College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

West Branch – Lower Cedar Watershed
Graduate students in the Department of English will engage the Lower Cedar Watershed Management Group in a public environmental humanities project.

West Branch – Public Tree Inventory
As part of the ICIGO student organization within the School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability, students will conduct an on-site tree study and create a GIS-based digital inventory tool for city-owned trees in West Branch, Iowa.

West Branch – Social Media Plan for the City of West Branch
Undergraduate students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication will partner with the City of West Branch to work on a social media plan and corresponding public engagement strategy.

Downtown Burlington Alleyway Art
Visiting Assistant Professor in the School of Art & Art History Ali Hval engaged the Burlington community to activate a prominent downtown alleyway with public art.

West Burlington GIS Data Development
Students in ICIGO created and mapped a wide range of data for the City of West Burlington using Geographic Information System (GIS) tools to help local officials identify opportunities for community improvements.

Supporting Iowa City's Wonderful Westside Neighborhood
Courses from two University of Iowa departments - the Department of Theatre Arts and the School of Planning & Public Affairs - merged to explore the role of arts & culture in community and economic development, with a focus on supporting the launch and visioning for the Wonderful Westside Neighborhood Association in Iowa City.

Pathfinders RC&D Strategic Communications Campaign
Students in a capstone class in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications worked with Pathfinders RC&D to develop a strategic communication campaign and a vast array of resources to help the organization implement the campaign strategies.


Pathfinders - Mapping Accessibility in Iowa’s Cultural Destinations
Students from Public Affairs and from a GIS student organization will help Pathfinders RC&D develop a statewide database and map of accessibility features in Iowa's parks, natural areas, and cultural spaces.
A new statewide initiative from Pathfinders Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) aims to help individuals with disabilities and their caregivers better navigate opportunities to enjoy Iowa’s parks and cultural spaces.

Bloomfield - Mutchler Community Center Mural
University of Iowa-based artist Emily Edwards painted two murals at the Mutchler Community Center in Bloomfield, IA. With input from the staff and community, the artist created a design that brings a sense of energy and excitement to the space and serves as a memorable community touchpoint. This project is part of IISC's partnership with Pathfinders RC&D.

West Burlington - Pollinator Garden

StoryMap of Dubuque's Sustainability Infrastructure Projects
As part of the ICIGO student organization within the Department of Geographical and Sustainability Sciences, students created a StoryMap that highlights green infrastructure projects in Dubuque.
The city of Dubuque has been widely recognized for prioritizing sustainability in community and economic development. ICIGO students created a StoryMap highlights many of the current and past initiatives that help make Dubuque a more sustainable and resilient community.