Events

Paddle in the Park Series

Paddle in the Park Series

August 19, 2019 - 2:00pm

*REGISTRATION REQUIRED VIA EMAIL. SEE DETAILS BELOW.*...

1 Million Cups

1 Million Cups

August 21, 2019 - 9:00am

Join us every Wednesday in Iowa City @ MERGE Iowa City, as entrepreneurs present new companies and ideas to a diverse and progressive audience fueled by free coffee. Our mission is to engage and grow the startup community as well as accelerate the startups participating in the program. As a community, how can we help your company? Interested in presenting at 1MC #IowaCity? Apply to present online at 1millioncups.com/iowacity.

On Iowa! Living Green on Campus and Beyond

On Iowa! Living Green on Campus and Beyond

August 21, 2019 - 10:00am

Learn how to live a sustainable lifestyle by taking advantage of programs and resources available through the Office of Sustainability.  From composting in your dorm room to joining an environmentally focused student org, we can help you discover the world of sustainability right here on campus.  Stop by for your free compost bins and make a DIY planter. Part of the On Iowa! Event Series to welcome new students. Welcome Class of 2023!

Iowa City Farmer's Market

Iowa City Farmer's Market

August 21, 2019 - 5:00pm

The City of Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department operate farmers markets at two locations, two days a week during the summer season. The Farmers Market runs on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Chauncey Swan Ramp, 415 E. Washington Street. Season opening and closing dates, plus event times are listed below....

Sustainability on Social Media

    Sustainability by the Numbers

    1,897
    students and faculty
    participating in Eco Hawks Program
    225
    students enrolled in
    Certificate of Sustainability Program
    7.5
    million pounds of waste
    recycled and diverted from landfill
    400+
    sustainability-related and
    focused classes to choose from
    $21
    million secured for
    sustainability-related research since 2014
    36
    thousand hours invested by UI students
    and faculty through the Iowa Initiative
    for Sustainable Communities

    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!