Student Announcements
April 2021
Summers hours shared for campus art museums
University museums has posted summer hours for its three indoor exhibition spaces:
- Brunnier Art Museum, Scheman Building (May 9-July 23): 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, closed for exhibition installations July 24-Aug. 22
- Christian Petersen Art Museum, Morrill Hall (May 17-July 30): 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, closed May 8-16 for university break, closed for exhibition installation Aug. 1-22
- Farm House Museum, central campus (May 17-July 23): noon-4 p.m. weekdays, closed May 8-16 for university break, closed July 24-Aug. 22
Tickets on sale April 30 for Alton Brown at Stephens
Television personality, author and Food Network star Alton Brown will visit Stephens Auditorium next spring to present his live culinary variety show, "Alton Brown Live -- Beyond the Eats," a combination of cooking, comedy, music and science. Tickets for the March 26, 2022, show go on sale April 30 at noon and range from $49 to $79. They can be purchased online.
Apply by May 14 to join summer peer review group
Graduate students interested in joining a peer review group this summer should apply online by May 14. The Center for Communication Excellence organizes groups of 5-10 graduate students from similar disciplines to meet weekly and share feedback on various types of academic communication. Common types of feedback are organization, logical flow of ideas, clarity of argument, specific language and adherence to genre conventions. Groups will continue to meet virtually this summer. Email peer review group facilitator Tanzeel Rehman, turehman@iastate.edu, for more information.
Countywide moment of silence requested on May 4
To commemorate lives lost to COVID-19, Mary Greeley Medical Center has invited organizations in Ames and Story County to participate in a moment of silence at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 4. The date is the one-year anniversary of the hospital's first COVID-19-related death. Since the pandemic began, more than 11,000 Story County residents have tested positive for COVID-19 and 47 residents have died from the virus. Mary Greeley has treated and discharged 568 COVID-19 patients from throughout central Iowa. Fifty-seven people have died from COVID-19 at the hospital.
End of semester sale: Ice cream cups just $1
The Dairy Science Club's Wednesday ice cream sale -- the last one of the semester -- will feature chocolate, strawberry, Oreo and Resse's flavors today (noon-2 p.m., near the Lush Auditorium north doors in Kildee Hall). The price is just $1 per cup.
Plant sale at Reiman Gardens is May 8-9
Reiman Gardens will hold its annual public plant sale Saturday-Sunday, May 8 (9 a.m.-6 p.m.) and May 9 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) in the gardens' parking lot, rain or shine. Plants for sale include perennials for sun and shade; herbs and vegetables; Iowa natives; woody plants (trees, shrubs and Buck roses); container annuals; hanging baskets; and prefinished mixed containers. Face coverings are required at the sale. Credit card, check and cash are accepted payment, and proceeds support programming by the graduate student origanization in the ecology, evolution and organismal biology department; graduate student Horticulture Society; ISU Horticulture Club; Reiman Gardens and Story County Master Gardener Association.
Pop-up art mart is May 5-7
The Workspace and ISU Gaffers' Guild are hosting a pop-up Art Mart in the Memorial Union art gallery (near the food court) May 5-7. One-of-a-kind pottery, blown glass, jewelry, prints and accessories by campus artists will be for sale. Hours vary each day: 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday.
Campus clinic offers one- and two-dose vaccinations
The Iowa State vaccine clinic in State Gym will be open this week Tuesday through Friday (April 27-30). Both Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available and employees and students can select the type of vaccine when they schedule an appointment online. Iowa State is able to split up doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for students, faculty and staff with no requirement of both doses being received on campus. The Pfizer vaccine requires a second dose in three weeks -- whether you are on campus or at another location.
High use of the online scheduling site is expected. If the link is not working, do not call the Thielen Student Health Center. Continue to check the link; appointment slots and additional dates are added as vaccine becomes available. Patients are asked to stay hydrated and eat something prior to their appointment. Vaccinations support the university's goal of returning to a more traditional Cyclone campus experience this fall. Students and employees are encouraged to "vaccinate for Iowa State."
Vaccination appointment website opened to students, employees
All Iowa State students and employees can now schedule an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine at the State Gym vaccination clinic. Appointments are available April 21-22 (second doses on May 12-13) and April 27-29 (second doses on May 18-20). Do not schedule a vaccine appointment at Iowa State if you are unable to receive both doses on campus. Your second appointment will be scheduled during registration for your first appointment.
Central campus tent use extended through May 13
A 40-by-60 tent erected last week on central campus just north of the campanile for faculty, staff and students use can be reserved through Thursday, May 13. The tent can be reserved free of charge online through the Memorial Union for internal events. All Cyclones Care safety measures apply.
Extension offers remote work certificate program
ISU Extension and Outreach, collaborating with its Utah counterpart, offers a self-paced, 30-hour remote work certificate program. It contains nine modules designed to provide the skills and tools needed for a virtual career or freelance work. A new session begins each month except in July and December; cost is $249.
Concert to commemorate Tulsa race massacre
The ISU Symphony Orchestra will present "A Thousand Thunderbolts: Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre" Saturday, April 24 (7:30-8:30 p.m., livestream). The concert will feature music by Black American composers including Florence Price, George Walker, Mary Watkins, Jessie Montgomery and Ulysses Kay. Each performance will be preceded by a short video of a Black civil rights leaders, icon or advocate to illuminate the history and lasting effects of race relations from a personal perspective. Speakers include Lessie Benningfield Randle, one of the last known survivors of the massacre; Rev. Robert Turner, Vernon AME Zion Church, Tulsa; Reuben Gant, director of Tulsa's John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation; and Tiffany Johnson, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean’s Artist-in-Residence. The performance will be available on demand through June 1.
This is the second year for the Symphony of Diversity performance at ISU. Director of orchestral activities Jonathan Govias, who developed the concept, brought the tradition with him to Iowa State last year.
On May 31, 1921, a white mob attacked homes and businesses in Tulsa's predominantly Black neighborhood of Greenwood, killing dozens and leaving thousands homeless.
Exhibitor applications open for Destination Iowa State picnic
The new student programs staff invites university units to exhibit during the Destination Iowa State "Center of ExCYtment" picnic Thursday, Aug. 19 (3:30-7:30 p.m., lot C-2 south of Hilton Coliseum). University departments and recognized student clubs or organizations can apply online. Applications are due by July 16. This event will follow all COVID-19 health and safety guidelines established for the fall semester. Questions may be directed to nsp@iastate.edu.
Library shares prep and finals week offerings
While it won't switch to round-the-clock open hours to close out the semester, Parks Library is offering several wellness options for students during prep week and coffee and packaged snacks for students around 10:30 p.m. most evenings April 26-May 7. And the seating capacity alert on the library's homepage is expected to get some attention in the weeks ahead.
Club ice cream sale is today
The Dairy Science Club's Wednesday ice cream sale will feature vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, Oreo and Resse's flavors today (noon-2 p.m., near the Lush Auditorium north doors in Kildee Hall). The price is $2 per cup. The club also fills orders for events and functions; send an email to dairyscienceicecream@gmail.com for more information.
Your help is needed in Pammel Woods April 20
As part of Earth Day events, the Live Green! program and campus services are organizing volunteers to pull the invasive garlic mustard weed in Pammel Woods Tuesday, April 20 (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., meet near the ISU Cemetery). A group of ROTC students will help again this year. Participants should wear long pants and closed-toe shoes and bring work gloves if they have them. Campus services will provide garbage bags. Volunteers don't have to commit to the full two hours; any amount of assistance is appreciated.
MU's bridal expo is April 25
"United at the Union," the Memorial Union's annual expo for couples planning a wedding, will be held Sunday, April 25 (1-3 p.m., MU Great Hall). Many central Iowa wedding vendors will take part. Face coverings are required for all vendors and attendees, six-foot social distancing is encouraged and hand sanitizer will be available at entrances.
Scamper with your dog on April 24
Iowa State's student chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association will hold its annual SAVMA Scamper 5K walk/run Saturday, April 24 (10 a.m., College of Veterinary Medicine). Runners are encouraged to race with their dogs. Registration for faculty, staff and the public is $25 ($20 for ISU students). Proceeds support local animal shelters and rescues community awareness campaigns about the OneHealth mission.
Bookstore's customer appreciation event is April 9
The ISU Book Store in the Memorial Union is holding a customer appreciation event in conjunction with its semiannual Apple one-day sale Friday, April 9. There will be merchandise sales all day, plus wine samples from two wineries, Chocolaterie Stam products and grazing boxes from Madrid's Sisters in Cheese (4-6 p.m.).
Virtual events this month boost students' financial literacy
The office of student financial success has put together these free virtual events and workshops for all ISU students. Participants will be entered to win a $100 ISU Book Store giftcard. Click on the link to register.
- Curious About Credit? How to Perfect Your Score, April 20 (1-2 p.m.), Covers components of a credit score, credit management strategies, the negative things that can impact your score, how to get your free credit report (and how to read it and correct any errors in it).
- Tackle Your Debt: Winning Strategies on any Budget, April 21 (2:30-3:30 p.m.) Covers repayment process for student loan debt, keeping on top of your debt, how to pay off your loans ASAP and save thousands in interest, ISU's exit counseling requirement.
- Big Senior Send Off: Financial Advice for Grads, April 22 (4-5 p.m.), financial management workshop for graduating students, topics include the importance of saving early for retirement, starting an emergency fund and preparing for life after graduation.
- Financial Literacy Trivia with Kahoot (limited to 50 participants each day), April 21 (12:30-1:30 p.m.) and April 22 (11 a.m.-noon)
Live concert will benefit KHOI community radio
A May 9 live concert at Stephens Auditorium featuring Midwest artists Chad Elliott and Bo Ramsey will raise funds for Ames' KHOI Community Radio as part of its spring membership drive. Tickets are $25 for reserved seats, $50 for VIP seats in the first 11 rows. Livestreaming for home viewing also is available for $15/single and $25/group. Tickets and livestream links can be purchased online. Safety protocols will be in place with physical distancing in the seated areas, enhanced disinfecting procedures and face coverings required. The concert begins at 5 p.m.
Ugandan basket sale is April 12-24 in the MU
In collaboration with the Uganda Alliance Club, the Workspace is hosting a pop-up basket sale April 12-24 in its space in the Memorial Union east basement. Sale hours are 2-9 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Baskets sell for $10-$25. By purchasing a handmade basket created by a member of the Tusubila ("hope") Crafts Group, you are supporting women in Kamuli, Uganda. Baskets are made with dried raffia and banana leaves, and the money from sales goes directly toward supporting the artist's family. This initiative began through the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' Uganda program, and students work with the Tusubila group to bring baskets over, sell them in the United States and send the money to the artists.
Daily trivia, career workshops planned for student employment week
National Student Employment Week is April 12-16. Nearly one-third of Iowa State students work on campus. In addition to the work they accomplish for the university, their employment is a powerful tool for students, helping them manage their time, connect to campus and develop career readiness skills. Virtual and free activities for all student employees include daily trivia events with prizes (1 p.m. Monday-Thursday, registration required) and career readiness workshops led by college career services staff:
- Resumes and job search tips, April 13 (two sessions: 1:10 and 3:10 p.m.), Engineering
- Professional communication and interview preparation, April 14 (noon), Design
- Utilizing your part-time job in your job/internship, April 14 (4 p.m.), Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Salary negotiation, April 15 (3:30 p.m.), Human Sciences
- Trends in hiring/job searching in a pandemic, April 16 (10 a.m.), Business
Watch for detours at I-35/U.S. Highway 30 interchange
The state Department of Transportation announced ramp closures at the the Interstate 35/U.S. Highway 30 interchange in order to complete repairs on the north- and south-bound I-35 bridges. The closures began April 6 and are scheduled to continue to Wednesday, Nov. 24, weather permitting. Several detours will involve rerouting traffic to Dayton Avenue (west of the interchange):
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Southbound I-35 drivers wanting to travel east on U.S. 30 will exit onto westbound U.S. 30, travel west to the Dayton Avenue exit and turn back onto eastbound U.S. 30.
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Eastbound U.S. 30 drivers wanting to travel north on I-35 will exit at Dayton Avenue and travel north to 13th Street, east on 13th Street to I-35 and north on I-35.
- Westbound U.S. 30 drivers wanting to travel south on I-35 will need to proceed to Dayton Avenue and get back onto eastbound U.S. 30 to use the southbound I-35 ramp.
Training session set for April 24 for LEGO innovation contest
Iowa State students, employees and alumni are invited to a virtual training session April 24 (11 a.m.-noon) to answer questions and provide inspiration for an upcoming LEGO design contest. In a competition to be held at the Iowa State Fair in August, teams working in in two-hour time slots will build LEGO models they designed to represent Innovate at Iowa State. See the contest webpage for more information and to access the link to the training session, which will be recorded for later viewing.
Beware of 'tax refund payment' phishing scam
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has identified a phishing scam targeting individuals with ".edu" email addresses. The phishing email contains the IRS logo and a subject line such as "Tax Refund Payment." Iowa State employees or students who receive a suspicious email like this should not enter any personal information into the phishing form, and are asked to follow this process to report the suspicious email to Iowa State's IT security team. More information.