Student Announcements
Anniversary calendar will honor impactful women in ISU history
To mark the 20th anniversary of its publication, the Carrie Chapman Catt Center's 2026 "Women Impacting ISU" calendar will feature women who left Iowa State before the first calendar was created. Any woman who graduated from or left employment with Iowa State before 2007 is eligible. Nominations of women not already widely recognized on campus for their contributions are especially welcome. Nominations are due by Sept. 28, and a campus vote will follow in early October to select the 2026 calendar honorees. Instructions and a link to the nomination form are on the Catt Center website.
You're invited: Flag-folding ceremony on April 4 closes out LAS Week
To conclude LAS Week (March 31-April 4), Air Force ROTC Detachment 250 cadets will host an official flag folding ceremony on Friday, April 4 (5 p.m., central campus flagpole) to honor both our nation and the Iowa State community. Cadets in full-service dress will demonstrate the traditions and discipline of military service while emphasizing the connection between leadership, service and the diverse academic fields within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. A speaker will share the traditions in the event as it happens. The university community is invited. Iowa State's military tradition dates back to the establishment of ROTC programs in 1919.
Innovative student work sought for IGNITE showcase in May
The Student Innovation Center is looking for groups, classes and organizations to showcase their innovative student work at the IGNITE Innovation Showcase May 5-9. Exhibits, presentations, activities or celebrations are welcome in this showcase of the innovative work of Iowa State students. The priority deadline for submissions is April 9 (for the first round of space assignments), but submissions will be accepted through April 23. The submission form is online.
Lawnmower serves days are April 4-5
Members of the Agriculture Systems Technology Club will hold their annual lawnmower service days on Friday, April 4 (1-6 p.m.) and Saturday, April 5 (8 a.m.-1 p.m.), on the west side of Sukup Hall near parking lot 6. This is a routine maintenance service and cleaning for $35 (no riding lawn mowers); club members won't do repairs. Pick up and delivery for Ames-only addresses is an additional $25. Cash or check payment is accepted. Sign up online to schedule an appointment.
Voorhees Supply Chain Conference is April 24
Registration is open through April 16 for the annual Voorhees Supply Chain Conference, hosted by the department of supply chain management, on Thursday, April 24 (9 a.m.-3:30 p.m, Gateway Hotel and Conference Center). Learn from industry leaders who will talk about enhancing supply chain management through artificial intelligence. Featured speakers include alumnus Chad Nelson (2007 degree in economics), associate director of intake, damage and returns reduction at Best Buy. Four credits of continuing education are available.
Suicide awareness walk is April 19
Student Health and Wellness is organizing a suicide awareness walk, "Out of the Darkness," on Saturday, April 19 (registration begins at 9 a.m., campanile south lawn). A 10 a.m. pre-walk program will feature members of the Triangle fraternity and the parents of former fraternity member Jeremy Onyango, who died in October 2022. Teams of walkers are encouraged; volunteers may register to walk or make a donation in support of suicide awareness.
Be a part of strengthening arts, culture in Iowa
Iowa State is the site for the Iowa Arts Council's final (of seven) 2025 Regional Arts Forum, on Friday, April 4 (9 a.m.-noon, Reiman Gardens). Local artists, arts and civic leaders and community members will discuss opportunities for strengthening arts and culture in their region and across the state. The forums are free and open to the public, and registration is highly encouraged. Register online in advance and select the Ames location.
Innovation lunch club meets virtually on March 28
The March edition of the Innovation Impact Lunch Club (postponed from February) will feature ISU Research Park associate director Alison Doyle. It will meet virtually on Friday, March 28 (11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; RSVP to receive the link in an email). Learn more about how the research park connects people and drives innovation in central Iowa. The free series is hosted by ISU's office of economic development and industry relations especially for its faculty and staff partners, but open to all.
Inter-Residence Hall Association collects accolades at regional meeting
The Inter-Residence Hall Association received several honors at the recent regional business conference of the Midwest Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls, held at the University of Nebraska, Kearney:
- Iowa State received the School of the Year award, the highest honor member schools can receive, in recognition of outstanding achievements on the campus level by a residence hall organization and affiliated groups, as well as contributions on regional and national levels. IRHA qualifies for the National School of the Year award at the National Association of College and University Residence Halls conference in May.
- IRHA board members Braden Fels, Chase Davis and Julia Pedroza won first place in the case study competition, in which representatives have to collaborate and find solutions to common scenarios present in hall government spaces.
- IRHA president Braden Fels was elected as the regional director of the Midwest Affiliate for the 2025-26 year, and Martin Hall director Casey Dworzynski was confirmed as the regional advisor.
Grad Mixer Wednesdays partners with colleges this spring
Grad Mixer Wednesdays is collaborating with a different college each Wednesday of March and part of April to address important topics for graduate students. Ivy College of Business is hosting "Growing Your Professional Skillset" on March 5 (1-4:30 p.m., 4237 Student Innovation Center) with topics such as building your brand and the student perspective on academic versus industry job seeking. The College of Engineering will host "Engineering the Future: Innovation, Collaboration and the AI Revolution" on March 12, and the College of Health and Human Sciences will discuss "Shaping the Future: Advancing Research, Teaching and Funding" on March 26.