United Students of Iowa [USI]

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# Title Date Summary
1 NISG narrowly passes resolution to support creation of L.E.A.P.S
Northern Iowan 92:28, p.1 		Lobbying effort will now go forward.
2 NISG should not support anything similar to USI
Northern Iowan 92:21, p.8 		Believes USI no longer served good purpose; students do not need another similar organization.
3 NISG holds first meeting
Northern Iowan 92:5, p.1 		NISG discusses basis on which meals are charged, reorganizing lobbying efforts, misconduct charges.
4 NISG president lacks leadership
Northern Iowan 92:4, p.8 		Believes Paul Olson is not working effectively for students..
5 Insufficient funding sends USI to Board of Regents
Northern Edition 3:14, p.1 		Funding levels drop; future questionable.
6 Campus ignores issues
Northern Iowan 91:56, p.6 		Analyzes student reactions to issues on campus; believes students ignore important issues.
7 Committee finishes student line-item allocations
Northern Iowan 91:56, p.1 		Student Activities Fee Committee makes recommendations; chart shows breakdown of allocations.
8 USI dead? Blame Iowa, ISU
Northern Iowan 91:54, p.6 		Believes Iowa and Iowa State wished to destroy USI.
9 Student leaders unable to find means to save United Students of Iowa
Northern Iowan 91:52, p.1 		Group will probably dissolve at end of fiscal year.
10 NISG picks members for Student Activity Fee Committee
Northern Iowan 91:49, p.1 		Appoints Paige Everly, Justine Kelding, and Jeff Lawton; supports USI.
11 Lack of student funding could mean the death of USI
Northern Edition 3:8, p.1 		Organization will cease to operate because student governments chose not to allocate money.
12 USI director accuses Iowa, Iowa State of foul play in funding
Northern Iowan 91:44, p.1 		Controversy continues over funding of USI.
13 USI faces uncertain future at UNI; campus leaders not giving up easy
Northern Iowan 91:44, p.1 		NISG considers future of USI.
14 Save USI now!
Northern Iowan 91:43, p.5 		Iowa State drops funding; Iowa reduces it drastically; only UNI still funds it; what is the future?
15 Students battle lawmakers over performing arts center
Northern Iowan 91:41, p.1 		Some legislators believe that the center should be built with private funds.
16 Students storm capital, lobby Iowa lawmakers
Northern Iowan 91:40, p.1 		Students will go to Des Moines tomorrow to lobby legislators.
17 United Students of Iowa: a bridge between government and students
Northern Iowan 91:21, p.9 		Purposes of group.
18 United Students of Iowa
Northern Iowan 91:2, p.3 		Will discuss upcoming issues.
19 USI urges students to participate in call-in campaign
Northern Edition 2:8, p.3 		Urges students to call legislators.
20 USI gears up for semester
Northern Edition 2:2, p.3 		Goals for the semester of United Students of Iowa.
21 Thanks to students, NI for support
Northern Iowan 90:17, p.6 		Believes students made a difference in recent campaigns.
22 Regents compromise; pass 4.4 percent increase instead of 5.3
Northern Iowan 90:16, p.1 		Students leaders generally pleased with efforts; photo.
23 USI reacts to tuition increase
Northern Iowan 90:16, p.1 		Believes rate of increase is victory.
24 USI continues in its fight to keep tuition increases below HEPI
Northern Edition 1:4, p.3 		Describes recent efforts.
25 USI directors frustrated with student response
Northern Iowan 90:14, p.2 		Few UNI students respond to letter-writing campaign.
26 Students encouraged to write the Board of Regents
Northern Edition 1:3, p.3 		USI coordinator Becky Hyman urges UNI students to write to Regents.
27 USI fights excessive tuition increases at UNI, ISU, and UI
Northern Edition 1:3, p.3 		Recent efforts by USI to limit tuition increases.
28 USI urges students to fight tuition increase
Northern Iowan 90:12, p.1 		Organizing letter-writing campaign.
29 USI battles against tuition hike
Northern Iowan 90:10, p.1 		Campus director urges students to write to Regents.
30 Guide to political activism at UNI
Northern Iowan 90:7, p.8 		Outlines plan for becoming involved in political scene at UNI.
31 Director pushes student issues; tuition still first priority
Northern Iowan 90:5, p.2 		Executive director visits campus.
32 United Students of Iowa prepare to fight against tuition increases and other ills facing students
Northern Edition 1:2, p.5 		Key issues for students.
33 USI meeting planned
Northern Iowan 90:2, p.12 		Outlines plans for year.
34 Make a difference; Lobby Day II
Northern Iowan 89:51, p.3 		NISG and USI sponsor second trip to Des Moines.
35 USI Leadership conference thank-yous
Northern Iowan 89:49, p.3 		Thanks those who assisted with Leadership Day.
36 Financial questionnaire available
Northern Iowan 89:48, p.3 		USI will distribute survey measuring how students spend their money.
37 Leadership to be focus of seminar; high schools from across the state to attend
Northern Iowan 89:46, p.1 		USI organizes second annual leadership seminar; conference highlights.
38 USI provides voice for students at UNI; USI director speaks to NISG
Northern Iowan 89:44, p.1 		Ben Stone, executive director of USI, speaks to NISG.
39 Lobby Day participation encouraged
Northern Iowan 89:32, p.2 		Two buses will travel to Des Moines; urges UNI students to join group which will talk with legislators.
40 USI clarification of Morris error
Northern Iowan 89:15, p.2 		Sid Morris is not incumbent; more open forums planned.
41 USI raises awareness about the tuition increase proposal
Northern Iowan 89:14, p.1 		USI says Regents are violating policy by increasing tuition at rate greater than that of inflation.
42 Tuition control topic at Student Senate meeting
Northern Iowan 89:3, p.3 		Discuss alternatives on tuition.
43 "Dynamic and exciting" year ahead for United Students of Iowa
Northern Iowan 89:2, p.2 		Outlines plans for year ahead.
44 Bill passed gives students power in shaping allocation of fees
Northern Iowan 88:52, p.1 		Bill would establish committee of five students and five administrators to make recommendations to student government.
45 PEN increases awareness of funding for higher education
Northern Iowan 88:43, p.4 		USI attempts to organize parents.
46 Putze disgruntled: feels USI is doing "a lot more than many" students
Northern Iowan 88:40, p.3 		Points out achievements of USI.
47 United Students of Iowa has great need for UNI support in Des Moines
Northern Iowan 88:31, p.2 		Urges students to join lobbying effort.
48 USI provides underprivileged kids with a memorable Christmas
Northern Iowan 88:27, p.7 		Gathers gifts for kids.
49 USI helps needy children
Northern Iowan 88:26, p.2 		Organizes Christmas gift giving.
50 Enrollment cap at UNI considered again
Northern Iowan 88:6, p.1 		Last cap in place in 1987-1988 year; attempt to keep small school feeling.
51 Severe budget cuts affect entire campus: cutbacks bring many inconveniences; tuition could skyrocket
Northern Iowan 88:3, p.1 		UNI budget may be cut substantially in light of Governor Branstad's 3.25% cut in state spending; UNI may limit enrollment.
52 United Students of Iowa welcomes students back
Northern Iowan 88:1, p.3 		Director outlines history and program.
53 Putze receives appointment as 1991-1992 USI campus director
Northern Iowan 87:56, p.1 		Aaron Putze appointed; photo.
54 USI lobbies for truth in tuition bill
Northern Iowan 87:46, p.1 		Wants mandatory fees and tuition considered at same meeting.
55 Students petition for state to re-evaluate budget cuts
Northern Iowan 87:43, p.1 		Students speak to General Assembly committee; suggest ways to save money.
56 USI sponsors call-in day
Northern Iowan 87:43, p.7 		Students call White House.
57 Give 'em a call
Northern Iowan 87:37, p.2 		United Students of Iowa is sponsoring a call-in day where students may call President Bush and share their views.
58 USI creates Parents Education Network; 360 state-wide members
Northern Iowan 87:34, p.5 		United Students of Iowa created Parents Education Network to keep parents informed of legislative actions affecting the three Regent's universities.
59 USI sets goals
Northern Iowan 87:33, p.8 		United Students of Iowa released eight goals for their 1991 legislative platform.
60 United Students of Iowa adopt 1991 platform
Northern Iowan 87:32, p.7 		United Students of Iowa announce their 1991 platform.
61 Santa Claus is here! 'Giving spirit of Christmas alive at UNI'
Northern Iowan 87:28, p.2 		UNI students and organizations are sponsoring ninety children this Christmas and will provide gifts.
62 USI co-sponsors Project Santa Claus for needy kids
Northern Iowan 87:27, p.5 		United Students of Iowa and the Salvation Army have teamed up to bring toys to needy children for Christmas.
63 Spread Christmas cheer
Northern Iowan 87:25, p.2 		United Students of Iowa and Salvation Army have teamed up to provide toys to needy children through Project Santa Claus.
64 USI learns lessons on lobbying
Northern Iowan 87:21, p.6 		Training session allowed USI members to practice their lobbying skills.
65 Election day approaches; students encouraged to vote
Northern Iowan 87:13, p.1 		UNI Voter Registration Campaign continues as election day nears.
66 USI names six students to state body
Northern Iowan 87:9, p.6 		Students named to United Students of Iowa Legislative Assembly.
67 Legislative assembly candidates profiled
Northern Iowan 87:7, p.3 		Candidates for the six open Legislative Assembly seats are profiled.
68 Registration kickoff in swing
Northern Iowan 87:6, p.1 		NISG, USI, and College Democrats are working together to increase student voter registration.
69 UNI organization addresses problems with financial aid; USI asks for student participation
Northern Iowan 87:5, p.1 		USI calling for students to attend Iowa Legislature's Joint Committee on Financial Aid to Higher Education and share their stories about financial aid difficulties.
70 UNI canvases campus for voter registration
Northern Iowan 87:2, p.5 		United Students of Iowa will be encouraging students to register to vote.
71 Greeks "Beat the Heat"
Northern Iowan 87:1, p.5 		Greeks served flavored ice and others offered activities in the Greek sponsored "Beat the Heat" program Monday; photo.
72 New director is "for all students"
Northern Iowan 87:1, p.5 		Ben Stone is the newly elected executive director of the United Students of Iowa in Des Moines.
73 Regents pass rate increase; Humke USI director
Northern Iowan 86:54, p.1 		Room and board will rise about 4%, or $90.
74 USI members attend legislative assembly; budget established
Northern Iowan 86:52, p.3 		Students from three state universities meet to work on budget.
75 Students urged to register to vote
Northern Iowan 86:51, p.2 		USI has designated April as Voter Registration Month.
76 United Students of Iowa encourages voter registration; April is a "source of strength"
Northern Iowan 86:49, p.1 		Lisa Raine outlines plans for voter registration, which will include a registration card in the course catalogue.
77 Manock's nomination rejected; Johnston "threatens" Manock
Northern Iowan 86:46, p.1 		USI nominee rejected after considerable debate.
78 USI
Northern Iowan 86:43, p.5 		Will sponsor lobbying day in Des Moines.
79 USI members to attend lobbying conference
Public Relations News Release 86:42, p.1 		Lisa Raine, Diane Humke, and Laurie Johnston will attend conference in Washington, D. C.
80 Regents approve guide changes
Northern Iowan 86:41, p.1 		Students will receive thirty day notice of tuition changes; student governments will receive copy of docket book.
81 Phone-in a success
Northern Iowan 86:38, p.4 		Group call White House about education bill.
82 Grant program to help students; making higher education attainable
Northern Iowan 86:37, p.1 		$236,000 in PASS program money available to UNI students.
83 Students invited to reception
Northern Iowan 86:37, p.3 		USI sponsoring reception for legislators in Des Moines.
84 Student government president candidates to debate Mar. 13
Northern Iowan 86:36, p.7 		Also consider funding method for USI.
85 USI lobbying for tuition control
Northern Iowan 86:34, p.1 		Seeks to link tuition increases to cost of living index.
86 New amendment to help students; leaders continuing fight
Northern Iowan 86:33, p.1 		Still working on problem related to timing of recent increase in tuition and fees.
87 USI faces year of challenges
Northern Iowan 86:30, p.3 		Lisa Raine outlines issues that it will face in near future.
88 USI lists new set of goals
Northern Iowan 86:29, p.1 		Lisa Raine outlines plans for group including freezing tuition and funding library automation.
89 USI pushes registration
Northern Iowan 86:15, p.1 		Lisa Raine stresses importance of voter registration.
90 USI urges voter registration
Northern Iowan 86:15, p.2
91 Board of Regents hears students
Northern Iowan 86:6, p.1 		Student governments and USI speak to Regents about increased tuition and mandatory health fee.
92 United Students of Iowa
Northern Iowan 86:4, p.7 		Sponsoring postcard drive to oppose tuition increase.
93 USI urges students to unite
Northern Iowan 86:1, p.2 		Lisa Raine points out possible benefits of USI.
94 Harper, USI discuss education
Northern Iowan 85:43, p.6 		Pat Harper speaks at USI assembly.
95 Rial addresses opponent's concern about candidacy
Northern Iowan 85:37, p.3 		Outlines beliefs on value of UNISA and USI.
96 Students lobby for tuition cap
Northern Iowan 85:37, p.5 		USI will lobby General Assembly.
97 What's Up
Northern Iowan 85:36, p.5 		Meetings and activities.
98 Student roadtrips part of college life
Northern Iowan 85:35, p.9 		Students talk about their experiences on the road.
99 USI sets next year's goals
Northern Iowan 85:29, p.1 		Will emphasize financial aid.
100 USI asks for student assistance
Northern Iowan 85:13, p.1 		Attempting to raise awareness about tuition increases.