The Office of Community Engagement at the University of Iowa serves as a bridge between the university and the community. We facilitate mutually beneficial partnerships between faculty, staff, students, and community partners across our state, nation, and world. We offer trainings, workshops, and provide informational resources and expertise that empowers faculty, staff, and students to transform their teaching, learning, and research to make lasting change and a positive impact in our communities.
Applications Open for Undergraduate Engagement Corps
All undergraduate UI students are invited to apply to the Undergraduate Engagement Corps (UEC)! If you are an undergraduate student who is interested in addressing critical societal problems, improving quality of life, and being an engaged citizen, the UEC is right for you! Applications are due October 7th.
Applications Open for Graduate Engagement Corps
The OCE is excited to open applications for the 2025 Graduate Engagement Corps (GEC) to graduate and professional students! Applications are due November 18th.
Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement
Over the next year, OCE and a Leadership Committee of faculty and staff will work to gather data from across campus and assemble a successful re-classification application to Carnegie.
GEC 2024 Cohort Orientation
We were thrilled to get to know our new GEC students during a three-day workshop in January. With guest speakers, breakout sessions, and project development, students developed skills in community engagement. These graduate students are diverse, enthusiastic, and looking forward to engaging with community partners!
How to Be a Public Artist
Artist and UI lecturer Ali Hval leads students enrolled in the How to Be a Public Artist workshop on a tour around downtown Iowa City, showcasing her Scribble Trees and other public artwork!
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