Upper Iowa University - Alumni & Friends

08/19/2026

Don't forget tonight is the Peacock Hangout at the Iowa State Fair! 🎡

RSVP here: https://uiu.edu/alumni/alumni-events

We are looking forward to seeing all of our fellow Peacocks 🦚💙

Peacocks at the Iowa State Fair! 💙🦚

Join us for a casual Peacock Hangout on Wednesday, August 19 from 5:30–6:30 p.m. Reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, and spend time with your Upper Iowa family.

📍 4-H Exhibits Building (Snack Bar), Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
🗺Map: https://www.iowastatefair.org/visit/fairgrounds-map
🍪Food and beverages available for purchase.

RSVP here: https://uiu.edu/alumni/alumni-events

We can't wait to see everyone!

08/17/2026

Peacocks at the Iowa State Fair! 💙🦚

Join us for a casual Peacock Hangout on Wednesday, August 19 from 5:30–6:30 p.m. Reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, and spend time with your Upper Iowa family.

📍 4-H Exhibits Building (Snack Bar), Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
🗺Map: https://www.iowastatefair.org/visit/fairgrounds-map
🍪Food and beverages available for purchase.

RSVP here: https://uiu.edu/alumni/alumni-events

We can't wait to see everyone!

08/16/2026

🌞 Maxin’ and relaxin’ on this beautiful Sunday? We’ve got just the thing to make your day even better: THE PEACOCK CORNER SHOW! 🦚🎙️

Powered by and hosted by Warren Reyerson and Mike Schrock ’99 & ’21, The Peacock Corner Show brings you conversations with UIU coaches, support staff, university leaders, and legendary athletes.

Their motto says it all: “100% Peacocks 100% of the Time!” 💙

🎧 Check out a few recent episodes:

🏀 Luke Garza — Iowa Hawkeyes and Boston Celtics great, talking about his upcoming basketball camp at UIU Aug. 17 (tomorrow!): www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGWDIqMPl7M&t=669s

🦚 Howie Thompson — UIU Senior Associate Athletic Director: www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8cAfzoPOAA

🏈 Jason Hoskins — UIU Head Football Coach: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dtG2juI82k

🏐 Sarah Hull — UIU Head Volleyball Coach: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ng4KucC1SHY

You can find The Peacock Corner Show on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. If you’re a Peacock fan of any kind, search it up, hit play, and enjoy! 🦚💙

08/14/2026

🦚 It’s Fun Fact Friday!

Clearly, the Iowa State Fair is the place to be August 13–23! 🎪

Stop by the Upper Iowa University booth and “Get the Scoop” from your Peacock family! Find us daily from 9 a.m.–8 p.m. in the Varied Industries Building.

We can’t wait to connect with future Peacocks, showcase the hottest new UIU merchandise and gifts, and, of course, visit with our amazing alumni!

Alums who register at our booth will receive a FREE Peacock Ice Cream Scoop! 🍦

Hope to see you soon at the fair in Des Moines! 🦚💙

08/11/2026

Looking for a way to give back to UIU and share your story at the same time? Then we have just the thing for you!

The Alumni Speaker Series is virtual and provides graduates with the opportunity to give back by sharing career insights, lessons learned, and personal experiences with students, fellow alumni, and the broader UIU community.

Whether your path was traditional, unexpected, entrepreneurial, service-focused, or is still evolving, your story matters — and it could be exactly what someone else needs to hear.

Interested in being featured? We want to hear from you! Learn more and reach out here: https://uiu.edu/experience/career-development/alumni-speaker-series/

08/07/2026

Peacocks made a SPLASH last night in Cedar Rapids, Iowa! 🌊🦚

Alumni and friends gathered at Ellis Park to enjoy an Upper Iowa social prior to the Five Seasons Waterski Show. (Such an incredible performance by all!!) Thank you to everyone who joined us for this family-friendly, fun outing! 💙

Comment below with your ideas for a future event; we’d love to see YOU soon! 🎉