Hira Mustafa
University of Iowa, Class of 2019
From West Des Moines, IA
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Hira Mustafa, a University of Iowa student from West Des Moines, IA 50265, was one of more than 4,800 UI undergraduate, graduate, and professional students to participate in graduation ceremonies i...
June, 12 2019 - Verified by University of IowaHira Mustafa of West Des Moines, IA was among the University of Iowa students, faculty, staff, and alumni who received some of the institution's highest honors on April 23 at the 102nd Finkbine Din...
May, 15 2019 - Verified by University of IowaHira Mustafa, a native of West Des Moines, IA, has been named to the University of Iowa's Dean's List for the fall 2018 semester. Undergraduate students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences...
February, 06 2019 - Verified by University of IowaStudents named to the University of Iowa spring 2018 Dean's List
June, 27 2018 - Verified by University of IowaStudents named to the University of Iowa fall 2017 Dean's List
January, 29 2018 - Verified by University of IowaHira Mustafa, a native of West Des Moines, IA (50265) participated in Hawkeye Caucus day in the rotunda of the State Capitol in Des Moines. About 85 undergraduate and graduate students made the t...
April, 20 2017 - Verified by University of IowaStudents named to the University of Iowa fall 2016 Dean's List
February, 03 2017 - Verified by University of IowaThe University of Iowa welcomes students to the Class of 2019.
February, 03 2017 - Verified by University of IowaI was elected the Student Body President at the University of Iowa. Through this position, I serve as the representative for 24,000+ undergraduate students and advocate on a local, state and federal level for the needs of students.
I served as the Resident Assistant for the Political Matters Living Learning Community which is home to over 100 students interested in political engagement and advocacy. I created weekly programming to engage residents in opportunities to get involved with local, state and federal politics, responded to emergencies, and connected students to campus resources. I was in charge of ensuring a smooth transition to college for first year students, and supporting them throughout the year as they experienced Iowa.
Through my position as a Resident Assistant, I have developed leadership skills by planning and presenting social and educational programs, fine tuning my time management skills, solving group conflicts, and dealing with the unexpected.
Awards: LLC Student Experience of The Year 2017
LLC Program of the Year 2018
After serving as a conference counselor in 2015 and 2016, I was selected as Head Counselor of the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Conference 2017. Iowa RYLA is a joint conference of Rotary Districts 5970 and 6000 is a 6-day leadership conference held at Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa. In 10 months I interviewed, selected and trained counselors, coordinated speakers, assembled schedules for each group, made a budget for all supplies needed, collaborated with a leadership team, and planned out all activities.
The objectives of RYLA are:
-To encourage and assist youth leaders in methods of responsible and effective leadership by equipping them with leaderships skills
-To encourage continued and stronger leadership of youth by youth
-To publicly recognize the outstanding qualities of many young people who are rendering service to their schools and communities as leaders
During RYLA, small groups of 12 high school students are led by a student counselor and Rotarian. During the conference, students are exposed to topics such as drug abuse, suicide, poverty, racism, and sexual assault. These issues are discussed in small groups by trained leaders and students are empowered to understand these complex issues by world renowned speakers. This conference provides leaderships skills through experiential activities, small group discussions, and fostering a supportive and encouraging community.
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