Student Announcements
February 2025
Presenters sought for women's and gender studies student conference in April
Iowa State's Women's and Gender Studies student conference will be held Saturday, April 12 (9 a.m.-4 p.m., Student Innovation Center). Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to attend and/or present their research as it relates to themes within the fields of gender, sexuality and women's studies. Proposals are due by 11:59 p.m. March 28. This conference is free to attend. Submit a proposal or register to attend on the conference website.
March 29 workshop targets would-be business owners
The Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, with the Ames Regional Economic Alliance and Iowa Small Business Development Center, will host a free Smart Start Workshop on Saturday, March 29 (9 a.m.-4 p.m., ISU Research Park Core Facility). The day is a "crash course" for anyone considering starting a business. Local business professionals will cover topics such as banking basics, insurance, business organization, intellectual property, registration, marketing and operations. Registration is required; half-day registration is available.
Juniors, seniors: Apply by March 28 for undergraduate research assistantship
The office of student financial aid is accepting applications for the 2025-26 undergraduate research assistantship (URA) program. The program encourages outstanding juniors and seniors to pursue graduate study by offering hands-on experience in a formal research environment to help them make career decisions and learn more about graduate education and fellowships. Questions may be directed to Julie Arnold, 515-294-0103. Student applicants must:
- Be classified as juniors or seniors by the beginning of the research term
- File the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be eligible for work-study funding
- Maintain an ISU cumulative GPA of at least 3.25
- Complete the online URA application (soft deadline of March 28 for spring interviews)
Signal work starts Feb. 24 at intersection south of football stadium
Ahead of a two-summer project to widen South 16th Street near the Veterinary Medicine campus, the city of Ames will replace the traffic signals at the road's intersection with University Boulevard, south of Jack Trice Stadium. On Monday, Feb. 24, crews are scheduled to start work at the site on underground preparation and installation of the traffic pole foundations. Depending on weather, the work will take 1-2 weeks. During this time, University Boulevard will remain open; however, there may be temporary lane closures and periods where the intersection functions like a four-way stop with flashing red signals. Drivers and pedestrians are asked to stay alert to these temporary adjustments.
Registration is open for digital scholarship symposium
Registration has opened for the second annual Digital Scholarship Symposium on Wednesday, March 26 (9:45 a.m.-4 p.m., 199 Parks). The symposium will feature two panel discussions: "Public Digital Arts and Humanities: Community Impact Through Digital Projects" and "Digital Pedagogy: Expanding Digital Literacy and Creativity in the Classroom." Panelists will discuss examples of using digital methods to open research to a wider audience and developing digital literacy skills in the classroom. Registration is free and includes lunch.
Landscape Club offering design sessions on March 1
Landscape Club members will offer one-hour landscaping design sessions for homeowners on Saturday, March 1 (9 a.m-2 p.m., four time slots, Horticulture Hall) on a first-come, first-served basis for $150. Sign up. Club members will provide a basic site overview, plant recommendations and a physical design for homeowners to take home that day. Proceeds support club members at the 2025 National Collegiate Landscape Competition.
Tuesday morning classes will meet virtually
Due to the forecast for extremely cold weather on Tuesday, Feb. 18, Iowa State's morning classes (those starting prior to 11:30 a.m.) will meet virtually. Afternoon and evening classes will meet in person as scheduled. Students should check email and Canvas for additional information from their instructors. Updates will be posted at www.isualert.iastate.edu/.
The Iowa State campus remains open, and the Thielen Student Health Center will be open for regular operations. Employees who can't make it to campus should contact their supervisors. FAQ for disruption in university operations.
City snow ordinance takes effect at 10 p.m. Feb. 14
The city of Ames' snow ordinance will go into effect at 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, and remain in effect until 8 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 16 -- but may vary depending on plowing conditions. Crews most likely will be making multiple passes on streets Saturday until the snow stops falling. 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.
Documentary, Q&A shine a light on eating disorders
As part of national Eating Disorders Week, Student Counseling Services will host a Q&A panel and screening of the 34-minute documentary, "Behind the Before and After: Intuitive Eating and Body Image" on Tuesday, Feb. 25 (6:30 p.m., MU Great Hall).
Wednesday evening classes will meet virtually
Due to the deteriorating weather conditions, evening classes at Iowa State will meet virtually, beginning at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. Students should check email and Canvas for additional information from their instructors. The expectation is that classes will resume for in-person instruction on Thursday, Feb 13. Students who feel they can't make it to campus safely are reminded to contact their instructor to arrange to make up work. Updates will be posted at www.isualert.iastate.edu/.
The Iowa State campus remains open. Supervisors should provide maximum flexibility for employees to work remotely or take leave. If remote work is not an option, consider potential training opportunities that employees can complete remotely.
Supervisors in police, public safety, security, power plant, food service, health care, animal care and critical maintenance should make arrangements for team members to report safely to campus. Employees who cannot make it to campus should contact their supervisors.
Fall juniors could be eligible for Carver renewable scholarship
Twenty Iowa State students are selected annually to receive a renewable $6,000 scholarship from the Roy J. Carver Trust. The application deadline for fall 2025 recipients is April 1, and the eligibility criteria are:
- At least a junior classification by fall 2025
- Evidence of significant social and economic obstacles to attending college full time
- Graduate of accredited Iowa high school or Iowa resident for five years
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.80
- Demonstrates financial need based on the FAFSA (student must file FAFSA for 2025-26 year)
Students should apply online for this scholarship. Questions may be directed to the office of student financial aid, 0640 Beardshear, phone 515-294-0103, email: scholarships@iastate.edu.
Vet Med students earn innovation award
Iowa State's student chapter of the Veterinary Business Management Association received the "Most Innovative Award" at the association's recent national meeting in Dallas. The Iowa State students were selected for their "Paws on Practice Ownership" events, in which College of Veterinary Medicine students visit local veterinary clinics to learn more about practice ownership as a veterinarian and observe various clinic layouts and designs. The chapter implemented its visits program in 2023.
No kidding; ice cream sale resumes today
For the first time this semester, members of the Dairy Science Club are selling ice cream today (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) outside the north doors to Lush Auditorium in Kildee Hall. Get a cup for $2 (cash only); flavors this week are chocolate, Oreo, Butterfinger, KitKat and thin mint. The ice cream is mixed by club members at the ISU Creamery, and the sale serves as a fundraiser for club activities throughout the year. Interested in having the club's ice cream for your event? Send an email.
Town/Gown annual Musicale is Feb. 22
The Ames Town & Gown Chamber Music Association will hold its 36th annual Musicale on Saturday, Feb. 22 (7 p.m., St. John's by the Campus Episcopal Church, 2338 Lincoln Way). The evening includes culinary delights and performances by musicians from the university and Ames community. Tickets (order online) are $50 (students $15); tickets ordered after Feb. 12 will be held at the door.
Wedding open house is Feb. 23 at alumni center
The ISU Alumni Association will host its Wedding Open House on Sunday, Feb. 23 (11 a.m.-3 p.m.). See what a wedding looks like in the building, meet vendors and approved caterers, and enter a drawing for a discounted wedding package. RSVPs are encouraged but not required.
Individual tickets on sale for August football game in Ireland
Individual tickets (with no travel package) for the Iowa State versus Kansas State College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland (Aug. 23, Avia Stadium) went on sale via Ticketmaster on Feb. 5. Tickets will be sold through Feb. 28 or while supplies last. (Secondary ticket markets are prohibited for events in Ireland, so don't rely on this option this summer.)
Pop-up Valentine shop runs Feb. 10-14 in the MU
The Workspace will host a pop-up Valentine Shop at the Memorial Union Feb. 10-14 (10 a.m.-2 p.m. daily, near the ISU Book Store entrance in the south atrium). Choose from a variety of succulents and cacti planted in pottery from The Workspace, and personalize your plant with tiny animal add-ins. Complete your gift with a marbled paper Valentine's Day card created by local artist Rhonda Scott. Prices vary between $12 and $25.