Office of Sustainability and the Environment

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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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Find Sustainability Degrees and Research Programs

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

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Add a Sustainability Certificate to Any Major

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

Take a Sustainability focused Course

Find a Class

Explore Sustainability Initiatives at UI

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See Waste Information

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Explore Outdoor Spaces

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Find Jobs and Internships

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Sustainable Living Tips

News

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Kozo for Art: From Stem to Sheet

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Grace Koziol

Office of Sustainability and the Environment

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Organic Turf Pilot Research Opportunity

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Find Sustainability Experts at UI

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Events

Devastation of a coastal aquifer from the most powerful storm ever: a story of resilience and recovery

Friday, December 12, 2025 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Stanley Hydraulics Laboratory

The northwest Pacific Ocean is a hot spot for sea level rise and increasing frequency of stronger storms. It is where Supertyphoon Haiyan formed, the strongest storm on record to hit land, which provided a window into the hydrologic impacts of an extreme storm.

West Liberty Science Night

Thursday, April 2, 2026 5:30pm to 7:30pm

West Liberty Elementary School

K-4 children and parents are invited to the West Liberty Science Night on Thursday, April 2nd!

Join us for a fun-filled night of interactive science demonstrations and activities provided by various organizations, including IIHR—Hydroscience & Engineering and the Iowa Flood Center.

We hope to see you there!

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