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1 50/50 in 2020 to host conference UNI's Department of Political Science and the student group 50/50 in 2020 will be hosting the You're Next Leadership Conference from 12 to 4 p.m. Friday, January 31 in the Maucker Union ballrooms.The conference will focus on women's involvement in government and public service in Iowa.
2 UNI hosts caucus in Maucker
Kelsey--Elizabeth (Class of 2021) 		The event, held one week before the Iowa caucuses on February 3, was intended to introduce students to the caucus process and the role it plays in the American democratic system. As Hoffman called the group to order, she stressed the value of Iowans' unique experience of being "first in the nation in the caucusing process". Hoffman opened with a general explanation of the caucus process, including how to find your ward and precinct location; photo.
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3 DOR preps for recontracting, updates
Cavalier--Kimberly (Student--2020), Leitner--Gabrielle (Class of 2020) 		Department of Residence (DOR) has announced a number of changes and enhancements to campus living effective beginning in the fall 2020 semester. One adjustment students may have already noticed is that the recontracting process processed has been moved from November to February. By waiting until spring to start the recontracting process, it allow new students time in the fall to get adjusted to college and focus on their academics and get a better feel for where they might want to live the following year. The DOR will be adding a "mixed community" option combining first-year and upper-class students. Another notable update is the reopening of Dancer Hall.
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4 Values might prove obstacle for Dems in 2020