About Kamran

My name is Kamran Shafi, and I am running to serve as your next USG President.

I came to the United States from Pakistan at age seven and grew up in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood. My experience as a first-generation immigrant shaped my understanding of what it means to build a life in a new country; and how essential it is to have people in your corner fighting for you.

That commitment to fighting for others has guided my work. In 2019, I stood with the Chicago Teachers Union to advocate for students and educators in my community. As a student at Juarez High School, I helped lead our Spanish Club in raising thousands of dollars to support undocumented students who needed resources and access to opportunities. These experiences taught me that meaningful change happens when we refuse to accept the status quo and insist on being heard.

As the Incumbent Director of Campus Life at USG, I am running for President because I believe student government must be accountable to the students it represents; particularly those whose voices traditionally go unheard. I am committed to breaking from business as usual and building a campus where first-generation students, immigrant students, working-class students, and all who have been overlooked have a seat at the table.

I would be honored to earn your vote.

What I Will Fight For

• Mandate open USG budgets; a live budget dashboard; and make all meeting records publicly available online
• Establish a university-wide mentorship program to pair incoming UIC students with upperclassmen starting on Orientation Day
• Push for a UIC food security task force to permanently expand UIC Pop-Up Pantry capacity
• Negotiate reduced or free access to course materials through OER and library partnerships, and assist in funding a 24/7 library whilst advocating the university to assist with this effort
• Advocate for international student protections at the university policy level; increased job opportunities and mentorship

About Victor

I am Victor, a Political Science major and Kinesiology minor at UIC, dedicated to strengthening awareness and visibility of mental health and commuter resources across campus. These resources are critical aspects of campus life, and we must never be satisfied in our promotion of them — we need to ensure every student knows what support is available to them.

I also strongly believe in safeguarding UIC's affordability, even amid financial challenges, to ensure higher education remains accessible for all current and future students. My background in civic engagement and health drives my commitment to building both effective policy and stronger individuals.

I am running for USG Vice President to create a student government that is truly accountable, breaks from the status quo, and serves every undergraduate with integrity. I would be honored to earn your vote and work for you.

Key Priorities

• Strengthen awareness and visibility of mental health resources so every student knows what support is available to them
• Expand commuter student resources and ensure they are actively promoted across campus
• Safeguard UIC's affordability amid financial challenges to keep higher education accessible for all students
• Build a student government that is truly accountable and breaks from the status quo
• Leverage civic engagement and health background to drive both effective policy and stronger student communities

About Wazeera

UIC Flames, I am Wazeera Shekoni, and I am running for Student Trustee because I believe every student deserves a campus that is diverse, inclusive, and responsive to their needs. As a freshman studying Economics and French & Francophone Studies, and a member of the Legislative Affairs Committee, I have seen firsthand how policy and advocacy can shape the student experience. My work with USG has fueled my passion for civic awareness and empowering students to engage with the legislation and voting processes that directly impact their lives.

As your Student Trustee, I will be a committed advocate; amplifying student voices, bridging the gap between students and university leadership, and ensuring that every UIC student feels informed, represented, and heard. With aspirations of becoming a corporate or international lawyer, I understand the weight of responsibility that comes with representing others. I am eager to bring that same dedication to this role, combining my interests in law, policy, and global studies to fight for lasting, meaningful change on our campus.

UIC, I would be privileged, humbled, and honored to be your voice at the system. Together, we can build a stronger, more engaged, and more inclusive university community.

What I Will Fight For

• Bring student input directly to every Board of Trustees vote on tuition, fees, and construction
• Publish a monthly Student Trustee Report — public, plain-language updates on every major decision
• Advocate for a permanent freeze on non-essential student fee increases
• Push for sustainable campus infrastructure and a UIC climate action commitment with teeth
• Ensure UIC's strategic plan includes explicit equity benchmarks tracked and reported publicly
• Fight for expanded on-campus childcare access for student parents
• Champion a comprehensive university-wide accessibility audit — every building, every system