Alumni Events

Calling all Peacock Women and Men’s Basketball Alumni! You are invited back to Dorman Memorial Gymnasium for our Annual Basketball Alumni Day on Saturday, January 25, as the Peacocks take on the William Jewell Cardinals. An alumni social, including complimentary snacks and a cash bar, will start at 12 p.m., an hour before the women’s tip-off at 1 p.m., and continue throughout both games in the VIP Suite overlooking Prochaska Court. Recognition of alumni in attendance will take place at the appropriate halftimes of the two games as well. Your RSVP is appreciated!

Dorman Memorial Gymnasium
Fayette Campus

Calling All Peacock Wrestling Alumni! You are invited back to Dorman Memorial Gymnasium for the Mike Olson Alumni Dual on Sunday, February 2. The Peacock men’s wrestling team will be facing Maryville in a Great Lakes Valley Conference dual at 2 p.m. An alumni social will be held including complimentary snacks and a cash bar prior to the dual against the Saints. Your RSVP is appreciated!

Dorman Memorial Gymnasium
Fayette Campus

If you will be in town for the weekend, we encourage you to join us for the 7 p.m. dual against Indianapolis on Friday night, Jan. 31. 

Get ready to reunite, relive the magic, and make new memories at Cheer and Dance Alumni Day! Join us for a fun-filled day starting with Brunch at 10:30 a.m., then get in on the action and join us on the sidelines for cheering on the women’s and men’s basketball teams at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., respectively. Dancers may participate in the halftime performance, if they choose. (A rehearsal video will be sent in advance.) Regardless – all alumni will be recognized on the court during halftime. RSVPs are appreciated by February 16. (Dancers

Dorman Memorial Gymnasium
Fayette Campus

Upper Iowa University alumni, students, employees and friends are welcome to attend our ice hockey social event! Enjoy the VIP area and cheer on the Waterloo Black Hawks to a victory. It’s promised to be a fun night out with the best – your Peacock family! Many more details will be forthcoming as the event nears.

Young Arena
125 Commercial St.
Waterloo, IA

Last year’s event generated over $125,000 thanks to more than 250 supporters. Let’s roll up our sleeves once again, Peacocks and see what we can do for our students. Many more details will be shared as the event nears. For now, mark your calendars and let’s set our sights on the biggest and best UIU Giving Day ever!

Online Fundraiser

Upper Iowa is pleased to offer scholarships to students who meet the criteria established by UIU and its generous donors. Last year, over $425,000 was distributed among 209 students. All are invited to the Honors & Awards Banquet so we may recognize our deserving students and thank scholarship donors who made these awards possible. RSVP is required and ticket details will be released as the event date nears.

Fayette Campus
Student Center Ballroom

The Alumni Association Board of Directors is proud to offer a second chance to alums who were unable to attend their own Commencement ceremony – no matter the reason! Those who take advantage of this unique opportunity will be recognized alongside the Class of 2025 on Saturday, May 3 during UIU’s Commencement on Fayette Campus.

Advanced registration is required and the participation fee is $40 for those who need regalia; if you already have regalia, the cost is $15. The registration deadline is March 14, 2025. To sign up, click the registration link below to provide necessary details and payment. Questions may be directed to the Alumni Office at 563-425-5238.

The culmination of our student’s degree journey is celebrated on this very special day. Mark your calendars and make plans to attend our two ceremonies on the beautiful Fayette Campus. More details will be shared as the event nears.

Fayette Campus

The Golf Classic is an opportunity to come back to Fayette for a day of golf and Peacock comradery. Parents, friends and alumni of the Upper Iowa Athletics Program can visit with the current coaches and staff of the department, as well as the university’s leadership to celebrate all great things from the 2024-2025 season. Many more details regarding registration and sponsorship will be shared soon!

Big Rock Country Club
9684 146th St
Fayette, IA 52142

Homecoming is a time to reunite, reminisce and be prideful for Upper Iowa University. If you’re Peacock Proud then there’s no better time to get together and celebrate with your Peacock family. Mark your calendars for Homecoming Week set for September 22-28, 2025 and stay tuned for many more details.

If you have a theme idea or suggestion for the weekend, feel free to reach out to the Alumni Office at [email protected] or 563-425-5388.