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PFN Episode 3: Handling Homesickness - Strategies for Success

Friday, September 27, 2019
This episode of PFN discusses the common phenomenon of missing home. Our guest expert, Dr. Barry Schreier discusses strategies that parents and families can use to help their students who might be missing home.

Vaping: The New Look of Nicotine Addiction

Thursday, September 12, 2019
The University of Iowa invites all interested community members – parents, educators, healthcare providers, government officials, employers, students, faculty, staff – to attend a series of educational events designed to increase awareness of e-cigarettes and their impact, provide information about cutting edge research on e-cigs and vaping from national experts,…

5 Free Resources For Students

Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Students, we’re glad you’re here. To help you be as successful as possible, Iowa offers many free resources to help you study, stay healthy, and have a good time. Check out this list, and take advantage of the opportunities available on campus.

DEVON MCNAMARA ON HER GLOBAL INTERNSHIP IN DUBLIN

Sunday, August 25, 2019
August 13th, 2019 Devon McNamara recently interned at a communications firm in Dublin, Ireland, where she gained exposure to event planning and management—her intended career field. McNamara recently shared information about her experience in Dublin, as well as advice for other UI students considering an internship abroad.

GLOBAL INTERNSHIP IN LONDON MOVES DEJA WILLIAMS ONE STEP CLOSER TO HER DREAM CAREER

Sunday, August 25, 2019
August 13th, 2019 Aspiring music journalist and University of Iowa student Deja Williams is one step closer to her dream after the summer internship she describes as “the greatest adventure of my life. ” Williams recently interned at a music management firm in London, England.

GLOBAL INTERNSHIPS: UI STUDENTS GAIN CAREER EXPERIENCE AROUND THE WORLD

Sunday, August 25, 2019
August 14th, 2019 Talk about resume-building experiences! A theatre arts major honing her passion for stage management at a performing arts company. A business analytics and information systems student with an interest in environmental issues getting hands-on experience with data analysis at a renewable energy company.

UI Service Center is One-Stop Shop

Tuesday, August 20, 2019
Does your student need to replace an ID card, pay a U-Bill, or get a transcript? Look no further than the UI Service Center, which integrates services of the University Billing Office and the Registrar Service Center and is conveniently located on the second level of University Capitol Centre.

Mark your calendars for Homecoming, Family Weekend

Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Homecoming in October and Family Weekend in November are both great occasions to visit campus, show your UI parent pride, and spend some time with your student. Visit each event's website for more information.

Shivers introduces new podcast for parents and families

Tuesday, August 6, 2019
In her monthly column for parents and families, Melissa Shivers, vice president for student life, shares a video welcome message and discusses a new podcast series for parents. See more on the Division of Student Life website.

Move-in instructions available online

Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Start planning the big day! University Housing and Dining has all the information you need to make move-in go smoothly, including what to bring, important dates, and navigation tips to each residence hall. Get details on the housing website.