Announcements
April 2025
Stash the Trash returns April 26-27
The Ames/ISU annual "Stash the Trash" community spring clean-up event is Saturday-Sunday, April 26-27. Volunteers can choose to work alone or with a group or organization and clean up their neighborhood or favorite outdoor area. All collected trash can be disposed of in a rolloff container that weekend at the city's Resource Recovery Center, 420 E. Second St. Use your own bags and gloves, or pick them up April 21-25 at the plant.
Monday Monologue series resumes on library steps
Three spring events have been added to the university library's Monday Monologues series, a free lunch-hour series to highlight Iowa State performing talent. Events begin at 12:15 p.m. on the front steps of Parks Library:
- April 14: Student vocal ensembles Cantamus, Lyrica and Count Me In
- April 21: Jubilee Gospel Choir, a student organization
- April 28: Favorite Poem Project (a National Poetry Month event), everyone is invited to read a cherished published poem and share why it's personally important, books of poetry will be on site
Volunteers sought for Cy's Finals Frenzy during prep week
The division of student affairs will host the third Cy's Finals Frenzy at the beginning of prep week: Sunday-Tuesday, May 4-6. Volunteers are needed to help the event run smoothly, and faculty and staff are encouraged to sign up for a shift (or two) to interact with students. This once-a-semester event is designed to promote healthy study habits and personal wellness as students prepare for final exams. All events are free for Iowa State students and take place in and around the Memorial Union.
Fan-favorite offerings are back, including Bingo, movie night, free snacks and wellness activities. Academic support programs, including exam prep and supplemental instruction sessions, will be available, too. The first Cy's Finals Frenzy in May 2024 drew more than 900 students. The second iteration in December served more than 1,310 students who said they most appreciated the quiet study rooms in the MU, free food and organized activities that offered a break from studying.
Celebrate: ISU Extension and Outreach Week is April 7-12
Throughout Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Week (April 7-12), Iowa's 100 county extension offices will host "I Spy Cy" activities and educational events to thank Iowans across the state for their support of ISU Extension and Outreach.
Conflict management training scheduled for June
Seats are available at a summer training for faculty and staff leaders on conflict management. It's offered by Iowa State ombuds Laura Smythe over three half-days, June 9-11 (8:30 a.m.-noon daily). The training is interactive and designed to address scenarios that participants find occur repeatedly, yet they approach with uncertainty or discomfort. Participation is limited to 25 individuals, and registration is first come, first served; contact Kay Mwanza, 515-294-0165, to register. Each day builds on the prior day, so registrants are asked to commit to attending all three days.
Confirm summer, fall teaching assignments, then submit course material requests
Faculty who will teach a summer session or fall semester 2025 course are asked to submit all materials needed for class -- textbooks, courseware, eBooks, course packets, subscriptions and supplies (Design, lab, protective equipment, technology, etc.) as soon as their teaching assignment is confirmed. Include courses for which there are no textbook requirements or when open educational resources (OER) will be used. These lists should be submitted to your department academic coordinator, or instructors can submit their own materials via Verba Collect. Contact Emma Hartman, 294-0362, with questions, or visit the ISU Book Store's Course Material Adoptions website. The bookstore team provides custom book lists to students after course registration. Published textbook and course material requirements are online.
For undergraduate courses, most required textbooks, eBooks, courseware and course packets will be part of Immediate Access ONE, a one-price, day-one access program where students receive their required books for one flat rate. For more information about this program, contact immediateaccess@iastate.edu.
Financial aid office announces annual award recipients
The office of student financial aid announced the recipients of its annual awards:
- 2025 Student Employee Supervisor of the Year (in partnership with university human resources): Lauren Schalinske, divisional communications lead, division of operations and finance
- 2025 Student Employee of the Year: Zara Babinat, senior in computer science, and shelter coordinator at Ames' Bridge Home, a non-profit organization and partner employer in Iowa State's student employment program (students work at a local non-profit as community service employees but are paid as ISU student employees)
2nd annual AI event is April 16
The Translational Artificial Intelligence Center team is hosting its second annual TrAC Day on Wednesday, April 16 (2-6 p.m., first floor of the Student Innovation Center). The free event includes a series of 5-minute flash talks from students, short presentations from industry collaborators about how they use AI in their work, student poster presentations about how artificial intelligence is being applied to various sectors such as agriculture and healthcare, and networking opportunities. Faculty, staff, students and the public are welcome. Register to receive more information closer to the event date.
Ice cream sale features spring flavors
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). Try one of the club's new spring flavors: strawberry or mango. Other flavors this week are cookie dough, mint chip, Oreo and Reese's. 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.
