Articles from November 2020

COVID-19 Campus Update: A COVID-19 Toolkit for the Holiday Season

Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Dear Parents and Family, Your student received this earlier today. A COVID-19 Toolkit for the Holiday SeasonThanksgiving is right around the corner, and with COVID-19 cases still prevalent across the region and country, everyone’s favorite feasting holiday is going to look a little different this year.

COVID-19 Campus Update: TALA Application Deadline is Today

Friday, November 20, 2020
Dear Parents and Family, Your student received this earlier today Reminder: TALA Application Deadline is TodayStudents who do not already have a temporary alternative learning arrangement (TALA) in place for the fall 2020 semester but want one for spring must apply by today (Friday, Nov.

COVID-19 Campus Update: Surveillance Testing Pilot Program

Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Dear Parents and Family,  Your Student received this earlier today Update: Surveillance Testing Pilot ProgramEarlier this month, the University of Iowa began a pilot program to provide additional COVID-19 testing options for student employees whose positions require some level of socially distanced, face-to-face interactions.

COVID-19 Campus Update: CAMBUS Operations Update

Monday, November 16, 2020
Dear Parents and Family, Your student received this earlier today CAMBUS Operations Update In this video, CAMBUS Operations Manager Mia Brunelli explains how CAMBUS is using data to track ridership changes and make decisions about how to best serve campus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

Monday, November 16, 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.

David Doughty (BA ’03) Reflects On The Impact Of His Global Learning Experience As An Undergraduate

Monday, November 16, 2020
David Doughty   David Doughty (BA political science ’03), senior associate attorney with Janeway Law Firm in Lone Tree, Colorado, says that his study abroad experience in San Sebastian, Spain, was the best thing he did during his undergraduate academic career at Iowa.

COVID-19 Campus Update: Plan Ahead for Thanksgiving Recess

Friday, November 13, 2020
Dear Parents and Family, Your student received this earlier today Plan Ahead for Thanksgiving RecessIn this video, Vice President for Student Life Sarah Hansen shares recommendations for how to stay healthy and reduce the risk of spreading illness to friends and family leading up to and following Thanksgiving recess.

COVID-19 Campus Update: Please Do Your Part to Slow the Spread  

Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Dear Parents and Family, Your Student received this earlier today. Please Do Your Part to Slow the Spread  The number of COVID-19 cases in Iowa is rising at an alarming rate.

COVID-19 Camps Update: Plan Ahead for Thanksgiving Recess

Monday, November 9, 2020
Plan Ahead for Thanksgiving Recess Thanksgiving recess begins Nov. 22, and while we are all looking forward to the opportunity for rest and relaxation, it is important that we all continue to be mindful of COVID-19.

Hawkeye Distinguished Veteran Awards

Thursday, November 5, 2020
Join us for the 2020 Hawkeye Distinguished Veteran Awards on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, from 5:00-5:30 p. m. The award is presented annually to recognize members of the armed forces who have demonstrated exceptional service to both their country and the Hawkeye community. This year's honorees include: Dr.