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Johnson County to test siren system on Wednesday, April 16

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Department of Emergency Management
Johnson County Emergency Management will conduct an off-cycle siren test on Wednesday, April 16 at 10 a.m. This is only a test, and no emergency actions are required.

Crime Alert: Sexual Assault

Monday, March 24, 2025
Office of Clery Compliance
In the interest of campus safety, we want everyone to be aware University of Iowa officials received a report of sexual assault that occurred at some time during the evening of Saturday, March 15 into the early morning hours on Sunday, March 16 in an east side residence hall. The assault was reported to be perpetrated by an acquaintance.

Severe Weather Awareness Week and Hawk Alert Test

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Department of Emergency Management
As we enter severe weather season, it’s crucial for everyone on campus to familiarize themselves with the university's emergency notification systems and how to respond. Campus Safety will conduct a Hawk Alert test on Wednesday, March 26 at 10 a.m., in coordination with the National Weather Service (NWS) and Johnson County.
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Student Government I Campus Safety Birdie Distribution

Friday, April 25, 2025 10:00am to 12:00pm
University of Iowa Pentacrest
Campus Safety has teamed up with Student Government and Fraternity and Sorority Life to distribute personal safety alarms to students. Those interested in receiving a personal safety alarm should mark their calendars, and plan to attend an upcoming safety tabling event. Please be prepared to present your student ID.Friday, April 25, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Pentacrest *While supplies lastShould severe weather occur, the event will be relocated to the Main Library.If you can’t make it to an event, but...

Campus Safety Student Advisory Board

Friday, April 25, 2025 12:30pm to 1:30pm
University Capitol Centre
The April Campus Safety Student Advisory Board meeting will take place on Friday, April 25 at 12:30 p.m. in the Campus Safety Service Center on the first floor of UCC (University Capitol Centre), in suite 139 next to Student Disability Services. During this meeting we will cover: Introductions Presentation: Topic TBA Discuss additional timely topics Gather topics for future discussion *A light snack will be provided. About The purpose of the Campus Safety Student Advisory Board (CSSAB...

Bike to Work Week Breakfast & Bike Registration

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 7:30am to 9:00am
Seamans Center
Unpark Yourself: Bike to Work Week BreakfastBreakfast burritos, fruit, coffee, and juice will be provided by the Engineering Staff Advisory Council and College of Education. You can also register your bike with Campus Safety and learn about bike safety. May 12–18 is Bike to Work Week. We are encouraging those who can, to leave your car at home and use alternative means of commuting to campus, such as biking, public transportation, car-pooling, UI van pool, and walking. Come and learn—all are...
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