Posts Categorized: students

Choosing Entrepreneurship at Iowa

Posted May 9th, 2013 by Rachel White & filed under Guest Blogger, studentlife, students, Uncategorized.

What’s up? My name is Rachel and I’m a junior studying English who loves to read and write more than anything. I feel lucky that I only switched my major once before finding the right one for me. Something I never considered, though, was a Business degree. That is until recently, when I discovered I wanted to get a certificate in Entrepreneurial Management. Why? Because these classes are going to help me create something I love that I can share with the world.

500 student organizations and counting

Posted May 8th, 2013 by Caitlin Scott & filed under Student Profile, studentlife, students.

The Center for Student Involvement added over 50 student organizations during the 2012-2013 school year. Story by Caitlin Scott The University of Iowa Division of Student Life welcomed over 50 new student organizations since the beginning of fall 2012, providing a home for groups like the Iowa City Longboarders Club, the Amateur Radio Club, and

Get fit for summer with UI’s Beach Body Bootcamp

Posted May 1st, 2013 by Caitlin Scott & filed under Student Advice, Student Life, studentlife, students.

University of Iowa Recreational Services has recently expanded their popular Beach Body Bootcamp workout class at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center (CRWC). The class is expected to appeal to UI community members looking to get fit for the long-awaited summer season.

Speaking out against violence

Posted April 29th, 2013 by Caitlin Scott & filed under studentlife, students.

Take Back the Night is a chance for people of all genders to take a stand against violence Story by Caitlin Scott The University of Iowa Women’s Resource and Action Center (WRAC) will host Iowa City’s annual Take Back The Night (TBTN) event on Tuesday, April 30 in downtown Iowa City. Now an international event,

Building meaningful connections

Posted April 25th, 2013 by Hanna Rosman & filed under studentlife, students, Uncategorized.

The UIAA honors seniors this week at Riverfest Story by Hanna Rosman Ultimate frisbee, concerts, and comedians – these are a few of many fun things offered during Senior Week @ Riverfest this week on campus. Yet this week is not just about enjoying the numerous scheduled events, but is also intended to commemorate the

Digging through the waste

Posted April 18th, 2013 by Hanna Rosman & filed under IMU Homepage, studentlife, students, Uncategorized.

Waste audits help improve recycling efforts Story by Hanna Rosman When sorting through someone else’s garbage, you never know what you’ll find. Participants in the annual waste audit in the Burge Carnival Room encountered stale food, clothing, and even some dollar bills. This year’s waste audit for Burge and Daum halls happened on April 3.

Look once, think twice

Posted April 11th, 2013 by Caitlin Scott & filed under Health, IMU Homepage, Student Life, studentlife, students.

Danielle McGraw MS, IADC - Substance Abuse Counselor Photo by Steph Beecher

Student Health & Wellness has launched an initiative to aid freshman that are negatively affected by the secondhand effects of peer alcohol use. Their new class “Look Once, Think Twice” began fall 2012 and is specifically designed for students who are found responsible for being in the presence of alcohol, but not necessarily consuming any.

Less water, less waste

Posted April 10th, 2013 by Hanna Rosman & filed under IMU Homepage, studentlife, students.

Implementing sustainable practices on the University of Iowa campus requires creativity, attention to detail, and in-depth research. For Fred Kurt, operations manager at Hillcrest Market Place, improving sustainability also means saving money and increasing productivity while continuing to serve 3,250 meals to students daily. “I was always digging for the details, doing audits finding out how