3rd Annual UISC Donations Drive

UISC hosted our 3rd donations drive for the Pantry@Iowa from March 3rd thru March 27th.  

We had 11 drop off locations and donated a total of 420Ibs of goods along with many monetary donations! 

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2025 Special Olympics Spring Classic

UISC volunteers had a blast helping at the Special Olympic Spring Classic that was held on March 15, 2025! 

The Spring Classic sees competition in basketball, basketball skills, cheerleading, gymnastics and powerlifting.  

Volunteers assisted in set-up, registration, and assisting athletes for various events.   

Shelter House Book Sale 2025

Many UISC Councilors volunteered between January and March to support the Shelter House in sorting through hundreds of donated books, board games, DVD's, puzzles, and more for the big sale that occurred on March 8th & 9th.  The day of the event volunteers also helped with checking out customers, carrying items to cars, and running the coffee bar.

Soooo MANY BOOKS!!!

DVIP Souper Bowl, 2/20/25

UISC councilors picked up soup donations from local restaurants and helped serve at the event. 

All proceeds from the event went to support DVIP of Iowa City. 

Dance Marathon Big Event 31!

The University of Iowa Dance Marathon is a student organization that provides year-round support to youth cancer patients and their families. The Big Event is a 24-hour Dance Marathon where students assemble to celebrate all survivors and remember the children who have passed away throughout the year. 

UISC showed our support again this year by volunteering for the Big Event!  Councilors spent time in the family room making crafts with kids and their families, helped with registration and with helping families navigate to the event. 

UISC Sponsored Blood Drives

Staff Council sponsored 2 blood drives in January 2025 collecting 33 units for the DeGowin Blood Center!! 

We had a truly great turnout and hope to beat those numbers next year! 

Magic Carpet Making!!

In honor of the 2025 Human Rights week UISC councilors helped make Magic Carpets for kids in the Johnson and Washington county areas to encourage reading!!  UISC has partnered with United Way in the past to make literacy kits and a large book donation and we will continue to support them in their many missions! 

Holiday Lights by the Lake 2024

Staff Councilors volunteered our time to help with the Holiday Lights on the Lake display at the Coralville Lake in support of the Bird House Hospice Home of Iowa City.  

Councilors helped with set-up, directing traffic, taking donations, and tear-down.  This is a truly magical yearly event that we are proud to help with!

Caroling at The Hope Lodge

On December 4th, UISC Councilors went caroling at The Hope Lodge of Iowa City.  The Hope Lodge supports patients from UI Hospitals that have to travel for treatments and provides a comforting place to stay.  

This was a wonderful time for all who joined!

Veterans Day Flag Display

UISC Councilors and other UI associated volunteers helped set-up the yearly display of flags on West Pentacrest; each flag placed is in honor of a veteran with over 6,000 flags displayed this year. 

Homecoming Parade 2024

Staff Council had a blast at this year's parade celebrating our Hawkeye Heroes!!! 

Faculty & Staff Coffee Bar

UISC assisted at this year's Faculty & Staff Coffee Bar to honor all the hard work that happens every day on campus - this is a special event the week of Iowa Homecoming! 

Fall Highway Clean-up 2024

On 10/5/24 UISC Councilors sweated together cleaning-up our section of Adopted Highway.  Lots of trash was removed and lots of fun was had 😊

HopeWalk 2024

UISC Councilors gathered with Cedar Rapids area residents for the 11th annual HopeWalk for suicide awareness and prevention. This event is held at Cherry Hill Park in Cedar Rapids to remember loved ones lost to suicide and to spread the word for suicide prevention. 

Shelter House BBQ Bash 2024

The 2024 Shelter House BBQ Bash was a blast! 

UISC Councilors helped with setup of this event on 9/26 and then helped with the big Bash Friday, September 27th at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. 

This event is held yearly to raise funds for the Shelter House of Iowa City to assist in helping persons improve their quality of life as they move forward from homelessness. 

On Iowa 2024

Councilors welcomed our incoming Freshmen and transfer students to campus by assisting with moving into the dorms, passing out swag, and registration. 

98.1 KHAK Radiothon

UISC volunteered alongside 98.1 KHAK and KCRG TV 9 News at the University of Iowa Center for Advancement for the 98.1 KHAK Radiothon August 15^th & 16^th!Patients and their families shared their inspiring stories live on air, highlighting the impact of donations. 

UISC at the Iowa State Fair!

On Monday, 8/12/24 and Saturday, 8/17/24 from 1 to 5pm Staff Councilors represented the University of Iowa at the State Fair!  

My Very Own Book!

UISC sponsored its first children's book drive on behalf of United Way!! 

We collected over 1,500 books to be given to children in need in Johnson and Washington counties!

Adopt-A-Highway Clean-up June 2024

Councilors and their family members braved the heat on June 22nd to cleanup of the UISC portion of adopted highway near Kent Park. 

Pride Parade 2024

On Saturday June 15th UISC showed our support in the Iowa City Pride Parade! 

Lots of candy and lots of fun!! 

Corridor Heart Walk 2024

On Saturday May 4th UISC Councilors assisted with the Corridor Heart Walk at Kinnick Stadium!  Volunteers for the event helped with setup, running booths, and clean-up.  

Literacy Kit Assembly Sponsored by UISC

UISC worked with United Way to assemble Literacy Kits to be distributed to local schools.  

Volunteers assembled 20 kits for children, these kits were personalized by each volunteer to help promote reading and understanding what has been read through pictures and games.

UISC Annual Donations Drive, March 2024

The UISC Community Outreach Committee held its 2^nd annual donation drive for the Pantry @ Iowa.  11 drop off locations collected toiletries, baking items, and many other dry goods; in total 600lbs were collected and donated to the Pantry @ Iowa!!!  
 

Shelter House Book Sale 2024

 Many UISC volunteers helped to sort through donated books, games, and puzzles to get organized for the annual Sheter House Book Sale.  Volunteers also assisted the weekend of sale, 3/23 & 3/24, with ringing up customers and serving coffee. 

Dance Marathon 30 Big Event

UISC Councilors along with their friends and family volunteered for Dance Marathon at the University of Iowa IMU!!!  

Volunteers helped at bag check-in and in serving meals to the Dancers. 

Dance Marathon celebrated 30 years and we got to celebrate with them!

UISC Sponsored Blood Drive

Your UISC Community Outreach Committee sponsored a blood drive on Friday February 9, 2024, to support the Degowin Blood Center.  

The drive was held from 10am to 2pm in the MERF Atrium on West Campus and was a success with 11 donations!  We hope to do more of these drives in the future!  

Holiday Lights at the Lake 2023

Volunteers assisted with directing traffic, taking donations, and spreading holiday cheer! 

The weather was great on most evenings, and we were able to show lots of support to the Hospice House of Johnson County in their yearly fundraising event! 

2024 Celebration of Human Rights Week

UI Staff Council members joined in celebrating Human Rights Week here on campus by volunteering! 

 In partnership with United Way, they assisted in assembling literacy kits to benefit local K-6th grade kids and hygiene kits to be distributed to Free Medical Clinic clients in need. 

DVIP Kit Assembly 2024

UISC partnered with members of the CLAS Staff Council to   assemble kits for the Domestic Violence Intervention Program.  These kits included items to aid in mental health/coping skills and maternal health. 

We look to help and encourage those who are in need and will continue to reach out to DVIP and assist with future needs and events. 

UISC Adopt-A-Highway Fall 2023 Event

UISC Councilors along with family and friends braved the cold and met up for our fall clean-up event on 10/28/23. 

We always have a great time and find lots of "treasures" along the way! 

UI Homecoming Parade 2023

UISC members, family, and friends marched in the parade and had an awesome time celebrating the Hawkeyes! 

BBQ Bash!

Shelter House of Iowa City held its annual BBQ Bash fundraiser to support the individuals and families in need of housing.  UISC members helped with set-up and with serving food and drinks at this event. 

HopeWalk 2023

The 10th annual HopeWalk for suicide awareness and prevention was held on 9/16/23 at Cherry Hill Park in Cedar Rapids Iowa.  UISC members assisted with setting up the event as well as serving food and clean-up.