Working Group Event Notification Form | Obermann Center for Advanced Studies

We're glad you're hosting an event!

We ask that the director (or a co-director) of your Working Group complete the form below so that the Obermann Center's director and staff 1) know that your event is happening, 2) ensure that you are using your group's name and Obermann's name/logo correctly (if applicable), and 3) help you publicize the event (if desired).

Please submit this form at least one month prior to your event (i.e., as soon as you begin planning).

If you would like to publicize your event, please see Obermann's Publicize Your Event Checklist: https://obermann.uiowa.edu/sites/obermann.uiowa.edu/files/2023-09/2023%20Publicize%20Your%20Event.pdf

Note that Obermann staff will include approved events that are open to the public on our website and in our e-newsletter. We cannot provide graphic design services, but the Checklist above contains resources and suggestions, should you desire to create a poster.

Your name

Your e-mail address

Full name of your Working Group

Title of event

Please enter a title for the event, even if it isn't yet final.

Describe event

In approximately 100 words, please describe the event, including its main purpose.

Speaker(s) with titles and institutions

Date(s) of event

Time(s) of event

Location(s) of event

If online, please indicate so.

Audience

Free and open to all

Free and open to all of UI campus

Our Working Group members only

Our Working Group members + others by invitation

Will your event cost money to administer?

Potential costs include speaker honoraria, acquisition of books, space rental, etc.

Yes

Please detail anticipated expenses of event

How do you plan to fund the event?

Please select all that apply.

Regularly allotted Working Group funding

If selected, Erin Hackathorn (Obermann Director of Operations) will be in touch with you.

Co-sponsorships from other units/departments/organizations

We'd like to apply for additional Obermann Center Working Group funding.

If selected, Erin Hackathorn (Obermann Director of Operations) will be in touch with you.

Other…

I understand that if my group is hosting a public event, a member of my group must post it on the University of Iowa Events Calendar.

Instructions for posting an event on the UI Events Calendar: https://content.uiowa.edu/home/documentation/adding-event

Again, this is only for public events. Please remember to tag the Obermann Center as a unit; otherwise, the event won't be displayed on our website. Be sure to include the sentence "Hosted by the [your group's name] Obermann Working Group" on the UI Events Calendar and all publicity materials. The UI accessibility statement must also appear on all publicity materials. (It is automatically added to all UI Event Calendar listings.)

I understand that my group's director (or a co-director) is responsible for complying with the Iowa Board of Regents' Freedom of Expression policy.

Full policy: https://www.iowaregents.edu/plans-and-policies/board-policy-manual/42-freedom-of-expression

Remember that as employees of a public institution, we have a responsibility to make it clear that opinions are our own and that we do not speak for the university. Any content used to publicize your event must use neutral language.

I understand that if I create publicity materials for the event, I must include the UI accessibility statement.

UI Accessibility Statement:

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact (insert: the sponsoring department or contact person) in advance at (insert: telephone number).

Note that the accessibility statement is automatically included on UI Events Calendar listings.

For more information, see https://opsmanual.uiowa.edu/community-policies/disability-protection-policy-and-accessibility-statement/accessibility-statement.