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Seven students and a library staff member share digital scholarship projects, marking the symposium’s first year featuring student presenters and highlighting the impact of Vivero Fellows’ work.

������ý College, local power company Alliant Energy, the Ahrens Family Foundation, the Mayflower Community, and the City of ������ý has partnered on a new solar park, ensuring that will 75% of ������ý's power will come from renewable sources.

Assistant Chief Diversity Officer for Staff Equity Heather Jones-Brown share info on her life and work and her secret skill

Every year alumni, parents, students, and faculty and staff come together on Scarlet & Give Back Day to make ������ý shine brighter by being a piece of the ������ý experience.

������ý College will welcome Antionette Priscilla Carroll as the 2026 Social Innovator in Residence, bringing a nationally recognized leader in equity-centered design to campus for a fall 2026 residency focused on trust, community agency, and sustainable systems change.

Cinthia Romo ’21 took advantage of internships and service opportunities all over the U.S., explored Europe through the Global Learning Program, and prepared for a Ph.D. in sociology.

Andrew Sherburne ’01, founder of FilmScene in Iowa City, shows how curiosity, creativity, and connection can transform a community.

Four ������ý community members received President's Awards through the Seed Coalition recognizing their work in civic engagement.

Six ������ý College students studying Chinese, Japanese, and East Asian Studies shared their research on a national stage this spring, marking a record-setting year for student participation at the annual conference hosted by ASIANetwork.

It is with deep sadness that I share news of the passing of Sam Harris ’58, a member of our alumni family whose life and legacy have left a lasting mark on ������ý and in the world.

What began as a simple idea to sing together has become Vox Feminae — a close-knit group of women who find connection, creativity, and care through music. With each rehearsal and performance, they continue to build community and share something meaningful with ������ý.

At the covered entrance of Drake Community Library, a simple but meaningful new resource is quietly making a difference. The ������ý Community Fridge offers 24-hour, no-questions-asked access to fresh and recovered food — providing another layer of support for community members navigating food insecurity. For Rachel Rudacille ’26, the project has been more than a volunteer effort. It has been an opportunity to listen, learn, and help build something lasting alongside community partners.

In March, Assistant Chief Diversity Officer Heather Jones-Brown, Assistant Professor and Cultural & Community-based Digital Curator Petrouchka Moïse, and student Rayana Henderson ‘26 all attended and presented at the Many Shades of Colour Young Women's Conference in Des Moines. As stated on their website, the conference, organized by the nonprofit Hip-Hope Inc., serves as a space for empowerment dedicated towards “underprivileged and overchallenged youth.” In particular, the program aims to provide support for young women in grades 6 – 12, allowing them the opportunity to build self-esteem and connect with a supportive community.

In March, a diverse lineup of events — from personal storytelling and knitting gatherings to professional mentoring and arts education — brought that mission to life. This is just a sample of the offerings that occurred in March.