Announcements for Students

Ethics hotline reminder

Iowa State contracts with a third-party hotline vendor, EthicsPoint, to allow anonymous reporting of activities that may involve criminal, unethical, noncompliant or unsafe behavior impacting ISU. You may submit a report online or by calling (toll-free) 866-384-4277.

Civic Center discounts available to university community

Discounts are available to Iowa State students, faculty and staff for many Civic Center of Greater Des Moines productions, including the  Willis Broadway Series, Temple Theater Series, Live at the Temple, and Dance Series. Go to  www.civiccenter.org/group_sales/e-tickets.php and enter the pass code "ISU" for a list of available productions.  Select the show you want to attend, click "find tickets," and enter special offer code "BEST." Tickets will be e-mailed to you.
 

Ames snow ordinance in effect at 1 p.m. Friday

The City of Ames Snow Ordinance will go into effect at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20.  Vehicles parked along snow routes (marked by red, white and blue signs) must be moved or they will be ticketed and towed. Vehicles should be moved 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 the streets are completely plowed from curb to curb, AND it has stopped snowing.

Panel discussion will look at impact of women's studies on women's lives

A conversation about the history and impact of women's studies will take place Jan. 26 (3:30-5 p.m., MU Gallery). Panelists include faculty members Cornelia Flora, Madeleine Henry, Kathy Hickok and Brenda Daly; and program alumnae including Lisa Ossian. They'll explore what is unique about women's studies and how the discipline has affected women's lives. All are welcome; refreshments will be served. This is part of a series this year recognizing the 35th anniversary of Iowa State's women's studies program.

Food pantry is run by students, for students

The S.H.O.P. (Students Helping Our Peers) was created last year by a group of Iowa State students to help ISU students who are in need of food assistance. It's located in 2616 Food Sciences; open hours are 3-6 p.m. Tuesdays and 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays. The S.H.O.P. is run by volunteers and the food comes in through donations. Students who come in show their ID and receive food anonymously.

For more information, including information about volunteering in the shop, email shopfood@iastate.edu, or look on Facebook (The S.H.O.P.).

Register now for March 24 Veishea Service Day/Stash the Trash

Help clean up the Iowa State campus and Ames community during the annual Veishea Service Day/Stash the Trash on March 24 (8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., meet at the Reiman Gardens parking lot). Volunteers may work alone, with a group or an organization. Volunteers will receive free lunch and free admission to Reiman Gardens. Trash bags and gloves will be provided. If you're interested in participating, register online. 

Social Justice Summit applications available

Iowa State will hold a free Social Justice Summit Feb. 3-4 (Friday evening-Saturday, Knapp-Storms Dining Complex) for undergraduate and graduate students. For more than 10 years, the summit's mission has been to create awareness of social justice issues. Becky Martinez, a trainer who focuses on social justice, inclusion and leadership, is the keynote speaker. Students interested in attending must complete an application. 

CESMEE hosts Jan. 24 STEM brown bag seminar

The Center for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Education (CESMEE) is hosting a free STEM (science, technology, mathematics, engineering) brown bag seminar Jan. 24 (noon-1 p.m., N047 Lagomarcino) with Carol Heaverlo, outreach program coordinator for the Program for Women in Science and Engineering. Her talk,  "STEM Development: Factors That Influence 6th-12th Grade Girls' Interest and Confidence in Science and Mathematics," will feature the results of a comprehensive assessment of the Taking the Road Less Traveled Career Conference program. All faculty, students and staff are welcome to attend, and to bring their lunch. Please RSVP to Tracie Miller.

Study Abroad Fair is Jan. 26

The Study Abroad Center will host the Study Abroad Fair Jan. 26 (11 a.m.-2 p.m., MU Great Hall). Representatives of programs from around the world will answer questions and share opportunities with students. Contact the Study Abroad Center, 4-6792, with questions.

Start semester strong with leadership conference

Classes recessed, offices closed Jan. 16 for King holiday

Iowa State classes will not meet and university offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 16, to observe the national holiday honoring civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

Work weekend planned for African children dressmaking

The Workspace in the Memorial Union is hosting a work weekend to benefit the non-profit organization, Little Dresses for Africa. Volunteers can assist with making dresses from pillow cases. Tasks include cutting, sewing and ironing; come for an hour or two or longer. Hours are Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday-Monday 1-4 p.m. To date, the Workspace has sent more than 400 dresses. Preregistration is not needed. The Workspace will provide the supplies, but volunteers are welcome to bring new or gently used pillowcases or notions.

Open forums scheduled for writing help center director candidates

The Dean of Students Office has selected four finalists for the director's post in the Writing and Media Help Center, 300 Carver. Candidates will be on campus for open forums Jan. 19-24. A list of the finalists and their open forum schedules is  online. Each candidate's forum presentation will address the question, "What are the current issues facing university writing centers while supporting writing-across-the-curriculum efforts and how can they be addressed while developing the skills of a diverse student population?"  

Get healthy with Live Healthy Iowa

The Live Healthy 100-day Wellness Challenge kicks off Jan. 23 and runs through May 1. Teams of two to 10 people may register online at Live Healthy Iowa. The registration fee for each team member is $20, which includes a T-shirt, weekly health and nutrition tips, chances to win monthly incentives, recipes and more. Get $5 off the fee with a coupon from Hy-Vee. Registrations will be accepted through Feb. 29. Iowa State's group ID number is LHISTATE.  

Volunteer judges needed for science and technology fair

Volunteers with a major, degree or background in science, engineering or technology are needed for the State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa March 30-31 at the Iowa State Center. Approximately 350 to 400 judges are needed to evaluate middle and high school students' projects. Registration forms are available online. Filling out the form is a commitment to judge; no other confirmation will be provided until closer to the event. Contact Vicki Speak, 4-5738, with questions. 

Carillon concert kicks off Martin Luther King Jr. holiday events

ISU carilloneur Tin-Shi Tam will perform a carillon concert beginning at 11:50 a.m. Jan. 11 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. This is the first of several events planned in January and February to honor the civil rights leader.

Vote for Ames in Blue Zone Community campaign

You can help make the city of Ames a Blue Zones community as part of the governor's healthiest state initiative. City and campus organizers are asking residents to pledge their support by voting for Ames online. Only 10 Iowa communities will be selected for the project, which will provide resources and programs to help citizens enjoy longer, better lives.