Iowa Now photographers captured a variety of University of Iowa Welcome Back Week 2014 activities—ranging from a job fair designed to let UI students know about career and volunteer opportunities and campus resources—to a Taste of Iowa event that allowed students to sample the culinary delights found locally.

A number of UI offices, community groups, and local businesses joined forces to make these events possible and to roll out the welcome mat for new and returning students.

Check out the following photo gallery that provides a glimpse into many of these activities that took place Aug. 24-31.