Upcoming College of Education Events

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.

One Day for Iowa | The University of Iowa's Annual Giving Day

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (all day)

Virtual

One Day for Iowa returns on Wednesday, March 25, marking 10 years of Hawkeyes coming together to support what matters most at the University of Iowa.

Give now: https://1dayforiowa.org/3N96oqb

Our 24-hour online giving day is a chance for alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends to make an impact—supporting scholarships, research, health care, the arts, student experiences, and more. With special matching and unlocking opportunities throughout the day, every gift has the power to go further.

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Working with Students in Distress Master Class

Thursday, March 26, 2026 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Lindquist Center

Feel prepared and confident to support students in distress with the Working with Students in Distress Master Class —a 4-part, in-person training designed to equip you with the confidence, language, and practical tools to navigate these challenging moments.

Mental Health Within the Family System

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 5:00pm to 5:50pm

Virtual

Mental Health Within the Family System is a professional development webinar designed to enhance K-12 educators’, school mental health providers’, and community professionals’ understanding of how a child’s mental health condition impacts the entire family.

GradFest 2026

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 9:00am to 6:00pm

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Are you planning to graduate this spring? Attend GradFest 2026 in the IMU Main Lounge to pick up your cap and gown, customize your Class of 2026 keepsake, and snag exclusives and discounts as you complete your graduation checklist.

You’ll also be able to gain “Life After College” tips and advice, explore commencement accessories, order graduation announcements and class rings, and browse other on-site offerings. Plus, enjoy free snacks and fun activities throughout the event.

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CelebrateED: An Evening for Educators

Friday, April 17, 2026 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Voxman Music Building

Join us for CelebrateED: An Evening for Educators, a night designed to celebrate and uplift those who make a lasting difference in students’ lives every single day. Kick off the evening with a lively Educator Mix & Mingle, a networking activity complete with refreshments, appetizers, and energizing conversation. Then, settle in for an unforgettable performance from Devin Siebold—an award-winning comedian and former teacher whose laugh-out-loud takes on education remind us why humor is one of the most powerful tools in learning and leadership. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, school leader, school counselor, or proud University of Iowa College of Education alum, this is your night to celebrate, recharge, and reconnect with the joy of being an educator.

LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Thursday, April 23, 2026 8:30am to 4:30pm

Blank Honors Center

LivingWorks ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop in suicide first-aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. As the world’s leading suicide intervention workshop, LivingWorks’ ASIST program is supported by numerous evaluations including independent and peer-reviewed studies.

Conflict and Resolution — An Obermann "Wide Lens" Event

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 4:00pm to 5:30pm

Voxman Music Building

The Obermann Center's Wide Lens series aims to inspire and connect the University of Iowa community across the disciplines. For each Wide Lens event, researchers, scholars, and artists from across the university briefly present their work on a shared topic of interest PechaKucha–style. Then, we open the floor to questions and conviviality over hors d'oeuvres and drinks.

Presenters:

Stephanie DiPietro, Sociology & Criminology: Only the Dead Have Seen the End of War: Life Course Legacies of Conflict...

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.

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...

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.

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.

Other calendars and events

Student Success Workshops

Teacher Leader Certificate

ETC Technology Workshops

UIOWA Main

UI Academic

Mondays at the Square