News and Events
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G-Pops: Growing Local Business Through Gourmet Popcorn
Wednesday, November 11, 2015That love of business and independence has led to a variety of start-ups, from lawn-mowing to vegetable stands to donuts. Now, it’s led to something new: gourmet popcorn. Garrett Ley started G Pop’s Gourmet Popcorn in May 2014, and it has grown rapidly. -
Fighting Pediatric Cancer Keeps ISU Students "Up 'til Dawn"
Wednesday, November 11, 2015Students are staying up 'til dawn to support St. Jude and its fight to end pediatric cancer. The Up 'til Dawn event will take place from 11:59 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday in State Gym with constant activities to keep the participants awake and engaged. -
ISU Students Work with Des Moines City to Create Community for Years to Come
Wednesday, November 11, 2015In an attempt to fix a planning problem in Des Moines, the city brought in ISU graduate students and their expertise to solve the issue. -
Iowa State University Locates Its Space with Addresses
Tuesday, November 10, 2015Iowa State will receive the street addresses that staff, students, faculty and even delivery services desire. -
The Fountain of Four Seasons Celebration Brings Community Together
Tuesday, November 10, 2015The Fountain of the Four Seasons, which rests in front of the Memorial Union, was lit with candles as ISU students celebrated a major Hindu holiday Tuesday night. Members of the campus group Hindu YUVA gathered to celebrate Naraka Chaturdasi. -
ISU Students Advocate for Promotion of Agriculture
Tuesday, November 10, 2015The Iowa Corn Growers Association and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board are grassroots organizations that promote corn, all of its uses, and influence policy for the farmers in Iowa. -
Iowa State University Promotes a Sustainable and Healthier Campus
Monday, November 9, 2015Iowa State made the smart move in July 2008 to eliminate the use of cigarettes on campus under the Smokefree Air Act. The goal was to reduce the amount of tobacco exposure experienced by students, faculty and others on campus. -
Shopping Local Celebrates Community and Sustainable Living While Focusing on the Holidays
Monday, November 9, 2015Snow Magic will return this weekend with a variety of festivities in the Downtown Ames area to get members of the community in the holiday spirit. -
ISU Students Promote Sustainable Fashion at International Conference
Monday, November 9, 2015Iowa State University students in apparel, merchandising, and design will present the most scholarly activities at the International Textile and Apparel Association’s annual conference for the fifth year in a row. -
Sheth Fosters Equity in Teaching Science and Beyond
Monday, November 9, 2015Manali Sheth wants to make the teaching of science more equitable for students of all races and backgrounds. Sheth, an assistant professor in the Iowa State University School of Education, aims to address educational inequities in science education. -
ISU Psychology Department Supports Community Through Conversations on Diversity
Sunday, November 8, 2015Craig Anderson, distinguished professor of psychology, said the entire psychology department is on board with the plan to add more race and ethnicity education to the psychology curriculum. -
ISU Greeks Raise Awareness Through Philanthropic Night
Saturday, November 7, 2015Students gathered on the lawn of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity house Friday night and observed some of the philanthropic organizations from around campus. More than 10 organizations were showcased at ISUPhilanthro, which was powered by Student Government. -
ISU Optimist Club Supports Children's Health Care Needs with a Run
Saturday, November 7, 2015The Iowa State Optimist Club hosted the first ever Jammie Jog on Saturday around Central Campus to support ChildServe of Ames, which helps children with health care needs. -
Council Votes to Ban E-Cigerettes on ISU's Smoke Free Campus
Friday, November 6, 2015The Professional and Scientific Council decided to back a proposal that electronic cigarettes be included in the smoke-free policy on Iowa State’s campus effective Jan. 1, 2016. -
Food Safety and Health Awareness Offered Through Online Courses for Older Iowans
Friday, November 6, 2015Older Iowans can quickly learn about what to eat, how to keep food safe and how to increase their physical activity by trying free online nutrition lessons from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.