Announcements for Students

Nominees for MU "lifesaver" awards due March 15

The Memorial Union seeks nominations for three awards that recognize individuals who have given their time and/or resources to make the student union a great place for students, alumni and employees. Nominees can come from any of these groups or the Ames community. Nominations are due March 15; more information and nomination forms are online. The three awards are:

• M.J. Riggs Award: For an individual or organization whose contributions have had an impact on a specific area or goal of the MU. The recipient of this award sees a bigger vision for the MU and has made strides to achieve this vision.
• Four Seasons Award: For an individual who has gone above and beyond his or her formal commitments to help the MU achieve its goals.
• Harold Pride Service Medallion (highest level of recognition): This individual has given extensively of his or her time on behalf of the MU. Through service of and pride in the MU, this person has shown support in an incredible fashion.

Focus committee seeks entries for grant proposals

The Memorial Union is seeking applications for Focus Grants. Student artists, writers and performers can apply for up to $600 in funding for creative projects done outside the classroom. Additional information, including rules and application forms, is online. Students must have a faculty member familiar with their project area as an adviser. A written description and detailed budget also are required. Applications are due by April 6 at the Student Activities Center, 1560 Memorial Union.

Lessons From Abroad Conference is April 11

The second annual Lessons From Abroad Conference is planned for Saturday, April 11 (9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Memorial Union). Highlights include discussing study abroad experiences with other returnees from across Iowa; listening to keynote speakers; learning how to use and talk about your acquired global skills in job interviews; discovering opportunities to work or study abroad after graduation; and networking with professionals in internationally-focused jobs. Cost is $15, which includes lunch and snacks. Students may register online now until the day of the conference. 

Clearance sale at gardens' gift shop is March 14-15

Reiman Garden's gift shop will hold a clearance sale Saturday-Sunday March 14-15 (9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily). Sale items will be 50-75 percent off the regular price. If you're only visiting the gift shop, you don't pay gardens admission. Gift shop proceeds directly benefit Reiman Gardens.

Volunteer judges still sought for high school science fairs

Volunteer judges -- individuals with a major, degree or background in science, engineering or technology -- still are needed for the State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa, March 26-27 in Hilton Coliseum. Growth of the event prompted organizers to divide the fair into two events: A senior high fair and FFA Agriscience Fair will be combined on Thursday, March 26; a middle school fair will be held Friday, March 27. The senior high event still needs about 50 judges; the middle school event about 250 judges, who will evaluate research projects and work with students to help them become better researchers. Volunteers are asked to register online.

Reminder: Spring ahead on March 8

Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8. Set your clocks ahead one hour before turning in Saturday night.

ISCORE conference is March 6

Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the 16th annual Iowa State Conference on Race and Ethnicity, the university's comprehensive forum on issues of ethnicity and race, on Friday, March 6 (8 a.m.-5 p.m., Memorial Union). There is no cost to attend but registration is requested. A half-day professional development workshop, free and open to all faculty, P&S and merit staff, will precede ISCORE on Thursday, March 5 (1-4:30 p.m., MU Sun Room). Sessions will provide tools intended to improve employee interactions and create inclusive workspaces. Register online.

Lane closure on Sixth Street bridge planned for Monday

Traffic on the Sixth Street bridge (at Brookside Park, east of campus) will be limited to a single lane Monday, March 2 (8 a.m.-5 p.m.), with a flag crew at either end directing traffic. Employees and students who commute to campus along this route should expect some delays if the weather stays clear. Crews are taking soil borings prior to the final design of a replacement bridge over Squaw Creek. That replacement work tenatively would begin in late 2015 and continue into the summer 2016.

Parts of Lied center closed Feb. 26-28 for conference track meet

The main floor at the Lied Center will be closed to ISU pass holders Thursday through Saturday (Feb. 26-28) for the Big 12 Conference indoor track and field championships on Feb. 27-28. The third floor track also may be closed at times during the meet. Parking in lots 57 and 100 will be limited on these days.

Ames snow ordinance takes effect Wednesday at 5 p.m.

The City of Ames Snow Ordinance goes into effect at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25. Plows may be out before this time, but no vehicles will be ticketed before 5 p.m. Vehicles parked along snow routes (marked by red and white signs) must be moved or they will be ticketed and towed. Drivers should move vehicles to off-street parking or to streets that are not designated snow routes.  To assist in plowing efforts, all Ames residents are asked to remove parked vehicles from residential streets. However, only those on snow routes are required to move them. The snow ordinance remains in effect until streets are completely plowed from curb to curb, AND it has stopped snowing.

March 5 hearing precedes regents' Iowa City meeting

If you'd like to comment on any items scheduled for discussion at the state Board of Regents meeting March 11 in Iowa City, you have several options:

• Attend one of six public hearings held at the regents institutions and board office March 5-6. Iowa State's hearing is Thursday, March 5, (6-7 p.m., Memorial Union Oak Room). All public hearings will be video recorded and posted to the regents' hearings website. Transparency officer Shirley Knipfel will preside at the meeting.

• Provide written comments to regents transparency officer Sheila Doyle Koppin, sdoyle@iastate.edu.

Meeting materials and an agenda for the March meeting will be posted to the regents homepage by March 3

Student group collecting gently used shoes this week

ISU's Student Athlete Advisory Council will collect new and gently used pairs of shoes Feb. 23-27 to benefit Soles 4 Souls, a Tennessee-based organization that provides shoes to people in need around the world. There will be a collection box in the Jacobson Athletic Building all week. You also may bring your donations to the Hilton Coliseum south concourse prior to the women's basketball game on Feb. 24 (6-7:15 p.m.) or the men's basketball game on Feb. 25 (6-8:15 p.m.). SAAC's goal is to collect 750 pairs of shoes: tennis shoes, sandals, boots, flip flops, boots or dress shoes.

Boiler delivery may interrupt traffic on Feb. 24

Three new 150,000-pound natural gas-powered boilers will be transported to the ISU power plant on Tuesday, Feb. 24, from the rail yard in Boone. The Ames delivery route includes West Lincoln Way, North Hyland Avenue and Pammel Drive/University Boulevard to the north side of the power plant. The heavy-haul trucks will have police escorts, who will stop traffic periodically for short periods of time. Tentatively, the trucks are scheduled to leave the Boone rail yard at 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

ISU women to be honored at YWCA event

Three ISU women will be honored at the YWCA Ames-ISU's annual Women of Achievement ceremony and reception on Thursday, March 5 (5:30-7:30 p.m., Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Ave.) All are welcome to attend; tickets are $35 ($50 for a pair), $10 for students, and available by phone, 294-0043, or email. The honorees are: Academic Success Center director Susan Rhoades, senior lecturer in accounting Kayla Sander and pre-architecture sophomore Kierstyn Feld. They have been selected for their efforts to empower women and/or eliminate racism. The event includes light appetizers and live performances. Questions may be directed to Angela Merrick at the YWCA.

Marcketti lecture airs on C-SPAN Feb. 21

Sara Marcketti's precorded lecture on past and current efforts to curb piracy in the fashion industry will air on C-SPAN's American History TV (C-SPAN 3) on Saturday, Feb. 21 (7 p.m. and 10:59 p.m.). Marcketti is an associate professor in the apparel, events and hospitality management department and an associate director of the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching.

Gender equity award nominations due Feb. 23

Nominations for the Margaret Sloss Gender Equity Award are due Feb. 23. Nominees may be faculty, staff, students or members of the Ames community who have demonstrated a commitment to helping women gain equity within the university or Ames communities. Recipients will be honored at an awards reception on March 31 (2-4 p.m., Hach Hall atrium).

Library workshop introduces EndNote Web

The library will offer an introductory workshop on a free bibliographic management program, EndNote Web, on Friday, Feb. 27 (3-4:30 p.m., location provided on registration site). Learn how to use this software to collect, organize, format and use your citations in your writing projects. Preregistration is required. Questions about registration may be directed to Jody Kalvik, 294-6117.

ISU Day at the Capitol is Feb. 23

The annual edition of ISU Day at the Capitol occurs Monday, Feb. 23.  Iowa State administrators, faculty, staff and students will interact with legislators and other state officials in the Capitol rotunda (1 to 4 p.m.). More than 25 university exhibits will showcase Iowa State academics, research, outreach, innovation and jobs creation. President Steven Leath will lead the group, which includes representatives from all ISU colleges, extension and outreach, economic development and industry relations, and other units.

Cyclone Family Weekend is set for Sept. 25-27

The dean of students office announces that Cyclone Family Weekend 2015 will be held the weekend of Sept. 26. This is a bye week for Cyclone football, which will provide students and their families the opportunity to enjoy new and some familiar events. Check the Cyclone Family Weekend website for updates on registration, events and other details. Questions or concerns may be directed to CFW adviser Carrie Giese.

Apply for 2015-16 undergraduate research funds

The office of student financial aid has funding for up to 100 undergraduate research assistantships for the 2015-16 academic year. Interested faculty and students need to submit their respective applications by March 31. The program matches outstanding juniors and seniors with faculty members for hands-on research experience, encouraging these students to pursue graduate study. The funding split for next year is: Faculty sponsors pay 40 percent of the wages, college work-study program funds 60 percent. Questions may be directed to Julie Arnold, 294-0103.

Valentine theme planned for Feb. 13 carillon concert

Friday's lunchtime carillon concert will feature some Valentine's Day flair, including sweets and love notes. Valentine candy will be handed out at the base of the campanile during the concert and Tweets using the @bellsovercampus handle or #campanileLOVE will be displayed during the live webcast of the concert, which begins at 11:50 a.m.

Valentine's Day treats for sale

Students with the Community and Regional Planning Club are selling a variety of baked goods for Valentine's Day on Feb. 12 and 13 (10 a.m.-3 p.m., outside the dean's office, College of Design). Prices range from $1 to $3; proceeds support the club's student activities. 

Main floor of Lied Center closed Thursday-Saturday for track meet

The main floor at the Lied Center will be closed to ISU pass holders Thursday through Saturday (Feb. 12-14) for the Iowa State Classic track meet on Feb. 13-14. Parking in lots 57 and 100 will be limited on these days.

Afternoon employee workshop precedes ISCORE

Registration is open (and required) for the 16th annual Iowa State Conference on Race and Ethnicity (ISCORE) on March 6 (9 a.m.-5 p.m., Memorial Union), the university's comprehensive forum on issues of ethnicity and race. A half-day professional development workshop, free and open to all faculty, professional and merit staff, will precede ISCORE on Thursday, March 5 (1-4:30 p.m., MU Sun Room). Sessions will provide tools intended to improve employee interactions and create inclusive workspaces. Register for the employee workshop as part of ISCORE registration.

Performance-based funding radio discussion is Feb. 9

The Feb. 9 edition of Iowa Public Radio's River to River will focus on the performance-based funding model for Iowa's three regent universities approved last summer by the state Board of Regents. The regents' request to the Legislature for operating funds for the year beginning July 1 reflects this new model. Host Ben Kieffer's scheduled guests include board president Bruce Rastetter.

River to River airs weekdays at noon on IPR News (640 AM in central Iowa) and News/Studio One (90.1 FM) stations and again at 10 p.m. on IPR News.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program begins Feb. 16

Trained ISU accounting students are offering income tax help through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA), Feb. 16-April 15 (except during spring break, March 16-20). Taxpayers with household incomes of less than $55,000 are eligible to participate. Some VITA volunteers may be unable to assist with complex income tax returns. More information, including what to bring to your tax appointment, is available online. Schedule an appointment.

Volunteer judges sought for science/technology fairs in late March

Volunteer judges -- individuals with a major, degree or background in science, engineering or technology -- are needed for the State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa, March 26-27 in Hilton Coliseum. Growth of the event prompted organizers to divide the fair into two events: A senior high fair and FFA Agriscience Fair will be combined on Thursday, March 26; a middle school fair will be held Friday, March 27. The senior high event needs about 100 judges; the middle school event about 350 judges, who will evaluate research projects and work with students to help them become better researchers. Volunteers are asked to register online.

'Dear White People' screening is Wednesday evening

The critically acclaimed film Dear White People will be screened on campus Wednesday, Feb. 4 (7 p.m., 101 Carver, doors open at 6:30 p.m.). Admission is free and open to the public. The 2014 satirical drama follows the stories of four black students at a fictional Ivy League college where controversy breaks out over a popular but offensive black-face party thrown by white students. It won awards at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, Gotham Independent Film Awards and Palm Springs International Film Festival. The Student Union Board is hosting this event.

Volunteers sought for nutrition counseling

Senior-level dietetics students are seeking volunteers for one-on-one nutrition counseling. Volunteers and students will meet three times during spring semester, beginning in late February. A dietetic student will evaluate your current eating habits and offer specific, reasonable goals for improvement. Volunteers must commit to all three sessions because the student's grade depends on this experience. Volunteers cannot have specific health conditions, such as diabetes. If you wish to volunteer, contact Eunice Bassler. 

Expect more truck traffic on west side of campus

Interior demolition on the Marston Hall renovation project is ongoing. Facilities planning and management leaders advise drivers and pedestrians to expect increased truck traffic west of Marston during the next few months as demolition debris is removed from the project site. 

Ames snow ordinance in effect at noon Sunday

Nominations sought for Student Employee of the Year

The Office of Student Financial Aid seeks nominations for ISU's 26th annual Student Employee of the Year award. The award recognizes a student's reliability, quality of work, initiative, professionalism and unique contributions to the employer. Nominees must be undergraduate students employed on campus part-time for a minimum of six months between June 1, 2014, and May 31, 2015. The deadline for nominations is Feb. 4. The nomination form is available online. Contact Julie Arnold, 294-0103, with questions. 

ISU Hort Club is selling roses for Valentine's Day

The ISU Horticulture Club is selling red, white and pink roses for Valentine's Day. To pre-order your roses, complete this form, attach payment and mail it or carry it by Feb. 8 to the Horticulture Hall address listed on the form. Pre-orders may be picked up on Feb. 13 (11 a.m.-4 p.m., 0045 Horticulture). Information about products and costs is online. Club members also will sell roses, both single flowers and arrangements, on a first-come basis on Feb. 13 (9 a.m.-4 p.m., MU first floor booth). Contact roses@iastate.edu, 515-450-1920, with questions. 

Register for Feb. 13 women's campaign training workshops

Registration is open for two Feb. 13 workshops designed to prepare women considering running for poltical office. A morning session (9 a.m.-12:15 p.m.) is titled "Introduction to Iowa Politics and Political Parties;" an afternoon workshop (2-5 p.m.) is "Political Appointments and Advocacy." Both will be held in the MU Pioneer Room. A $20 fee includes materials, light refreshments and a parking pass. These workshops are part of a six-workshop series, "Ready to Run," offered by the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics.

'Vagina Monologue' tickets on sale now

Tickets are on sale now for three campus performances of The Vagina Monologues: Tuesday, Feb. 10 (7 p.m.) and Friday, Feb. 13 (6 and 9 p.m.), all in the Memorial Union Campanile Room. Tickets are $12 ($10 for students) and available at the Sloss House 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, or at the performance. Proceeds benefit Ames' ACCESS shelter (Assault Care Center Extending Shelter and Support) for women and their children and the 2015 V-Day spotlight campaign. This annual campus event is hosted by the Margaret Sloss Women's Center.

Hypnotist, Michael Jackson tribute are part of ISU AfterDark program

Hypnotist Brian Imbus (9 p.m.) and the Michael Jackson Tribute show: King Michael (11 p.m.) are part of the ISU AfterDark schedule on Friday, Jan. 30. Doors to the MU Great Hall open at 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., respectively, for the two shows. Admission is free and the public is welcome.

Spring career fairs scheduled for February

The undergraduate colleges have scheduled their spring career fairs. The first is next week, Feb. 4; the last on Feb. 19. The list, with links, follows:

• Agriculture Career Day, Feb. 4 (10 a.m.-2 p.m., MU Great Hall)
• Engineering Career Fair, Feb. 10 (noon-6 p.m., Hilton Coliseum and Scheman Building)
• Business, Industry and Technology Career Fair, Feb. 11 (noon-6 p.m., Hilton Coliseum)
• People to People Career Fair, Feb. 11 (1-5 p.m., Scheman Building)
• Design Career Fair, Feb. 19 (1-5 p.m., Memorial Union)

"The Screwtape Letters" tickets go on sale Jan. 30

Tickets for an April 14 performance of The Screwtape Letters, adapted from the 1942 C.S. Lewis novel, go on sale Friday, Jan. 30, via Ticketmaster. Tickets are $37-$57 plus fees; the performance is at Stephens Auditorium.

Jan. 30 hearing precedes regents' February meeting

If you'd like to comment on any items scheduled for discussion at the state Board of Regents meeting Feb. 4-5 in Cedar Falls, you have several options:

• Attend one of six public hearings held at the regents institutions and board office Jan. 29-30. Iowa State's hearing is Friday, Jan. 30 (noon-1 p.m., Memorial Union Oak Room). All public hearings will be video recorded and posted to the regents' hearings website. Transparency officer Shirley Knipfel will preside at the meeting.

• Provide written comments to regents transparency officer Sheila Doyle Koppin, sdoyle@iastate.edu.

Meeting materials and an agenda for the February meeting is posted on the regents website.

Child care center has openings

The ISU child care center at the Vet Med campus has immediate openings in its pre-kindergarten program for 4- and 5-year-old children. Call 294-2273 for details.

Jason Mraz concert tickets go on sale Feb. 6

Grammy-award winning recording artist Jason Mraz will perform at Stephens Auditorium on March 9. Tickets for the 8 p.m. performance go on sale Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. Tickets will be available at the Iowa State Center ticket office and through Ticketmaster. 

Feb. 5 Cyclone luncheon will feature student-athletes

Five student-athletes will talk about their Iowa State experience during the Feb. 5 Cyclone Club luncheon (noon-1 p.m., Reiman Ballroom, Alumni Center). Doors open at 11:30 a.m. The $10 admission includes a catered lunch and door prizes. Cyclone Club luncheons are open to the public; voice of the Cyclones John Walters MCs the program.

Expect WOI road closures during week of Jan. 26

There will be intermittent lane closures on WOI Road (between the Communications and Molecular Biology buildings) Jan. 26-30, affecting access to the parking lots north of those buildings. Crews are removing two large satellite dishes and the brick enclosure from the southeast corner of the Communications Building lot this week. When WOI road is closed temporarily, drivers may access their parking lot via Morrill Road.

Time to order campus maps

Recently updated campus maps are available through ISU printing and copy services. A pad of 50 black and white maps (11x17 inches) is $5. A laminated map (24x36 inches) is $10. Printing staff also can create custom maps, for example, maps zooming in on certain parts of campus. Order maps with the online print request form. You also can order maps or make special requests by calling (515) 294-3601.

MU poster sale is Jan. 26-30

The Student Activities Center will host the Memorial Union's annual poster sale Jan. 26-30 (9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, MU Cardinal Room). Select from thousands of posters, including art prints, movies, pop culture and music. Most posters are priced $8-$12. Sale proceeds support art programs at the Memorial Union.

Spring textiles exhibition opens Jan. 26

The spring exhibition in the Mary Alice Gallery, 1015 Morrill, opens Monday, Jan. 26, and runs through April 11. "Garden Party: Textiles and Clothing Inspired by Nature," is hosted by the department of apparel, events and hospitality management. The gallery's hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; admission is free. 

James "Jay" Bailey to speak at MLK legacy convocation

James "Jay" Bailey, CEO of Operation Hope, Atlanta, will give the keynote address at the Martin Luther King Jr. legacy convocation on Jan. 22 (3:30 p.m., MU Sun Room). Due to a scheduling conflict, New York state assemblyman Michael Blake, who was originally scheduled to speak, will be unable to attend. 

Operation Hope is a nonprofit organization that operates in 52 countries and 273 U.S. cities. As a partner with the King Center, also in Atlanta, Operation Hope assists people with home purchases, financial literacy, business start-ups and entrepreneurship. The Obama administration has declared Bailey a "Champion of Change" for following in King's footsteps, and has given him the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. 

Walk safe: Reprieve, refreeze

The warmer weather anticipated later this week will melt snow by day that refreezes at night and creates hazardous walking conditions. Environmental health and safety officials remind everyone to be extra cautious traversing campus as temperatures bounce around the thermometer.  Visit the Walk Safe This Winter website for information on how to minimize your risks.

Sick kids? Consider the Comfort Zone

The Comfort Zone, sponsored by University Community Childcare, is a "get-well" center for mildly ill children, infants through fifth grade, who are cared for by a registered nurse and professional child care staff. Preregistration is required to send your child(ren) to the Comfort Zone, located at 100 University Village on the north side of campus. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on family size and annual income. More information is online or by emailing czone@iastate.edu. 

Offer input on CyRide Orange Route at open house, online

CyRide officials are seeking  input on alternatives for improving service on the #23 Orange Route. Riders have a couple of ways to share their views:

• Drop by an informal open house Thursday, Jan. 22  (2-6:30 p.m.)  in the Maple-Willow-Larch Commons. Visitors can learn about three possible alternatives for Orange Route improvements, offer their ideas and grab cookies.
• View the three route alternatives (all articulated buses, split the route into two or use bus rapid transit) and vote online. The survey form also includes space for comments and suggestions.

For questions, contact CyRide, (515) 292-1100.