division of student life impact report

Student Life Impact Report

Events

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Rival Against Hunger 2025

Thursday, December 4 to Friday, December 5, 2025 (all day)
Levitt Center for University Advancement
Rival Against Hunger is a friendly food drive competition between the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa.
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IMU Centennial Scavenger Hunt

Thursday, December 4, 2025 (all day)
Virtual

Join in the fun and learn more about the 100-year history of the IMU in our centennial scavenger hunt! New missions will be available every month and prizes awarded to the top finishers!

How to participate

Download the Goosechase iOS or Android app

Log in. New to Goosechase? Sign up for an account or participate as a guest.

Search for this experience by code: UR5TD8

Create a profile with your first and last name in the username. Some profiles require a passcode!

Lastly, set yourself apart with a name...

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Heard It through the Grapevine: The UI and HBCU Connection

Thursday, December 4, 2025 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Stanley Museum of Art
This program invites alumni from creative fields and scholars to discuss Iowa’s impact on the education and professional lives of Black alumni, and the education of Black artists in general.
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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