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Iowa Law Pregame Cookout

Saturday, November 14, 2026 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Boyd Law Building

All College of Law students, faculty, staff, and alumni are invited to gather before kickoff to enjoy food, fun, and Hawkeye spirit. Reconnect with the College of Law community and cheer on the Hawkeyes together!

Cookout timing details will be announced once game time is confirmed.

The pregame cookout is generously sponsored by Bradley & Riley PC.

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Live from Prairie Lights | Jamie D. Brooks - The Fleeing Season

Monday, November 16, 2026 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Prairie Lights Books
Author Jamie D. Brooks reads from The Fleeing Season: An American Mother’s Migration Toward Safety and Justice, a powerful new memoir exploring motherhood, migration, reproductive justice, and the search for safety in an unequal world. Hosted by Prairie Lights.
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After the Election Listening Across Generations and Differences

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Event flyer titled After the Election: Listening Across Generations and Differences featuring speaker David Supp-Montgomerie. The event is hosted by Peter Gerlach of the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council and takes place on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the IMU International Ballroom. The flyer includes an image of the speaker outdoors in an urban setting and notes that registration, refreshments, and attendance are free.
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