The University of Iowa is restructuring its Department of Public Safety to better coordinate a wider range of safety services.

It’s just a student job, except it’s so much more. Every year, dozens of University of Iowa students get to be part of the inner workings and leadership of a public transportation system.

The University of Iowa will begin planning the next 10 years of facilities construction and upgrades, creating much-needed academic space at the core of campus and modernizing the delivery of education and patient care to Iowans.

To continue delivering on its missions of teaching, research, and patient care, the University of Iowa is asking the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, for permission to proceed with planning a 10-year revitalization of campus facilities.

The University of Iowa has appointed Mark Bullock as the next assistant vice president and director of public safety after a national search.

The University of Iowa is making progress on campus safety and mental health initiatives after recommendations from the Reimagining Campus Safety Action Committee (RCSAC).

Each day, UI Laundry Services processes about 24,000 pounds of linens. Most of the processed linens are for UI Hospitals & Clinics and range from washcloths and blankets to healthcare scrubs and lab coats. The team of 45 staff at Laundry Services is dedicated to their work, and it has taken on greater meaning during the pandemic.

Drawn by the decent wages, Brandon Wong joined CAMBUS—the university's public-transit system—as a driver when he was a junior psychology major and Hawkeye student-athlete. After spending several months behind the wheel of a 14-ton bus, he was ready for a change—and had put in enough driving and bus-cleaning time to earn it. Though he had no prior experience with engines, Wong landed the coveted position of student mechanic and completed a three-week training, shadowing other students to learn the trade.

University of Iowa Parking and Transportation has redeveloped the Van Pool Management System and My Van Pool portal because the previous system language has become obsolete. All the improvements made will help quicken the waitlist process and make program membership more efficient. The improved management system and member portal is available for faculty and staff use beginning Feb. 23, 2021.

The fall 2020 semester has been unlike any Hawkeyes have experienced in our university’s 173-year history. Essential workers in our health care operations have selflessly provided incredible care for Iowans while others across campus have worked tirelessly to keep buildings open and safe, provide quality education to our students, and keep other essential operations running smoothly.