Leadership and Engagement | Division of Student Life

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A leadership experience for every Hawkeye

We prepare students to lead and serve in their communities.

Take the first step

Not sure where to start? Meeting with one of our advisors in Leadership and Engagement is a great first step to joining a student organization, finding a mentorship opportunity, and being more connected to campus as a whole.

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Join an Organization

Join one of Iowa’s over 600 student organizations.

Service

There are many opportunities to fit your schedule and service goals!

Our Programs

Student organizations organize, promote, and host events all year at the University of Iowa.

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Family Weekend

This annual event offers an array of programming options, including: campus tours, theatre performances, movie showings, a football game and family tailgate, a murder mystery dinner, and more.

Late Night & Weekend Programs

Promoting health, well-being and safety of students by providing opportunities to engage with others and build community in an environment without alcohol.

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Lecture Committee

Join a select group of students, faculty, and staff who bring world and nationally known speakers to the UI community.

Homecoming

Homecoming week brings together students, faculty and staff, future Hawkeyes, and alumni from across the world in celebration.

Upcoming Events

IMU Open House

Friday, September 26, 2025 1:30pm to 4:30pm

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Join us at the Iowa Memorial Union before the Homecoming parade as we kick off our centennial celebration! With the IMU undergoing an $81.4 million renovation project, we'll have building tours, activities, free food, and student organization updates with Dance Marathon, Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL), and Undergraduate Student Government (USG)! Food trucks, caricature artist, photo booth, therapy dog Finn, popcorn bar. Free food samples and giveaways on Ground Floor at Union Station and the...

Art & Write Night

Friday, October 3, 2025 6:00pm to 8:00pm

University of Iowa Museum of Natural History

Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces.Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists.Tell a friend, grab a notebook, and join us on the first Friday of each month. We'll provide a new inspo prompt for each session and...

2025 CLAS Alumni Fellow: Late Night producer Eric Leiderman

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Fragment to Focus: Making Sense of a Career in Entertainment

Family Weekend

Family Weekend offers an array of opportunities to amp up your Hawkeye Pride and connect with your student's experience on campus.