Safety

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Being a member of the Hawkeye family is about more than wearing black and gold

Monday, August 26, 2019
In this welcome message to campus, President Harreld and Provost Montse Fuentes outline Iowa’s principles and present university resources available to the Hawkeye community.
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Ten-year commitment to curbing high risk drinking results in 32% reduction at UI

Thursday, August 1, 2019
High-risk undergraduate drinking has decreased significantly at the University of Iowa thanks to its 10-year commitment to alcohol harm reduction.

Successful parents talk to kids about safe driving

A University of Iowa study shows that parents can help their kids be safer drivers by having conversations with them about it.

New program requires suicide prevention training for all

A new part of the orientation program at the University of Iowa will require new and transfer students to be trained in how to identify suicidal tendencies in their peers.
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UI revokes student organization status for four fraternities after alcohol, hazing incidents

Thursday, December 13, 2018
The University of Iowa has removed the registered student organization status for the Kappa Sigma, Delta Chi, and Sigma Nu fraternity chapters, as well as the Sigma Alpha Epsilon colony. The action comes after the conclusion of comprehensive investigations into incidents involving hazing and alcohol.

Drier forecast reduces flood risk on UI campus

Thursday, October 11, 2018
The rising Iowa River has caused unease for Iowa personnel who remember failed attempts to hold back the floodwater in 2008. But, UI officials say the risk is minimal and the lessons learned and improvements made to campus since 2008 have positioned the university to prevent repeated catastrophic damage.

UI drone policy update creates new approval process

Wednesday, October 3, 2018
The UI is a drone no-fly zone. All faculty, staff, students, volunteers, visitors, and members of the public who wish to fly a drone on campus or fly a university-owned drone off campus must obtain an exception to the no-fly policy from UI Risk Management.
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Telling stories, protecting farmers

Wednesday, September 12, 2018
An initiative launched in part from the UI College of Public Health is a forum for farmers who are injured on the job to tell their stories in hopes of encouraging other farmers to be more careful in their work and reduce agriculture-related injuries.
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UI Department of Public Safety shares annual safety message

Thursday, August 23, 2018
The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety provides a variety of services and training opportunities to assist those on campus.
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A welcome message from President Harreld and Provost Curry

Monday, August 20, 2018
A welcome message from President Harreld and Provost Curry detailing some of the campus resources available to students, faculty, and staff.
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A RAGBRAI to remember

Monday, July 30, 2018
As RAGBRAI riders traveled from one side of Iowa to the other, black and gold could be seen everywhere. Hawkeye pride was displayed on the gear of many a cyclist, and the University of Iowa campus took center stage as Iowa City served as an overnight stop.
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Iowa dives into the future of water research

Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Building on a century of hydroscience research, the University of Iowa enters a new era of activity aimed at solving Earth’s biggest environmental issues.