As we navigate the fall semester, we continue to face challenges surrounding COVID-19. To offer support during this difficult time, the University of Iowa will host a mental health virtual panel discussion from 1 to 2 p. m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, for students, staff, and faculty.

We are deeply disturbed by the murder of Iowan Michael Williams, a member of the Grinnell community whose burned body was discovered Sept. 16 in rural Jasper County. We extend our deepest sympathy to Mr. Williams’ family, friends, and the Grinnell community.

Do you have a favorite podcast? Are you currently starting your own podcast?Join the GPSG Podcast Club! A collective of grad and professional students who love all things podcast. We will meet once a month to discuss and/or listen to specific episodes from your suggested podcasts.

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, September 22 @ 7PM for this unique, virtual opportunity hosted by the Iowa Lecture Committee! "In Conversation about 1619 and the Legacy that Built a Nation" led by Nikole Hannah-Jones, a Pulitzer prize-winning reporter covering racial injustice for The New York Times Magazine and creator of...

Do you want to:• Boost your resume from the comfort of your own bed• Get an inside look at the Iowa research community• Network with other graduate and professional students• Get involved with the Graduate and Professional Student Government at UIOWA All with a minimal time commitment of just three (3)...

Please find below the text of an email sent on behalf of USG and GPSG to all students on September 4, 2020 at or around 4 pm CST in advance of the Labor Day weekend.

"The UI First-Generation Task Force established four 1stGen@Iowa Awards in 2019. These awards recognize first-generation student achievements as well as outstanding advocacy and support efforts of faculty and staff.

Please find linked here a joint letter from University of Iowa Student Government (GPSG and USG) to President Bruce Harreld and Interim Executive Vice President and Provost Kevin Kregel regarding our concerns with returning to campus in the Fall 2020 semester.

Flying into Cedar Rapids to return to school and need a ride? From August 13 through August 27, the University of Iowa Student Government (UISG) airport shuttle will offer arrival services from the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Iowa City to all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.

Upon their return to campus, students can pick-up a protective equipment (PE) kit for the fall 2020 semester. Each kit will contain 2 reusable cloth face coverings, 2 disposable masks, 1 face shield, and one small hand sanitizer.