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Dick and Judy Smith

Alumnus Richard Smith donates $7.7M to University of Iowa College of Engineering

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The University of Iowa College of Engineering has received a $7.7 million gift from alumnus Richard "Dick" and Judy Smith to endow the deanship as the Dick and Judy Smith Dean of the College of Engineering and support facility enhancements.

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Leaders in Discovery: Bioengineered Hydrogels for Regenerative Medicine with Andrés J. Garcia

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Old Capitol Museum
Andrés J. Garcia, Executive Director of the Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience and Regents’ Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, will present this year's invited “Leaders in Discovery” lecture, "Bioengineered Hydrogels for Regenerative Medicine."

Maker Breaks: Pi Day Celebration!

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 11:30am to 1:00pm
Seamans Center

Take a break and get creative with monthly, themed crafts. Each activity takes only 10 to 20 minutes. Stop by at any time during the 1.5-hour session and explore your creativity!

Celebrate circles and the magic of Pi! Make your own Pi-themed buttons and enjoy free apple pie bites.

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Dance with a Stranger: Art and Engineering Collaborations

Thursday, March 12, 2026 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Visual Arts Building

Dance with a Stranger: Art and Engineering Collaborations
Talks and a panel discussion with researchers who work and teach across art and engineering

Date: Thursday, March 12
Time: 4:00–6:00 pm
Location: Visual Arts Building, E125
The event will begin promptly at 4:00 pm and will be followed by a reception. People from all disciplines are warmly welcome.

Speakers:
Prof. Liz McTernan (Sculpture & Intermedia)
Prof. Larry Weber (Hydroscience & Engineering)
Prof. Steve McGuire (Jewelry & Metal Arts)
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