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

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...

Gideon's Day Lecture

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:35pm to 1:50pm
Boyd Law Building

Several student organizations are holding a special Gideon's Day Lecture on Death Penalty cases as a Public Defender.

Cultivating Rurality: Building Community around Rural Research — 2025–26 Obermann Symposium promotional image

Cultivating Rurality: Building Community around Rural Research — 2025–26 Obermann Symposium

Thursday, March 26 to Friday, March 27, 2026 (all day)
Iowa City Public Library

Directed by Brian R. Farrell, Daria Fisher Page, and Ryan T. Sakoda (UI College of Law), "Cultivating Rurality: Building Community around Rural Research" will bring together scholars, community leaders from across the U.S., and professionals who work with rural populations and in rural spaces. During the symposium, attendees will be invited to collaborate in theorizing rurality, share how it impacts their work, examine how rurality is represented and celebrated, and begin to discuss challenges...

Multicultural Potluck

Thursday, March 26, 2026 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building

Join SALSA and other organizations as we celebrate our multicultural community through food!

Cultivating Rurality: Building Community around Rural Research — 2025–26 Obermann Symposium promotional image

Cultivating Rurality: Building Community around Rural Research — 2025–26 Obermann Symposium

Friday, March 27, 2026 (all day)
Iowa City Public Library

Directed by Brian R. Farrell, Daria Fisher Page, and Ryan T. Sakoda (UI College of Law), "Cultivating Rurality: Building Community around Rural Research" will bring together scholars, community leaders from across the U.S., and professionals who work with rural populations and in rural spaces. During the symposium, attendees will be invited to collaborate in theorizing rurality, share how it impacts their work, examine how rurality is represented and celebrated, and begin to discuss challenges...

Mural Painting Day

Friday, March 27, 2026 9:00am to 4:00pm
Boyd Law Building

All members of the Boyd community are invited to support users of the counseling office by drawing images and words of support on the walls. No RSVP needed; simply arrive whenever you can between 9:00 and 4:00. No artistic experience needed; there are plenty of stencils!

The Current State of Climate Regulation: Revisiting the Endangerment Finding promotional image

The Current State of Climate Regulation: Revisiting the Endangerment Finding

Friday, March 27, 2026 12:45pm to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building

The EPA’s proposal to reconsider its long-standing Endangerment Finding raises major questions about the future of climate and public health protections in the United States. In this discussion, panelists will begin by explaining what the Endangerment Finding is, why it matters, and how administrative law shapes EPA’s authority to revisit it. The discussion will then turn to the scientific response to EPA’s proposal, including how a coalition of more than 100 climate and health experts came...

OWLSS Women's History Month Trivia

Monday, March 30, 2026 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building

Please join OWLSS for a game of Women's History Month trivia in Room 225 at 12:30pm on March 30th. Sweet treats provided and prizes available! We hope to see you there!

Beyond ESG: How Environmental Governance Actually Works Inside Companies promotional image

Beyond ESG: How Environmental Governance Actually Works Inside Companies

Monday, March 30, 2026 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building

Join the Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative, Vanderbilt Law School’s Private Climate Governance Lab, and the Tippie Social Impact Community for the fourth and final program in the Private Sector and the Planet series. We are pleased to welcome Jessica Hinman, Director of Sustainability & CSR at Krause Group.

In her talk, “Beyond ESG: How Environmental Governance Actually Works Inside Companies,” Jessica will move beyond the public-facing conversation about Environmental, Social, and Governance...

The Private Sector and the Planet: Jessica Hinman, Director of Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility at Krause Group promotional image

The Private Sector and the Planet: Jessica Hinman, Director of Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility at Krause Group

Monday, March 30, 2026 12:45pm to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building

Join the Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative, Vanderbilt Law School’s Private Climate Governance Lab, and the Tippie Social Impact Community for The Private Sector and the Planet speaker series.

For our last speaker of the 2025-2026 speaker series, we are excited to welcome Jessica Hinman, Director of Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility at Krause Group.

In her talk, “Beyond ESG: How Environmental Governance Actually Works Inside Companies,” Jessica will move beyond the public-facing...

CCC Community Potluck

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building

The CCC is hosting a Law School Community Potluck to celebrate the start of classes after Spring Break on Tuesday, March 31st from 12:30-2 in the Student Lounge (BLB 494).

Food brings people together. In past years, the law school has hosted a cultural showcase to highlight the many traditions among our community members. This year, we are changing up the format to welcome all law school community members to share a dish that carries a special meaning — whether that is your cultural heritage...

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Academic Success Workshop presented by Professor Graham

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Boyd Law Building

Lawyering With Care: An Introduction to Trauma-Informed Practice

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 12:45pm to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building

Join Alexandra Doner, a family law attorney with Simmons Perrine PLC, for an introduction to trauma-informed lawyering and why it matters for your future clients.

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London Law Program Info Session

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Boyd Law Building
Join our info session to learn more about Iowa Law's winter session in London!

CCC Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 12:40pm to 1:50pm
Boyd Law Building

Join us for the monthly full-body meeting of the Collegiate Community Committee (CCC), where we’ll address concerns and share updates. If you cannot make it in person, please use this Zoom link.

https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/8400189198

Documentarians on the Front Lines: Film Screenings And Conversation with Andrew Freer promotional image

Documentarians on the Front Lines: Film Screenings And Conversation with Andrew Freer

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 6:30pm to 8:30pm
FilmScene (Chauncey)

Join Andrew Freer, founder of Chicago based Go Fourth Media, to learn about documentarians recording immigration law enforcement activities in Chicago and Minneapolis, followed by the award nominated documentary about the war Ukraine "2000 Metres to Andriivka".

A FilmScene Community Collaboration with UI Center for Human Rights. A portion of ticket proceeds will support the The Center to Protect Journalists.

What is Journal? Informational Event

Thursday, April 2, 2026 12:40pm to 1:40pm
Boyd Law Building

Join us to learn about the benefits of being on a Journal and what the experience is like from editors on the four journals! Anyone interested in applying to be on a journal next year should attend. This is the first in a series of two informational meetings about Journal. Lunch Provided!

The Limits of Originalism

Thursday, April 2, 2026 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building

Join the Iowa Law Federalist Society for a lunchtime talk with Iowa Supreme Court Justice Thomas D. Waterman exploring where originalism succeeds as a method of constitutional interpretation and where it strains. Chick-fil-A will be provided!

The Moneyness of Stablecoins promotional image

The Moneyness of Stablecoins

Friday, April 3, 2026 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Boyd Law Building

Christopher Odinet, Professor of Law from Texas A&M University and former Professor of Law at the University of Iowa, will talk about "The Moneyness of Stablecoins."

Please sign up here by noon on March 31 to reserve a boxed lunch.

The Social Impact of AI Roundtable Discussion promotional image

The Social Impact of AI Roundtable Discussion

Friday, April 3, 2026 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Pappajohn Business Building
The Tippie College of Business Social Impact Community and Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative are hosting a workshop connecting researchers and professionals interested in exploring one of today’s most urgent questions: What is the social impact of artificial intelligence—and how can we shape it for good?

Show Me Your Talent!

Friday, April 3, 2026 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Boyd Law Building

Join us for Show Me Your Talent! — A talent and art showcase hosted by Iowa Law’s Collegiate Community Committee (CCC).

Whether you’re performing, displaying art, or simply coming to support your classmates, faculty, and staff, this event is about celebrating creativity, connection, and balance in law school.

Come enjoy an evening of music, art, poetry, comedy, and more as members of the Iowa Law community showcase their hidden (or not-so-hidden) talents. All are welcome!

If you are interested in...

Across the Aisle: Housing Affordability

Monday, April 6, 2026 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building

Brought to you by the Collegiate Community Committee, our goal is to bridge divisions by bringing people with different perspectives on important social issues into conversation with one another. Our upcoming topic is Housing Affordability.

Participants will pair up during lunch to discuss their views after introductory remarks. Participants are not expected to reach a consensus. Instead, the event is meant to foster civil dialogue and exchange. Across the Aisle is open to all BLB students, staff...

WOCC Externship/Clinic Information Panel

Monday, April 6, 2026 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Boyd Law Building

Are you wondering what it is like to work in one of the clinics or extern with a outside organization? WOCC is hosting an informational session featuring 2Ls and 3Ls who can tell you all about their experience! Snacks will be provided.

Abortion Aftercare Kit Assembly

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building

Join If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice in assembling abortion aftercare kits for the Emma Goldman Clinic! This event is open to all students and staff. Food will be provided.

What is Write-On? Journal Informational Event

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 12:40pm to 1:40pm
Boyd Law Building

Join us to learn about the application process for Journal from editors on the four journals! Anyone interested in applying to be on a journal next year should attend. This is the second and final informational meeting about Journal. Lunch Provided!

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