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 Appointments and Review

Learn about the process for appointing and reviewing faculty in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Iowa.

HR Administration Resources

Review the administration resources 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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CLAS Faculty and Staff Newsletter

The monthly CLAS Faculty and Staff Newsletter highlights the many accomplishments of our faculty and staff in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

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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

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UI Lunar New Year Celebration 2026

Friday, February 13, 2026 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Phillips Hall
Across East and Southeast Asia, communities celebrate the arrival of spring by celebrating the beginning of the new year on the lunar calendar.
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Application Deadline: Obermann International Fellowships (Fall 2026)

Saturday, February 14, 2026 (all day)
111 Church Street

The UI Obermann Center for Advanced studies is accepting applications for Fall 2026 Obermann International Fellowships. This program offers dedicated space, time, and funding for interdisciplinary scholars to collaborate on innovative research at the University of Iowa. Up to eight international fellowships will be granted every academic year. Applicants must be active researchers at an accredited institution of higher learning outside of the United States or independent researchers/artists with...

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Valentine's Tour at the Stanley

Saturday, February 14, 2026 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Stanley Museum of Art

Kick of your Valentine's Day celebration at the Stanley Museum of Art with love-themed tours led by docents.

Tours start at 2 p.m. followed by refreshments in the lobby. Perfect for those wishing for a pre-dinner activity and those who prefer to spend a cozy evening at home after enjoying some art.

Space is limited; registration recommended. Register at https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/valentines-tour/3128647.

Tour time 2–3 p.m.

Refreshments 3–4 p.m.

Photo by Grace Troutman.

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Thank a staff member

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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