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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Winter Bird-Banding II

Thursday, March 12, 2026 9:00am to 11:00am
Iowa Raptor Project
Winter Bird-Banding Event

SEES:7000 Colloquium - Jack Williams (Wisconsin) - "Studying Past Vegetation Dynamics at Continental to Global Scales Through Open Community-Curated Data Resources"

Thursday, March 12, 2026 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Visual Arts Building
SEES:7000 Colloquium - Jack Williams (Wisconsin) - "Studying Past Vegetation Dynamics at Continental to Global Scales Through Open Community-Curated Data Resources"
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The Great American Bison Road Trip

Sunday, March 15, 2026 1:30pm to 3:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
Join the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History during their day as a stop on the national bronze bison road trip!
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Volunteers planting Miyawaki Forest