Office of Sustainability and the Environment | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Solving Grand Challenges

Balancing human and environmental wellbeing.

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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Search sustainability-related majors, minors, certificates, and research centers

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Give your resume a competitive edge with practical, future-focused skills employees are looking for

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News

Nominate Your Favorite Tree for MVTree Contest

Friday, October 9, 2026

An Overview of UI Summer Pollinator Findings

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

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Iowa Engineering Alumnus Engages King Charles III on Methane Solutions

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Events

Business Approaches to Social Impact Roundtable Discussion

Friday, October 16, 2026 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Pappajohn Business Building

The Tippie College of Business Social Impact Community is hosting a workshop connecting researchers and professionals interested in how businesses are managing their social impact and how that approach has shifted over time.

Environmental Engineering and Science Graduate Seminar

Friday, October 16, 2026 1:30pm to 2:20pm

Seamans Center

Thomas Robinson, Engineer, EA Engineering and Geology, P.C., Alumnus of the Scherer Research Group will be presenting, From UIowa to EA: Technical Track in Environmental Consulting.

Saw-whet Owl Banding

Friday, October 16, 2026 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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