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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Iowa City International Documentary Film Festival

Sunday, April 26, 2026 (all day)
Adler Journalism and Mass Communication Building
The Iowa City International Film Festival is a student-run experimental film festival hosted in Iowa City.
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Mid-Spring Bird Banding

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 7:30am to 9:30am
Macbride Nature Recreation Area - Falcon Shelter
Early Spring Bird Banding

SEES:7000 Colloquium - Lucien Nan Yobo (Texas A&M) - Ocean Discovery Lecture Series "Earth's Fiery Past: Large Igneous Provinces, Anomalous Co2, and Their Environmental Impacts"

Thursday, April 30, 2026 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Visual Arts Building
SEES:7000 Colloquium - Lucien Nan Yobo (Texas A&M) - Ocean Discovery Lecture Series
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Volunteers planting Miyawaki Forest