Around Campus
This river runs along the eastern edge of the University of Iowa Campus
The Iowa River
Before entering Kinnick Stadium, players traditionally touch this part of the Nile Kinnick statue for good luck.
Bronze Helmet
In 2023, this beloved Hawkeye mascot celebrated his 75th birthday, marking three-quarters of a century since the character was created.
Herky the Hawk
This university was the first public university in the United States to admit men and women on an equal basis.
The University of Iowa
Complete this famous Iowa lyric: The word is 'Fight! Fight! Fight! for IOWA,'...
Let every loyal Iowan sing.
Before becoming the heart of the University of Iowa's Pentacrest, this building served as Iowa's first statehouse until 1857.
The Old Capitol
At the end of the first quarter, fans in Kinnick Stadium turn toward this nearby building and wave.
Stead Family Children's Hospital
Before Herky the Hawk, the University of Iowa's first mascot was a real live animal—this 50-pound creature purchased in 1908 to bring good luck to the football team.
Burch the Bear
Adopted as an official University of Iowa color in 1887, this shade of gold is still part of the Hawkeye identity today.
Old Gold
Complete this famous Iowa cheer: I-O...
W-A!
This annual celebration brings alumni, students, faculty and staff back to campus for a week of Iowa spirit.
Homecoming
Approximately two hours before kickoff, players and coaches make their way toward Kinnick while fans line the route.
the Hawk Walk
Herky's name is short for this name.
Hercules
Iowa officially became the 29th state in the Union in this year.
1846
Complete this famous Iowa Lyric: "In heaven there is no..."
Beer
Every fall, students construct this unusual structure on the Pentacrest as part of Homecoming.
Corn Monument
This song is played at the end of an Iowa football games when the Hawkeyes have won.
Hawkeye Victory Polka
Before Herky took over, the University had a 200-pound Great Dane named this as its mascot; he even wore a tailored band uniform at football games.
Rex
In 1940, the University of Iowa became the first university to grant this type of graduate degree in the United States.
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Complete this lyric from Alma Mater, Iowa: "Come all alums of Iowa..."
“and blend your voices true.”
Before it was called the Pentacrest, this area was known by this unofficial nickname.
The Five Spot
This pregame tradition has Iowa football players interlocking arms as they enter the field together.
The Swarm
This person, a University of Iowa journalism instructor, created the original Herky cartoon.
Richard Spencer III
Iowa played in this historic event in 1896, making it part of the first collegiate competition of its kind in the nation.
First collegiate basketball game
In 1905, University President George MacLean offered this amount as the prize for the contest that produced Iowa's first official school song.
$20