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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Events

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IFSMA 13th Annual Fall Conference

Thursday, November 6, 2025 8:00am to 5:00pm
Otter Creek Golf Course

Join us for the 13th Annual Iowa Floodplain & Stormwater Management Association Fall Conference!

The conference will be held on Thursday, November 6, at Otter Creek Golf Course in Ankeny, Iowa, and will feature a day full of presentations and networking opportunities.

Larry Weber, Iowa Flood Center director, and Dan Gilles, water resources engineer, will present on key topics, including:

Iowa Flood Center Tools and Services for Iowans

Applications of Forecasting Tools in Local Government Flood...

Environmental Engineering and Science Graduate Seminar

Friday, November 7, 2025 1:30pm to 2:20pm
Seamans Center

Cristina Poleacovschi, Assistant Professor, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Iowa State University, will be presenting, Place Matters: Sociotechnical Approaches for Understanding and Addressing Tap Water Distrust in the U.S.

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Saw-whet Owl Banding

Friday, November 7, 2025 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Iowa Raptor Project

Join us after dark for this exclusive Northern Saw-whet Owl banding event! We will begin indoors at the Raptor Center for an engaging educational program to learn more about the secretive world of owls with our education birds. Next, you will be transported to our remote owl banding station where you will help collect data, band, and release owls that we may encounter. Due to the nature of this event, space is limited. Registrants must be 18 years of age or older to participate.

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