Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG)

Displaying 201 - 250 of 1598 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
201	Gartman and Andersen gear up for the new year Northern Iowan 110:54, p.1	04/28/2014	While in office, Kevin Gartman and Paul Andersen hope to share what they have found at UNI: an enriching campus. Also on the agenda is boosting enrollment and incorporating international students into student-friendly activities; photo.
202	Shuttle running out of steam Northern Iowan 110:54, p.1	04/28/2014	UNI's Panther Shuttle may be in jeopardy next year. For the past three years funding has been $30,000 in the red according to Thomas Madsen, former NISG president. The complexes have not signed the revised contracts to pay for advertising on the shuttle.
203	Committee unaware of fee hike Northern Iowan 110:52, p.1	04/24/2014	A $25 increase in the Student Services Fee for 2015 was passed without the knowledge of several Student Services Fee Committee members. The fee funds services such as NISG, the Northern Iowan, and athletics; photo.
204	NISG leaders pass the torch Northern Iowan 110:52, p.4	04/24/2014	NISG President Tom Madsen and Vice President Blake Findley reflect on their time in office. They pass the torch to Kevin Gartman and Paul Andersen; photo.
205	Lynda Yates to lecture at UNI Public Relations News Release 2013:260, p.1	04/21/2014	Lynda Yates, an associate professor of linguistics at Macquarie University in Australia, will present her lecture "Communication, Language and preparing for the Work Place". April 28 in Seerley Hall.
206	Bass brings vast experience to CSBS Northern Iowan 110:51, p.1	04/17/2014	Brenda Bass has been named the new Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. She has been with UNI since 1996. She is excited about this new opportunity.
207	Madsen reflects on student services fee decision Northern Iowan 110:50, p.1	04/14/2014	Thomas Madsen and Blake Findley approved the Board of Regents' request to remove $25 of funding for athletics from the General Education Fund. This money will be converted to the Student Services Fee fund. Some argue this may not be the right decision.
208	Future president and vice president push involvement Northern Iowan 110:45, p.5	03/27/2014	The future UNI NISG president and vice president push for student involvement in their letter to the editor; photo.
209	UNI student body elects leaders for 2014-15 school year Public Relations News Release 2013:205, p.1	03/12/2014	Kevin Gartman and Paul Anderson were elected as NISG president and vice president. They will promote activities that are in the best interest of students. The representatives will take office on April 15.
210	All-staff opinion column: What are your thoughts on student government? Northern Iowan 110:42, p.3	03/06/2014	Three Northern Iowan opinion columnists give their opinions on the Northern Iowa Student Government.
211	NISG tries cutting course packet costs Northern Iowan 110:41, p.1	03/03/2014	Northern Iowa Student Government is making an effort to cut costs by not charging students for course packets. They feel that students should not have to pay for material that is not protected under copyright.
212	Panthers storm the capitol Northern Iowan 110:40, p.1	02/27/2014	Many UNI students and faculty when to the Iowa Capitol in Des Moines for the second annual UNI Day at the Capitol. They were able to tell stories about the people at UNI to show the representatives UNI's impact on Iowa.
213	UNI groups bond over Times trivia Northern Iowan 110:39, p.1	02/24/2014	The New York Times sponsored a trivia night at UNI. Groups from all over campus came together to compete for the grand prize of $125. Many students and faculty enjoyed bonding throughout the night; photo.
214	Panther Portraits: Military Ball Northern Iowan 110:39, p.4	02/24/2014	Photos of students at the military ball hosted by the Department of Military Science; photo.
215	NISG candidates receive support Northern Iowan 110:39, p.3	02/24/2014	Several students wrote letters to the editor about the upcoming NISG election. These students spoke out about which candidates were the most qualified and what these candidates have already done to help improve the University of Northern Iowa; photo.
216	Student Voices: What did you take away from the NISG presidential debate? Northern Iowan 110:38, p.1	02/20/2014	Several students responded to the question, "What did you take away from the NISG presidential debate?".
217	NISG candidates vie for office Northern Iowan 110:38, p.1	02/20/2014	A Northern Iowa Student Government debate was held for the presidential candidates in the upcoming election. Corey Cooling and his running mate Eric Boisen discussed current issues with Kevin Gartman and his running mate Paul Andersen; photo.
218	NISG campaigning picks up speed Northern Iowan 110:37, p.1	02/17/2014	NISG campaigning has gotten off to a quick start. Candidates will have an open forum on February 18 at 5:00 p.m. in the Maucker Union Coffee House. Election polls will open online on February 25 and close on February 26.
219	Branstad hopes to draw incoming veterans to Iowa Northern Iowan 110:32, p.1	01/30/2014	Governor Terry Branstad hopes to bring more veterans into the state of Iowa through Home Base Iowa Initiative. This includes offering veterans and their families in-state tuition and having military pensions exempt from state income tax.
220	Readership program flourishes in 1st year Northern Iowan 110:30, p.2	01/23/2014	The Collegiate Readership Program at UNI was created by Chris Miller and is funded by the Northern Iowa Student Government. This program allows students to keep up on current events and educate themselves through reading the paper.
221	It's here, it's queer, it's the new LGBT Center Northern Iowan 110:28, p.3	01/16/2014	The new LGBT Center opened December 10, 2013. The new center is meant to meet the needs of LGBT students. UNI has come a long way in supporting the LGBT community; photo.
222	Branstad's budget hits UNI issues Northern Iowan 110:28, p.1	01/16/2014	UNI will receive an extra $8 million for the next two fiscal years, if Governor Branstad's 2015 budget is passed. This is not as much as UNI requested. Branstad also requested $32.9 million to renovate Schindler Education Center; photo.
223	Panther Portraits: Maucker Union open house Northern Iowan 110:28, p.2	12/13/2013	Photographs of students using the new offices in the upper plaza of the union; photo.
224	Read up and get educated about UNI Northern Iowan 110:24, p.4	11/19/2013	The editorial staff of the Northern Iowan urge students to educate themselves on current events and legislation regarding UNI. By being active members of the UNI community students will be better able to voice their opinions.
225	Madsen and Findley reflect on semester Northern Iowan 110:23, p.1	11/15/2013	Northern Iowa Student Government President Tom Madsen and Vice President Blake Findley reflect on their first semester in office; photo.
226	Letter to the editor Northern Iowan 110:20, p.3	11/05/2013	The author responds to the T-shirt exchange program that allows students to exchange a T-shirt from the University of Iowa or Iowa State University for a University of Northern Iowa one. She feels that this is a great way to promote school spirit; photo.
227	Renovations finishing up in Maucker Union Northern Iowan 110:20, p.1	11/05/2013	The renovations to Maucker Union are finishing up. These renovations include remodeling the International Students and Scholars Office as well as creating offices for the Student Involvement Center; photo.
228	UNI requests more funding for athletics from students: Athletics hopes to reduce reliance on general fund Northern Iowan 110:20, p.1	11/05/2013	UNI is requesting the approval of the Board of Regents in raising the student services fee by $25. This would allow the athletic department to reduce their reliance on the general education fund.
229	Republicans discuss push for funding increase at UNI Northern Iowan 110:19, p.1	11/01/2013	Walt Rogers and Dean Fisher both spoke at the public forum held at UNI. These Republican Representatives support an increase in funding for UNI. At the forum taxes, employment, and cyber-bullying were several other topics discussed; photo.
230	Letter to the editor Northern Iowan 110:17, p.3	10/25/2013	Says UNI should celebrate Veterans Day. It should be made an additional holiday. No one deserves recognition more than our veterans.
231	Class scheduling changes introduced at NISG meeting Northern Iowan 110:17, p.2	10/25/2013	For the 2014 fall semester, the Office of the Registrar is adding a 75-minute class slot on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; a Saturday morning class slot; and a three-hour class slot at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays.
232	UNI students pump up the pep for Homecoming Northern Iowan 110:14, p.1	10/15/2013	The finals of the pride cry were held at the Homecoming Pep Rally. Student Admissions Ambassadors/Connecting Alumni to Students won. Dance Marathon came in second, while Alpha Delta Pi and Sigma Alpha Epsilon came in third; photo.
233	Tuition freeze could occur again Northern Iowan 110:11, p.1	10/04/2013	The Board of Regents announced they are supporting another tuition freeze. Student-body president, Tom Madsen, and vice-president, Blake Findley, will go to Des Moines in January to lobby for UNI in the legislature; photo.
234	Purple Tie Affair: UNI puts its best foot forward for Homecoming Northern Iowan 110:11, p.1	10/04/2013	The Homecoming theme this year is Purple Tie Affair. Homecoming starts with the Homecoming Kickoff at 5:30pm on Monday, October 12.
235	Military banners raise debate at NISG senate Northern Iowan 110:8, p.1	09/24/2013	The Northern Iowa Student Government voted to grant funding for seven banners for the UNI Veterans Association. The vote was seven in favor and six against for all of the banners; photo.
236	NISG wants green light for more buses Northern Iowan 110:6, p.1	09/17/2013	Northern Iowa Student Government wants more buses to run on Homecoming weekend to deal with the large number of students. They believe that this would help students to get around safely; photo.
237	Panther sports teams sponsored t-shirt exchange Northern Iowan 110:4, p.4	09/10/2013	Photos taken at the UNI t-shirt exchange. Students were able to exchange their University of Iowa of Iowa State University shirts for a one featuring UNI; photo.
238	Renovations planned for Maucker Union: Student Involvement Center, International Services to be updated Northern Iowan 109:55, p.1	06/14/2013	Construction will soon start on the upper level of Maucker Union. The Student Involvement Center and International Services will face renovations. An LGBT and Military and Veterans Centers will be added.
239	Three UNI graduates receive Lux Service Award Public Relations News Release 2012:299, p.1	05/17/2013	Karl Baresel, Darvel Givens, and Theresa Luensmann were recognized during the 2013 spring commencement ceremony as recipients of the university's most prestigious award for undergraduates.
240	Three UNI graduates receive Lux Service Award Public Relations News Release 2012:298, p.1	05/17/2013	Karl Baresel of Davenport; Darvel Givens of Waterloo; and Theresa Luensmann of Aspinwall received the university's most prestigious award for undergraduates during the 2013 spring commencement ceremony.
241	Bancroft-Smithe and White reflect on year in office Northern Iowan 109:54, p.1	05/03/2013	The former student body president, Jordan Bancroft-Smithe, and former student body vice president, KaLeigh White feel like their time in office was a success. They wish they could have done more, but they are satisfied with what they accomplished; photo.
242	2. From your NISG president and vice president Northern Iowan 109:54, p.	05/03/2013	Student body president, Tom Madsen, and vice president, Blake Findley, welcome new students to UNI. They encourage them to join different student organizations on campus. They explain why NISG is important; photo.
243	14. Meet your Northern Iowa Student Government Northern Iowan 109:54, p.	05/03/2013	Description of what NISG does and who is currently involved; photo.
244	Hurst and Jessip appointed by Senate Northern Iowan 109:53, p.1	04/30/2013	The Northern Iowa Student Government senate approved the appointments of Victoria Hurst and Alicia Jessip. Victoria Hurst will become the new director of governmental relations; Alicia Jessip will become the director of diversity and student life, photo.
245	Board set to review student service fees Northern Iowan 109:52, p.1	04/26/2013	The Board of Regents had their annual vote regarding changes to student service fees. Former NISG president, Jordan Bancroft-Smithe plans on publishing the allocations of these funds in the near future so students can be aware of the process.
246	New NISG senate is ready for hard decisions Northern Iowan 109:51, p.3	04/23/2013	Jordan Wilmes responds to the Peter Ickes letter in the previous publication. He stands behind his decision to deny both Elijah Seay and Beth Monnier positions on the cabinet and feels it was in UNI's best interest.
247	April 10 senate meeting disappointing Northern Iowan 109:50, p.3	04/19/2013	Says that the April 10 NISG meeting was very upsetting because two qualified individuals were denied positions as executive directors. Beth Monnier and Elijah Seay were questioned in an unprofessional way. It was not fair, nor welcomed.
248	NISG senate out of touch with constituents Northern Iowan 109:49, p.4	04/16/2013	Author feels that the NISG senate is out of touch with students and will attempt to undermine the new executives every chance they get. He feels that denying Beth Monnier and Elijah Rogeay positions on the cabinet was a perfect example of this.
249	Keep an eye on NISG Northern Iowan 109:49, p.4	04/16/2013	The author urges students to hold our elected officials of NISG accountable. Leaders need to be able to do the work expected of them, and lead by example. He hopes that our newly elected president and vice president will get the job done.
250	NISG senate rejects 2 directors: Madsen and Findley say future plans are unknown Northern Iowan 109:49, p.1	04/16/2013	Northern Iowa Student Government rejected both Beth Monnier and Elijah Seay for positions of the executive branch. Beth Monnier was running as the director of governmental relations, and Elijah Seay as the director of diversity and student life.