Northern Iowa Student Government kicks off week of festivities and fun 

Have you been told NISG is only for political science majors? Think student government is boring? Think again! Join your Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) for a week filled with fun, prizes and food. Learn more about what NISG is all about, meet your student government representatives and get information about upcoming NISG elections. Details about the week’s events are below, and any questions can be directed towards [email protected].

Monday, January 23

Join NISG and the Campus Activities Board (CAB) in the Maucker Union Ballrooms from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. for a night filled with games, fabulous prizes, free food, photo ops, informational booths, a DJ and karaoke.

Free pizza will be provided, and prizes from Raygun, Mohair Pear, Big Acai, Square One, Driftless Style, Vinyl Cup Records, the UNI Bookstore and George’s Local will be available to win throughout the night. Pie-ing President Nook will also be an available prize.

TC, TK, President Mark Nook, Provost Herrera and Vice President of Student Life Heather Harbach will be making an appearance at this event.

Informational booths about Green Dot, Gender and Sexuality Services, the Textbook Equity initiative, the menstrual product initiative, information about the You’re Next Conference and the Legislative Liaison Team (LLT) will be in attendance at this event.

Tuesday, January 24

Join student government at their Open House Tuesday from 4 – 6 p.m. in the NISG offices located on the upper plaza level of Maucker Union behind the Student Involvement Office. The Mayor of Cedar Falls, Rob Green, will be stopping by from 4 – 5 p.m, and other UNI administrators will also be in attendance.

Hot chocolate and coffee will be provided along with sweet treats. At 5 p.m. an informational session about NISG elections will be held by Chief Justice Parker Daniels!

Wednesday, January 25

Relax and de-stress with NISG from noon – 3 p.m. in the coffeehouse behind Chats in Maucker Union.

Decorate a reusable tote bag, enjoy a hot beverage, eat sweet treats and learn how NISG advocates for mental health resources on campus. 

Thursday, January 26

Equip yourself with some handy self defense skills in the Maucker Ballrooms from 6 – 8 p.m. These classes are taught by karate professionals who can help you not only protect yourself, but others. 

Friday, January 27 

Stop by NISG’s table during the Student Org Week in the Maucker Union Ballrooms from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Pick up a free pin, sticker and learn more about NISG elections.