Student Announcements
June 2023
FundISU campaign to support Ugandans' education extended to July 8
The Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is running a FundISU campaign through July 8 to raise funds for its Uganda Program, which educates mothers and youth with skills and knowledge for self-reliance and sustainable livelihoods. The demand for assistance is greater than the program's current capacity. Questions may be directed to Tammi Martin. Funds will support these specific efforts:
- Innovations in community income generation
- Youth entrepreneurship program
- Vocational and life skills training
- School and home gardening projects
Tuesday evening carillon concert postponed to Wednesday
The Tuesday, June 27, carillon concert by guest artist Margaret Pan has been postponed to Wednesday, June 28 (7 p.m., central campus), due to a canceled flight.
The Guess Who will perform at Stephens Oct. 6
Tickets for a Friday, Oct. 6, concert at Stephens Auditorium by The Guess Who will go on sale to the public at 10 a.m. Friday, June 23, via Ticketmaster. The legendary Canadian band enjoyed chart-topping hits in the late 1960s and early 70s with a catalog of songs that included "American Woman," "These Eyes," and "No Time." The ticket price range is $35-$85. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
June 22 town halls will focus on RAGBRAI event in July
The organizing committee for the Ames RAGBRAI overnight (Tuesday, July 25) has shared several opportunities for the Ames community to get involved in Cycling Fun & G"AMES":
- A volunteer portal, where residents can sign up to assist with Ames RAGBRAI events.
- A RAGBRAI housing site, where property owners can learn more about expectations and volunteer to host riders in their homes and yards.
- Vendor information and applications. A vendor permit is required for anyone who sells or gives away items (outside of their place of business) during the July 25 event.
- Sponsorship opportunities for businesses and individuals wishing to support the Ames RAGBRAI event; sponsorships range from $500 to $10,000.
To provide an overview of the event and give residents an opportunity to ask questions, two town halls are scheduled for Thursday, June 22 (1 p.m. and 6 p.m., Ames City Hall council chambers, 515 Clark Ave.).
Comedian Matt Rife is coming to Stephens Nov. 2
Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, June 9 (10 a.m.), for a Nov. 2 performance at Stephens Auditorium by comedian and interest star Matt Rife, as part of his ProbleMATTic World Tour. Guests must be at least 18 years old. Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster or at the Iowa State Center box office in Stephens. In 2021, Rife self-produced and distributed through YouTube his first one-hour comedy special, "Only Fans." In April, he released his second standup special, "Matthew Steven Rife," on YouTube, and he will tape his third standup special this fall iat DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C.