Student Announcements
January 2023
Food pantry wants your egg cartons and grocery bags
SHOP, the student-serving food pantry on campus, is in need of empty egg cartons (cardboard or styrofoam) and plastic grocery bags. They can be dropped off in 1306 Beyer during open hours: 1-6 p.m. Monday, 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, 2-7 p.m. Wednesday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday.
Celebrate Black History Month
February is Black History Month, an annual observance of Black history, culture and achievements. Black History Month began in this country in 1926 as Negro History Week and evolved into a month-long celebration in the 1960s, before being officially acknowledged in 1976. To learn more, visit the office of diversity, equity and inclusion website. A university Black History Month events calendar will be updated as needed throughout February.
Ames is an overnight stop on July's RAGBRAI route
Bicyclists participating in the 50th-anniversary RAGBRAI (Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa) will stay overnight in Ames on Tuesday, July 25, the third night of the ride. They'll be arriving from Carroll and heading to Des Moines. The Discover Ames organization is leading the local planning effort, with support from the city, Iowa State University, chamber of commerce, Story County and others. More details about the route, entertainment and food options, and volunteer opportunities will be shared as they become available. Ames previously served as an overnight stop on the route in 2018, 2008, 1983 and the inaugural route in 1973.
Apply to the McNair program to be better prepared for graduate school
Students approaching junior status interested in Ph.D. studies who are first-generation, meet low-income guidelines or are a member of an underrepresented group in graduate education are encouraged to investigate the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program. During their junior and seniors years, the program prepares participants for graduate school through mentored research, assistance choosing and applying to graduate schools and personal and professional development. The application deadline is March 1 for this fall's new junior cohort. More information, including an FAQ and application instructions, is online. Questions may be directed to program director Ashley Garrin.
Apply for fall undergraduate research program
The office of student financial aid is accepting applications from faculty, staff and students for the 2023-24 Undergraduate Research Assistantship program, which provides outstanding juniors and seniors hands-on experience in a formal research environment. A soft March 24 deadline assures interviews this spring. Faculty applicants will interview student(s) and make offers of employment and complete letter(s) of intent. Student candidates must have filled out the 2023-24 FAFSA financial aid form and be eligible for work-study funding. Preference is given to students and faculty/staff who request to work with each other. More information, including program guidelines, funding sources and application documents, is online. Questions may be directed to Julie Arnold, 294-0103.
Qualtrics library is being updated
Iowa State Qualtrics users can anticipate an update to the Qualtrics library interface beginning as early as Feb. 1. Qualtrics is the web-based survey application available to faculty, staff and students. The library navigation pane will move to the left side. Also, separate library silos for surveys, graphics, files and messages will merge into one library space. As a result, folders can be better organized and filtered. Because all uncategorized items will move into one folder, now is a good time to organize those items. Learn more about this update in the IT Service portal.
Student proposals sought for April conference on women, gender and sexuality studies
The women's and gender studies program is accepting presentation proposals through March 20 for its spring student conference on Saturday, April 15 (9 a.m.-4 p.m., Student Innovation Center). Any undergraduate or graduate student attending a college or university in Iowa is welcome to submit a proposal. Projects can be research-based, creative projects, activist work, pedagogy-related or other thematic work related to gender, sexuality, identity or feminism. More information is on the conference website; questions may be emailed to wgsconference@iastate.edu. Conference registration is free and includes lunch.
Moncada performance in Goldfinch Room is Jan. 26
Singer/songwriter and Iowa native Michael Moncada will give a Goldfinch Room solo performance Thursday, Jan. 26 (7 p.m., Stephens Auditorium). Ticket options are tables for up to four people ($40) or general admission seats ($15).
Spring titles posted for Cyclone Cinema
Cyclone Cinema, sponsored by the Student Union Board, has announced the 13 2022 feature films in its spring lineup. Each film has four showings (7 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, 101 Carver). The Sunday showing includes captioning. Films are free and the public is welcome; concessions (soda, water, popcorn, candy) are available for $1-$2.
MU poster sale runs Jan. 23-27
The Memorial Union's winter poster sale is set for Jan. 23-27 (10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, Campanile Room). Browse hundreds of choices from classic posters to fresh off-the-press artist prints. Most posters are priced between $8 and $15. Proceeds directly support MU art exhibit programs.
'37 Words' book author to give Mary Louise Smith lecture next month
Sherry Boschert, award-winning journalist and author of "37 Words: Title IX and Fifty Years of Fighting Sex Discrimination," will visit Iowa State on Tuesday, Feb. 7, as the Catt Center's 2023 Mary Louise Smith Chair in Women and Politics.
City snow ordinance takes effect Wednesday evening
The city of Ames' snow ordinance will go into effect at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, and remain in effect until it has stopped snowing and the streets are plowed curb to curb. The snow ordinance likely will remain in effect until noon Thursday, Jan. 19, but could vary throughout the community due to plowing challenges. Vehicles on city snow routes (identified by red and white signs) should be moved to off-street parking or to streets not designated as snow routes. To assist with the plowing effort, owners are asked to not park vehicles on any residential street, particularly on circles and cul de sacs; however, only vehicles parked on snow routes risk being towed.
Order Valentine fudge from food science club by Jan. 27
FIRST LEGO League state championship seeks volunteers
Volunteers are needed when the College of Engineering hosts the FIRST LEGO League state championship tournament Saturday, Jan. 28, for more than 600 students in grades 4-8. Every opportunity, from check-in helper to robot game referee, judge to photographer, are adults who believe in the mission of FIRST. Volunteers receive a T-shirt, refreshments and training specific to your assigned job (either the morning of the event or in advance online). Sign up online. Questions may be emailed to FirstLegoLeague@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-4293.
Registration starts Jan. 24 for 'Ready to Run Iowa' training series for women
Registration opens Jan. 24 for the first two workshops (on Friday, Feb. 24) in the 2023 "Ready to Run® Iowa" campaign training series for women. Ready to Run Iowa is a nonpartisan campaign training program to encourage women to run for elective office, position themselves for appointive office, work on a campaign or become more involved in public life. The other workshops in the series will be offered on Fridays in March and April. More information is available from the Catt Center, which offers the program every other year as part of a national network.
Learn about the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, also known as MLK Day, is observed annually on the third Monday of January in honor of King's birthday, Jan. 15. King's leadership and achievements during the American civil rights movement cemented his legacy as one of the greatest advocates of nonviolent resistance in history. Learn more about King's impact on the office of diversity, equity and inclusion website.
Art rental is Jan. 18-20 at the Memorial Union
The Memorial Union is hosting an Art for Rent public open house Jan. 18 (4-6 p.m.), Jan. 19 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Jan. 20 (10 a.m.-noon) in the MU art gallery on the first floor. The collection includes about 275 framed posters, prints and paintings that may be rented for a half or full year, for office or home. Rentals typically range from $10 to $25 per year. Patrons may view the collection and take selected pieces with them during the open house. Cash, credit and departmental charges are accepted. Proceeds from rentals support art programs at the MU.
Save the date: Carver celebration is Feb. 1
The state's first observance of George Washington Carver Day, in honor of Iowa State's first Black alumnus and faculty member, is coming up on Wednesday, Feb. 1. The university community is invited to a campus program and celebration in the Memorial Union Great Hall (5-7 p.m.) that also will be livestreamed. It opens with a reception featuring foods inspired by the food scientist and will include remarks from current leaders of the schools and agencies where Carver spent time. It will conclude with free ice cream from the ISU Creamery. To assist with planning, RSVPs are requested by Jan. 25.
Last summer, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law Senate File 2380, which designates Feb. 1 (the beginning of Black History Month) each year as George Washington Carver Day in Iowa.
Jan. 16 is a university holiday
Monday, Jan. 16, is a university holiday in observance of the national Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. University offices are closed. Winter session concludes Friday, Jan. 13, and spring semester begins Tuesday, Jan. 17.
Study Abroad Fair is Jan. 19
Learn about adventures abroad at the Study Abroad Fair Thursday, Jan. 19 (10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., MU Great Hall). Students can learn about interning or studying abroad during experiences ranging from one week to one year. And anyone from the Iowa State community may apply for a U.S. passport during the fair. More information about the fair and passport service is online.
ISU Dining announces new director
Christian Wise joined the Campus Life community Jan. 4 as the director of ISU Dining. He oversees the operations of a campus dining system that includes three residential dining centers; multiple cafés, convenience stores, restaurants and get-and-go locations; food court; catering and a central production bakery. He succeeds Mohamed Ali, who left the university in March. Karen Rodekamp and Stuart Essex served as co-interim directors.