Student Announcements
September 2021
COVID-19: By the numbers
For the week that ended Sept. 26, the positive rate for COVID-19 tests completed at the Thielen Student Health Center was 3.56% (11 of 309 tests completed), down from 4.93% the week earlier. Testing reflects both symptomatic students and student-athletes following NCAA testing protocols. The Story County positivity rate for the week ending Sept. 29 was 11.13%, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The vaccination rate among eligible Story County residents -- those at least 12 years of age -- rose to 62.7% as of Sept. 27. Iowa State is providing weekly updates on these and other public health benchmarks on its COVID-19: By the numbers website.
Blood drive runs Oct. 4-7 in the MU
The Blood Drive student organization will host its fall drive Monday-Thursday, Oct. 4-7 (10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily) in the Memorial Union Great Hall. Schedule an appointment online; donors must have -- or create -- an account with the American Red Cross.
Weekly COVID-19 vaccination clinics for students continue through November
The Thielen Student Health Center will offer free COVID-19 vaccination clinics for students through the end of November. Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccines will be available. Students should schedule an appointment online or by calling 515-294-5801, and bring their ISUCard with them to the clinic. Clinic hours during October and November are:
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Monday-Tuesday 9 a.m.–noon, in the center's pharmacy
Pfizer booster shots are available for students who meet the CDC guidelines and received Pfizer for their primary vaccine series. Those who are eligible must wait at least six months after their primary vaccine (six months starts two weeks after second dose) before receiving a booster.
For additional vaccine options near you: Search vaccines.gov, text your ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233.
Cybersecurity fair is Oct. 8
As part of a week of outreach events, the Center for Cybersecurity Innovation and Outreach will cohost, with IT services, a cybersecurity fair Friday, Oct. 8 (9-11:30 a.m., first floor atrium, Durham Center). This open house will feature student clubs, demos and other attractions to inform the campus community about the importance of cybersecurity and how easy it is for our personal information to be exploited. Learn first-hand about password sniffing, identifying phishing emails and more. All faculty, staff and students are welcome.
Jack-o'-lantern help sought Oct. 8-15 at Reiman Gardens
Reiman Gardens seeks volunteers Oct. 8-15 to stencil and carve pumpkins for its Oct. 16-17 "Spirits in the Gardens" event. Volunteers will draw designs on pumpkins with stencils Oct. 8-10 and carve stenciled pumpkins Oct. 13-15. The intent is to work outdoors if the weather allows. Tools are provided; volunteers must be 13 years old to carve. Volunteers must pre-register online; walk-ins can't be accepted this fall.
Statewide 19th Amendment observance wraps up Oct. 4
The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics will host the closing event of the "Hard Won, Not Done" 19th Amendment statewide centennial commemoration Oct. 4 (7 p.m., Benton Auditorium, Scheman Building). Keynote speaker Marjorie Spruill, author and distinguished professor emerita of history from the University of South Carolina, will present "Divided We Stand." The event is free and open to the public.
COVID-19: By the numbers
For the week that ended Sept. 19, the positive rate for COVID-19 tests completed at the Thielen Student Health Center was 4.93% (11 of 223 tests completed), down from 6.67% the week earlier. Testing reflects both symptomatic students and student-athletes following NCAA testing protocols. The Story County positivity rate for the week ending Sept. 22 was 9.78%, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The vaccination rate among eligible Story County residents -- those at least 12 years of age -- rose to 62.3% as of Sept. 20. Iowa State is providing weekly updates on these and other public health benchmarks on its COVID-19: By the numbers website.
South end of Haber Road closed through Friday
From 8 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, through 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, Haber Road will be closed at the railroad underpass for road/sidewalk construction. The north end of the road at 13th Street will remain open for access to Frederiksen Court apartments and transportations services.
Fulbright welcome reception is Sept. 24
Meet the new Fulbright students and scholars at Iowa State this fall and reconnect with Fulbright alumni during a free, welcome reception Friday, Sept. 24 (4-5:30 p.m., MU Pioneer Room). Light appetizers and refreshments will be served. Questions may be directed to University Professor of economics Peter Orazem, Iowa chapter of the Fulbright Association.
Free COVID vaccination clinics run for two more weeks
Iowa State is staffing free COVID-19 vaccination clinics for faculty, staff and students. Both the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) one-dose and Pfizer two-dose (fully approved Aug. 23 for individuals 16 years and older) vaccines are offered at these clinics. University leaders and the state Board of Regents strongly encourage all members of the university community to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Immunocompromised employees and students, for whom a third dose is approved, are welcome to receive their third dose at any of the campus vaccination clinics.
Appointments can be scheduled online and walk-ins are welcome. Students, faculty and staff should bring their red ISU card with them to the clinic. Further details and updates will be provided at www.care.iastate.edu.
Remaining vaccine clinics (noon-3 p.m.)
- Sept. 22: 140 Parks Library
- Sept. 23: 1521 Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center
- Sept. 29: 140 Parks Library
Reserved tickets on sale for Spirits in the Gardens
Reiman Gardens is selling tickets (day- and entry time-specific) for its annual "Spirits in the Gardens" Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 16-17 (5-9 p.m.). Special events from 5 to 7 p.m. include Simon Says, magic show and presentations by the ISU SCUM (chemistry), juggling and unicycling, and cosplay student clubs. From 5 to 9 p.m., enjoy more than 1,000 carved jack-o-lanterns and a "candy factory." Tickets are $10 ($8 members and ISU students), $5 for youth (2-12 years) and free for children under two years. A jack-o-lantern only preview (no entertainment or treats) will be held Friday, Oct. 15 (7-9 p.m.). Register and purchase tickets online.
Weekly update: COVID-19 data
For the week that ended Sept. 12, the positive rate for COVID-19 tests completed at the Thielen Student Health Center was 6.67% (12 of 180 tests completed), up from 6.54% the week earlier. Testing reflects both symptomatic students and student-athletes following NCAA testing protocols. The Story County positivity rate for the week ending Sept. 15 was 9.18%, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The vaccination rate among eligible Story County residents -- those at least 12 years of age -- rose to 61.3% as of Sept. 12. Iowa State is providing weekly updates on these and other public health benchmarks on its COVID-19: By the numbers website.
Apply by Oct. 17 to be a Cyclone aide
New Student Programs is gearing up for the Cyclone aide recruitment season and looking for a talented and diverse group of students. Cyclone aides assist students in their transition to Iowa State at orientation and Destination Iowa State, and have the opportunity to serve as ambassadors for their college and the university. They also explore their own professional development in this paid leadership role. The application deadline for students is Oct. 17; the application form is online.
Learn more at a virtual information session (Instagram: @IowaStateLeaders):
- Thursday, Sept. 23, noon
- Wednesday, Oct. 6, 4 p.m.
Martina McBride will perform at Stephens Nov. 28
Tickets will go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept, 17, for a Nov. 28 concert at Stephens Auditorium by country music superstar Martina McBride. Tickets for her "Joy of Christmas" tour show are $25-$124 plus fees and available at Ticketmaster.com.The Stephens ticket office will be open only 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 17 for sales for this show. (The ticket office has been closed and will reopen fully later this month.)
Weekly update: COVID-19 data
For the week that ended Sept. 5, the positive rate for COVID-19 tests completed at the Thielen Student Health Center was 6.54% (14 of 214 tests completed), up from 4.32% the week earlier. Testing reflects both symptomatic students and student-athletes following NCAA testing protocols. The Story County positivity rate for the week ending Sept. 6 was 9.33%, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The vaccination rate among eligible Story County residents -- those at least 12 years of age -- rose to 60.6% as of Sept. 6. Iowa State is providing weekly updates on these and other public health benchmarks on its COVID-19: By the numbers website.
You're invited: Fire safety event is Sept. 15
As part of Campus Fire Safety Month, Environmental Health and Safety will host a fire safety event Wednesday, Sept. 15 (9 a.m.-noon, south of Parks Library). Put out a simulated fire, learn fire safety tips and receive a free T-shirt (while supplies last).
Memorial Union's wedding expo is Sept. 26
The Memorial Union will host its annual bridal expo, United at the Union, Sunday, Sept. 26 (1-3 p.m., Great Hall). Visit with central Iowa wedding vendors. General admission registration is free; a $10 VIP ticket includes early admission, swag bag and opportunities for prizes and discounts during the expo.
University closed Sept. 6 for national holiday
Classes will not meet and university offices and the university library are closed Monday, Sept. 6, for the national Labor Day holiday. Most dining options, with the exception of residential dining centers, Hawthorn Market and C-stores, also will be closed.
Women Impacting ISU calendar nominations due Sept. 24
The Catt Center is accepting nominations for its 2022 "Women Impacting ISU" calendar through Sept. 24. The calendar is open to all individuals who identify as a woman, inclusive of cisgender and transgender identities. Faculty and staff must be employed by the university for the 2022 calendar year to be eligible for nomination. Students graduating in May 2022 may be nominated. More information, including an FAQ and the nomination form, are online.
Nearly 1,000 lectures program recordings are digitized
University Library has completed a grant project to digitize and provide online access to 991 recordings from the ISU Lecture Series spanning the 1970s to 1990s. Lectures were selected for their significant cultural, historical and aesthetic value, as well as timeliness on topics our country is grappling with today. Accessible via Aviary platform, the lectures are captioned and can searched full text or synced with transcripts.