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Engagement Fest

On Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 4-6 p.m., Iowa Memorial Union will be packed with activities, 100+ student organizations, free food, prizes, and more! Check out indoor games, intramurals, or a live group fitness class, warm up at the Fraternity and Sorority Life hot chocolate bar, or paint pillowcases and make family room decorations for Dance Marathon’s Big Event!

MLK Service Event: Food Drive

Monday, January 20, 2025 11:00am to 1:00pm
In celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration of Human Rights Week, a food drive will be hosted on MLK Day at The Wright House to kick off the week. To sign up to volunteer, please email mlk-celebration@uiowa.edu  

MLK Service Event: Free Lunch Program

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 10:00am to 1:30pm
Free Lunch Program
In celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration of Human Rights Week, Tuesday's programming offers more volunteer and service opportunities for you to make a difference. To volunteer at the Free Lunch Program, email mlk-celebration@uiowa.edu

MLK Service Event: Crowded Closet Thrift Shop

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Crowded Closet Thrift Shop
In celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration of Human Rights Week, Tuesday's programming offers more volunteer and service opportunities. To volunteer at the Crowded Closet Thrift Shop, please email mlk-celebration@uiowa.edu 
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Working on campus helps students connect with students, faculty, and staff that might be outside of their field of study. Campus jobs can help students build portfolios and work skills to help them find jobs and succeed after graduation.

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Student Awards

On this site, you will find award descriptions, recipients, and nomination information pertaining to student awards. Browse some of our student-focused award nomination opportunities.

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Strategic Plan

The University of Iowa is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all of our students and to foster a place where students can succeed. The Division of Student Life has outlined a strategic plan for 2021-2026 to lead the Division into the future in more innovative ways.

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Iowa Grow

We created Iowa GROW (Guided Reflection on Work) in 2009 and have since implemented it across the Division of Student Life. Iowa GROW is our way of helping students connect what they learn in the classroom to experiences at work.

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Support the DSL

This fund provides unrestricted support for the Vice President for Student Life to support all departments and units across the division. This fund is utilized to support many priorities and initiatives across the division.

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DSL Departments

The Division of Student Life is comprised of 7 departments and 24 units

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600 +

Student Organizations

31,000 +

Students enrolled in 2022

1,700 +

Events hosted annually