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Homecoming 2024

Homecoming at the University of Iowa is a time when students, alumni, and the community come together to celebrate Hawkeye traditions. Events include a parade, pep rallies, and the homecoming football game, offering a chance for participants to connect and show their Hawkeye pride. 

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Intramural Bowling

Tuesday, November 19, 8:00am to Wednesday, December 4, 2024 11:59pm
Registration Information: You can start your registration on IMLeagues beginning Monday, Aug. 19 at 8 a.m. in the "Pre-Registration" area. Beginning at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, you can move into the "Tournament" division to confirm that you plan to participate. Don't worry about starting now and forgetting, we'll send a reminder email to everyone in the Pre-Registration area when it comes time to finish your registration! Your registration must be completed by moving into the "Tournament"...
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Intramural Canoe Battleship - Friday Night Series

Tuesday, November 19, 8:00am to Wednesday, December 4, 2024 11:59pm
Event Information: Have you ever played the board game, Battleship? Well now, you get to play the real-life version! We will put teams in canoes, give them some buckets, and let them try to sink each other. The last boat afloat at the end of the night will be full of Intramural Champions! This event is part of our Intramural Sports Friday Night Series. The Friday Night Series is a series of late night events put on by the Intramural Sports program. There will be FREE pizza, prizes given away...
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Study Hall @ the Museum of Natural History

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 12:00pm
Macbride Hall
The Museum of Natural History welcomes students each week for a study session in our galleries. We'll provide snacks, cushions, and ambiance. You bring your planners, textbooks, or assignments. Together, we'll stay ahead of our goals this semester.
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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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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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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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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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The Division of Student Life is comprised of 7 departments and 24 units

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