Student Life News

Mara Smith

Meet UISG: Vice President Mara Smith

Friday, April 17, 2020
University of Iowa Student Government, or UISG, is made up of undergraduate students on campus who work with the administration to provide official student feedback, allocate funding, and work with students on what they would like to see at the University of Iowa. Members of UISG are voted into office by the student body. Vice President Elect for 2020/2021, Mara Smith, talked to us about her involvement with UISG.
Connor Wooff

Meet UISG: President Connor Wooff

Friday, April 17, 2020
University of Iowa Student Government, or UISG, is made up of undergraduate students on campus who work with the administration to provide official student feedback, allocate funding, and work with students on what they would like to see at the University of Iowa. Members of UISG are voted into office by the student body.\President Elect for 2020/2021, Connor Wooff, talked to us about his involvement with UISG.
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Student organizations adapt to moving their meetings online

Wednesday, April 15, 2020
As classes move online, student organizations have adapted too. With the CDC recommending no gatherings over 10 people, many groups have scrambled to find alternatives to their already planned events.

COVID-19 update from the Dean of Students

Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Staff members in the Associate Vice President and Dean of Students organization care about the health and safety of our campus community. In congruence with the direction of the University of Iowa, we are making some changes to the way in which we’ll provide services moving forward.

2020 Census information for students

Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Responding to the 2020 Census will be easier than ever for University of Iowa students and other internet users, who will be able to respond online for the first time in Census history.
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Managing Stress at the University of Iowa

Tuesday, February 18, 2020
College can be a stressful time in any student’s life. The ever-changing schedule and rigorous academic, professional, and social demands can leave a student feeling like there is no time left in their day for self-care. For many students, there is balance between good stress and bad stress. Good stress helps to encourage and motivate a student. Bad stress, however, may leave a student feeling overwhelmed and paralyzed.
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Life in a Living Learning Community

Tuesday, February 18, 2020
At the University of Iowa, all students belong to a community. By choosing to live on campus as a part of one of our Living Learning Communities (LLC) students can make the most of their college years. We know that transitioning to living independently can be challenging, so living on campus offers the freedom of independent living while providing students with resources and support structures. The Living Learning Communities we have make it possible for all students to make friends and connect with campus while broadening horizons.
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Color Guard: starting your own organization

Friday, January 31, 2020
The Color Guard for the University of Iowa is a new organization on the Iowa campus. In color guard, a member utilizes dance and tools such as the flag, rifle and saber to perform. It is a great way to stay active and to make new friends.