribution.

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S.T.A.T. Study Space had over 100 students taking advantage of the quiet study space at the Levitt Center. Members enjoyed free food, free parking, and computer access.

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Minority Alumni-Student Networking Opportunity—UI students participated in Discussions of Color, a student-alumni roundtable discussion that featured alumni of color who wanted to support students of color on the UI campus. Students were able to make connections with alumni of different ethnic background and professional areas.

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Hot Chocolate Give-A-Way - The UIAA and S.T.A.T. Ambassadors served over 100 S.T.A.T. members hot chocolate and coffee on February 15. The weather was cold making the hot drinks very appreciated! It's our way to say thank you for your membership.

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“Mocktail” Party - On February 24, S.T.A.T. members seized the opportunity to learn cocktail party etiquette from expert Margie Peskin of Search Forward, a career development firm. After attending her class, students practiced their newly learned skills with more than a dozen volunteer alumni at a posh cocktail party at the Levitt Center—sans alcohol. Alumni chatted about the working world and shared advice on interviewing, networking, and life beyond college. It wasn't all work and no play, though, as everyone enjoyed talking about the university and student life. Don't miss your chance to polish your skills at a S.T.A.T. etiquette dinner in the fall.

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Nearly Naked Mile - (Saturday, March 6) Thank you, to all of those who participated in the University of Iowa Alumni Association’s second annual Nearly Naked Mile this past weekend. It was a huge success with 339 participants and over 1,000 pounds of clothing donated to the Salvation Army. Because of you, we’re helping many people in need.

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S.T.A.T.venger Hunt 2010 was a success! CONGRATULATIONS to Kate Jochum and Justin Sukup for finding the S.T.A.T.venger medallion buried in the yard of the P. Sue Beckwith, M.D. Boathouse, the home of the UI women’s rowing team. They found the clue in only three days by carefully researching UI trivia and said they benefited from the bonus clue they picked up at the Iowa Memorial Union on the first day. They won a pair of 2010/2011 student season tickets to football and basketball, as well as a complimentary membership for next year plus a Hawkeye prize pack! THANK YOU to all who participated!

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Senior Send-Off Week was a smashing success. Over 500 students enjoyed several UIAA events including a Late Night Breakfast, Team Trivia Night, Senior Seminar, Golf Educational and Barbeque, and The Last Lecture.

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Spring Wings was held at Buffalo Wild Wings with 100 S.T.A.T. members enjoying their free meal.

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S.T.A.T. Study Space had many S.T.A.T. members taking advantage of this great member benefit. Members enjoyed free food, free parking, and computer access.