News from UI Student Government

2018-2019 UISG Election Candidates

Tuesday, March 20, 2018
 UISG Spring Elections are in full swing! To help educate students on the candidates running this year and to familiarize students with the candidates' platform, we've made this guide for all your election needs! #UISGforU To vote for tickets and independent senators on March 28-29, visit MyUI, click "Student Information," and...

UISG Statement on Proposed State Budget Cuts to Higher Education

Thursday, January 25, 2018
As students of the University of Iowa, we are disappointed by the Iowa State Senate’s proposed $8. 6 million mid-year de-appropriation to our university.

Announcing the Call for Presentations for the First Generation Summit!

Tuesday, January 23, 2018
"I'm the First"With 23% of the 2016 first-year class at the University of Iowa being first-generation students, the UI is a leader in higher education for first-generation student accessibility. First-generation students are students for whom neither parent nor guardian has received a baccalaureate degree.

Fall Semester Report

Monday, January 22, 2018
The University of Iowa Student Government is committed to enhancing the student experience on campus. By challenging ourselves and the University we seek to ensure a student-centered environment through education and advocacy. UISG's Semester Report chronicles the accomplishments and details over the fall semester.

UISG's Top Ten

Thursday, January 11, 2018
A look at our proudest achievements to-date. 1. Created programs to address student food insecurityFor our new Student Day at the Farmers Market, 295 students received small vouchers for the Iowa City Farmers Market, and of those students surveyed, 34% had not attended the Farmers Market before.

Hawkeye Meal Share Program

Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Hawkeye Meal Share is an initiative that gives students the opportunity to donate their unused guest meal swipes online to any undergraduate, graduate, or professional student in need at the University of Iowa.

UISG Statement on Title IX revision of the Dear Colleague Letter

Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Trigger Warning: This message addresses the topic of sexual assault.   Dear University of Iowa Students,   On Thursday, September 7, the Secretary of Education Betsy Devos announced that the Department of Education (DOE) will consider rescinding or revising the Dear Colleague Letter.

Support for those Impacted by Hurricane Harvey

Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff:   Last week, Hurricane Harvey, a Category 4 hurricane made landfall over Texas causing catastrophic flooding and damage in Houston, Galveston, and Corpus Christi. This week we have continued to see the damage expand to areas in Louisiana.

UISG Response to DACA Termination

Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Dear University of Iowa Students, Today, it was announced that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program will be terminated in six months. The termination of DACA will revoke the documentation of nearly 800,000 students, many of whom study and work in universities and colleges across the nation.

Apply to be LGBTQ+ Constituency Senator!

Tuesday, September 5, 2017
UISG is currently seeking a dedicated undergraduate student to represent the LGBTQ+ community as a UISG Constituency Senator! This position primarily focuses on advocating for the LGBTQ+ community, as well as helping to create legislation that has positive impact on the community.