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Living Labs News and Updates

UI to plant second Miyawaki Forest on Arbor Day

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Tony Senio standing in from of the Prairie Restoration sign with the dormant prairie in the background

Grounds manager blends passion for the environment with a career in Athletics

Thursday, April 2, 2026

K-12 students standing outside looking at worksheets and flood model

Iowa Flood Center Offers New Classroom Resources

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Cinematic Arts faculty immerse students in hands-on learning

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

CLAS Religious Studies faculty member brings students and community together

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Students explore Ashton Prairie Living Lab

Adding More Green Space to a Campus Helps Students

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Office of Sustainability and the Environment Releases New Living Labs Website

Sunday, July 20, 2025

UI Living Labs Working Group Releases Progress Report on Developing Cross-Campus Living Labs

Friday, May 30, 2025

Courtyard between Biology Building and Sciences Library

University of Iowa Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Students Reimagine the Biology Building Courtyard as a Campus Learning Hub

Monday, May 19, 2025

Did you know?

Contact with the natural chemicals released by trees can increase cell activity in the immune system.

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Events Around Campus

Science & Health Connections Fair: Employers, Graduate Programs, Medical Schools

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Students will explore and connect with:

Life science, health science & sustainability companies

Internship/full-time positions

Graduate and service programs and medical schools

Research and volunteer opportunities

Check-in at International Ballroom Lobby in Iowa Memorial Union.

Bring your Student ID, copies of your resume and dress for success!

Saw-whet Owl Banding

Friday, October 16, 2026 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Iowa Raptor Project

Join us after dark for this exclusive Northern Saw-whet Owl banding event! We will begin indoors at the Raptor Center for an engaging educational program to learn more about the secretive world of owls with our education birds. Next, you will be transported to our remote owl banding station where you will help collect data, band, and release owls that we may encounter. Due to the nature of this event, space is limited. Registrants must be 18 years of age or older to participate.

Curator Guided Tour in the Main Library Gallery

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 4:00pm to 5:30pm

University of Iowa Main Library

Join co-curators Collin Vandewalle and Lindsay Moen for a special guided exhibit tour and treats.

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