If you are interested in attending a meeting, check out our schedule below!

To stay up-to-date on events, join our GroupMe chat (linked at the bottom of this page).

Please email any questions to studorg-shrai@uiowa.edu

FAQ

How do I join?

There is no formal application process—just show up to any meeting to learn about human rights and have a discussion with peers!

When and where are the meetings?

The meeting time and location are subject to change each semester, but general meetings are typically bi-weekly. Check the semester schedule below, the GroupMe chat, or our social media accounts to stay up-to-date on our meeting schedule.

Do I need to have a specific major to join?

SHRAI is an inclusive space, open to students of all majors!

Do I need to pay membership fees to join?

We do not require membership fees.

What grade levels are able to join?

SHRAI is open to all levels of undergraduate and graduate students.

Spring 2026

Unless otherwise noted below, all meetings will be at 6:00 pm at the IMU Room 341 (Native Nations)

  • Student Engagement Fair

    1/22

    IMU | 6:00 - 8:00 pm

  • Spring Kick-Off Meeting

    1/29

    IMU Room 337 (MGC)

  • Bi-Weekly Meeting

    2/12

  • Bi-Weekly Meeting

    2/26

  • Bi-Weekly Meeting

    3/12

  • Bi-Weekly Meeting

    3/26

  • Bi-Weekly Meeting

    4/9

  • Bi-Weekly Meeting

    4/23

  • Final Semester Meeting

    5/7

Fall 2025

  • Student Engagement Fair

    9/3

    5:00-7:00 pm | Hubbard Park

  • Fall Kick-off Meeting

    9/8

    Hear about SHRAI and participate in human rights-themed activities for a chance to win 1 of 3 gift cards to local businesses.

  • Bi-Weekly Meeting: Campus Cleanup

    9/22

    6:30 - 7:30 pm | IMU Terrace

    SHRAI is participating in Iowa City government's Project Cleanup. Help us recognize the human right to a clean environment by collecting trash with us!

  • Bi-Weekly Meeting: Social & Fundraiser

    10/6

    6:30 - 7:30 pm | Teamo Tea

    Join us at Teamo at 6:30 for an open discussion about human rights.

    From 11 am - 9 pm, show our fundraising flyer at checkout to get 15% of the proceeds donated to SHRAI!

  • Bi-Weekly Meeting: ICAP

    10/20

    Hear from Iowa City Action for Palestine about social justice organizing and how to contribute to their cause.

  • Talking Bodies

    11/2

    5:00 - 7:00 pm | The Green House

    Medical Students for Choice is hosting a fundraiser for Emma Goldman Clinic! In addition to the monologue readings, there will be drinks and other items available for purchase. Tickets are $10 at the door (doors open at 4:00 pm; speakers start at 4:30).

  • Bi-Weekly Meeting: Craft Night

    11/3

    Join SHRAI for a craft night, where we will be making flyers and posters related to social justice and human rights issues. We will also hear briefly from Kalmia Strong, the Program Director at Public Space One, about the intersection of art and activism.

     

  • Bi-Weekly Meeting: Letter-Writing

    11/17

    SHRAI will be holding our first letter-writing event of the academic year. While every topic is welcome, we will have a special focus on gender protections in Iowa and at the university. We will also hear from Jude Abel, a member of the Johnson County Trans Advisory Committee, about a project that students can get involved in.

  • Final Semester Meeting

    12/1

Spring 2025

  • Spring Kick-Off Meeting

    2/3

    6:30 pm | Wild Bill's (321 NH)

  • Bi-Weekly Meeting

    2/17

    CANCELLED due to weather

  • Letter Writing w/ EnCo

    2/27

    7:00 pm | IMU Room 346

    SHRAI and Environmental Coalition will be writing letters to legislators regarding NPS cuts and layoffs

  • Bi-Weekly Meeting

    3/3

    6:30 pm | Wild Bill's (321 NH)

    Dr. Butterfield: Human Rights Certificate

  • Letter Writing with earthwords

    3/7

    5:30 pm | Women's Resource and Action Center

    SHRAI will join earthwords to discuss DEI, how we can uplift it, and share information about how to conduct a letter-writing campaign!

  • Bi-Weekly Meeting

    3/24

    6:30 pm | Wild Bill's (321 NH)

    Len Sandler: Disability Rights & Accessibility

  • Bi-Weekly Meeting

    4/7

    6:30 pm | Wild Bill's (321 NH)

  • Bi-Weekly Meeting

    4/21

    6:30 pm | Wild Bill's (321 NH)

  • EnCo Trash Crawl

    4/26

    12:00 pm | Hubbard Park

  • Bi-Weekly Meeting

    5/5

    6:30 pm | Wild Bill's (321 NH)