Past UIRA events are described below. You may also view program recordings from the past few years. 

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Insurance Updates

Friday, October 16, 2026 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Virtual

Post-Event Follow-Up: View the recording of the Oct. 16 event.
UIRA Medicare What to Expect in 2027 - Kevin Ward Slides.
Find the best Medicare Plan for You Information.

Date: Friday, October 16
Time: 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Location: Room 2520-D, University Capitol Centre (UCC), 200 South Capitol St., Iowa City, & via Zoom

A light lunch will be available for in-person attendees starting at 12:00 p.m.

As health care open enrollment begins, Rebecca Olson, senior director of Benefits, University of Iowa Human...

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EFC Lecture: University of Iowa history as told through vignettes and in images of America, Iowa City

Thursday, October 15, 2026 4:00pm
Virtual
Tom Schulein has been researching and speaking widely on Iowa City history for over a decade.
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Fall Barn Party

Friday, October 9, 2026 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Home of UIRA members Pam Terrill and Steve Scheckel

Update: Registration is now closed.

Date: Friday, October 9
Time: 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Location:
Home of UIRA members Pam Terrill and Steve Scheckel, 4317 320th St. NE, Iowa City

All UIRA members and friends are warmly invited to join us for a fun and festive fall gathering in a truly special setting—a 100+-year-old barn on the beautiful acreage of UIRA members Pam Terrill and Steve Scheckel, just two miles from downtown Iowa City (formerly the O’Mara Homestead).

Enjoy delicious food, beverages, and the...

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Pentacrest Tree Tour and UIRA Social

Thursday, September 17, 2026 3:30pm to 6:00pm
Macbride Hall (Meet in Front)

Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026

Time:
Pentacrest Tree Tour: 3:30–4:30 p.m.
UIRA Social: 4:30–6 p.m.

Location:
Pentacrest Tree Tour: Meet in front of Macbride Hall, 17 N. Clinton St., Iowa City, 52240
UIRA Social: The Airliner, 22 S. Clinton St., Iowa City, 52240

RSVP: RSVP for the Pentacrest Tree Tour and UIRA Social

Please join us for both events if you can, but we hope to see you even if you are able to attend only one.

Pentacrest Tree Tour

If you have joined Andrew Dahl, University of Iowa campus...

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Active Lives, Healthy Brains: Wellness Tips for Brain Health in Aging

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 11:00am to 1:00pm
Virtual

Post-Event Follow-Up: View the recording of the Sept. 9 event.

Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Room 2520-D, University Capitol Centre (UCC), 200 South Capitol St., Iowa City, and via Zoom

Coffee and cookies at 11 a.m. Program begins at 11:30 a.m.

Brain health is important at every age. Risk for Alzheimer's and related dementias affecting cognitive health increase in our 60s and accelerate in our 70s and 80s. Professor Michelle Voss, director of the University of Iowa's...

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UIRA Annual Meeting

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 12:30pm to 1:30pm
University Capitol Centre

Post-Event Follow-Up: View the recording of the June 30 program.

Date: Tuesday, June 30
Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Location: Room 2520-D, University Capitol Centre (UCC), 200 South Capitol St., Iowa City, and via Zoom

Please plan to join us for the UIRA Annual Meeting as we celebrate the accomplishments of the past year with fellow members. The meeting will include introductions of the new board officers and directors, recognition of the 2026 Service Award recipients, and announcement of the winners of...

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History of the Pledge of Allegiance

Thursday, May 21, 2026 1:00pm to 2:00pm
University Capitol Centre

Post-Event Follow-Up: View the recording of the May 21 program.

Date: Thursday, May 21
Time: 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Location: Room 2520-D, University Capitol Centre (UCC), 200 South Capitol St., Iowa City, and via Zoom

Professor Allan W. Vestal, Professor Emeritus and former Dean of the College of Law at Drake University, will present on the history of the Pledge of Allegiance.

We hope to see you there!

UIRA Program Committee

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UIRA 30th Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, April 26, 2026 6:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.
Location: Iowa Memorial Union (room to be confirmed)

All members are invited are invited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the University of Iowa Retirees Association (UIRA) with a buffet dinner and special program.

Corey Creekmur, Associate Professor in the Department of Cinema and Comparative Literature, will present "Movie Memories." His talk will explore films spanning the lifetimes of our retirees—movies that entertained us, shaped cultural moments...

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EFC Lecture | American Art for the Public Good: Case Studies from a Career in Art History | Joni Kinsey, Professor Emerita, Art, Art History, and Design

Thursday, April 16, 2026 4:00pm
Virtual
This illustrated lecture will offer a brief overview of topics in public art before taking one image in depth, exploring it visually and historically to demonstrate how visual imagery can contribute to a shared sense of common cause.
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Using Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Coralville Public Library

Post-Event Follow-Up: View the recording of the April 14 program.

Tuesday, April 14, 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Location: Coralville Library, Schwab Auditorium, 1401 5th St, Coralville, and via Zoom

Join UIRA for an informative session on how artificial intelligence is transforming medical practice and patient care.

Presenters include James Blum, MD, Chief Health Information Officer and Associate Professor of Anesthesia, and Jason Misurac, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics–Nephrology, Dialysis...

This site includes UIRA event information for late 2022 and beyond. For earlier event info, see the archived version of the UIRA website provided through the University Libraries. Due to the evolving nature of websites and digital archives, some features and links may no longer be accessible.