Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week
Monday, April 7 to Friday, April 11, 2025 (all day)
The Graduate College, in collaboration with the Graduate Student Senate and Graduate & Professional Student Government, invites the campus community to celebrate Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week, April 7–11, 2025. Throughout the week, events will highlight and honor the valuable contributions that graduate and professional students make to the University of Iowa’s academic, research, teaching, and service missions.
Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week
Tuesday, April 8 to Friday, April 11, 2025 (all day)
The Graduate College, in collaboration with the Graduate Student Senate and Graduate & Professional Student Government, invites the campus community to celebrate Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week, April 7–11, 2025. Throughout the week, events will highlight and honor the valuable contributions that graduate and professional students make to the University of Iowa’s academic, research, teaching, and service missions.

ACCP College of Pharmacy Blood Drive
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:00am to 3:00pm
Join us Tuesday, April 8 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM in the Main Lobby for a Blood Drive hosted by UI-ACCP in collaboration with the UI DeGowin Blood Center! According to the American Red Cross, someone in the United States requires a blood transfusion every 2 seconds. Donating blood is a great way to help those in need both in and around our community!This event is open to all, and individuals interested in donating can sign up here.

College of Pharmacy PSET Seminar Series: Daniel Crona, PharmD, PhD, CPP
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:30am
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics in the College of Pharmacy will host a seminar presented by: Daniel Crona, PharmD, PhD, CPPAssociate ProfessorDivision of Pharmacotherapy and Experimental TherapeuticsUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillSeminar Title: "A First-In-Class Chemical-Induced Proximity System Achieves Dose-Dependent Control of TP53 Activation in Preclinical Models of Gastric Cancer"All are welcome to attend.
Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week
Wednesday, April 9 to Friday, April 11, 2025 (all day)
The Graduate College, in collaboration with the Graduate Student Senate and Graduate & Professional Student Government, invites the campus community to celebrate Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week, April 7–11, 2025. Throughout the week, events will highlight and honor the valuable contributions that graduate and professional students make to the University of Iowa’s academic, research, teaching, and service missions.

College of Pharmacy at UI Hawkeye Caucus 2025
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 (all day)
Hawkeye Caucus Day is a day to highlight the accomplishments the University of Iowa is making in Iowa City and across the state at the State Capitol in Des Moines. It’s a unique, once-a-year chance for UI faculty, staff, and students to meet with legislators as they showcase the university’s continued commitment to statewide service.
Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week
Thursday, April 10 to Friday, April 11, 2025 (all day)
The Graduate College, in collaboration with the Graduate Student Senate and Graduate & Professional Student Government, invites the campus community to celebrate Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week, April 7–11, 2025. Throughout the week, events will highlight and honor the valuable contributions that graduate and professional students make to the University of Iowa’s academic, research, teaching, and service missions.
Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week
Friday, April 11, 2025 (all day)
The Graduate College, in collaboration with the Graduate Student Senate and Graduate & Professional Student Government, invites the campus community to celebrate Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week, April 7–11, 2025. Throughout the week, events will highlight and honor the valuable contributions that graduate and professional students make to the University of Iowa’s academic, research, teaching, and service missions.

College of Pharmacy PSET Thesis Seminar: Emese Kovacs
Friday, April 11, 2025 8:00am
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics in the College of Pharmacy will host a thesis seminar presented by PhD student Emese Kovacs.Thesis Title: "Elucidating the Role of DNA Methylation in Bipolar Disorder in the Context of Suicide Attempt and Lithium Use"All are welcome to attend.

College of Pharmacy PSET Seminar Series: Andrew Kruse, PhD
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 11:30am
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics in the College of Pharmacy will host a seminar presented by:
Andrew Kruse, PhD
Professor
Department of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
Seminar Title: "Structural Insights into G Protein-Coupled Receptor Signaling”
All are welcome to attend.

College of Pharmacy PSET Thesis Seminar: Valeria Cota
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 1:00pm
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics in the College of Pharmacy will host a thesis seminar presented by Human Toxicology PhD student Valeria Cota.Thesis Title: "Assessment of Micropore Closure After Microneedle Application in Diverse Skin Types"All are welcome to attend.
College of Pharmacy Preceptor Showcase
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 4:00pm to 5:30pm
INFORMATION FOR PRECEPTORS:Preceptors, this is your opportunity to showcase your rotation experience! Connect with student pharmacists and highlight the unique learning opportunities you offer.Participation Options: On site and virtual options will be available. We have very limited availability for the virtual options. Therefore, we will be on a first come, first served basis with preference given to sites further distances away from the College.On Site Info:-Tables will be available. However...

GradFest 2025
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 9:00am to 6:00pm
Students planning to graduate in the spring 2025 semester are encouraged to pick up their cap and gown at GradFest 2025 in the IMU’s Main Lounge.
Enjoy free snacks and fun activities, snag exclusive freebies and discounts, learn about alumni resources, and catch up on your graduation checklist!
Diploma frames, graduation announcements, class rings, and other items will be available on-site.
College of Pharmacy PSET Seminar Series: Carl Allenspach, PhD
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 11:30am
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics in the College of Pharmacy will host a seminar presented by:
Carl Allenspach, PhD
Director
Business Operations & Strategy – Manufacturing Science & Technology
Bristol Myers Squibb
Bridgewater, New Jersey
All are welcome to attend.

2025 UI College of Pharmacy Zada Cooper Leadership Symposium
Saturday, May 3, 2025 8:00am to 1:00pm
The Zada Cooper Leadership Symposium celebrates the legacy of Zada Mary Cooper, a trailblazer in pharmacy education and leadership. A graduate of the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy in 1897, Cooper dedicated her career to advancing the profession, serving as a faculty member for 45 years until her retirement in 1942.
Cooper was regarded as an exceptional educator, guide, and innovator who inspired her students. She was one of the founders of the Women’s Section of the American...

College of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy Commencement Ceremony
Thursday, May 15, 2025 10:00am
Doors will open one hour prior to ceremony start. No tickets required.Distinguished Commencement Speaker: Donald E. Letendre, BSPh, PharmD, FASHPProfessor and Former Dean, UI College of PharmacyLink to livestream will be posted here: https://commencement.uiowa.edu/ceremony/spring-2025/college-pharmacy-doctor-pharmacy-commencement-ceremony

2025 College of Pharmacy Residency Graduation Celebration & PEPPR Certificate Event
Friday, June 20, 2025 5:00pm to 8:00pm
The College of Pharmacy will honor its 2024-2025 residents and PEPPR certificate recipients with a celebration.
5 p.m. Social Hour
6 p.m. Dinner
7 p.m. Program