Iowa New Faculty Orientation
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Stanley Café, Hancher Auditorium
Start your Iowa journey by joining us for a welcoming, high-impact introduction to the university. Connect with colleagues, engage with campus leaders, hear directly from President Barbara Wilson and Provost Kevin Kregel, and begin building the networks that will support your success. Attendance is strongly encouraged to help you get off to a strong start at Iowa.
To complement the in-person experience, explore the INFO course (available through ICON) for additional introductory content, resources, and guidance you can access at your own pace. This course serves as a centralized hub to help you navigate your first year and beyond.
Faculty hired after the 2025 orientation, including those hired later Fall 2025, Spring and Summer 2026 and those beginning in Fall 2026, are invited to attend INFO 2026 and will be pre-enrolled in the INFO course.
Please contact faculty@uiowa.edu for further information.
Parking Information: Free parking will be available in Lot 55 by Hancher Auditorium. For a campus parking map, visit Parking Map. You may also explore Cambus routes for additional transportation options.
Agenda
| Time | Agenda | Speakers or activities |
|---|---|---|
| 10:15 am | Registration | |
| 10:45 am | Welcome Networking Opportunity | Barrett W. Thomas, associate provost for faculty and strategic operations |
| 12:00 pm | President and Provost Welcome Lunch Arts & Academia | Barbara J. Wilson, university president André Perry, Executive Director, Hancher Auditorium and Office of Performing Arts and Engagement |
| 1:30 pm | Information Resource Fair |
