News from UI Student Government

On Behalf of the Student Advisory Committee on Sexual Misconduct (SACSM)

Monday, November 11, 2019
In recent months, several marketing campaigns have commodified at-home sexual assault kits under the guise of empowering victims/survivors. We acknowledge that it is important for victims/survivors to feel empowered in their choice to either utilize or not utilize any number of formal reporting, counseling, and/or medical options.

"I'm the First" First-Generation Summit at Iowa

Thursday, October 31, 2019
The University of Iowa Student Government (UISG) is proud to host the third annual “I’m the First” First-Generation Summit! This summit fulfills our long-standing goal of celebrating diversity and supporting our first-generation (first-gen) students.

UISG Statement on Climate Change Action

Tuesday, October 8, 2019
The University of Iowa Student Government was excited to welcome internationally renowned climate activist Greta Thunberg to Iowa City. Greta has reminded political leaders of their moral responsibility to fight climate change.

Renters Guide 2019 - 2020

Monday, October 7, 2019
UISG is excited to release the second annual Renter’s Guide. This guide incorporates data taken from an extensive survey that evaluated off-campus renters on their perceived level of service and quality they received from their landlord or property manager over the last year.

First Fall Senate Meeting 2019

Wednesday, August 28, 2019
The University of Iowa Student Government had its first meeting for the academic school year on Tuesday August 27th in the Black Box Theater of the IMU.

UISG Sustainable Purchasing Guide

Wednesday, February 27, 2019
The University of Iowa Student Government is excited to publish the first Sustainable Purchasing Guide! This guide is intended to help student organizations make purchasing decisions that are better for the environment and the community. The guide provides advice for planning events, buying t-shirts, ordering food, and much more.

Labor Center Statement

Thursday, February 21, 2019
The University of Iowa Student Government applauds the agreement reached between the Director of the Labor Center and Dean Washburn of the College of Law this Tuesday.

Title IX Public Comment

Friday, February 1, 2019
The University of Iowa Student Government stands by survivors of sexual misconduct and assault. The proposed Title IX changes from Secretary DeVos and the Department of Education will significantly impact survivors in a way we do not support.

It's On Us - Week of Action

Sunday, November 25, 2018
The University of Iowa Student Government has created a It's On Us Week of Action starting November 26th through November 30th. Here are the events: Monday, November 26th: Townhall in IMU Iowa Theatre from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM.

Helpful Guides to Voting

Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Do you want to vote on Election Day but need some guidance? Please check out this guide that UISG has created. It includes all the essential information for you to vote on November 6th!  Interested in early voting? There is a guide for that, too! Click here.