The Office of the Vice President for Student Life will operate remotely from March 23 through August 2026 due to the IMU renovation project.

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Student Life Impact Report

Events

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One Moment: Poetry Reading

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Prairie Lights Books
A poetry reading event at Prairie Lights with author Luis Muñoz from his newest book, One Moment, translated from Spanish to English by Idra Novey and Garth Greenwell.
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DeGowin Blood Drive @ Fountain Lobby

Thursday, September 17, 2026 10:00am to 3:00pm
General Hospital
The DeGowin Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 17th, 2026 at the Fountain Lobby. Help the University of Iowa climb the Abbott & Big Ten We Give Blood Drive leaderboard and received a special-edition t-shirt from Abbott, while supplies last!
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Success, Not Excess: Collegiate Recovery Program Support Group

Thursday, September 17, 2026 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Success, Not Excess provides a small, safe and supportive space for UI students wanting to make or considering changes in their alcohol or other drug use. The group emphasizes success in academics, relationships, mental and physical health, and other goals through reducing alcohol and other drug use. Meetings are provided by the UI Collegiate Recovery Program. For more information, please visit our website.

This is not a treatment group and will not satisfy legal or other disciplinary mandates...

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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Hunter named 2026 Grand Marshal

Monday, September 14, 2026

New dining vendors coming to the IMU in fall 2027

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Get involved on campus

Find a Campus Job

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

A world of possibilities

600 +

Student Organizations

32,000 +

Students enrolled

1,700 +

Events hosted annually