College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Welcome back, Hawks!

We hope your winter break was restful and you're ready to dive into the spring semester.

In this issue, we’re sharing essential resources to help you navigate the weeks ahead. You’ll also hear directly from fellow CLAS students about their study abroad experiences and discover events and opportunities happening on campus.

Please reach out anytime—our academic advisors, support staff, and faculty are here to help you explore majors, answer questions and succeed here at Iowa.

As always, we're grateful to be part of your journey in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Let's make this semester count.

Wishing you a great semester,

Dr. Cornelia C. Lang
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education
Professor of Physics and Astronomy

Student Resources

Save these important dates and deadlines

Stay on top of important dates and deadlines this spring. Missing them can impact your U-Bill, financial aid, graduation status, or your ability to drop courses. Mark your calendar now!

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A CLAS guide to academic support: Supplemental Instruction and campus resources

These services give you space to work through difficult material with peers who've been there.

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How to have a successful semester

Check out these academic strategies to help you kick off the spring semester from a position of strength.

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Tips for managing the cold "spring" semester

Don't let the winter blues slow down your start to a successful semester. Here are a few tips to get you off to a good start.

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Strategies for getting to class when motivation runs out

Feeling unmotivated? A CLAS student breaks down simple, doable strategies to help you get to class even when it’s tough.

Internship registration

Register your internship to receive course credit, transcript notation, meet a requirement of your employer or degree program, maintain enrollment as a student and reflect on the experience.

Student experiences

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A day in the life at Commencement

New CLAS graduate Kaya Smlatic takes you behind the scenes of Commencement, sharing what graduation day really looks like from a student's perspective.

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Bringing Iowa students’ study abroad stories to life: podcast series “Around the World in 80 Stays”

CLAS junior Sean Keene's podcast captures the real stories behind Study Abroad.

Upcoming events

Hawkeye Experience Grant Info Sessions

Tuesday, Jan. 27, 12:30–1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 3:00–3:30 p.m.
Pomerantz Center, Room C330

Approximately $50,000 total in variable amounts up to $4,000 is available for Summer 2026.

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Grant Wood Fellows artist talks and panel

Join the 2025–2026 Grant Wood Fellows artists for an evening of discussion about their work and research. The event will be accompanied by light refreshments.