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Cambus 50-Year Celebration and Alumni Reunion

Oct 28, 2022

01:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Cambus Maintenance Facility, A-side, south section

517 South Madison Street, Iowa City, IA 52240

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A photo of a 1977 bus is held up in front of a CAMBUS in 2022

Join Cambus as we celebrate 50 years of the university's transportation system.

Started in 1972 by UI students, Cambus has grown into an important service that increases access and mobility across campus. Still student-run and operated today, we'll be inviting back the over 3,000 alumni who worked at Cambus as a student job to celebrate Cambus' history and the service it is today.

All Cambus alumni, friends, family, and the university community are welcome to attend the event.

Schedule

  • 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Open House Gathering: will include displays and information about Cambus history. Light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome to join us or stop by anytime.
  • 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. - Speakers: remarks will be given by some prominent figures throughout Cambus history, including Doug Couto. As a UI student in 1972, Couto is one of the students who led efforts to the start of Cambus.
  • 3:45 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Social Hour: all guests are welcome to stay at the event and connect with others until 5 p.m.

About Cambus

Cambus was founded by university students in 1972. Starting with just three routes, six leased buses, and 35 student employees, Cambus has grown to include 14 routes, 34 buses, and over 160 student employees. Cambus provides over 3 million rides annually to university students, staff, faculty, and visitors. Cambus services are, and always have been, no fare, accessible, and open to the public. Cambus also operates paratransit services, "Bionic Bus," for UI students, staff, and faculty with temporary or permanent disabilities.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact in advance at

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