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Family Matters

Thursday, April 17, 2025
The Hawkeye roots of John F. Wicks (98JD, 98MBA) run deep
Across the Aisle

Expanding the Conversation: Across the Aisle Program Reaches College of Medicine

Monday, April 7, 2025
Across the Aisle, a discussion-based initiative that began at the College of Law in 2022, is making its way to the Carver College of Medicine.
SEER

Iowa Law Students Selected for ABA Executive Order Tracking Project

Friday, February 14, 2025
Eight Iowa Law students have been selected by the American Bar Association’s (ABA) SEER Executive Order (EO) Tracking project for a prestigious opportunity—writing summaries of official EOs as they are issued during the start of the new presidential administration.

Upcoming events

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UICHR 25th Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, April 27, 2025 11:30am to 2:00pm
Walker Homestead
Join us at Walker Homestead from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, 2025 as we celebrate the UI Center for Human Rights' 25th anniversary and support its ongoing impact in human rights education. Food and drink will be available for purchase from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and live music will be provided by HomeBrewed. Guests can enjoy the farm and play Baby Goat Bingo. Reservations are not necessary, but are encouraged so to be assured a table. Use this link to reserve a table during open...

2025 Graduation Gift Pickup

Monday, April 28, 2025 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Boyd Law Building
2025 Grads! College of Law Alumni Relations will be handing out a gift to all Class of 2025 grads in the BLB Lobby next week. Stop by, and pick up your gift on the following dates:Monday, April 28 12:30pm - 2:00pmWednesday, April 30 12:00pm - 2:00pmThursday, May 1 11:00am - 1:00pm

Iowa Student Bar Association Weekly Meeting

Monday, April 28, 2025 12:40pm to 1:35pm
Boyd Law Building
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Stress Relief Activity

Monday, April 28, 2025 12:45pm to 3:20pm
Boyd Law Building
🌟 Last Stress Relief Activity🌟Take a break and unwind! Co-hosted by student orgs, this is the perfect way to recharge before finals! Come for some relaxation and good vibes 🌈When: 12:45 PM – 3:20 PMWhere: BLB 265
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From Conflict to Lasting Peace: The Role of Human Rights

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
Spring 2025 UICHR Webinar SeriesFrom Conflict to Lasting Peace: The Role of Human RightsJoin us for a three-part webinar series centered on the role of human rights in moving from conflict to lasting peace.  Expert panelists will discuss approaches to ending conflict, the challenges of accountability and reconciliation, and models for building lasting peace. 

Recurring events

Across the Aisle

Across the Aisle is a regular event series about learning to disagree while remaining friends, colleagues, classmates, and fellow citizens. At our events, small groups of participants with different views have curated discussions about pre-selected, hot button topics of social and political significance. 

Alumni Events

Learn more about annual events for College of Law alumni, including CLE opportunities, alumni reunions, the Alumni Awards Ceremony, and more.

Levitt Lecture Series

Levitt Lectures provide an annual opportunity for the College of Law to bring distinguished speakers from around the globe to present major lectures of interest.