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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Contemplating Carbon: Type, Paper, and Ink

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 3:00pm
Adler Journalism and Mass Communication Building
Artist Talk with Visiting Fulbright Scholar Jamie Murphy
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Our Water, Our Future: A Look at the Central Iowa Water Quality Report

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 6:00pm to 7:30pm
St. Ambrose University Rogalski Center
Join Iowa's water experts for an encore presentation of findings from the Central Iowa Source Water Research Assessment (CISWRA) report — a groundbreaking scientific study that provides the most comprehensive analysis of water quality in Iowa to date. This event will feature a distinguished panel of scientists who were directly involved in creating this landmark 227-page assessment, offering Eastern Iowa participants access to the researchers behind this critical work.
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Student Stories: Reflections on Summer Environmental Law Internships

Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:45pm to 1:15pm
Boyd Law Building

Join the Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative and the Iowa State Bar Association for a dynamic session spotlighting Iowa Law students who spent their summer immersed in environmental law and policy work across the state, region, country, and world! Through 3–5 minute lightning talks, these future environmental leaders will share insights from their internships—from litigation and advocacy to research and regulatory practice. This session highlights the real-world impact of HELI’s experiential...

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