News and Events
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Gloria Steinem Not Surprised by Modern Politics
Thursday, October 13, 2016Gloria Steinem, famous feminist icon, said that she wasn't all that surprised by one of the more recent controversies surrounding the Trump campaign and Donald Trump himself. -
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Event Focuses on Web Series 'Her Story'
Thursday, October 13, 2016The screening was a two-part event. First, the series was projected and watched in its entirety. Second, a conversation was facilitated through cards the audience was invited to write their questions on. -
The screening was a two-part event. First, the series was projected and watched in its entirety. Second, a conversation was faci
Thursday, October 13, 2016The event is called Lives on the Line: Stories of Iowans Lost to Domestic Violence. It will take place between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday in front of the Sloss House on Central Campus. -
Seattle-Based Artist Norie Sato Art Walk
Thursday, October 13, 2016People from all walks of life gathered Wednesday afternoon at the Palmer Building to participate in an art walk that covered multiple buildings and pieces of artwork by renowned Seattle-based artist Norie Sato. -
ISU Horticulture Research Raises Food for Local Community
Wednesday, October 12, 2016At least that’s what Nick Howell, superintendent of the Horticulture Research Station, thinks. The Horticulture Research Station, located 7 miles north of campus, houses over 90 research projects including crops ranging from apples, tomatoes and peppers. -
Gloria Steinem Speaks to How People Can Change Society
Wednesday, October 12, 2016While taking her position on stage and before she could even say one word, feminist activist Gloria Steinem received a standing ovation from nearly 1,600 people ranging in age and generation. Steinem took the Stephen’s Auditorium stage Tuesday. -
ISU Celebrates Diversity with Resource Fair
Wednesday, October 12, 2016Funded by Iowa State University’s Student Government and developed by Student Government’s director of diversity and inclusion, Ben Faiz, the resource fair gave opportunities for clubs and organizations to connect with one another and with students. -
Student Wellness Director Mark Rowe-Barth Hired to Improve ISU Health
Wednesday, October 12, 2016Director of Student Wellness Mark Rowe-Barth, who was originally appointed his position in August, works to tie together all of the different forms of student health, such as mental, physical and even financial well-being in his new role. -
ISU Ag and Biosystems Engineering Tops U.S. News and World Report's "Best Colleges"
Monday, October 10, 2016The department, jointly administered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Engineering, tied with Purdue University for the top ranking. -
Running Community Unites Around IronDog Fun Run for Furry Friends
Monday, October 10, 2016As a layer of fog sat over the lake at Ada Hayden Heritage Park on Saturday, runners prepared to start the fourth annual Irondog 5K Fun Run. Some runners were bundled up on the brisk morning, but others tugged on their leashes and wagged their tails. -
Students Give Back Through CyServe Day
Monday, October 10, 2016Once a semester, CyServe Council holds CyServe Day, which allows students to give back to their community and campus without worrying about the logistics of volunteering. Fall semester’s CyServe Day took place Saturday. -
Ames Public Library Celebrates Local Authors
Friday, October 7, 2016The library, with the help of the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation, will host the next Author Café series at 2 p.m. Saturday in the library’s auditorium. Tickets for the event are $20 and are available at the library. All proceeds go to the APL. -
ISU Celebrates Disability Awareness Week
Monday, October 3, 2016In early February, Wendling was introduced to the minority, unaccepting side of the university. Along with a condescending video posted to the ISU Snapchat story, Wendling was confronted and shamed by multiple students for riding her Triad. -
ISU Indian Students Association Hosts Festival to Celebrate Diversity
Monday, October 3, 2016Dandiya Night was hosted by the Indian Students' Association. It served as a place where any student could come and celebrate the festival without actually being in India. -
Developing Sustainable Landscape to Keep Campus Beautiful for Years to Come
Monday, October 3, 2016Iowa State spans across 1,984 acres of land, which include more than 11,400 trees and shrubs. The most recent additions to Iowa State’s landscape include the projects completed around the Memorial Union, Marston Hall and Buchanan Hall.