On Iowa! events helps student become familiar with the University of Iowa community, opportunities, and resources the week before classes begin. 

Ready Set School helps Johnson and Washington county families receive supplies and services needed for school.

Hosted by morning KHAK's Brain & Courtlin, the duo will interview kids and their families that have been treated at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital.

DVIP & RVAP is seeking volunteers to help take tickets and staff information tables the Johnson County Fair.

DVIP/RVAP is looking for volunteers to help with crowd safety during the Solon Beef Days parade.

North Liberty's Blues and BBQ is a family-friendly party. Volunteers will walk assigned areas of the park to help ensure that disposable items get put in the right containers.

The Office of Sustainability and the Environment is hosting its 6th annual BioBlitz. Join UI researchers in collecting, observing, and recording biodiversity.

The Savannah Bananas will perform at Kinnick Stadium on July 3rd or 4th. Volunteers will work as event staff doing various tasks.

Join UI Staff Council in donating books and school supplies throughout the month of July. Donation boxes are placed in various staff offices across campus.

Taking over 14 blocks in the heart of Downtown Iowa City, the annual block party is an event for all ages and specifically targets the feel of a community block party. All of the programming, activities, and entertainment are completely free to the public.

The Food Pantry at Iowa is a student organization established on the belief that access to healthy food is a basic human right. The generosity of the University and local communities help provide food and necessities for Iowa students, staff, and faculty in need.

UISC has adopted a section of Hwy 6 by Kent Park. The Iowa DOT Adopt-A-Highway program helps increase public awareness of environmental needs along Iowa highways.

Staff Council will host information tables at various locations throughout Health Care Week, May 11-14.

Finals @ IMU is a long-standing tradition at the IMU providing students with free food, activities, and stress busters during finals week. May 11 thru 14 in Spring 2026.

Staff volunteers help administer make-up and accommodated exams at campus test centers during Finals Week.

The City of Iowa City's annual Neighborhood Energy Blitz delivers energy-saving kits to homes in Iowa City neighborhoods. You can help promote conservation while getting your steps in!

Staff Council collected a record-breaking 762 lbs of donations on behalf of the Food Pantry@Iowa throughout the month of March!

The Miyawaki Method is an innovative approach to afforestation that mimics natural forest ecosystems. Celebrate Arbor day by planting trees with friends!

Every April, DVIP & RVAP host two Shop for Survivors events in Johnson County and regional counties, and collects nearly 9 months worth of in-kind goods for victim-survivors.

Hosted by the Native American Student Association, the UI Powwow is held in the spring to symbolize rejuvenation and renewal.