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University Housing and Dining shares fall feedback survey data

By Megan Yoder on January 4, 2021.

When the University of Iowa began making plans for the Fall 2020 semester, students, faculty, and staff knew that this would be a semester like no other in the institution’s history.

Students wearing masks and standing in front of a TV

Connecting Students in the Residence Halls During COVID-19

By Megan Yoder on October 8, 2020.

For students choosing to live on campus, the benefits of having a sense of community allow students to build a network of connections and lifelong friends.

Aerial image of Catlett Residence Hall along the Iowa River

Continuing To Serve Students During a Pandemic

By Miranda Wilson on June 9, 2020.

University Housing and Dining adapts to changes in midst of COVID-19 pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has presented the university community with a wide variety of unique and unprecedented challenges.

Managing Stress at the University of Iowa

By Megan Yoder on February 18, 2020. Media by justin-torner@uiowa.edu

College can be a stressful time in any student’s life.

Life in a Living Learning Community

By Kei Demand on February 18, 2020. Media by justin-torner@uiowa.edu

What is an LLC?At the University of Iowa, all students belong to a community.

How To Use Flex Swipes

By Miranda Wilson on December 17, 2019. Media by Justin Torner

University Housing and Dining offers alternatives to market place meal swipes Although there are three accessible market place locations on campus, University Housing and Dining recognizes that students are busy and do not always have the time to sit down to have a meal.

Living in Style

By Megan Yoder on December 10, 2019. Media by Justin Torner

University Housing and Dining holds 2019 Amazing Room Contest For students living on campus, their room is more than just a living space.

Living With Roommates

By Kei Demand on November 15, 2019. Media by Kei Demand

An RA shares how Iowa students can get the most of out of their roommate experience Living with a roommate can be tricky, but Hillcrest Residence Hall RA, Laxmi Annapureddy, believes the benefits will always outweigh any struggles that sharing your space can bring.

Creating a Safe Dining Experience

By Miranda Wilson on November 1, 2019.

University Housing and Dining offers resources for guests with special diets Every year over 8,422 individuals choose to take advantage of the on-campus dining experience with a variety of meal plan options.

Food Handcrafted on Campus

By Megan Yoder on October 2, 2019.

For University Dining chefs, making entrees is more than just creating food, it is an educational opportunity for students to learn beyond the classroom.