Office of Sustainability and the Environment

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Solving Grand Challenges

Balancing human and environmental wellbeing.

Welcome to the Office of Sustainability and the Environment (OSE)

The OSE serves as a central resource for integrating sustainability into the University of Iowa’s operations, academics, research, and community engagement. Through collaborative partnerships, innovative initiatives, and educational opportunities, the OSE connects the campus community and empowers Hawkeyes to make informed decisions that drive meaningful, lasting impact.

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Find Sustainability Degrees and Research Programs

Search sustainability-related majors, minors, certificates, and research centers

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Add a Sustainability Certificate to Any Major

Give your resume a competitive edge with practical, future-focused skills employees are looking for

Take a Sustainability focused Course

Find a Class

Explore Sustainability Initiatives at UI

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See Waste Information

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Explore Outdoor Spaces

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Find Jobs and Internships

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Sustainable Living Tips

News

First UI Lab Group Earns 'My Green Lab' Certification

Monday, December 15, 2025

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Former Hawkeye Football Player Hosts Farm Tour for UI Students

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Grace Koziol

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Kozo for Art: From Stem to Sheet

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Grace Koziol

Office of Sustainability and the Environment

Events

Office of the State Archaeologist at the 2026 Iowa Prairie Network Winter Seminar

Saturday, January 24, 2026 (all day)

Ames High School

This year's theme is Passing the Drip Torch - 250 Years of Prairie Resilience.

Data Centers in Iowa: Identifying Knowledge Gaps, Data Needs, and Research Priorities Stakeholder Session

Friday, February 6, 2026 10:00am to 12:00pm

Boyd Law Building

This planning session is invite only. For questions or details, contact brupe@uiowa.edu.

Data Centers in Iowa: Perspectives from Community, Government, and Industry

Friday, February 6, 2026 12:30pm to 2:00pm