Check out events being held in our local communities. You'll find both in-person and online offerings.

Are you aware of a community event that you think would be of interest to your fellow Tippie graduate classmates? Let us know! You can submit a form with the event information. (Our Tippie GPP Team will consider and review all entries.)

You can find Tippie College of Business events on our Tippie Events Calendar.

Events by location

Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Area (in-person and online)

Check out community events from local business organizations:

Des Moines Area (in-person and online)
  • Wednesday, November 12 from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. (in-person): YNPN Creating a Meaningful & Impactful Volunteer Experience 

    • Event Description: Meet Nick Drahozal, Community Engagement Director at the YMCA Supportive Housing Campus and President of Volunteer Managers of Central Iowa (VMCI), a network dedicated to strengthening volunteer engagement across Central Iowa. With experience both leading and serving as a volunteer, Nick has a unique experience about what it means to be a volunteer. In this session, he will share practical insights on creating meaningful volunteer experiences, fostering community connections, and building opportunities that leave a lasting impact.

      Coffee and breakfast pastries provided!

  • Monday, November 17 from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. (in-person): Des Moines Data & Analytics Transforming Customer Experience Insights
    • Event Description: The John Deere Experience Customer Survey team and John Deere Financial Customer Experience team will be talking about the process of upgrading text-based analytics tools with the use of Generative AI. These teams work with large amounts of data to enhance the voice of the customer to the whole John Deere Enterprise.
  • Thursday, November 20 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. (in-person): Young Professionals Connection + Ankeny Young Professionals After Hours

    • Event Description: Join Ankeny Young Professionals (AYP) and Young Professionals Connection (YPC) for a collaborative after-hours networking event at the beautiful Ankeny Golf and Country Club!

      This special evening is a great opportunity to connect with fellow young professionals from across the metro, expand your network, and build meaningful relationships in a relaxed, social setting. Enjoy light appetizers and enjoy the golf simulator at the course as you mix and mingle with peers from both organizations.

  • Saturday, November 22 from 8:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (in-person): Young Professionals Connection Construction Volunteering with Habitat for Humanity
    • Event Description: Help make dreams of homeownership a reality for hardworking, low-income families in our new home construction builds. Volunteers assist with framing, siding, flooring, trimming, painting, installing doors and windows, landscaping and more! No experience is needed. Construction managers from Habitat for Humanity will teach you anything you need to know on site.
  • Thursday, December 4 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CT (online): Business Record Project515: Housing Outlook 2025

Check out the Greater DSM Partnership page for more upcoming events in the area.