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Engaged Hawkeyes Week

Engaged Hawkeyes Week is an opportunity for students to explore the many ways to be an involved student on campus! Getting involved on campus or in the community is the surest way to find your home away from home while at the University of Iowa.

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Rival Against Hunger Food Drive Competition

Tuesday, September 3 to Friday, September 13, 2024 (all day)
You don’t need a uniform and shoulder pads to compete against Iowa State this September. Drop off a full-size food and/or hygiene item to help tackle hunger on our campus in a friendly competition against the Cyclones. Here’s how you can get in on the action: Participate individually. Donate your food or hygiene item to any drop-off box around campus, including at the Food Pantry in the IMU. All items will go to the Food Pantry and count in our competition against Iowa State. Form a team. J...
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Health Expo

Monday, September 9, 2024 11:00am to 2:00pm
Burge Hall
Join Student Wellness to learn about our many programs, consultations, and events at the Health Expo, a series of mini health fairs.
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Closet to Career: Dressing for Impact

Monday, September 9, 2024 2:30pm to 4:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
Join Life in Iowa for a visit to the Clothing Closet at the ground level in the IMU.
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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

31,000 +

Students enrolled in 2022

1,700 +

Events hosted annually