CLAS Business Updates

Weekly updates on business and administrative topics in CLAS

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Directory

Use this listing to find offices and phone numbers for administrative staff and collegiate leaders in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Faculty Reviews

Learn about faculty appointment types, employment classifications, and the structure governing academic positions at the University of Iowa in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

HR Request Forms

Review Request Forms to learn how to submit transaction requests, access workflow and more. You can also learn more about shared governance practices and volunteer opportunities for faculty, staff, and students.

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Events for faculty and staff in CLAS

Are you holding an event you'd like to share with faculty and staff in CLAS? Please add your event to the UI Events calendar selecting both the "College of Liberal Arts and Sciences" unit tag and the "faculty/staff" audience tag.

 

Upcoming events

American Physical Society Prairie Section Meeting PSAPS 2026 promotional image

American Physical Society Prairie Section Meeting PSAPS 2026

Friday, October 23 to Saturday, October 24, 2026 (all day)
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
PSAPS provides the Physics and Astronomy community with an opportunity to present on a wide range of topics, participate in professional development activities, and networking events. PSAPS will feature invited talks from researchers across the region and contributed talks from undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers.
Futureproofing Democracy Towards Hopeful and Achievable Elections In The US promotional image

Futureproofing Democracy Towards Hopeful and Achievable Elections In The US

Friday, October 23, 2026 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Virtual
Join the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council for Futureproofing Democracy Towards Hopeful and Achievable Elections in the U.S. This panel discussion brings together election and democracy experts to examine the challenges facing American elections and explore practical pathways for strengthening democratic participation and public trust.
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Birding Event: Beyond the Binoculars

Saturday, October 24, 2026 9:30am to 12:00pm
Ashton Cross Country Course
Join UI's School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability along with the Museum of Natural History for a very special birding event!
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Recognize a CLAS staff member who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to be of assistance to a faculty or staff member or student. They'll receive a thank you note sent on behalf of the nominator, the Dean, and the Staff Recognition Committee.

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