News and Events
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Meet Eames: Ames’ new DEI coordinator
Monday, April 10, 2023Ames welcomes a new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Coordinator Casandra Eames, an Iowa State alum, who said she intends to be collaborative and work with the community in her role as coordinator.
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Iowa State celebrates First Amendment with food and interactive events
Sunday, April 9, 2023An annual celebration in its 21st year, First Amendment Days will promote democratic freedoms with free food and activities across campus.
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The Stormettes Dance Line and Ames Public Library share majorette dance with community
Sunday, April 9, 2023Smiles covered the faces of dancers and event attendees of all ages Saturday as the community was invited to participate in a dance routine with college students at the Ames Public Library.
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Former Iowa Secretary of Agriculture shares experiences as a leader
Friday, April 7, 2023Bill Northey, former Iowa secretary of agriculture and CEO of the Agribusiness Association of Iowa, discussed his agricultural experience in Iowa as a leader with a past in both the government, farming and business during the annual Agriculture Breakfast.
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Celebrate ISU Extension and Outreach Week April 17-22
Friday, April 7, 2023Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Week is April 17-22. Iowa’s 100 county extension offices will host activities throughout the week to thank Iowans for their support of extension education efforts throughout the state.
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ISU partners with USDA to focus on conservation and nutrition management
Thursday, April 6, 2023U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack visited Iowa State Thursday afternoon to discuss projects regarding conservation and nutrition management.
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Local artists find outlet for storytelling at Octagon’s 55th annual All-Media Art Show
Wednesday, April 5, 2023Artists from across the country participated in the Octagon Center for the Arts’ annual “Octagonal: The All-Media Show” to display their work through visual storytelling.
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Strategic Plans, Local Dreams: Iowa State Interns Bring Change to Communities
Tuesday, April 4, 2023A strategic revitalization plan developed by Iowa State University Rising Star interns led to a new medical center in an Iowa small town.
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Conservation efforts needed to support monarch butterfly population recovery
Tuesday, April 4, 2023The last year was a difficult one for the eastern monarch butterfly, according to a report just released that indicates monarchs occupying forest canopy in their wintering grounds in Mexico decreased by 22%.
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2023 Presidential Interdisciplinary Research Seed Grants Awarded
Monday, April 3, 2023The ISU Office of the Vice President for Research has awarded $150,000 in 2023 Presidential Interdisciplinary Research Seed Grant program funding to support university scholars focused on exploring novel approaches to a trio of human health challenges.
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Polar Plunge raises more than $250,000 for Special Olympics
Sunday, April 2, 2023A student eagerly awaits to dive into a small pool of ice-cold water as the warmth of the sun shines down on them.
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Build your leadership skills with new certificate program
Thursday, March 30, 2023Supervisors can level up their leadership skills with a new certificate offered by university human resources.
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Iowa Waste Exchange leads by example in materials exchange process
Thursday, March 30, 2023Keeping waste out of landfills and repurposing the byproducts and waste produced by Iowan businesses and institutions, the Iowa Waste Exchange (IWE) is making a difference among the nation’s materials exchange programs.
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Sloss House adds food pantry to its list of resources
Thursday, March 30, 2023Combining forces, SHOP (Students Helping Our Peers) and the Margaret Sloss Center for Women and Gender Equity officially broke ground on a remote food pantry at their grand opening on Thursday.
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Who knew financial literacy packed the fun?
Wednesday, March 29, 2023April is Financial Literacy Month! Faculty and staff are asked to encourage students to participate in a lineup of fun April events on campus organized by the team from the office of student financial success.