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Land Use and Biodiversity in an Ag State: Policies and Programs for Habitat and Species Conservation in Iowa
October 4, 2023 - 12:45pm
Panelists will discuss the 30 by 30 Initiative, existing laws, current conservation programs, as well as legal and policy tools available for increasing habitat and protecting biodiversity on privately owned agricultural land across the state....
Water in the 21st Century: Fireside Chat
October 10, 2023 - 5:30pm
On Tuesday, Oct. 10, HELI will host a fireside chat style discussion between Dean Kevin Washburn and Tanya Trujillo, Iowa Law graduate (92JD) and former Assistant Secretary for Water and Science at the US Department of the Interior. Assistant Secretary Trujillo is currently the Water Policy Advisor to the New Mexico Governor and Deputy State Engineer. Assistant Secretary Trujillo will discuss her perspectives as an Iowa law graduate whose winding career path took her from private practice to...
Tree Tours on the Pentacrest
October 14, 2023 - 12:00pm
Join the Pentacrest Museums in partnership with UI liveWELL and UI Facilities Management for guided strolls on campus featuring the ecological diversity, symbolism, history, and lore of our trees. We'll dedicate some time once each season to these nature walk & talks for discovery in a program—designed for you—with resilience and curiosity in mind....
Good Fire Federalism: Rethinking Prescribed Fire Liability and Regulation
October 17, 2023 - 12:45pm
Please join the Environmental Law Society as we hear from visiting Professor Stephen Miller about his research on wildfire management, prescribed burns, and forest management. Lunch will be provided!
Tree Talk, Tour, and Trivia Competition at the Sciences Library
October 17, 2023 - 1:00pm
Join Arborist Andy Dahl for a tree talk and tour at the Sciences Library! This program will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. The tree talk will begin at 1 p.m. on the 3rd floor of the Sciences Library. The walking tour of campus trees will begin after the talk. This program is free and open to the public. The Sciences Library is located at 120 Iowa Ave. ...
Discover Your University
October 18, 2023 - 12:00am
Discover Your University helps Iowa faculty and staff discover great things happening around campus. The program offers sponsored visits to various campus sites during normal working hours, providing opportunities to learn about innovative programs like the Driving Safety Research Institute, Recreational Services, University Libraries, Hancher, Pentacrest Museums, and more. Discover Your University lets individuals and teams experience the breadth of incredible work going on at the university...
West Campus Tree Tour
October 20, 2023 - 12:00pm
Tree Tours are back: this time, we’ll bring opportunity for connectedness, wonder, and movement closer to our friends across the river. New route, new trees, same wonderful experience....
Sustainable Chemistry Study Abroad Program Information Session
October 26, 2023 - 1:00pm
Join UI Study Abroad program coordinator Lindsay Budde and UI faculty leaders Adam Brummett and Stratis Giannakouros to learn more about the summer 2024 study abroad course, "Sustainable Chemistry Along the Rhine River." Learn about the program, the application process, and ask any questions you have....
Environmental Law Internships Student Panel
October 27, 2023 - 12:30pm
*DATE CHANGE - This panel was originally scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 26. As of 10/20, it has been changed to Fri, Oct. 27 (same room). The Environmental Law Society is excited to host a student panel on environmental summer internships. A list of environmental legal internships will be provided and students will discuss their experiences applying for and interning in the legal field. Lunch will be provided!
Owl-O-Ween Family Night at Iowa Raptor Project
October 28, 2023 - 8:00pm
Owls, with their mysterious allure and enigmatic charm, have captured the imagination of humanity for centuries. These nocturnal raptors, known for their wisdom in folklore and their remarkable adaptations in the wild, continue to fascinate people of all ages....