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

Science & Health Connections Fair: Employers, Graduate Programs, Medical Schools promotional image

Science & Health Connections Fair: Employers, Graduate Programs, Medical Schools

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Students will explore and connect with:

Life science, health science & sustainability companies

Internship/full-time positions

Graduate and service programs and medical schools

Research and volunteer opportunities

Check-in at International Ballroom Lobby in Iowa Memorial Union.

Bring your Student ID, copies of your resume and dress for success!

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Local Food Panel Discussion

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Pappajohn Business Building

Join us for a discussion with local food professionals to learn about sustainability in our food system. Panelists include Barb Danielson, marketing director for New Pioneer Food Co-op, Alex Smith, chef and owner of Plated Table, and Kristy Walker, president of Walker Homestead. This event is open to all.

The Long, Long Voice Trail: Digitizing J.N. “Ding” Darling’s Dictabelts and the Broader Implications for Preserving and Engaging with Obsolete Media promotional image

The Long, Long Voice Trail: Digitizing J.N. “Ding” Darling’s Dictabelts and the Broader Implications for Preserving and Engaging with Obsolete Media

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Virtual
Join archivist and exhibition co-curator Collin Vandewalle for a talk about Dictabelts, a now-obsolete analog audio recording format popular in the mid-20th century.
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Volunteers planting Miyawaki Forest