Homecoming at the University of Iowa is a time to honor traditions, celebrate community, and reflect on what it means to be a Hawkeye. This week, Finance and Operations is proud to highlight employees who not only serve the university today but also share a special connection as Iowa alumni. Their stories capture the experiences, memories, and lasting friendships that shaped their time as students and the pride they carry forward in their roles on campus. From cheering on legendary teams to finding lifelong friends, our F&O Hawkeyes remind us why Iowa will always feel like home.

Jeff Harney and Rod Lehnertz joined forces to talk about measures that have been put in place following the 2008 flood of the Iowa River to best protect our University of Iowa campus and facilities from future flooding.  Efforts range from miles of HESCO barriers, elevated sidewalks across campus, and much more.  Watch the full flood protection measures video to learn more.

Recently announced federal funding changes will significantly affect the health care industry over the next 10 years. Projections show a 10-year reduction of more than $1 trillion for health care nationally, with the state of Iowa anticipating a $9.5 billion reduction, according to a KFF analysis of the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) latest cost estimate. While UI Health Care is in a more stable financial position than many other academic health care systems across the country, adjustments to capital projects, needed to modernize its facilities, will be necessary.

Lynne Finn, associate vice president and director of Facilities Management, has announced her plan to retire after a decade of service. Finn has served in leadership roles within Facilities Management since 2015. A national search for her replacement will begin immediately. Finn will remain in her role for the next three to six months to ensure continuity.

The Financial Management and Budget site has migrated to two new sites to better serve students, faculty, and staff. As part of this transition, our previous website address, https://fmb.fo.uiowa.edu/, will be retired and replaced with two new sites: https://budget.fo.uiowa.edu/ and https://records.fo.uiowa.edu/.