Student Life News
Care for your health
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
While we continue to respond to challenges presented by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, as well as personal and academic stressors, it is critically important that you are taking time to care for your health – both physically and mentally.
University of Iowa to offer expanded mental health support option
Friday, September 24, 2021
On Oct. 5, the University of Iowa began a new partnership with CommUnity Crisis Services in Iowa City to provide around-the-clock mental health crisis and support assistance via phone, chat, and text for all students, in addition to in-person response and transport to care facilities as needed and appropriate for the situation.
Iowa Responsible Action Protocol
Thursday, September 23, 2021
If you find yourself in the position of trying to figure out what to do about a fellow student who is in medical distress due to alcohol or other substance use, you don't have to worry that doing the right thing will get you or the student in distress in trouble.
Voter registration information for students
Thursday, September 23, 2021
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 different right now due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but we still encourage students to get involved. One way is to participate in local and state elections.
Reminders for the 2021 football season
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Hello Hawkeyes, like many of you, we are excited for the 2021 football season to begin Saturday.
A message to our campus community
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Dear university community, we hear your concerns and anger, and we share your feelings regarding the serious allegations of sexual misconduct on our campus and across the nation.
Alignment to provide greater opportunity, support for students
Sunday, July 11, 2021
Two areas in the Office of the Dean of Students (DOS) – Leadership and Engagement (LE) and Well-Being and Basic Needs – have reorganized to better serve the needs of University of Iowa students and support Division of Student Life strategic priorities.
Importance of Local Partnerships for University Housing and Dining
Monday, May 10, 2021
For University Housing and Dining, finding vendors to partner with to serve fresh, local food in on campus dining locations is a top priority. The team strives to provide quality and value to the on-campus dining experience for students. One of the many ways the team achieves this is their close partnership with local vendors. By working with these partners, the team is able to provide fresher, better-tasting foods and limit the environmental impact by reducing transportation distance.
Chalking policy notice
Friday, May 7, 2021
Happy last week of classes, Hawkeyes! I wanted to alert you to a recent change to university policies that impacts our campus community. The university’s chalking policy has been updated to reflect our shared values of free speech, free expression, and the exchange of ideas. This important update applies to all university students, staff, faculty, affiliates, invited guests, and visitors.
Staying Connected with Residents During COVID-19
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Living on campus at the University of Iowa presents students with an opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment. This past year, the COVID-19 pandemic brought many changes to the on-campus living experience. However, residence hall support teams have been a constant presence for students to help them stay connected during this unprecedented year.
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