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As we begin the fall semester with record-high student retention and graduation rates, one of the largest first-year classes ever, and increasing research funding from the NIH, President Barbara Wilson asks us to embrace a spirit of simple and thoughtful actions that can guide the next season of growth.
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David Schwebel began as the university’s new vice president for research on July 1. In this Q&A, Schwebel shares his vision for the Office of the Vice President for Research and some of his fondest memories from his time as a graduate student at Iowa in the 1990s.
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For the second year in a row, the Hawkeye Wave was voted the Best College Sports Tradition by fans across the country in a USA Today poll. Thank you for showing your school spirit to put our heartwarming tradition on top.
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As UI staff worked to produce the latest game-day commercial for the university, they tapped into the skills of UI students to serve as consultants, create mixed media animation, and provide the voice-over for this year's spot, "Iowa Feels Like Home." Learn more about the students and the work they did on the commercial.
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Lynne Finn, associate vice president and director of Facilities Management, has announced her plan to retire after a decade of service. Finn has served in leadership roles within Facilities Management since 2015. A national search for her replacement will begin immediately.
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Deciding when to ask for help can feel overwhelming. There is no one-size-fits-all that allows us to know when we should reach out for help. If you begin to feel overwhelmed or frustrated, or the stress of a situation causes you to lose focus, it may be a good time to reach out and ask for support.
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In the know: More news, information, and resources
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- Discover Your University returns with 2 fall dates: Explore and experience the breadth of university spaces, programs, and hidden gems by registering for Discover Your University on Sept. 16 and Oct. 9. Spots fill up fast, so make plans with co-workers and register now!
- Make sure your personal information is accurate: The start of a new academic year is a good time to review and make necessary updates to your personal information in Employee Self-Service. Once you log in, click on “My Self-Service,” then “Personal Information.” Check to be sure your home phone, home address, and emergency contact are current.
- Update your Hawk Alert information: Receiving Hawk Alerts is crucial to your safety. As the semester begins, it’s a good time to update your contact information, save the Hawk Alert phone number and email to your contacts, and sign up for text messages.
- Blood drive takes place next week: UI Health Care will host a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, in the Divine Nine Room (No. 337) in the Iowa Memorial Union. The event is part of the We Give Blood Drive, in which the Big Ten university with the most donations by Dec. 5 will win $1 million for student and community health. Stop by and donate if you are able.
- Take control of your financial well-being with free resources: The UI’s partnership with Hills Bank offers all employees free one-on-one coaching, webinars, and online resources to enhance financial knowledge and well-being, with no need for a Hills Bank account. Learn more here.
- Register for the next Brand 101 training: Brand overview training is available for all faculty and staff who want to gain a better understanding of who we are, how to leverage our visual identity, and the resources available to help bring it all together. Register for the virtual Sept. 25 “Brand 101” course via My Training in Employee Self-Service.
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Events
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- 2025 Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, Carver-Hawkeye Arena
- Women’s soccer vs. Saint Louis, 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, UI Soccer Complex
- Sacred Spaces Walking Tour, 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, in front of Congregational United Church of Christ, 30 N. Clinton St.
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