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

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

Environmental Engineering and Science Graduate Seminar

Friday, May 1, 2026 1:30pm to 2:20pm
Seamans Center

Amy Burgin, Chair and Professor, Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology, Iowa State University, will be presenting, Aquatic Ecosystems in the Anthropocene: Understanding Human-Driven Changes and Implications for Water Quality.

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11th Annual Latham Project Engage Showcase

Saturday, May 2, 2026 9:30am to 11:30am
Biology Building East
Join us on Saturday, May 2nd to see the science outreach projects created by students in the LATH:3001 class. Projects include children's books written and illustrated by students, Instagram accounts, K-12 classroom presentations, and more!
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