Calendar of Events
2006
January 17
SI Information Session
Training for supplemental instruction tutors. Supplemental Instruction is a small group tutoring opportunity for demanding science coursework including biology, chemistry, and physics.
Times and Places vary
nancy-humbles@uiowa.edu
Diversity Program
January 27
I’ll Make Me A World In Iowa
Opportunity at Iowa will participate in the 8th Annual Celebration Day in Des Moines. I’ll Make Me A World In Iowa draws more than 5,000 people each year to celebrate Afrian-American arts, culture, and contributions through education, enrichment and continual educational outreach.
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Polk County Convention Center,
Des Moines
irv-burnett@uiowa.edu
College Fair
February 13
DMACC Transfer Fair
College Fair for transfer students attending the Des Moines Area Community College.
10:00 – 3:00 pm
DMACC
irv-burnett@uiowa.edu
College Fair
February 18
Infinite Scholars College Fair
St. Louis area college fair with 1000 high school juniors and seniors.
8:00 – 4:00 pm
St. Louis, MO
irv-burnett@uiowa.edu
College Fair
February 20
SE Comm. College Campus Visit
Upward Bound group from Burlington on campus for presentation and tour.
10:00 – 3:00 pm
irv-burnett@uiowa.edu
Campus Visit
February 24
UNICUE Classic Upward Bound Campus Visit
24 student on campus from Cedar Falls for presentation and tour and arts performance.
10:00 – 11:00 pm
irv-burnett@uiowa.edu
Campus Visit
February 25
Rock Valley College College Fair
500-700 high school juniors and seniors expected to attend TRiO-hosted fair
10:00 – 4:00 pm
Rock Valley College
irv-burnett@uiowa.edu
College Fair
March 1
Des Moines Hoover High School Campus Visit
Group of high school juniors and seniors to visit UI campus for tours and presentations.
9:30 – 4:00pm
irv-burnett@uiowa.edu
(319) 335-3555
Campus Visit
March 2
African American Club Presentation
Irv Burnett to present to group of African American youth in Des Moines
9:00am
Lincoln High School
irv-burnett@uiowa.edu
(319) 335-3555
School/Community Partnership
March 11
AIHEC Conference
Conference and college fair directed at Native American youth
Green Bay, Wisconsin
joe-coulter@uiowa.edu
National Meeting/College Fair
March 28
Dreamsharers Campus Visit
Cedar Rapids students from Jane Boyd Community House/UI Dreamsharers partnership to visit campus. Dreamsharers utilizes the tradition of storytelling to strengthen reading and writing skills.
10:00 – 3:00 pm
nancy-humbles@uiowa.edu
Campus Visit
April 10
Ada S. McKinley Campus Visit
45 students from Ada S. McKinley will be on campus for presentations and tours.
irv-burnett@uiowa.edu
Campus Visit
April 13
Roberto Clemente HS
40 Hispanic juniors and seniors on campus for financial aid, admissions, and SSP presentations, hands-on science project with Vince Rodgers, scavenger hunt and meals at Burge Hall.
irv-burnett@uiowa.edu
Campus Visit
April 14
E. St. Louis Campus Visit
A group of 50 seniors from E. St. Louis will visit campus for presentations and tours.
11:00 am
irv-burnett@uiowa.edu
Campus Visit
April 19
Sioux City Pen Pal Campus Visit
These 5th graders from Sioux City who have participated in the UI Pen Pal Program will visit campus. They will meet their university pen pals, participate in a science project, tour Carver Hawkeye Arena and more.
irv-burnett@uiowa.edu
Campus Visit
May 8
Columbus Junction Campus Visit
ESL Middle School to bring 36 African American and Hispanic 6th, 7th, and 8th graders to campus. They will enjoy a campus tour, lunch at Burge Hall, and a hands-on science presentation from physics professor, Dr. Vincent Rodgers.
11:00 – 3:00 pm
University of Iowa
irv-burnett@uiowa.edu
Campus Visit
May 15
Meskwaki Higher Education Culture Days
A community activity that promotes traditional ways and wellness.
10:00 a.m.
Meskwaki Settlement, Tama
marisa-moore@uiowa.edu
School, Community Partnership
May 18
Leading and Assessing Diversity Initiatives
An experiential seminar for diversity council/committee members. Sponsored by the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity.
8:30 - 3:30 pm
IMU State Room
gabriela-rivera@uiowa.edu
Professional Conference
May 29
NCORE Conference
19th Annual National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in American Higher Education
Chicago
gabriela-rivera@uiowa.edu
Professional Conference
June 1
Educational Talent Search, 2nd Chance
45 middle school students on campus for an overnight campus visit. Activities will include a tour of the Museum of Natural History, the University Museum of Art, a hands-on lab experience in the School of Pharmacy, and a tour of the Hawkeye Hall of Fame.
University of Iowa
irv-burnett@uiowa.edu
Campus Visit
June 5
J.B. Young Intermediate School Visit
Meeting with counselor in charge of community outreach at Davenport schools
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Davenport
claudia-rivera@uiowa.edu
School/Community Partnership
June 13
Davenport Journalism Academy Activity
Students will design their own stationery as part of this one-week journalism workshop.
10:00 a.m.
nancy-humbles@uiowa.edu
Summer Program
June 18
Meskwaki Higher Education
Students from the Tama settlement will join students from the Iowa First Nations summer youth program for an overnight visit.
5:00 p.m.
UI
marisa-moore@uiowa.edu
Campus Visit
June 23
Iowa City West High to Duarte Dance Works
Latino students from Iowa City West High will attend a performance of the Duarte Dance Works in order to introduce them to a theatrical performance and reach out to Latino/a students in Iowa City.
8:00 p.m.
Englert Theatre, Iowa City
gabriela-rivera@uiowa.edu
Campus Visit
June 27
OI Presentation to Iowa Young Writers Workshop
Students visiting campus as part of the Iowa Young Writer’s Studio will hear a diversity presentation by OI staff.
12:00 noon
Burge Dining Hall
gabriela-rivera@uiowa.edu
OI Presentation
July 10
OI Presentation to Secondary Student Training Program
Students on campus for the SSTP summer program will hear a diversity presentation from OI staff.
5:30 pm
gabriela-rivera@uiowa.edu
OI Presentation
July 12
Meskwaki College Fair
The Meskwaki Higher Education Program is sponsoring their annual college fair. This year it will be held in conjuction with the annual Meskwaki Proclamation Pow Wow to provide an opportunity for more Meskwaki community members and Pow Wow visitors to be exposed to the fair and to the colleges being represented.
10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Meskwaki Pow Wow Grounds, Tama
marisa-moore@uiowa.edu
College Fair
July 21
OI Presentation to Davenport Boys and Girls Club
14 high school juniors and seniors visiting campus from the Davenport Boys and Girls Club will hear a diversity presentation by the OI staff.
1:15 pm
Pomerantz Center
gabriela-rivera@uiowa.edu
OI Presentation
August 24
Community of Color
2nd annual Community of Color event to showcase campus and community services for students of color such as: Office of Admissions, SSP, Academic Advising, Office of Student Life, and Financial Aid. Local restaurants and hair salons also participate. Refreshments and door prizes.
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Currier Hall Multipurpose Room
nancy-humbles@uiowa.edu
Retention Program
September 9
VIVA! Quad Cities Fiesta
The Fiesta began as a way to celebrate the Hispanic culture in the Quad Cities community while raising money for scholarships. The scholarship fund has successfully provided assistance to students as they continue their education. Viva will award $17,500 in scholarships to area students who will attend the college or university of their choice. Opportunity at Iowa will set up a display table at the VIVA Quad Cities Fiesta. Attendance can be as high as 8,000 people.
3:30 – 11:00 p.m.
John Deere Commons, Moline, IL
gabriela-rivera@uiowa.edu
College Fair
September 14
Opportunity at Iowa Scholars Reception
Current OI Scholars, University administrators, staff, and faculty hold annual reception to welcome incoming first-year scholars to the University of Iowa.
5:00-6:30 p.m.
UI Museum of Art
nancy-humbles@uiowa.edu
Retention Program
September 14
AISA Welcome BBQ
The American Indian Student Association will host a Welcome BBQ for incoming Native American and Native American studies students along with the existing University Native community. The barbeque is a chance for new students to meet Native American and Native American studies students, staff and faculty at the University of Iowa.
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Latino Native American Cultural Center, 308 Melrose Ave.
marisa-moore@uiowa.edu
Retention Program
September 24
When the Levies Broke Documentary
Film and group discussion of Spike Lee's documentary, "When the Levies Broke."
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Currier Multipurpose Room
marisa-moore@uiowa.edu
Retention Program
September 29
African American Women’s Leadership Conference
The African American Historical Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa announces the premier of Laying Claim to Our Spirit: 2006 Iowa African American Women's Leadership Conferenc. Laying Claim to Our Spirit, will be an uplifting of exploration of the legacy of African American women past, present and future with specific emphasis the identity of African American women in Iowa.
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Cedar Rapids
nancy-humbles@uiowa.edu
Professional Development
October 3
Rock Valley College
College Fair for diverse group of transfer students from Rock Valley College in Illinois.
9:00 – 6:00 pm
Rock Valley College
irv-burnett@uiowa.edu
College Fair
October 17
Career, College, and Leadership Fair
Opportunity at Iowa will participate in the Sioux City Community School District annual college and career fair for high school students in the Sioux City area.
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sioux City Iowa Convention Center
marisa-moore@uiowa.edu
Iowa College Fair
October 24
What Box Do I Check?
Discussion about ethnicity and identity. What box do you check? How do people identify socially, politically, and professionally with a certain cultural group and/or color? A meal will follow the discussion, so please RSVP by October 17 to opportunity@uiowa.edu.
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
African American Cultural Center, 303 Melrose Ave.
nancy-humbles@uiowa.edu
Retention Program
October 26
SACNAS
Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science annual conference.
through October 29
Tampa, FL
joe-coulter@uiowa.edu
College Fair
October 27-28
Strengthening and Valuing Latino/a Communities and Latino Youth Conference
Two day conference and college fair held each year at Ft. Des Moines. Sponsored by the UI School of Social Work, Opportunity at Iowa and Iowa community groups.
Ft. Des Moines
gabriela-rivera@uiowa.edu
College Fair
October 31
Educational Talent Search, UNI
20 high school juniors and seniors will be on campus for a campus tour and presentations from the Office of Admissions, Financial Aid, and Support Service Programs.
10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
University of Iowa
irv-burnett@uiowa.edu
Campus Visit
November 1
Haskell Indian Nations University College Fair
Opportunity at Iowa will host an informational booth for Native American high school and transfer college students at the annual college and career fair at Haskell University.
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Lawrence, KS
marisa-moore@uiowa.edu
National Meeting/College Fair
November 2-4
AISES Annual Conference
Generations of Innovation is this year’s theme for the American Indian Science & Engineering Society annual meeting. This year’s meeting is being held at the Detroit Renaissance Center. The AISES mission is to increase substantially the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Natives in engineering, science and other related technology disciplines.
7:30 a.m. Registration
Detroit, MI
joe-coulter@uiowa.edu
National Meeting/College Fair
November 7
OI Ambassador Dinner and Training
Special training for Opportunity at Iowa scholars interested in participating in outreach and mentoring of potential UI students. Session will include guidance in how to participate on student panels, information about admission policies and financial aid opportunities and other programs the university offers.
5:30 p.m.
IMU, Kirkwood Room
claudia-rivera@uiowa.edu
Student Outreach
November 8
Sioux City PreView Iowa
University of Iowa departments travel to Sioux City with a program for Sioux City area high school students and their parents. The Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, Support Service Programs and a panel of UI students will present.
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, Sioux City, Iowa
marisa-moore@uiowa.edu
OI/Admissions Program
November 9
Peer Leaders Campus Visit
Students from University Park, IL will be on campus for tours and presentations and will attend an Iowa Men's Basketball game.
5:00 p.m. Thursday through 10:00 p.m. Friday
The University of Iowa
irv-burnett@uiowa.edu
Campus Visit
November 9
Latino Lecture Series
Dr. Hector Ibarra, nationally renowned for his work in educating students about energy and the environment, will give a lecture on the Importance of Caring in Educaction. Ibarra has received national honors including being named one of the top teachers in the counry by USA Today and participating in the Fulbright Memorial Fund Master Teacher Program.
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Jones Commons, N300 Lindquist Center
claudia-rivera@uiowa.edu
Retention Program
November 9
OI/AAC Potluck
Gathering sponsored by AAC, OI, SSP, & BSU - It a Community Dinner. The African American Council is preparing dishes and inviting students for a home cooked meal.
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
African American Cultural Center, 303 Melrose
nancy-humbles@uiowa.edu
Retention Program
November 13
Columbus High School Visit
Outreach and presentation to high school students at high school with large Latino/a population.
10:00 a.m.
Columbus Junction, IA
Claudia-rivera@uiowa.edu
School/Community Partnership
November 14
PreView Iowa, Waterloo
University of Iowa departments travel to Waterloo with a program for area high school students and their parents. The Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, Support Service Programs,and a panel of UI students will present.
6:30 check-in
UNI-CUE, 800 Sycamore, Waterloo
irv-burnett@uiowa.edu
OI/Admissions Program
November 15
Latino Expo
Opportunity at Iowa will host an information table at the annual college fair sponsored by Central College that draws over 200 Hispanic high school students from the surrounding area.
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Central College, Indianola
gabriela-rivera@uiowa.edu
Iowa College Fair
November 15
Chicago Community College Fairs
The University of Iowa will be represented at two college fairs in the Chicago area: Dunbar and Hirsch Metro High Schools. Over 800 students will be in attendance.
10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Chicago
irv-burnett@uiowa.edu
National Meeting/College Fair
November 16
It Takes A Village
Opportunity at Iowa and the Office of Admissions will sponsor a special dinner in Chicago for school counselors and parents. They will view presentations about the admissions process, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Marriott-Chicago Midway Hotel
irv-burnett@uiowa.edu
OI/Admissions Program
November 17
NIEA
National Indian Education Association annual meeting.
Birmingham, AL
joe-coulter@uiowa.edu
National Meeting/College Fair
November 20
Iowa City West HS Visit
Opportunity at Iowa multicultural affairs coordinator, Gabriela Rivera, will meet with counselors from Iowa City West High School and give a presentation.
10:30 a.m.
Iowa City West High School, Iowa City
claudia-rivera@uiowa.edu
School/Community Partnership
November 21
Davenport West High School Visit
Opportunity at Iowa will visit Davenport West High School to inform students about the advantages of higher education and partner with counselors to develop extended programming.
10:00 a.m.
claudia-rivera@uiowa.edu
School/Community Partnership
November 22
Scott Community College School Visit
Scott Community College in Bettendorf, Iowa is a 2 + 2 partner of The University of Iowa. Opportunity at Iowa will travel to Scott Community to develop the partnership.
10:30 a.m.
Scott Community College, Bettendorf
claudia-rivera@uiowa.edu
School/Community Partnership
November 30
Des Moines School Visits
Opportunity at Iowa will visit three high schools in Des Moines with presentations on admissions requirements, financial aid opportunities, and academic programs at Iowa. Schools include Central Academy, Roosevelt and Hoover High Schools.
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Des Moines Community Schools
irv-burnett@uiowa.edu
School Community Partnerships
December 1
Ada S. McKinley Campus Visit
High School students from Chicago’s Ada S. McKinley will visit campus for presentations and tours.
1:00 p.m. Friday through 9:00 a.m. Saturday
The University of Iowa
irv-burnett@uiowa.edu
Campus Visit
December 10
Mariachi Los Camperos
Students from Iowa City West High School will attend the Mariachi concert at Hancher and also view an admissions presentation.
4:00 p.m.
Hancher Auditorium
Claudia-rivera@uiowa.edu
Campus Visit
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