Monday, October 28, 2019

Iowa City in the summer time is an experience that many students stay to enjoy! On this episode of the Parent Family Network, we sit down with Joe Reilly, Nighttime Mayor of Downtown Iowa City. Joe shares the wonderful events the city and their partners put on during the summer. In addition, we meet again with Dr. Barry Schreier from University Counseling Service to talk about the student transition home for the summer and how to navigate those conversations.

Joe Reilly, Nighttime Mayor of Downtown Iowa City

Data Dive with Mirra

  • It's important to keep these things in mind throughout the summer:
    • work for transferrable skills
    • experiential learning
    • academic engagement
    • connections with family and friends
    • personal wellness
  • The data that we provide is relevant and applicable to a student's entire time at the University

Episode Resources

  • Downtown Iowa City webpage - See all the details about retailers, restaurants, and event happenings in the downtown district. Also, see locations where Downtown Gift Cards can be bought (good at over 100 businesses, including street and garage parking)!
  • Summer of the Arts

Listen to Episode 10