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 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

"Ukraine: War and Resistance" photo exhibit

Wednesday, March 29 to Sunday, April 2, 2023 (all day)

Phillips Hall

With the beginning of Russia’s war against Ukraine, a cohort of Fulbright photographers, both Ukrainian and American, found themselves at the epicenter of momentous events, equipped with their ultimate weapon, their cameras. They managed to capture the tragic and heroic, devastating, and hopeful moments of present life in Ukraine. These photos were exhibited for the first time in fall 2022 at the Vinnytsia Museum of Art, Ukraine. The University of Iowa is proud to host the "Ukraine: War and...

Connecting with our Veteran and Military Connected Community

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 9:00am to 12:00pm

University Capitol Centre

The Building University of Iowa Leadership for Diversity (BUILD) initiative is an opportunity for UI faculty, staff, post-docs, and graduate students to gain strategic knowledge and skills to contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. By completing a series of workshops, participants will earn a certificate demonstrating their commitment as leaders to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and classroom. To get session details and register for UI campus courses, log...

Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 9:00am to 6:00pm

University of Iowa Main Library

Out & About: Queer Life in Iowa City is the Spring 2023 exhibition in the Main Library Gallery.

Life in Iowa and ISSE Weekly Coffee Hour

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 3:30pm to 4:30pm

University Capitol Centre

Starting Jan. 18, Life in Iowa (part of International Student and Scholar Services) and International Student Support and Engagement invite international students and scholars at the University of Iowa to join them for a weekly coffee hour every Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at T.Spoons coffee shop (located in University Capitol Centre).

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