Hawkeyes Give Back
Why do people give? There's a spark, a pull, a passion, or an experience that inspires one person to help another. And so begins a chain, a network of those who are making a difference.
Enter Hawkeyes. We are collaborative, caring, hardworking, and forward-thinking. Together, we have the power to change the world.
Hawkeyes Give Back promotes Iowa's unique culture—through events, programming, and communication—to show UI students, alumni, and all who love Iowa how the generosity of Hawkeyes has shaped our remarkable university.
Did You Know?
Together, Hawkeyes is the University of Iowa’s current fundraising and engagement campaign. Our three campaign goals include:
- Connect with 300,000 alumni, fans, and friends.
- Create 3 million points of connection.
- Fundraise $3 billion to support students, faculty, innovative programs, facilities, and more.
Visit together.foriowa.org to learn more.
Rival Against Hunger Food Drive Competition: Sept. 3–13
Drop off a full-size food and/or hygiene item to help tackle hunger on our campus in a friendly competition against Iowa State.
Here’s how you can get in on the action:
- Participate individually. Donate your food or hygiene item to any drop-off box around campus, including at the Food Pantry in the IMU. All items will go to the Food Pantry and count in our competition against Iowa State.
- Form a team. Join forces with your UI student organization or department to support this great cause for a chance to win prizes. Register your group today!
- Make a difference. Your donation helps Hawkeyes who lack regular access to nutritious food. Last year our campus contributed 1,746 food and toiletry items, helping more than 100 Hawkeyes receive an average of 16 pounds of food.
On Sept. 17, we’ll announce the winner of the Iowa vs. ISU competition (whichever school contributes the most items for their campus food pantry) as well as the winning student organizations and university departments on the Hawkeyes Give Back website.
Learn more in our contest guidelines—and register your team for a chance to win prizes!
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 Holly Jones in advance at 319-467-3377 or holly.jones@foriowa.org.
Hawkeyes Give Back Spotlight
We’re shining a light on Hawkeyes who are making a transformational impact at Iowa—and beyond.
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