This calendar lists events presented by faculty, staff, students, alumni, or community partners affiliated with the College of Education or events formally co-hosted or co-sponsored with the College of Education.  

Pause, Restore, and Reset Before Finals (5/5/26)

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Lindquist Center

Pause, Restore, and Reset Before Finals is a one‑hour, restorative workshop designed to help students slow down, recharge, and care for themselves as they prepare for the stress of finals. This session offers a welcoming, low‑pressure space to release tension, calm the nervous system, and take a meaningful break from academic demands. Students will be guided through gentle movement, simple breathing practices, and a rest period to support relaxation and focus through simple yoga and mindfulness...

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Conflict and Resolution — An Obermann Wide Lens Event

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

In a world shaped by tension, disagreement, and change, conflict surrounds us, from moments of personal friction to struggles within communities and across nations. It surfaces in our institutions, our relationships, and the stories we tell about ourselves and others. How do conflicts take shape and persist? How are they influenced by power, perspective, and history? Can conflict be generative? What forms might resolution take? How do we begin that process?

This Wide Lens event brings together...

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World Migratory Bird Day

Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:00am to 12:00pm
Macbride Nature Recreation Area, Falcon Shelter
World Migratory Bird Day Event
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College of Education Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Thursday, May 14, 2026 4:00pm
Hancher Auditorium

College of Education Undergraduate Commencement and Teacher Education Program Recognition Ceremony is held at the end of the fall and spring semesters to recognize all of the graduating Teacher Education Program students.

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

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The Wallace Research Symposium on Talent Development

Monday, May 18 to Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (all day)
Graduate Iowa City
The Wallace Research Symposium on Talent Development provides an opportunity for researchers from around the world to present their current work on talent development, creativity, and advanced education and serves as a catalyst for innovative programming and policy.
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The Wallace Research Symposium on Talent Development

Tuesday, May 19 to Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (all day)
Graduate Iowa City
The Wallace Research Symposium on Talent Development provides an opportunity for researchers from around the world to present their current work on talent development, creativity, and advanced education and serves as a catalyst for innovative programming and policy.
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The Wallace Research Symposium on Talent Development

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (all day)
Graduate Iowa City
The Wallace Research Symposium on Talent Development provides an opportunity for researchers from around the world to present their current work on talent development, creativity, and advanced education and serves as a catalyst for innovative programming and policy.

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...

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2026 InspirED Leadership Summit: Empowering K-12 Leaders for the Future

Friday, June 12, 2026 7:30am to 3:30pm
Courtyard Marriott University Heights
The summit designed for K-12 school and district leaders, including administrators and superintendents will focus on innovative strategies to enhance student engagement, prioritize well-being, support teacher development, and lead with belonging and empathy.
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From Stress to Success: 5 Top Back-to-School Strategies for K-12 Administrators

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 10:00am to 10:45am
Virtual
As the school year begins, administrators often find themselves balancing excitement with the weight of responsibility. This engaging 30–45 minute webinar invites educational leaders in districts, schools, and AEAs to reflect on the rhythms of the back-to-school season—both personally and professionally—and explore five practical strategies to lead with impact while nurturing social-emotional-behavioral health in themselves and their teams.