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.

Fall 2025

Unless otherwise noted below, all meetings will be at 6:30 pm at the Women's Resource and Action Center (WRAC)

  • 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

    Time TBD | The Green House

    Medical Students for Choice is hosting a fundraiser for Emma Goldman Clinic

  • Bi-Weekly Meeting

    11/3

  • Bi-Weekly Meeting

    11/17

  • Final Fall 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)