Calendar of Events 2005

National Meeting/College Fair

15-Jan-05

Mahmoud Mohamed Taha and the Challenge of Islamic Modernity. The event will include international and American guest speakers, exhibitions, Sufi chanting, discussion panels and papers. Thru Jan. 18th.

IMU

Diversity Program

16-Jan-05

Annual Interfaith Service Celebrating the Life and Work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

7:00 pm
1st Christian Church, 900 Lincolnshire Pl., Coralville

Diversity Program

17-Jan-05

Images of Disability, Essential to Diversity. This event continues through Friday, Jan. 21. The Susan Rotman Award winner will be announced Jan. 20.

Call 319-356-1514 for times and location.

Diversity Program

17-Jan-05

Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Rights Week Community Convocation & Official Kick-off.

4:00 pm
2nd Floor Ballroom, IMU

Diversity Program

18-Jan-05

Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Rights Week Poster Competition. Posters will be on display all week on the 4th floor of Seaman's Center of Engineering Arts & Sciences.

6:00-8:00 pm

Diversity Program

18-Jan-05

The Art of Human Rights: Creative Expression in the Fight for Freedom. Readings and discussion on the role of artists in struggles for human rights.

7:00-9:00 pm Iowa Room, IMU

Diversity Program

19-Jan-05

Letters for Change: Letter writing campaign to heads-of-states requesting that political prisoners be set free, as well as letters in support of ending hostilities and facilitating peace. Thru Jan. 21.

Evening, Hillcrest ITC

Diversity Program

19-Jan-05

Injustice and Civil Unions - A brown-bag lunch discussion.

Noon,
332 North Hall

Diversity Program

19-Jan-05

Black Speaker Series: Weight and Wellness: Challenging Myths with Venice Berry, UI associate professor of journalism and mass communication.

6:00 pm
Afro-Amer. Cultural Center

Diversity Program

19-Jan-05

The Modernization of Torture and Slavery: A Human Rights Lecture by Ken Cmiel.

7:00 pm
Iowa Room, IMU

Diversity Program

20-Jan-05

'Soap Drive' for the Shelter House of Iowa City. Drop-off boxes are located in all residence hall lobbies, the Office of Student Life (145 IMU), Women's Resource & Action Center (130 N. Madison) and Support Service Programs (310 Calvin Hall). Boxes will be in place through Friday, Jan. 28

ongoing, Residence Halls, WRAC, SSP, OSL

Diversity Program

20-Jan-05

Safe Zone Workshop

noon-1:30 pm Penn State Room, IMU

Diversity Program

20-Jan-05

Partners in Education Display Fair, John Deere Waterloo Operations. "Beat the Cities" event hosted by Waterloo and Cedar Falls Chamber of Commerce.

John Deere, Waterloo

School/Community Partner

20-Jan-05

Immigration Regulations and International Students: A Human Rights Issue? A brown-bag lunch discussion of the increasingly restrictive regulations which apply to international students in the United States and how they impact not only the students' academic options, but basic rights that many of us take for granted.

noon-1:30 pm, River Room 1, IMU

Diversity Program

20-Jan-05

Film: Hairspray with civil rights discussion to follow.

9:00 pm Wheelroom, IMU

Diversity Program

21-Jan-05

Winterfest Activity - Overnight activity for middle school youth in Waterloo with lectures and recreational activities. Lecture topics include: dating, dealing with authority, self image, motivation, and college preparation.

Central Middle School, Waterloo

School/Community Partnership

21-Jan-05

Fifth Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration.

3:30 - 5:00 pm Richey Ballroom, IMU

Diversity Program

21-Jan-05

MLK Celebration: An evening in memory of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a keynote speaker, a theatrical performance, music and poetry with some time left to meet and greet old and new friends.

2nd Floor Ballroom, IMU

Diversity Program

21-Jan-05

Ethnic Potluck, Afro-American Cultural Center. An opportunity for UI students to share and learn about each other's culture. Students typically pair up and cook a dish from their own background. A few short presentations are given during the evening.

6:00-10:00 pm Afro-Amer. Cultural Center

Diversity Program

21-Jan-05

Film: Gandhi

6:00 pm Asian-Pacific American Cultural Center

Diversity Program

21-Jan-05

Perceptions of Oppression, a presentation of lyrical works in the form of literature, poetry, and music.

6:00 - 9:00 pm LNACC

Diversity Program

21-Jan-05

Video: Hopes on the Horizon, a video examining human rights and democracy in six countries in Africa in the 1990s.

International Center Lounge

Diversity Program

21Jan-05

Blessing the Boats - a solo performance by Sekou Sundiata. Will also be held on Saturday, Jan. 22. For tickets contact Hancher Aud. Box Office at 319-335-1160.

8:00 pm Hancher Auditorium

Diversity Program

27-Jan-05

Yager Commitment to Diversity Conference: Thru Saturday, Jan. 29th.

Diversity Program

28-Jan-05

In Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. - Celebrating Diversity through Research to showcase student research projects related to diversity. Adele Lozano to present on: Ethnic Cultural Centers at Predominantly White Institutions of Higher Education.

noon - 1:00 Jones Commons, Lindquist Center

Diversity Program

28-Jan-05

I'll Make Me a World in Iowa - Celebration Day with exhibits, performers, local art, music, education booths and college fair.

Des Moines

29-Jan-05

Martin Luther King, Jr. Research Symposium

Lindquist Center

Diversity Program

04-Feb-05

Elgin High School Visit - Visit to partner in Elgin, IL.

Elgin, IL

School, Community Partnershp

07-Feb-05

DMACC Transfer Fair - College fair for transfer students attending Des Moines Area Community College.

Des Moines

College Fair

10-Feb-05

Lecture: Return to Little Rock by Minnijean Brown Trickey

7:30 pm Main Lounge, IMU

11-Feb-05

Free Movie: National Society of Black Engineers will be hosting a free Valentine's Day Weekend Cinema featuring the movie "Love Jones." Refreshments will be served. All are welcome!!!

7:00 pm Minnesota Room, IMU

National Society of Black Engineers

Diversity Program

14-Feb-05

Bogan HS and Dyett HS, Chicago: OI Presentations to Chicago high school students.

Chicago

Irv Burnett

School/Community Partnership

15-Feb-05

Hyde Park HS and Wendell Phillips HS, Chicago: OI Presentations to Chicago high school students.

Chicago

Irv Burnett

School/Community Partnership

16-Feb-05

Hirsch High School OI Presentation: 75 seniors from under-represented groups to hear presentation about The University of Iowa and the importance of higher education.

Chicago

School/Community Partnership

17-Feb-05

Movie Night: "Hurricane." Afro American Cultural Center Black Cinema Series:

AACC

6:30 pm

Diversity Program

19-Feb-05

Af-Amer Women's Health Discussion - Sponsored by the Emma Goldman Clinic. Join other African-American women to discuss the health care needs of your community and provide your ideas on celebrating Black History Month. Refreshments provided. Please RSVP to arrange childcare. For more information, contact Elaina at 337-2112 or emmagold@avalon.net.

3-5pm Broadway Neighborhood Center
2105 Broadway

E-mail
Web site

Diversity Program

20-Feb-05

Celebrating Cultural Diversity Festival: 15th Annual event includes food, music, dance, martial arts, international fashion show and more. For information call 335-3555, Opportunity at Iowa.

noon-5:00 pm
UI Field House

Diversity Program

22-Feb-05

Eastern Iowa Latino College Night - West Liberty High School will host The University of Iowa for a student/parent information night. Council on the Status of Latinos, Office of Admissions, Financial Aid, and SSP all to present.

West Liberty

College Fair

24-Feb-05

Movie Night: "Remember the Titans" sponsored by AACC / NPHC

AACC
6:30 pm

Diversity Program

25-Feb-05

Black Student Union: End of Black History Month Celebration

AACC
6:00 pm

Diversity Program

25-Feb-05

Asian American Law Students Association present: "Race in the Legal Profession,"
with keynote speaker Young B. Kim, Administrative Judge of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in Chicago. Friday, February 25th at 1:30, Room 225 of the Boyd Law Building.

1:30pm

Boyd Law Bldg. Rm. 225

Web site

Diversity Program

26-Feb-05

Ms. Black & Gold Scholarship Pageant

2nd Floor Ballroom IMU 7:00 pm

Diversity Program

28-Feb-05

Maple Street Baptist Church presentation to 50-75 Des Moines high school students.

Des Moines

Irv Burnett

School/Community Partnership

28-Feb-05

Chicago High School Visits - OI visited a series of high schools, Hope HS, Paul Robeson HS, Hyde Park, and Bogan HS for

28-Feb-05

Is it Us or is it Them? Opportunity at Iowa discussion. Also, AACC Black Speaker Series "White Privilege 101: Getting in on the Conversation" - Val Garr

AACC

5:00 pm

Diversity Program

04-Mar-05

28th Annual Bridging the Gap Minority Pre-Law Conference: Conference participants will attend workshops on law school selection, admissions, and the LSAT. They will attend a mock law class, meet with recruiters, and more. http://www.law.uiowa.edu/admissions/btg.php

8:30 - 5:30pm Boyd Law Bldg.

Amy Liu

Diversity Program

10-Mar-05

Perry College Night for Hispanic Students - Perry High School is hosting an information and college fair for Hispanic students and parents.

Perry, IA

College Fair

11-Mar-05

Storm Lake HS - Opportunity at Iowa teaming with Admissions to do outreach in the Storm Lake area where there is a high density population of Hispanic students.

Storm Lake

School/Community Partnership

15-Mar-05

SERAS Conference and College Fair This year's theme is "Sacrifice Now, Equals Future Success." A college fair is included in the conference activities.

Chicago

College Fair

SERAS

19-Mar-05

NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education annual conference.

Tampa

Adele Lozano

Professional Conference

NASPA

23-Mar-05

Des Moines PEP Academy Campus Visit -
25, 9-12th graders to visit campus for tour, presentations, and lunch.

UI Campus

Irv Burnett

Campus Visit

24-Mar-05

Dreamsharers' Project - Ongoing partnership with Jane Boyd Community Center in Cedar Rapids, Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity, Opportunity at Iowa, and OI Scholars. Students work with disadvantaged youth in storytelling project.

Cedar Rapids

Diversity Program

24-Mar-05

NE Illinois Upward Bound - Fifty high school students from NE Illinois on campus for presentations, tour and lunch.

UI Campus

Valerie Garr

OI/Admissions Program

29-Mar-05

Celebration of Excellence and Achievement Among Women – A celebration of the many outstanding contributions of women at the University of Iowa.

Main Lounge, IMU

Kim Carter

Diversity Program

31-Mar-05

Opportunity at Iowa Reception - Presentation by Sheba Wheeler, award winning journalist and UI alum, followed by Part 2 of the Isolation on Campus discussion.

Afro House

303 Melrose

Diversity Program

02-Apr-05

Leadership Conference: Office of Student Life and The University of Iowa Student Government are partnering to offer UI students a conference teaching leadership skills. Many student-run presentations on topics such as goal setting, public speaking, supervising peers, and more. For information, please call 335-3059. http://www.imuis.uiowa.edu/osl/
programs/leadership_conference.html

IMU

Kelley Ashby
Mark Baccei

Conference

02-Apr-05

AIHEC 2005 - American Indian Higher Education Consortium annual conference. Albuquerque, NM through April 6.

Albuquerque

Conference

AIHEC 2005

04-Apr-05

The Future is Yours at Iowa - Special introductory to Iowa program for minority students and their parents including presentations from Admissions, Financial Aid, Housing, Support Service Programs, Office of Student Life, Career Center, Iowa BioScience Advantage Program, and various academic departments. Make reservations by calling 1-800-553-IOWA.

9:30 - 2:30 IMU

04-Apr-05

Waterloo East High School - OI Presentation, Waterloo.

East HS

High School Visit

06-Apr-05

SW Community College Educational Talent Search group of 40-45 high school students on campus for tour and presentations.

UI Campus

Campus Visit

06-Apr-05

Bloom High School - OI Presentation, Chicago Heights, IL.

Chicago Hts.

High School Visit

08-Apr-05

100 Black Men of the Quad Cities - Mentoring program to bring 25 high school students from Davenport North High School to campus for presentations and tour.

UI Campus

Campus Visit

17-Apr-05

Overview Iowa - Opportunity at Iowa and The Office of Admissions will partner to present critical information about college readiness to parents and students from Cedar Rapids Metro, Kennedy, Washington, and Jefferson High Schools.

Jane Boyd Community House

OI/Admissions Program

18-Apr-05

Sioux City PreView Iowa - Opportunity at Iowa in collaboration with Admissions, Support Service Programs, Financial Aid and academic departments to host an event for Sioux City high school students and parents.

Mary Treglia Center, Sioux City

OI/Admissions Program

18-Apr-05

Hawkeye Connection - Special programs for admitted freshmen and their parents from Sioux City.

Sioux City

OI/Admissions Program

19-Apr-05

South Sioux City Breakfast - High school counselors and education leaders will meet with UI Admissions and Opportunity at Iowa staff.

So. Sioux City

OI/Admissions Program

20-Apr-05

Johnson County Neighborhood Center - Johnson County Neighborhood Center works with at-risk youth to help them make positive choices. Opportunity at Iowa will host the second of two groups of students from the center to introduce them to the advantages of higher education.

UI Campus

Irv Burnett

Campus Visit

21-Apr-05

Elgin HS Campus Visit - 25 high school juniors from Elgin, IL on campus for presentations and tour.

UI Campus

Campus Visit

22-Apr-05

UNI Gear-Up - 30 students from the University of Northern Iowa's Gear-Up college awareness program on campus for presentations and lunch.

UI Campus

Campus Visit

26-Apr-05

Grant Wood Elementary Pen Pal Campus Visit - UI students who participated in the Pen Pal Program meet their pen pals. Approximately 100 pen pals and UI students will participate.

UI Campus

Campus Visit

27-Apr-05

Johnson County Neighborhood Center - Will bring 9th and 10th grade students to campus for presentations and tour. Johnson County Neighborhood Center works with at-risk youth to help them make positive choices.

UI Campus

Irv Burnett

Campus Visit

28-Apr-05

West Liberty Pen Pal Campus Visit - UI Students who participated in the Pen Pal Program have a chance to meet their pen pals from West Liberty Middle School. Approximately 150 UI students and pen pals will participate.

UI Campus

Campus Visit

29-Apr-05

Gusto Latino - Music will be provided by Orquest de Jazz 6 Salsa Alto Maiz. Admission is free for UI students with ID, $4 for other students, $6 for non-students. Bring a children's book in Spanish and get $1 off admission. Proceeds go to Rotary/Rotaract outreach projects in Xicotepec, Mexico, constructing schools, providing medical care, and improving water quality.

2nd Floor Ballroom, IMU

8:00-midnight

Blythe Burkhardt

(319) 335-1436

Diversity Event

madelon-boyer@uiowa.edu

30-Apr-05

Darfur Benefit Dinner, Music, and Request for Material Aid Donations- Sponsored by Iowans for Peace. and Sudanese Community Services. Menu includes many vegetarian options. Stop by the information table, drop off material aid donations, write a postcard calling for action, tie knots on a quilt to be sent to Sudan. $10-15 donation, $7 students. Doors open at 5:00 pm, Meal served at 6:00, Speakers at 7:00pm.

Wesley Center

120 N. Dubuque

E-mail

Robert Burnham

Diversity Event

02-May-05

Choctaw Women in a Chaotic World - Meet the Author Celebration and Book Signing. Prof. Pesantubbee will be at the LNACC to sign her book.

LNACC

7:00-9:00 pm

Mary Churchill@uiowa.edu

Diversity Event

08-May-05

End-of-the-Year Grill and Potluck - for American Indian students at LNACC.

LNACC

3:00-6:00pm

felix-sanchez@uiowa.edu

Diversity Event

12-May-05

Multicultural Graduation Recognition Banquet: Annual graduation ceremony for minority students and their families. Speakers and refreshments.

IMU

Kim Carter

Diversity Program

12-May-05

Hoover High School Presentation - OI Presentations to 9th & 10th graders.

Des Moines

School, Community Partnership

13-May-05

St. Louis College Fair - College and career fair for 7th, 8th, and 9th graders as part of the College Access Program. Career speakers and university representatives to present to approx. 300 students.

St. Louis

College Fair

23-May-05

American Indian Center - Presentation to the National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE) holding their quarterly meeting in Chicago.

Chicago American Indian Center 9:00-4:00

Irv Burnett

School/Community Partnership

23-May-05

Summer Research Opportunities Program in Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology - Ten-week program is a training opportunity for highly qualified and promising applicants completing the sophomore or junior undergraduate year who have a career interest in basic science or biomedical research. Thru July 29th.

UI Campus

Nancy Lill

Summer Program

23-May-05

Interdisciplinary Summer Undergraduate Research Program - This unique program provides research opportunities in the laboratories of faculty in Genetics, Immunology, Molecular Biology, and Neuroscience. Thru July 30th.

UI Campus

Paulette Scheler

Summer Program

31-May-05

Microbiology Summer Undergraduate Research Program - Nine-week program involving student-selected researching the laboratories of individual faculty in the Department of Microbiology. Thru July 29th.

UI Campus

Michael Feiss

Summer Program

02-Jun-05

Philip G. Hubbard Law School Preparation Program - The Hubbard Program consists of classes, workshops, and other activities intended to build skills in legal analysis, legal writing, skills training and the study of legal concepts. Thru July 2nd.

UI School of Law

Marcella David

Summer Program

05-Jun-05

All-State Music Camp - Three one-week camps give participants training and experience beyond that offered by local schools. Thru June 24th.

UI Campus

Kevin Kastens

Summer Program

05-Jun-05

National Black Child Development Institute - 20th Year Celebration of serving educational needs of African American children and youth in the greater Des Moines area.

Des Moines

School/Community Partnership

07-Jun-05

Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) - Eight-week program involving research/scholarly work with an appropriate faculty advisor in any science, social science, or humanities discipline selected by the student and includes seminars and other elated academic activities for advanced undergraduate students.

UI Campus

Diane Bryant

Summer Program

10-Jun-05

Educational Talent Search-Second Chance Campus Visit. Group of 40 7th & 8th graders from Chicago to visit campus for tour and presentations from Admissions, Financial Aid, SSP, Math, and Astronomy.

UI Campus

Campus Visit

12-Jun-05

Iowa First Nations Summer Program - An intensive three-week program for American Indian students affiliated with tribes/nations historically connected to Iowa, focusing on health, environmental and life sciences with formal lectures, labs, field trips and computer/math classes for students who have completed 9th or 10th grade. Thru July 1.

UI Campus

Summer Program

17-Jun-05

Duarte Dance Works - OI will host a group of Latino students from West High for this dance performance in the Space/Place Theatre of UI North Hall.

UI Campus

Diversity Program

18-Jun-05

College of Business Summer Business Institute - Two-week program intened for newly admitted underrepresented and first generation students interested in the College of Business. Thru June 30th.

UI Campus

Todd Parks

Summer Program

19-Jun-05

Secondary Student Training Program - This six-week program involves hands-on research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. For motivated students who have completed 10th or 11th grade. Thru July 22.

UI Campus

Will Swain

Summer Program

19-Jun-05

Iowa Young Writer's Studio - Two-week program for highly motivated students who have completed 10th-12th grade. Program faculty is made up of Writer's Workshop graduates. Thru July 23rd.

UI Campus

Trish Walsh

Summer Program

20-Jun-05

Education Day for the AIM Convention - One week church conference that takes place once a year where COGIC churches from across Iowa come together in service.

Cedar Rapids, IA

School/Community Partnership

28-Jun-05

Broadway Street Neighborhood Center - Campus Visit. Twelve students from local neighborhood center to visit campus for presentations about Financial Aid, Upward Bound programs, Admissions, and diversity.

UI Campus

Campus Visit

30-Jun-05

MAAAP - McKinley African-American Awareness Program focuses on higher level thinking skills, leadership skills, teamwork, taking pride in yourself, and building self-esteem while learning about African-American culture.

Cedar Rapids, IA

School/Community Partnership

08-Jul-05

Radio Arte Campus Visit - 22 students from Campus Arte in Chicago visit and tour campus.

UI Campus

Campus Visit

10-Jul-05

LSSP (Life Science Summer Program) - for motivated high school freshmen interested in biology. Provides hands-on lab training and classroom instruction including health issues and current events. Two weeks. Thru July 22nd.

UI Campus

Will Swain

Summer Program

11-Jul-05

Youth Entrepreneur Camp is a week long day camp for area students who have completed 4th-6th grades. Students are given an introduction to entrepreneurship through classroom and practical experience. Thru July 15th.

UI Campus

Dawn Bowlus

Summer Program

14-Jul-05

Latina Letters Conference - A Conference on Latina Literature and Identity. Academic conference focused on themes of Latina literature and identity. St. Mary's University, thru July 16th.

San Antonio, TX

Professional Conference

16-Jul-05

UNI-CUE Math and Science Upward Bound Campus Visit.

UI Campus

Campus Visit

20-Jul-05

Meskwaki Career Fair - Annual College and Career Fair at Meskwaki Settlement.

Meskwaki

School/Community Partnership

24-Jul-05

High School Journalism Workshops - These one-week workshops introduce students to and enhance their skills in the following areas: Yearbook; Newspaper; Photography, Desktop and On-line Publishing; and Broadcast News. Thru July 29th.

Quad Cities and Des Moines

Vanessa Shelton

Summer Program

29-Jul-05

Meskwaki Health Fair - Annual Health Career Fair at the Meskwaki Settlement in Tama.

Tama

Adele Lozano

School/Community Partnership

5-Aug-05

CIC Summit - The CIC Summit is designed as a forum for tribal college personnel and deans and/or recruitment officers to discuss the needs of Native Students and strategies for advancing recruitment and retention.

Chicago, IL

Professional Conference

08-Aug-05

Welcome Reception - African American Council, Council on the State of Latinos, Black Student Union, BGAPS, Office of Admissions and Opportunity at Iowa will co-sponsor an event to welcome students of color to campus during Weeks of Welcome.

UI Campus

Diversity Program

11-Aug-05

LINKS Campus Visit - 18 students from the Davenport LINKS chapter of 100 Black Men visit the University of Iowa Campus.

UI Campus

Campus Visit

15-Aug-05

Sioux City Pen Pal Program - Meeting with school principal and staff to set up a Pen Pal Program with Riverside Elementary in Sioux City.

Sioux City, IA

Pen Pal Program

20-Aug-05

Getting Connected Information Night & Dinner - Sponsored by SSP and OI this event aims to let incoming students learn about the University of Iowa.

UI Campus

OI/Admissions Program

25-Aug-05

Student Involvement Fair - Numerous student groups, organizations, and offices gather at Hubbard Park during the Weeks of Welcome with the goal of making students aware of the opportunities available at the University of Iowa.

UI Campus

OI/Admissions Program

25-Aug-05

The Holy Girl- Directed by Lucrecia Martel Argentina is showing at the Bijou Theatre, IMU until Wednesday, Aug. 31. In Spanish with English subtitles. For ticket information call 335-3041.

UI Campus

Adele Lozano

Diversity Program

1-Sep-05

Quatro-Duarte Dance Works- UI Dance Department. Duarte's choreography features an electric movement style that combines beauty and diversity of music and dance from Brazil with modern American dance. For ticket information call 335-3041. (Event though September 3 @ 8pm)

UI Campus

UI Dance Department

Diversity Program

02-Sep-05

Visit to Meskwaki Settlement - As part of the Meskwaki Higher Education Program to set up tutoring and pen pal program. Three UI Native American students will also be participating in the project.

Tama

Adele Lozano

School/Community Partnership

8-Sep-05

AISA Potluck - The American Indian Student Association hosts a potluck for first and second year American Indian students and guests.

UI Campus

OI/Admissions Program

8-Sep-05

MACHUCA- Directed by Andres Wood. Showing at the Bijou Theatre until Wednesday, September 14. For ticket information call 335-3045.

UI Campus

Adele Lozano

Diversity Program

9-Sep-05

Rock Valley College Upward Bound Campus Visit - Group of 40 students from Illinois visit campus.

UI Campus

Campus Visit

10-Sep-05

VIVA Quad Cities - Promote and inform the students of the Quad Cities about the University of Iowa.

Moline, IL

College Fair

10-Sep-05

Ordained of God Church Youth Group from Dolton, Illinois to visit campus for overnight campus visit, presentations and tour.

UI Campus

Valerie Garr

Campus Visit

12-Sep-05

OI Scholars' Welcome Reception - Pres. Skorton has offered his home as the setting for the annual welcoming reception for students who have received the Opportunity at Iowa scholarship.

UI Campus

Retention Program

13-Sep-05

Minority Access Conference - 2005 College Showcase to recruit from the 5th largest school district in the US, Las Vegas.

Las Vegas

College Fair

15-Sep-05

Alumni and Students Interacting presents Franc Contreras- UI alumnus and Latino America Correspondent for Public Radio International The World. Located in the BCSB room 101 free and open to the public.

UI Campus

Adele Lozano

Diversity Program

15-Sep-05

Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off- 4-7pm @ Latino and Native American Cultural Center(308 Melrose Ave). Reception for Franc Contreras, followed by a potluck. (free and open to the public)

UI Campus

Adele Lozano

Diversity Program

16-Sep-05

Council on the Status of Latinos Reception - Pres. Skorton hosts a reception at his home.

UI Campus

Retention Program

16-Sep-05

Diversity Training, College of Business - Training for College of Business Ambassadors.

UI Campus

Diversity Program

21-Sep-05

You and Your Money: Tips on Handling Money Wisely. Kevin O'Toole, consumer credit counselor from Horizons, Cedar Rapids, will give a presentation on money management techniques for students.

Indiana Room, 346 IMU
noon- 1:00 pm

Retention Program

24-Sep-05

Plena Libre- Puerto Rican big band heats up the night with sizzling salsa-flavored Afro-rooted plena. For tickets call Hancher Auditorium at 335-1160.

UI Campus

Adele Lozano

Diversity Program

26-Sep-05

Live from Prairie Lights- Gregory Rabassa- Considered the greatest translator of his time and credited with giving the great Latin American writers their English language. Prairie Lights Bookstore @ 7pm (15 S. Dubuque Street)

UI

Adele Lozano

Diversity Program

28-Sep-05

Beyond the Bachelor's Degree - An information series for undergraduate students interested in learning about graduate and professional school. Session 1: Medical School. Hosted by the Student National Medical Association. Pizza and pop provided.

LNACC
6:00-7:30

Adele Lozano

Retention Program

29-Sep-05

SACNAS Convention - The Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science holds its 32nd annual conference.

Denver, CO

Professional Conference

04-Oct-05

Pre-Nursing Information Session - Linda Myers from the College of Nursing will speak on application process and deadlines. Please call or e-mail RSVP by Oct. 7 to Pam Bhalla, SSP, 335-1416.

PBB W401
3:30 - 4:30 pm

Retention Program

05-Oct-05

NIEA Convention - The National Indian Education Association holds its 36th annual convention.

Denver, CO

Professional Conference

05-Oct-05

Beyond the Bachelor's Degree - An information series for undergraduate students interested in learning about graduate and professional school. Session 2: Graduate School & Law School. Hosted by Latino Graduate Student Association and ALIANZA. Pizza and pop provided.

LNACC
6:00-7:30

Adele Lozano

Retention Program

06-Oct-05

Ballet Flamenco Jose Porcel - To order tickets call Hancher Auditorium at 335-1160.

UI

Adele Lozano

Diversity Program

10-Oct-05

DMACC Transfer Fair - Annual college fair at Des Moines Area Community College.

Des Moines

Adele Lozano

College Fair

10-Oct-05

Native American Celebration Month Event: Native American Month Kick-Off. Drumming with Meskwaki Singers. Dissemination of information of events for Native American Month.

Anne T. Cleary Walkway, Kautz Plaza (Behind Calvin Hall) 12:30 - 1:20 pm

Syd Switzer

Diversity Program

10-Oct-05

Native American Celebration Month Event: Lecture with Andrea Smith, Prof. at U of MI and current Nobel Peace Prize nominee.

Boyd Law Bldg.
6:30 - 7:00 pm

Syd Switzer

Diversity Program

11-Oct-05

Latino College Night - West Liberty High School hosts third annual college and information night for Latino students and their families.

6:30 - 9:00 pm

College Fair

11-Oct-05

Career, College and Leadership Conference - Adele Lozano to do a presentation at the Sioux City Community Schools annual college and career fair.

Sioux City

College Fair

12-Oct-05

PreView Iowa, American Indian Organization - Special presentations for students of Native American descent on financial aid, housing, orientation, registration, academic advising, career services; a question/answer panel with current African American & Latino/a students, alumni and Admissions staff.

American Indian Organization

Chicago

College Fair

15-Oct-05

HACU Conference - HACU’s Annual Conference provides a unique forum for the sharing of information and ideas for the best and most promising practices in the education of Hispanics.

Phoenix, AZ

Professional Conference

16-Oct-05

Native American Celebration Month Event:
Sunday Afternoon Movie: Rabbit Proof Fence. Free Admission and refreshments. Discussion following film.

LNACC,
308 Melrose Ave.
3:00 pm

Diversity Program

18-Oct-05

Iowa's Mosaic Diversity Conference - Nancy Humbles to facilitate workshop session called Keeping it Real: Integrating Student Voices into Program Practices. Doty Simpson Taylor from the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity will present on the value of storytelling.

Ames

Professional Conference

20-Oct-05

Iowa Science Teacher Symposium - Annual conference of science teachers.

Bettendorf

Will Swain

School/Community Partnership

23-Oct-05

Native American Celebration Month Event:
Sunday Afternoon Movie: Whale Rider. Free Admission and refreshments. Discussion following film.

LNACC,
308 Melrose Ave.
3:00 pm

Diversity Program

25-Oct-05

The Art of Networking - Workshop for students facilitated by Dr. Doty Simpson of the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity.

Afro House
303 Melrose

Retention Program

26-Oct-05

Hubbard HS College Fair: Over 200 juniors and seniors to attend annual college fair in Chicago.

Chicago

College Fair

26-Oct-05

Calumet Career Preparation Academy College Fair, Chicago.

Chicago

College Fair

27-Oct-05

Corporate Research Workshop with Dave Martin Sponsored by the Iowa Diversity in Business Initiative, College of Business

4:00-5:00 pm
Pomerantz Bus. Library, PBB

Carrie Hegenderfer

Workshop

28-Oct-05

Strengthening & Valuing Latino Communities in Iowa - This event is designed to provide leadership building activities to high school age youth in Iowa and is sponsored by Opportunity at Iowa.

Des Moines, IA

School/Community Partnership

28-Oct-05

100 Black Men - 36 young men on campus for lunch, presentations, and tour.

University of Iowa

Campus Visit

30-Oct-05

1st Monthly Potluck - The Afro-American Cultural Center will be hosting a community potluck. Staff will be available to answer questions about upcoming events as well as talk about ways we can work together to build community among faculty, staff and students. Bring a side dish, salad, or dessert. Questions please call 335-8296.

4:00-6:00 pm
Afro House
303 Melrose Ave.

Jeri-Drummond

Diversity Program

01-Nov-05

PreView Iowa - Des Moines -Special presentations for Des Moines area students on financial aid, housing, orientation, registration, academic advising, career services; a question/answer panel with current African American & Latino/a students, alumni and Admissions staff.

Des Moines, IA

College Fair

03-Nov-05

Resume Writing Workshop with Jessica Renaud. Activity sponsored by the Iowa Diversity in Business Initiative, College of Business.

W401 PBB
4:00-5:00 pm

Carrie Hegenderfer

Workshop

03-Nov-05

AISES - American Indian Science & Engineering Society promotes excellence, leadership and opportunities in education and professional development for American Indian and Alaska Natives.

Charlotte, NC

Professional Conference

04-Nov-05

LaNA³ Board Meeting: Latino and Native American Alumni Alliance of the University of Iowa planning meeting.

Albuquerque

Professional Meeting

05-Nov-05

Diwali 2005: The Indian Student Assoc. is sponsoring The Festival of Light , an annual Hindu celebration. Tickets are $15 which includes a full dinner catered by Taj Mahal. The program includes music, dance, art and drama. Tickets available at India Cafe, Masala and Om.

Main Lounge, IMU

Dinner, 6pm
Program, 8pm

Indian Student Assoc.

Diversity Program

06-Nov-05

Native American Celebration Month Event:
Sunday Afternoon Movie: The Fast Runner. Free Admission and refreshments. Discussion following film.

LNACC,
308 Melrose Ave.
3:00 pm

Diversity Program

07-Nov-05

Native American Celebration Month Event: History of the Cultural Center. >Discussion with Sandra Solis.

LNACC,
308 Melrose Ave.
3:00 pm

Diversity Program

08-Nov-05

PreView Iowa - Oak Lawn, IL (Chicago area)Special presentations for Chicago area students on financial aid, housing, orientation, registration, academic advising, career services; a question/answer panel with current African American & Latino/a students, alumni and Admissions staff.

Oak Lawn, IL

College Fair

09-Nov-05

Native American Celebration Month Event: Treaty Discussion with Professor Jacki Rand

LNACC,
308 Melrose Ave.
7:30 pm

Diversity Program

10-Nov-05

In the Blood Play at Hancher Auditorium sponsored by the Theater Arts Department

Hancher Aud
8:00 pm

Carrie Hegenderfer

Diversity Program

12-Nov-05

PreView Iowa - Latino/a Merienda Reception – Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum. Special presentations for Chicago area Latino/a students on financial aid, housing, orientation, registration, academic advising, career services; a question/answer panel with current African American & Latino/a students, alumni and Admissions staff.

Mexican Fine Arts Center
Chicago

Valerie Garr

College Fair

13-Nov-05

Native American Celebration Month Event: Sunday Afternoon Movie: Powwow Highway Free Admission and refreshments. Discussion following film.

LNACC,
308 Melrose Ave.
3:00 pm

Diversity Program

14-Nov-05

Native American Celebration Month Event: Indian Child Welfare Act. >Discussion with Salome Raheim, Dir. of School of Social Work

LNACC,
308 Melrose Ave.
6:30 pm

Diversity Program

15-Nov-05

PreView Iowa - Waterloo - Special presentations for on financial aid, housing, orientation, registration, academic advising, career services; a question/answer panel with current African American & Latino/a students, alumni and Admissions staff.

Waterloo

College Fair

15-Nov-05

College Bridge Annual Meeting - Meeting with CPS high school counselors to share information about special programs, winter courses, news and exchange ideas about serving our students. UI to Present

Roosevelt University, Chicago,
9:00-11:00 a. m.

Nancy Humbles

School/Community Partnership

18-Nov-05

PreView Iowa - Sioux City - Special presentations for on financial aid, housing, orientation, registration, academic advising, career services; a question/answer panel with current African American, Native American & Latino/a students, alumni and Admissions staff.

West HS, Sioux City

Valerie Garr

College Fair

18-Nov-05

Educational Talent Search, Second Chance
Campus Visit. 45 students from Chicago on campus for tour and presentations.

UI Campus

Campus Visit

30-Nov-05

Cedar Rapids Washington HS Campus Visit - 30 students on campus for tour and presentations

UI Campus

Campus Visit

4-Dec-
05

Classic Upward Bound Campus Visit - 15 students and their parents on campus for tour and presentations

UI Campus

Campus Visit

6-Dec-05

UNI Educational Talent Search Campus Visit - 34 students from Waterloo on campus for tour and presentations

UI Campus

Campus Visit

9-Dec-05

Ada S. McKinley Campus Visit - 45 students from Chicago on campus for tour and presentations

UI Campus

Campus Visit

10-Dec-05

OI Presentation Chicago Schools - Opportunity at Iowa will be part of the Get Educated! College Prep Seminar for Males sponsored by Family Focus of Chicago

Evanston, IL
8:00 am - 5:00 pm