Council on the Status of Women

Working in partnership with the University to develop policies that remove barriers

Our Mission

The mission of the Council on the Status of Women is to ensure an environment that supports the rights of all women at The University of Iowa. The council is committed to working in partnership with the University to develop policies that remove barriers to women’s learning, professional growth, creativity, employment, and contributions to the institution and to the broader community.

An Open Letter in Support of RVAP

This open letter is written, delivered, and published by the UI Council on the Status of Women. Because of our commitment to open dialogue and transparency, we will post relevant communication from the letter recipients as well as our own replies or follow-ups that we may subsequently write. (April 2024)

An Open Letter to Transgender Students

This letter was authored by the trans members of the UI Trans Inclusivity Coalition, with support from allies of all identities, as well as the co-signatories noted at the bottom of the letter, including the UI Council on the Status of Women. (Published March 31, 2021)

Upcoming UI Diversity Events

ADHD Support Group

Friday, April 19, 2024 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Virtual

ADHD Support Group With Molly Rathe, LMHC Description: The ADHD Support Group is for students with ADHD to connect and talk about resources, tips/tricks/advice about managing ADHD, and share experiences of navigating college and relationships with ADHD. All ages, races, genders, and majors are welcome as a variety of identities help students connect across diverse experiences and perspectives. Students are welcome to participate as often as they would like—weekly or only during weeks that are...

Murder in Big Horn: Episode One Documentary Screening

Friday, April 19, 2024 6:30pm

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Join the Latino Native American Cultural Center and Meskwaki RISE for an insightful screening of episode one of the docuseries Murder in Big Horn!

APAHM Night Market

Friday, April 19, 2024 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Asian Pacific American Cultural Center

This late-night program will be one during which students will be exposed to Asian Night Markets, a popular Asian cultural activity hosted in cities primarily in Asia but now throughout major cities in the world. The purpose of a night market is to boost the economy, allow leisurely strolling and eating, and gain exposure to different countries traditions through food and activities. Our night market will be hosted to allow organizations a chance to share their cultures through food, activities, and information.

28th Annual University of Iowa Powwow

Saturday, April 20, 2024 11:00am to 9:00pm

Johnson County Fairgrounds

28th Annual University of Iowa Powwow - Saturday, April 20, 2024 Doors open at 11 a.m., Grand Entries at 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Johnson County Fair Grounds, 4261 Oak Crest Hill Rd SE, Iowa City, IA 52246 For more information, visit https://powwow.uiowa.edu

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Working in partnership with the University to develop policies that remove barriers

Our Mission

An Open Letter in Support of RVAP

An Open Letter to Transgender Students

Upcoming UI Diversity Events

ADHD Support Group

Murder in Big Horn: Episode One Documentary Screening

APAHM Night Market

28th Annual University of Iowa Powwow

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Tippie Women Summit Webinar Series

Womxn's Summit 2021

UI Professors Kelly Kadera and Sara Mitchell are helping female political scientists close the gender gap

UIHC Black Women's Maternal Health Conference Rescheduled Virtually