The University of Iowa’s 29th Dance Marathon will take place tonight, February 3rd at 7 p.m. in the Iowa Memorial Union. Since 1993, the 24-hour dance fundraiser has raised over 34 million dollars for Dance Marathon children and their families. Students who participate meaningfully impact their surrounding community while also creating memories that last beyond their time at Iowa.

Living with a roommate can be a great experience, but when conflict arises, the situation can sour and you might not know what do to. Here are some tips to ensure that when you find yourself in a conflict, you have the tools and knowledge to mend the situation.

Ninety-eight years ago, in 1925, the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) opened, providing University of Iowa students a place to gather, participate in campus activities, and deepen their Hawkeye connections. As the IMU prepares for its 100th birthday, the university is looking to its future and how the building can continue to serve as a hub for student activity and support.

As finals week begins, students are working hard to prepare for their exams and projects. To aid students in their studies, the IMU will host a variety of events, giving out free food, showing movies, and holding mental health exercises.

Finals can be a challenging and stressful time. Not only are all your assignments and papers officially due, but you might also be preparing to return home for winter break or even graduate from the university.

University Counseling Service (UCS) is focused on capacity-building, efficiency, and sustainability. I am excited to be here at a time where mental health and well-being are supported at the highest level of leadership. President Wilson has named mental health and well-being as a strategic priority, and both presidents of the Undergraduate Student Government and the Graduate and Professional Student Government have listed mental health and well-being in their strategic plans.

Katherine Esquivel is a fifth year from Miami, Florida majoring in psychology.

Sydney Maxa is a third year from Cedar Rapids, Iowa majoring in interdepartmental studies, with a multidisciplinary sciences emphasis and is in the pre-dentistry track.

Maddison Smith is a third year from Davenport, Iowa majoring in music therapy, vocal performance track.