Fireside Friday – Sept 27th President Graber and Vice President Bhatia are incredibly excited to be releasing their first ever Fireside Friday video! This week, they met with Officer Greiter from ISU PD to talk about what he does in the department (and why he’s so cool). Please stay tuned every 2nd and 4th Friday … Continue reading Fireside Chat [Video]
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Climate Commitment Plan
Climate Commitment Plan – Sustainability Committee This was a collaboration with the Climate Reality Campus Corps to create a resolution urging university administration to transition to 100% renewable sourced electricity by 2035. The bill was written by two senators, a representative from Climate Reality, and a member of the sustainability committee. It passed with a unanimous … Continue reading Climate Commitment Plan
Sustainable Dining Practices
Sustainable Dining Practices – Sustainability Committee The committee passed a resolution encouraging ISU Dining to reduce the use of plastic bags, straws, etc and encourage sustainable purchasing in their cafes and convenience stores. The committee came up with ideas for slogans for signs to post by soda machines, registers, etc to get people to think … Continue reading Sustainable Dining Practices
Lake LaVerne Project
Lake LaVerne project – Green Initiative Fund The Lake LaVerne project was funded last year through the Green Initiatives Fund. GIF funded the student government owned portion of the lake to be renovated. New pollinator friendly plants, new retaining wall stones, and an education session for the Tree USA program were funded. Student volunteers helped with the renovation process Questions? … Continue reading Lake LaVerne Project
National Voter Registration Day
National Voter Registration Day is on September 24th, 2019. There will be voter registration booths at multiple places around campus to help students get more civically engaged!
Campus Recycling and Sustainability Forum
Campus Recycling and Sustainability Forum Join us on September 25th in the Campanile Room at 11am to discuss recycling, compost and sustainability on campus. Come with questions + there will be free cookies! ?? Questions? Do you have any questions about the event? Feel free to contact the Director of Sustainability of the Student Government
Fireside Fridays!
Fireside Fridays UPDATE: New post below Fireside Friday Chat [Video] Check out the first fireside chats video posted on Sept 27th. View Post Please join President Graber and Vice President Bhatia in their first Fireside Friday THIS Friday, September 20th! It’s going to be FIRE!!!
Women in STEM Initiative
Women in STEM Initiative During the week of International Women’s Day, this project aims to recognize incredible women in STEM across the Iowa State community. During the 2018-2019 school year, the committed honored 10 faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students with banners in Parks Library as well as a speech from President Wendy Wintersteen.
Campus Lighting
Student Initiatives Committee sits on the university task force for improving campus lighting across campus.
Meet the Student Government at Clubfest!
Meet the Student Government at Clubfest! Hey Cyclones! Come visit the Student Government booth at Clubfest THIS Friday (9/13) in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union. Stop by from 11-4 PM to get a free Student Government cup and learn about what we can do for you!