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Daniel Khalastchi has been named executive director of the University of Iowa’s new Office of Writing and Communication. Since joining the university in 2011 to help establish the Magid Center for Writing, Khalastchi has played a key role in expanding student opportunities and stewarding major donor support.
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The UI is launching a campuswide initiative as part of the 2022-27 Strategic Plan to explore long-term strategies for increasing revenue and improving operational efficiency. The goal of the Revenue Generation and Efficiencies Strategic Plan Action and Resource Committee (reSPARC) is to identify and propose initiatives that ensure Iowa maintains its strong financial trajectory for years to come.
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Skype for Business is being retired and will be replaced by Microsoft Teams as the primary communication platform. Phone numbers will move to Teams between September 2025 and March 2026. Learn what to expect and how to prepare for the change.
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Reminder: Residence hall move-in begins this weekend
Get ready to welcome our new class of Hawkeyes to campus! New and returning students will move into the residence halls beginning this weekend and continuing throughout next week. Please be aware of the extra people and vehicles when commuting to and from work and while parking on campus. And if you see someone who may need help with directions or who may have a question, please step in and offer assistance.
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In the know: More news, information, and resources
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- On Iowa! volunteers needed: Dozens of volunteers are still needed to help welcome the incoming class to campus. You can help with everything from registration, move-in to residence halls, to downtown coffee crawls. See available shifts and sign up today!
- Construction alert: As construction continues on the new Arena Ramp near Carver-Hawkeye Arena and the Dental Science Building, be aware of these new road and parking lot closures.
- Tree removal near Lindquist Center: This week, five river birch trees in poor condition are being removed from the Lindquist Center courtyard as part of an Engie sanitary sewer modification project. Once construction is complete, the area will be replanted.
- New to Iowa? Be sure to use the official brand email signature: The brand manual provides an email signature template to establish your professional affiliation with the university. Outlook instructions and guidelines detail how to include your job title and credentials, use unit-specific hyperlinks, and set alt text to meet accessibility standards.
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