The Student Center, located in Room E350 Adler Journalism Building, is a place for students to study, relax between classes, work on group projects, check e-mail, do research, and browse key publications in the field of journalism and mass communications. 

Center Hours

Monday-Thursday: 8am - 8pm
Friday: 8am - 5pm
Saturday and Sunday: CLOSED

Services Offered

  • Peer Mentors - Peer Mentors serve to support and encourage student success! Students: make an appointment with a peer mentor today!
  • Academic Advising - Anna Newnum's office is located in E350D.
  • Writing Assistance
  • Internships and Job Opportunities - Michelle Sillman's office is located in E350E.
  • Coffee and Tea Cart - Come get a cup of coffee or tea and a breakfast bar or piece of fruit.
  • Conference Room - Located in E350B. Available for students who want to work on group projects, hold student organizations meetings, or conduct phone interviews.  A scheduling book is available at the front desk to reserve the room.
  • Magazines, Newspapers - The Student Center maintains a collection of major newspapers and magazines available for students to read. There is a selection of journalism trade publications and magazines that represent different areas of magazine writing including food, travel, entertainment, sports, arts, health, and music.
  • Reserve Textbooks - Required textbooks for courses are on reserve at the front desk. Students may check books out for 2 hours. In addition, other reserve readings and videos can be found here.
  • Podcast Studio - The podcast studio is located in E350C. It is available for SJMC students. Class assignments are prioritized. Reservation book and sign-out sheet at the front desk.
  • Computers - Mac computers are available for working on assignments, printing homework, doing research, and checking your email.
  • Black/White and Color Printers - ITC printers are available. 

For more information or questions about the Student Center, contact jacob-mayer@uiowa.edu.