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

Environmental Engineering and Science Graduate Seminar

Friday, September 18, 2026 1:30pm to 2:20pm
Seamans Center

Marcelo Mena, CEO, Global Methane Hub, will be presenting, Methane Emergency Brake to Climate Change.

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Iowa City Climate Fest

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 5:30pm to 6:30pm
The Englert

The City's 7th annual Climate Fest is a celebration of the many ways our community takes action to address climate change. From an expansion of the City’s compost facility to the GROW Solar group buy program, we continue to make progress towards our climate action goals.

IIHR—Hydroscience & Engineering and Iowa Flood Center researcher Jesus Gomez-Velez will be present on Tuesday, September 22 to represent the department's active engagement in climate-related research. Gomez-Velez has recently...

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Early Fall Bird Banding

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 7:30am to 9:30am
Macbride Nature Recreation Area - Falcon Shelter
Early Fall Bird Banding
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