The University of Iowa is exploring a potential external partnership for the day-to-day operations of the Iowa Hawk Shop and University Bookstore.

The University of Iowa now offers free menstrual products in all residence halls, free of charge to all students, faculty, and staff. Associated Residence Halls (ARH) is sponsoring the effort and is planning, funding, and implementing it.

Annually, the Iowa Memorial Union recognizes staff and students from the organization who embody one of the five IMU values throughout the year. The five values include: relationships, inclusion, ingenuity, performance and student success. Beginning in 2019, awards were presented to both staff and student employees. For more information visit imu.uiowa.edu/about/mission-values-and-vision/

Our offices receive many calls from faculty, staff, and graduate students for resources to support and refer students who may have concerns. The Quick Guide for Helping Students, a collaboration between Student Care & Assistance, University Counseling Service, and University of Iowa Student Government, provides information, options, and ways to assist students who may experience challenging situations.

Hello Hawkeyes! One of the expectations of the Iowa Challenge is to ENGAGE. Engage in campus life and engage in the community in which you live. We know engagement looks very differently right now, but we still encourage students to remain involved. One way to become engaged this fall is to participate in local and state elections.

To preserve the critical university mission of student success, all student engagement efforts and registered student organization activities are strongly encouraged to be moved to a virtual format. We have a shared responsibility to the communities in which we live, learn, work, and serve. By limiting the number of students, employees, and community members involved with in-person activities we will reduce the potential exposure to and spread of the virus – not only through our student population but many of the vulnerable community members living in the greater Iowa City area.

Good afternoon, on August 15, all students were notified of the Code of Student Life and the Accountability Procedure used to respond to allegations that students have engaged in behavior which may violate campus policies. In observing individuals on campus as residence hall students have moved in, and countless other students have moved to Iowa City, I want to acknowledge the high level of compliance seen on university property.

Every Hawkeye remembers their orientation experience. For most, it was an exciting time to explore the campus, choose classes, and meet fellow classmates. For this year's incoming students, however, orientation looks a bit different. Due to COVID 19, orientation has been moved online.

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented the university community with a wide variety of unique and unprecedented challenges. In the midst of these challenges, University Housing and Dining continues to be a leader in adapting to meet the needs of students and ensure that individuals who are unable to return home are safe on campus. From an expedited move out, to take-out style dining, and higher cleaning standards in the residence halls, housing and dining is committed to maintaining a safe environment even in uncertain conditions.