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Renovated UI Pentacrest Museums Exhibit to Tell Story of City Park Lions

More than 80 years ago, a pair of lions lived at Iowa City's City Park Zoo. Now the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History is ready to tell their story through a renovated exhibit made possible by the support of a UI GOLDrush crowdfunding campaign and the family of former sociology professor George McCall (61BA).

Stanley Museum of Art Opening Celebration

The 3-4 p.m. dedication on Aug. 26 will include remarks from UI President Barbara Wilson and Stanley Museum of Art Director Lauren Lessing.

Meet the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners

A Grammy Award-winning musician, a legendary college football coach, and a groundbreaking artist who explored themes related to race and feminism are among the recipients of Iowa's top honor for alumni and friends.

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August 9, 2022

Rocket City (Huntsville) Iowa Club Meet & Greet

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm (CDT)

Where: 2414 Clinton Avenue West, Huntsville, AL US 35805

August 19, 2022

"Where's Rusty?" summer celebration!

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm (CDT)

Where: 39-53 East Jefferson Street, Iowa City, IA US 52240

August 24, 2022

Bestselling Author Heather Gudenkauf | Chat From Old Cap

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm (CDT)

Where: Online Event

August 26, 2022 - August 28, 2022

Stanley Museum of Art Opening Celebration

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm (CDT)

Where: 160 West Burlington Street, Iowa City, IA US 52242

August 27, 2022

All-Iowa Picnic in Portland, Oregon

11:00 am - 2:00 pm (CDT)

Where: Columbia Park, 4503 N. Lombard St., Portland, OR US 97203

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158

The number of different countries where University of Iowa alumni live. We offer 60 Iowa Clubs worldwide to keep Hawkeyes connected.

University of Iowa alumni live in 158 different countries

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Nearly 298,000 Hawkeyes are part of the Iowa alumni family.

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