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Supporting events that further our mission

The Obermann Center welcomes the opportunity to support activities and events that further our mission—promoting research and creative work, facilitating publicly engaged art and scholarship, and building intellectual community. University of Iowa faculty members may request small, discretionary grants (up to $300) to fund opportunities such as visiting speakers and conferences. See application link at the bottom left of this page.

While applications are accepted throughout the year, we strongly encourage you to apply for these funds before December 15.

Please note:

  1. The requesting party is expected to administer the funding and the event. The Obermann Center cannot assume organizational responsibilities in connection with co-sponsored events.
  2. Co-sponsorship requests should be submitted at least one month in advance of the event.
  3. We ordinarily limit co-sponsorship awards to two events per department per fiscal year. 
  4. The Obermann Center will not release funding for approved co-sponsorships until the event is posted on the UI Events Calendar, with the Obermann Center tagged as a unit. (The event will then appear on the Obermann Center's website.)

View past co-sponsored activities and events on our website archive

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Apply

We're delighted that you're interested in partnering with us! Please submit our co-sponsorship webform, and we'll get back to you shortly. Please note that:

  1. The requesting party is expected to administer the funding and the event. The Obermann Center cannot assume organizational responsibilities in connection with co-sponsored events.
  2. Co-sponsorship requests should be submitted at least one month in advance of the event.
  3. We ordinarily limit co-sponsorship awards to two events per department per fiscal year. 
  4. The Obermann Center will not release funding for approved co-sponsorships until the event is posted on the UI Events Calendar, with the Obermann Center tagged as a unit.
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Resources

The Obermann Center's guide to publicizing events—a handy checklist for UI faculty, staff, and graduate students (PDF)

Accessible & Inclusive Events Resource Guide (courtesy of the University of Michigan)

Obermann Co-Sponsorship Report Form — All recipients of Obermann co-sponsorship funding must complete this webform after the event/activity.

 

Upcoming

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Pecha Kucha "Engage the Innovators"

Thursday, November 7, 2024 10:00am to 4:00pm
University Capitol Centre
Join us for the University of Iowa’s very first Mental Health and Well-Being Pecha Kucha. Pecha Kucha, Japanese for chit-chat, is a fast paced, imagery-focused workshop that elevates the voices of our campus “mental health and well-being innovators.” Attend these workshops to: •    Discover new ways of thinking about work from a mental health & well-being lens •    Get tangible takeaways about innovative mental health and well-being practices occurring on campus •    Create connections to...
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