Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG)

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# Title Date Summary
201 Campaign continues with debate
Northern Iowan 111:37, p.1
The campaign for senate, president, and vice president are heating up; photo.
202 Brush up on what's on NISG ballots
Northern Iowan 111:37, p.3
Student Eric Boisen goes over what the 2015 NISG ballot contains, and what it means for students; photo.
203 Candidates vie for office
Northern Iowan 111:36, p.1
The Northern Iowa Student Government has begun it's campaign for president and vice president.
204 Meet the presidential candidates
Northern Iowan 111:36, p.1
Photos of the 2015 Northern Iowa Student Government candidates; photo.
205 Letter to the editor
Northern Iowan 111:33, p.3
Graduate assistant Megan Vogt thanks those who attended Tim Wise's speech on racial equality.
206 NISG Elections: the blog is back
Northern Iowan 111:31, p.3
Student Corey Cooling announces the return of the Northern Iowans blog covering the NISG elections; photo.
207 Provost search continues
Northern Iowan 111:30, p.1
The search for a new provost is coming to an end; photo.
208 Women at the helm at UNI
Northern Iowan 111:30, p.1

NISG held a training session to help women become more interested in running for political office.

209 Training Panther women to lead
Public Relations News Release 2014:153, p.1
UNI will host "Elect Her--Campus Women Win" on January 24, in the Old Central Ballroom in Maucker Union.
210 UNI to host internationally acclaimed author Tim Wise
Public Relations News Release 2014:155, p.1
Tim Wise will be at UNI on February 2, in the Great Hall at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. These events are free and open to the public.
211 Pedaling rented rides
Northern Iowan 111:20, p.2
The UNI Office of Sustainability and the Norther Iowa student government are proposing the idea of a bike rental system on campus.
212 Early satellite voting for UNI
Northern Iowan 111:16, p.1
Student attending UNI are able to take part in early voting at the Maucker Union; photo
213 UNI student government to sponsor Voterpalooza on Oct. 1
Public Relations News Release 2014:63, p.1
Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG), in partnership with Northern Iowa Democrats and UNI College Republicans, will sponsor Voterpoolza, October 1 at the Campanile on the UNI campus. Voter registration will be available and is encouraged.
214 Panthers are back in session; Ruud and NISG welcome students back to campus
Northern Iowan 111:1, p.1
President Ruud and NISG leaders outline UNI high points and ask students to take an interest in their campus; urge them to become involved in campus matters; photo.
215 Northern Iowan Student Government
Northern Iowan 111:1, p.3
The Norther Iowa Student Government consists of student representatives from each college on campus to make up three branches of student government.
216 Northern Iowa Student Government
Northern Iowan 110:55, p.
Describes the purpose of Northern Iowa Student Government and lists the students involved in NISG for next year; photo.
217 A welcome from your NISG president and vice president
Northern Iowan 110:55, p.
Paul Andersen and Kevin Gartman welcome new students.
218 Shuttle running out of steam
Northern Iowan 110:54, p.1
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.
219 Gartman and Andersen gear up for the new year
Northern Iowan 110:54, p.1
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.
220 NISG leaders pass the torch
Northern Iowan 110:52, p.4
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.
221 Committee unaware of fee hike
Northern Iowan 110:52, p.1
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.
222 Lynda Yates to lecture at UNI
Public Relations News Release 2013:260, p.1
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.
223 Bass brings vast experience to CSBS
Northern Iowan 110:51, p.1
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.
224 Madsen reflects on student services fee decision
Northern Iowan 110:50, p.1
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.
225 Future president and vice president push involvement
Northern Iowan 110:45, p.5
The future UNI NISG president and vice president push for student involvement in their letter to the editor; photo.
226 UNI student body elects leaders for 2014-15 school year
Public Relations News Release 2013:205, p.1
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.
227 All-staff opinion column: What are your thoughts on student government?
Northern Iowan 110:42, p.3
Three Northern Iowan opinion columnists give their opinions on the Northern Iowa Student Government.
228 NISG tries cutting course packet costs
Northern Iowan 110:41, p.1
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.
229 Panthers storm the capitol
Northern Iowan 110:40, p.1
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.
230 Panther Portraits: Military Ball
Northern Iowan 110:39, p.4
Photos of students at the military ball hosted by the Department of Military Science; photo.
231 NISG candidates receive support
Northern Iowan 110:39, p.3
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.
232 UNI groups bond over Times trivia
Northern Iowan 110:39, p.1
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.
233 NISG candidates vie for office
Northern Iowan 110:38, p.1
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.
234 Student Voices: What did you take away from the NISG presidential debate?
Northern Iowan 110:38, p.1
Several students responded to the question, "What did you take away from the NISG presidential debate?".
235 NISG campaigning picks up speed
Northern Iowan 110:37, p.1
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.
236 Branstad hopes to draw incoming veterans to Iowa
Northern Iowan 110:32, p.1
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.
237 Readership program flourishes in 1st year
Northern Iowan 110:30, p.2
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.
238 It's here, it's queer, it's the new LGBT Center
Northern Iowan 110:28, p.3
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.
239 Branstad's budget hits UNI issues
Northern Iowan 110:28, p.1
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.
240 Panther Portraits: Maucker Union open house
Northern Iowan 110:28, p.2
Photographs of students using the new offices in the upper plaza of the union; photo.
241 Read up and get educated about UNI
Northern Iowan 110:24, p.4
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.
242 Madsen and Findley reflect on semester
Northern Iowan 110:23, p.1
Northern Iowa Student Government President Tom Madsen and Vice President Blake Findley reflect on their first semester in office; photo.
243 Letter to the editor
Northern Iowan 110:20, p.3
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.
244 Renovations finishing up in Maucker Union
Northern Iowan 110:20, p.1

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.

245 UNI requests more funding for athletics from students: Athletics hopes to reduce reliance on general fund
Northern Iowan 110:20, p.1
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.
246 Republicans discuss push for funding increase at UNI
Northern Iowan 110:19, p.1
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.
247 Letter to the editor
Northern Iowan 110:17, p.3
Says UNI should celebrate Veterans Day. It should be made an additional holiday. No one deserves recognition more than our veterans.
248 Class scheduling changes introduced at NISG meeting
Northern Iowan 110:17, p.2
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.
249 UNI students pump up the pep for Homecoming
Northern Iowan 110:14, p.1
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.
250 Tuition freeze could occur again
Northern Iowan 110:11, p.1
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.