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.

Alcohol Harm Reduction Plan for 2022-2025 is fifth released by university. The University of Iowa has released its Alcohol Harm Reduction Plan for 2022-2025, the overarching goal of which is to create a campus environment that maximizes well-being and minimizes harm resulting from alcohol consumption and high-risk drinking.

Michael A. Fletcher, Psy.D., joined the University of Iowa staff as director of University Counseling Service (UCS) on July 11.

Each semester, University Dining recognizes Employees of the Semester as part of our 1 Degree Higher Program. Nominations forms are available for all staff to nominate their peers in the department. The committee breaks out the nominations by classification (student, merit, P&S) and selects one winner for each.

Living on campus at the University of Iowa provides students with numerous benefits including location, convenience, and a safe place to live. Many students choose to elevate their rooms by decorating it to show their individual style in order to create an environment they can thrive in during the school year.

The University of Iowa is one of 68 schools in the country that has been selected as a Special Olympics Unified Champion School® for the class of 2021, thanks to the collaboration of the Recreational Services intramural sports program, the UI Special Olympics student organization, and Special Olympics Iowa.

Previously housed in the basement of Burge Residence Hall, the office of Student Disability Services has moved to a new location as of fall 2021: 141 University Capitol Centre. This move, initiated by the advocacy of the UI Students for Disability Advocacy and Awareness (UISDAA) organization, was made possible following the efforts of a committee consisting of UI administrators, staff, UISDAA members, and students in 2018-19.

As a component of the Division of Student Life’s 2021-2026 Strategic Plan, the Graduate and Professional Student Needs Assessment work group has created an assessment tool for all UI graduate and professional students. We want to know what programs, services, and physical spaces on campus help students meet their basic needs, foster their sense of belonging and engagement on campus, and support their leadership development. Their voices are essential to this process.

Ally O'Meara is a senior from Indianola, Iowa majoring in Marketing and Finance, and minoring Theatre Arts.