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UISG funds UI library course reserves

UISG funds UI library course reserves

Sarah Watson, [email protected] • February 7, 2018
UISG gave the green light for funding to expand a library course-reserve program aimed to help alleviate students’ textbook costs.
The Iowa Memorial Union as seen Monday, Oct. 9th 2017. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Initiative to bring affordable professional dress options given green light by UISG

Sarah Watson, [email protected] • January 24, 2018
UISG passed legislation to fund a clothing bank to operate out of the IMU where students can access professional clothes for free.
UISG brings back ideas to use for spring semester

UISG brings back ideas to use for spring semester

January 23, 2018
A mid-winter conference of Big Ten schools fuels some UISG proposals, addressing food insecurity and the DREAM act.
during Hawkeye Caucus at the State Capitol building in Des Moines on Tuesday, Apr. 4, 2017. Hawkeye Caucus is a day to showcase the accomplishments of the University of Iowa community. (The Daily Iowan/Ben Smith)

UISG ramps up advocacy in start of legislative session

Elianna Novitch, [email protected] • January 18, 2018
Student leaders are advocating for medical amnesty, increased state appropriations on behalf of the student body to state legislators.
The Reference Collection at the Main Library on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017. UISG is offering a new service for students to donate used textbooks to the library for semester length checkout. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

UISG announces textbook donation, libraries say coming soon

Sarah Watson, [email protected] • December 13, 2017
UISG announces steps to create a textbook-donation system.
RVAP director Adam Robinson speaks during a UISG town hall meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2017. During the meeting attendees discussed issues relating to sexual assault and available resources on campus and in the community. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Third UISG town hall discusses sexual assault

December 7, 2017

Increased education and awareness dominated town-hall conversation on sexual assault. By Sarah Watson [email protected] A diverse group of campus advocates attended University of Iowa Student...

Senators hear a presentation at a UISG meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. UISG voted on adding independent senators to make elections more accessible. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

UISG add three senator seats to target accessibility

December 6, 2017
Students not affiliated with a campus party or on a ticket will be able to run for a spot in the UISG senate in the spring elections.
UISG Senators Sanjeev Thangarajah and Akash Bhalerao proposing new legislation at the University Capital Center on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017. UISG passed legislation about a new constituency position to increase international inclusion. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

UISG legislation to add international student representative

Sarah Watson, [email protected] • November 15, 2017

International students will soon have increased representation in campus politics starting next semester. Legislation passed at the University of Iowa Student Government Tuesday meeting will give the...

Abdalrhman Elgaali and Sheng Hao Lu speak at a UISG meeting in the University Capital Centre on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017. The meeting included discussions and a vote concerning the proposed Airport Shuttle Legislation for UI students. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

UISG sponsors free airport shuttle over school breaks

November 1, 2017

UISG gives the green light to provide free shuttle service between the IMU and the Eastern Iowa Airport during breaks. By Sarah Watson [email protected] Students will be able to take advantage...

University of Iowa President J. Bruce Harreld speaks during a UISG meeting in the Old Capitol Town Center on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017. Harreld spoke to student senators during their first meeting of the 2017 school year. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

UISG advocates for more Academic Support & Retention funding

Sarah Watson, [email protected] • October 18, 2017

The University of Iowa Student Government voted on a resolution Tuesday advocating for additional funding to expand Academic Support & Retention Programs on campus. The resolution will pledge UISG...

The Iowa Memorial Union glows in the evening Monday, Oct. 9th 2017. (Paxton Corey/The Daily Iowan)

UISG hopes to supply students with outdoor recreational equipment

Sarah Watson, [email protected] • October 10, 2017

The University of Iowa Student Government plans to supply recreational equipment for students to check out for free from the IMU. A Facebook survey posted Oct. 3 invited students to check which of 12...

UISG President Jacob Simpson responds to a question during a UISG townhall meeting at the Danforth Chapel on September 25, 2017. UISG members fielded questions on the proposed tuition increases, availability of housing in Iowa City and other concerns from members of the student body who attended. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

UISG addresses housing, tuition, more at first-ever town hall

Elianna Novitch, [email protected] • September 26, 2017

Tuition, food affordability, student wages, and housing were issues that dominated the University of Iowa Student Government’s first town hall. At a small gathering in the Danforth Chapel on Monday,...

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