College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
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April 09, 2024
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April 01, 2024
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March 25, 2024
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March 08, 2024
Events
Roots of Resilience: Preserving Cultures, Languages, and Health
April 23, 2024 - 12:00pm
This talk will explore various facets of cultural preservation, including discussing language revitalization efforts of the Kalinago language and strategies to ensure its survival and transmission to future generations....
Innovative Alliances: Rethinking Global Health and Sustainability through Unconventional Partnerships
April 25, 2024 - 12:15pm
This insightful panel will discuss forging partnerships for community-based solutions to advance health equity. The shared vision and values of the community will be emphasized, empowering individuals to shape outcomes actively. The importance of diverse collaboration will be underscored, including collaborations with public health agencies, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and businesses....
CLIMATE through a Wide Lens
April 25, 2024 - 4:00pm
Rising seas, toxic rivers, deforestation, smoke-filled air—headlines remind us daily of the local, national, and international impacts of climate change. Join us for a wild pecha kucha ride through the effects of climate change with researchers who also tirelessly seek solutions. World-renowned climate scientist, Jerald Schnoor will open with big picture issues. That will set the stage for artist Isabel Barbuzza’s work on South American lithium salt mines, environmental literary scholar Eric...
City Nature Challenge
April 26, 2024 - 12:00am
The University of Iowa is collaborating with Green Iowa AmeriCorps and Johnson County communities to join 700+ cities around the world in documenting nature as part of the City Nature Challenge! You can contribute to citizen science during this global biodiversity challenge no matter where you are in Johnson County! From April 26-29, 2024, take photographs of WILD plants and animals on campus, in your backyard, in parks, along city streets, on school grounds, or any place in Johnson County....
Sustainability on Social Media
Sustainability by the Numbers
Fair Trade University designation
recycled and diverted from landfill
powered by clean-diesel technology
to UI students and graduates
research across the UI campus
to purchase local foods, dairy, and goods
from local farmers and vendors
Rated “Silver” in Sustainability Tracking (STARS) by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
Designated a Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for 10 years and running!