| Diversity Catalyst Awards | Recently, we honored our Diversity Catalyst Award winners, those who have engaged in DEI initiatives around campus, making the University of Iowa a more inclusive and diverse campus. You can find all the winners and watch a recording of the program on our website. | | | | There is still time to sign up for the BUILD summer cohort. This cohort will start on May 16 and continue to June 20. You have until April 29th, this Friday, to sign up. | | | Campus Climate Survey There is still time to take the Campus Climate Survey. This survey will be used to inform the University’s strategic plan in the upcoming years. Check your email for a link to take it. | | | | We have recently uploaded video highlights from a recent free speech panel. This panel covered topics such as what free speech looks like in Iowa and how to encourage speech in the classroom. All videos can be found on our Youtube. | | | The Primary Election is on June 7th. For information on how to vote, visit Hawk the Vote's website. To vote absentee, you must request an absentee ballot by May 23rd. | | | | “The University of Iowa has gained national recognition for its support of women in leadership positions across its campus. At the UI, 58 percent of academic deans are women, 36 percent of president’s cabinet members are women, and 24 percent of fully tenured professors are women, according to the study." | | | “The growth of minority students in Iowa colleges and universities has outpaced Iowa’s total population growth. The combined total of 39,120 represents more than a fourfold spike from 30 years ago.” | | | | The new five-part "Journey to Unity Conversation" with members of our Jewish community is a discussion touching on how we can support our Jewish community, identify challenges, address ignorance and stereotypes, and outline resources for our community. | | | Last Friday, the University of Iowa became the 13th location to place a sapling from the annex where Anne Frank hid. We are honored to be home to this piece of history. See photos from the event. | | | |
