Student Announcements
September 2024
Registration is open for Homecoming events
Ice cream sale on central campus today
Members of the Dairy Science club are selling ice cream today (11 a.m.-1 p.m.) on central campus. Get a cup for $2 (cash only); flavors this week are strawberry, triple chocolate, KitKat, caramel brownie and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. 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.
'Smart Start' workshop for entrepreneurs is Oct. 12
The ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship is a co-host of a "Smart Start" workshop on Saturday, Oct. 12 (9 a.m.-4 p.m., ISU Research Park Core Facility) for anyone who considers starting a business. Participants will learn about topics such as insurance, intellectual property, business organization, registration and operations from local business professionals. This free workshop is open to the public, and registration is required. Half-day registration also is available.
Mental health expo is Sept. 24 at city hall
The Story County Mental Health Expo will be Tuesday, Sept. 24 (5-8 p.m., Ames City Hall auditorium). Admission is free. The expo includes a vendor fair with exhibits and opportunities for conversation with mental health providers in Story County, including campus resources for students and employees. Staff from various Iowa State departments (including student wellness, police and student assistance) helped plan the event. The evening will include food trucks, opportunities for mindfulness, self-care, artistic expression and a QPR suicide prevention training.
Free haircuts available to students
Student health and wellness, in collaboration with ClipDart, is offering free haircuts for students this semester at Cyclone Support Central (Room 140, Parks Library). Students can schedule an appointment for Sept. 24, Oct. 8, Oct. 22 or Nov. 8 (10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily). All students are welcome. ClipDart stylists specialize in providing haircuts for textured hair, such as curly or coily hair, but are skilled at working with all hair types. Appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Walk-ins may be accommodated in the event of no-shows or cancellations. Volunteers are needed to help with registration, setup and clean up. Each shift lasts an hour, including additional shifts for setup and cleanup.
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Kids in child care? This survey is for you
United Way of Story County is conducting a community survey to collect data about parents' child care experiences. ISU employee parents of child care-aged children are asked to complete the six-question survey.
Voorhees Supply Chain Conference is Oct. 10
Registration is open through Oct. 2 for the annual Voorhees Supply Chain Conference on Thursday, Oct. 10 (10 a.m.-5 p.m., Gateway Conference Center), hosted by the department of supply chain management. Learn from industry leaders about managing teams in supply chains. Featured speakers include Kevin Dresser, head wrestling coach; Jeannie Frana, global process owner for Cargill Transportation and Logistics; and Coralie Voss, vice president of creative solutions at Grain Processing Corp., a subsidiary of KENT Corp. Four credits of continuing education are available.
EHS to host fire safety event Sept. 18
Environmental health and safety will host a fire safety event on Wednesday, Sept. 18 (9-11 a.m., south of Parks Library) as part of its campus fire safety month. Attendees can put out a simulated fire, learn additional fire safety tips and receive a free T-shirt (while supplies last).
Pumpkin-carving volunteers needed in early October
Reiman Gardens is recruiting volunteers to carve more than 1,000 pumpkins for its annual Spirits in the Gardens celebration which will be held Oct. 11-13 this year. On Oct. 2-4 and Oct. 9-11, volunteers will clean, trace, carve and place pumpkins at Reiman Gardens. Volunteers receive a free ticket to Spirits in the Gardens for each shift they complete. Registration is required to volunteer; walk-ins can't be accommodated. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old.
'Spirits in the Gardens' tickets are on sale
Reiman Gardens has begun selling timed-entry tickets for its three-day "Spirits in the Gardens" pre-Halloween celebration, being held Oct. 11-13 this year. Tickets are $16 ($14 for members and ISU students, $7 for all youth 2-12 years, free for infants) and can be purchased online. Each night features more than a thousand carved, lit jack-o-lanterns, and guests in costume are encouraged. Additionally:
- Friday (6-9 p.m.) includes a cash bar instead of candy
- Saturday/Sunday (5-9 p.m.) includes trick-or-treating, activities and chemistry experiments
Ivy Women in Business Awards ceremony is Oct. 2
The Ivy College of Business will present its seventh annual Ivy Women in Business Awards at a ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the Alumni Center. The awards celebrate women in business and their champions. The event begins with a reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by the awards presentation at 6 p.m. RSVPs are requested by Sept. 25.
Campanile anniversary celebration is Sept. 15
Iowa State's campanile and carillon turn 125 this year, and the milestone will be celebrated with an outdoor concert Sunday, Sept. 15 (2 p.m., campanile northeast lawn, reception follows in the Memorial Union Campanile Room). The event will include performances on the carillon and by the Iowa State Singers and ISU Brass Ensemble, and remarks from President Wendy Wintersteen. To help with planning, RSVPs are requested by Friday, Sept. 13.
Beat Iowa by donating more to the campus pantry
The student alumni councils at Iowa State and the University of Iowa are sponsoring "Rival Against Hunger" Sept. 3-13, a friendly competition to see which campus community can collect the most canned food and hygiene items to donate to its respective on-campus food pantry. Iowa State donations will go to the SHOP in Beyer Hall. List of SHOP items needed (PDF). The winning university will be announced on social media after Sept. 13. Drop-off boxes are located at:
- Alumni Center: reception desk on second floor (during business hours)
- Parks Library: main level, along the railing between the central staircase pillar and the main desk
- Memorial Union: south atrium table near the bookstore; Sept. 3-6 only
Healthcare panel to discuss consumer needs
Five healthcare executives working in Iowa will participate in a panel discussion, "Meeting the Needs of Today's Healthcare Consumer," on Wednesday, Sept. 18 (5:30-7 p.m., Cardinal Room, Memorial Union). The event is open to the public, but attendees should register to attend because seating is limited to 75 people. The event is hosted by the healthcare programs in the Ivy College of Business and the Iowa chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Suicide awareness flag exhibit returns to library lawn Sept. 13
Student Counseling Services will sponsor its third annual Field of Memories -- Be Aware, Show You Care flag exhibit on Friday, Sept. 13, (9 a.m.-3 p.m., Parks Library south lawn). The visual display represents the 1,100 U.S. college students who die by suicide each year. This event occurs in September, Suicide Awareness Month, across the United States to raise awareness about this often-stigmatized topic. ISU students, faculty and staff are invited to participate by personalizing a flag with a message of hope in honor of a life lost to suicide, or to encourage an individual who struggles with depression. Student Counseling Services staff will be present to provide support for those impacted by the exhibit.