Potential write-ins, there are two seats uncontested!
Aaron Friel
Class: Senior
Majors: Mathematics and Computer Science
I'm running for NISG Senate, representing the College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences. My campaign is about substance: obtaining reasonable, substantive change for UNI students to improve their lives and elevate student organizations. My platform is threefold: Fairness. Freedom. Food.
First, I will work to ensure new UNI administrative policies are drafted taking into account student needs, and push for policies to be changed where students are singled out in a way that harms. Second, in past year, I have already successfully changed existing policies are changed to protect political speech on campus, even when I disagreed with the student organization doing the speaking. Third, I will push back against the Department of Residence's desire to be a monopoly for student organizations on campus with specific reforms to ensure competition, by enabling Hy-Vee to more easily serve UNI students, and fair dealing, by requiring UNI Catering to provide a bill of materials whenever NISG-controlled funds are used to pay for food or catering items.
I am the right candidate for the job because I have a track record of successfully implementing changes on campus and ensuring UNI students' views are represented.
Abbie Shew
Class: Senior
Majors: Biology and Philosophy
My name is Abbie Shew and I am running for re-election as a Senator for the College
of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences for the 2015-2016 school year. I feel that I am a
good candidate for this position because not only do I have a year of experience as a
senator, I am truly passionate about the services that the Northern Iowa Student
Government can provide for all students at UNI.
This year, I have done a number of things as a senator. First, I have served as a
member of the Organization and Finance committee. Through this experience, I
have learned the inner workings of not only NISG, but the University as a whole. I
feel that because I have served on this committee, and thus as a liaison between
student organizations and NISG, I am equipped to help the student population
understand what NISG can do for them and their organization. As a senator, I have
also sponsored a number of bills in the senate, the most notable of which was a
response to the Yik Yak posts that happened earlier in the semester. I, along with
Senators Friel, Kaufman, and Taylor, drafted and revised a bill that resulted in NISG
making a public statement (in the form of both facebook posts and posters around
campus) about our efforts to be an inclusive community and Panther family.
I hope to continue these efforts to foster inclusivity and involvement for all students
in another term as a senator.
Rachel Larsen
Class: Sophomore
Major: Communication: Electronic Media Production/Performance
Change is something that we as humans go through every day, every week, and every year.
When I came to the University of Northern Iowa I knew I wanted to make a positive influence on
campus or in the Cedar Falls community, however I was unsure how to reach this goal. That is until I
recently heard about Northern Iowa Student Government.
I intend to run for a senator position for the College of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences, because I
believe in change. I believe in passion. I believe that I can help make UNI have a stronger sense of
community and family.
I believe I am a qualified candidate for a senator position because I was taught a strong sense of
honesty, responsibility, and leadership. My parents were a huge influence on me in my younger years, as most parents are. However, it was my older sisters who made sure I developed my own character. I always disliked being compared to them, and I knew that the activities I did in high school would have to be entirely my own. I may have been the youngest, but I wanted to leave a lasting impression. I was the first in my family to be in plays, musicals, speech, and cheerleading. I was also involved in choir and show choir. As I became older I received more and more responsibility and leadership roles.
Now that I am in college I am looking to gain those leadership roles once again. I am looking for
a way to be involved and make difference. Northern Iowa Student Government can help me reach these goals and once again leave a lasting impression.
Katie Upah
Class: Junior
Major: English
Throughout my time at UNI, I have been on the lookout for ways to get involved on
campus and make my four years here as meaningful as possible. I am blessed to attend this
educational institution, and I want to give back to my classmates, faculty and community
while I have the chance. This is precisely why I have decided to run for re-election in NISG
senate.
Currently, I serve as a senator for the College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences.
Within NISG, I am on the Campus Relations committee, where I work with other students
and senators to solve problems as they arise on campus. In addition to NISG, I am involved
with many other student organizations including Student Admissions Ambassadors, the
Peer Mentor program, Honors Student Advisory Board, and Camp Adventure.
Through my involvement, I have gained several strengths to bring to NISG senate.
First of all, I am a hardworking, motivated student who will utilize my talents of
organization and time-management to enhance the senate. In addition, I am a highly
creative individual. I search for new ways to solve problems and analyze situations from
multiple points of view. Finally, I am not afraid to share my opinion on a topic. I will do my
best to keep the best interests of the university in mind throughout discussions and during
the decision-making process.
As a senator, I intend to make an impact on the university. I will devote my time and
energy into making our school a better place to learn, grow and have fun. I believe UNI is an
incredible place to be, but it has the potential to become even greater. As a senator, I am
confident I will help the university thrive, and I look forward to continue serving my
community as a senator of NISG. Thank you for your consideration.
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