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College of Pharmacy Osterhaus Medal for Lifetime Achievement Symposium, Alumni Awards, and Professorship/Chair Celebration

Thursday, October 29, 2026 4:00pm
College of Pharmacy Building

On Oct. 29, we will celebrate recipients of the following UI Pharmacy awards and honors:

Osterhaus Medal for Lifetime Achievement Award:
Terry Dahl, '83 PhD

Distinguished Alumni Award:
Laura Borgelt, '95 BSPh, PharmD, MBA
Lisa Gersema, '84 BSPh, '86 PharmD
Youlin Lin, '72 PhD
Randy McDonough, '87 BSPh, '97 MS, '00 PharmD

Honorary Alumni Award:
Jean Eisenbart, BS, MS

Genesis Alumni Award:
Christian Fernandez, '10 PhD
Wes Pilkington, '11 PharmD

Professorship Reappointment:
Korey Kennelty, PharmD, MS, PhD
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College of Pharmacy Homecoming Alumni, Family, and Friends Celebration promotional image

College of Pharmacy Homecoming Alumni, Family, and Friends Celebration

Friday, October 30, 2026 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Graduate by Hilton

Calling all College of Pharmacy alumni, faculty/staff, and friends! Please join us for a family-friendly event following the Homecoming parade as we celebrate all UI College of Pharmacy alumni.

2026 Honorary Classes: 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021
(Pre-registered alumni of these classes will receive a college-branded gift!)

Food will be served, and a cash bar available. Fun activities for the kids!

Cost: $15/adult, $8/children 6 - 12 years, FREE/children 5 and...

2026 Three Minute Thesis Competition promotional image

2026 Three Minute Thesis Competition

Friday, November 6, 2026 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
The University of Iowa’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition challenges graduate students to clearly and concisely articulate complex research to nonspecialist audiences.