Iowa History
The University of Iowa was founded in this year, just 59 days after Iowa became a state.
What is 1847?
This building along the Iowa River is the hub of campus life, home to dining, meeting rooms, and student organizations.
What is the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)?
Opened in 1929, this is the name of the Hawkeyes' football stadium, named for a Heisman Trophy winner.
What is Kinnick Stadium?
Since 2017, fans at the end of the first quarter turn toward the nearby children's hospital and do this.
What is the Hawkeye Wave (Iowa Wave)?
This professor is the GOAT of UISRM.
Who is Packy?
When it formally opened for classes in 1855, the University of Iowa became the first public university in the U.S. to do this.
What is admit men and women on an equal basis?
Students looking for help with papers and assignments across any subject can visit this campus writing resource.
What is the Writing Center?
This costumed hawk, first drawn in 1948, is the official mascot of Iowa athletics.
Who is Herky the Hawk?
Hawkeye football players run onto the field before kickoff to this 1980 AC/DC song.
What is "Back in Black"?
This UISRM faculty member directs the undergraduate field experience office.
Who is Anna Jensen?
This building, originally Iowa's territorial and state capitol, was the university's first building and still stands on the Pentacrest today.
What is the Old Capitol?
This office helps students build resumes, find internships, and connect with employers before graduation.
What is the Pomerantz Career Center?
Coached for decades by legend Dan Gable, this Hawkeye program has won more NCAA team titles than any other sport at Iowa.
What is wrestling?
This chant happens at the start of every Iowa football game and after a touchdown.
What is the I-O-W-A chant?
This professor is the director of the UISRM program.
Who is Dan Matheson?
Founded in 1936, this renowned creative writing program has produced more Pulitzer Prize winners than any other in the country.
What is the Iowa Writers' Workshop?
Students seeking free, confidential mental health support can visit this campus office.
What is University Counseling Service (UCS)?
This is the unofficial name for the University of Iowa women's soccer team.
What is the HERkys.
Played after every Hawkeye win, this celebratory tune is also known as "In Heaven There Is No Beer."
What is the Hawkeye Victory Polka?
This is the number of field experience credits required for graduation as an SRM major.
What is nine?
Before becoming a Hollywood star known for "That '70s Show" and "Two and a Half Men," this actor studied biochemical engineering at the University of Iowa.
Who is Ashton Kutcher?
For everyday illnesses, vaccinations, and check-ups, students can visit this on-campus healthcare provider instead of a hospital ER.
What is Student Health and Wellness?
This is Herky the Hawk's real name.
What is Hercules?
This public art project decorates Iowa City with dozens of colorful, artist-designed fiberglass Herky statues.
What is Herky on Parade?
The University of Iowa's Sport and Recreation Management program is housed within this department, alongside Human Physiology, Health Studies, and Athletic Training.
What is the Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology?