Articles from October 2020

COVID-19 Campus Update: Celebrating Halloween Safely

Friday, October 30, 2020
Dear Parents and Family,Your student received this earlier today Celebrating Halloween Safely During COVID-19In this video, Dr.

COVID-19 Campus Update: First Free Student Flu Shot Clinic

Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Dear Parents and Family, Your student received this earlier today, Reminder: First Free Student Flu Shot Clinic is TomorrowWhile it’s not possible to say with certainty what will happen in the fall and winter, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) believes it’s likely that flu viruses and the virus that…

COVID-19 Campus Update: How to Properly Remove a Face Mask

Monday, October 26, 2020
Dear Parents and Family,Your student received this earlier today How to Properly Remove a Face MaskIn this video, learn more about how to properly put on and remove a face mask, as well as how wearing a face mask can help slow the spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19 Campus Update: University-Sponsered Travel/Mental Health Resources

Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Dear Parents and Family, Your student received this earlier today Update: University-Sponsored TravelFaculty/staff The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, rolling 30-day ban on university-sponsored international travel remains in effect, and travel to any area with high rates of COVID-19 infection should be avoided.

COVID-19 Campus Update: Campus Operations Update

Monday, October 19, 2020
Dear Parents and Family,Your student received this earlier today Face Masks and Carbon DioxideIn this video, Dr. Greg Schmidt, intensive care specialist at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, explains face masks, droplets, and carbon dioxide.

Reminder: Fill out FAFSA 2021-2022

Monday, October 19, 2020
You must apply for financial aid each year by filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).   The 2021-2022 FAFSA should be completed as soon as possible after October 1, 2020.  The filing deadline for priority aid consideration is December 1, 2020.

Free flu vaccination clinics for UI students

Monday, October 19, 2020
While it’s not possible to say with certainty what will happen in the fall and winter, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) believes it’s likely that flu viruses and the virus that causes COVID-19 will both be present in our communities.

COVID-19 Campus Update: Revised Face Covering Policy

Monday, October 19, 2020
Dear Parents and Family,  Your student received this recently, Update: Revised Face Covering PolicyThe University of Iowa is revising its COVID-19 policies in order to align with updated guidance from the Iowa Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Campus Events After Class!

Thursday, October 15, 2020
It is very easy for students to get caught up in school and work, especially while most are virtual this semester.

Virtual Internship Provides Linette Leng Opportunity to Gain Relevant, Global Experience

Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Linette Leng, UI undergraduate student pursuing a BA with a double-major in Spanish and interdepartmental studies, isn’t letting the COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on her aspiration to gain relevant, global experience in the form of an international internship.