News and Events
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MyPlate Deemed Beneficial to Student Health
Wednesday, October 22, 2014By following MyPlate recommendations, students can stay away from turning to unnecessary dieting and focus on having a healthy, balanced diet. -
ISU Researchers Study Use of Nuclear Weapons to Destroy Anticipated Asteroids
Monday, October 20, 2014The Asteroid Deflection Research Center seeks to address short-warning cases by tracking asteroid orbit and determining proposed solutions. -
Event Raises Funds for ACCESS, Awareness of Domestic Violence
Monday, October 20, 2014A Walk in Their Shoes educates participants about domestic violence and resources available to victims. -
On-Campus Event Demonstrates the Effects of Domestic Violence
Friday, October 17, 2014Nearly 200 empty chairs lined the sidewalk on the lawn of Central Campus, representing tragedies that happened within a home in Iowa since January 1995. -
Cultural Ambassador Program Offers Mentors for International Students
Friday, October 17, 2014The ambassadors guide the students in adapting to a new environment, conversing in English, answering any questions, and ensuring a smooth transition. -
Study Abroad Program Helps to Expand Students' Horizons
Thursday, October 16, 2014The hands-on activities and experiences inherent to studying abroad gives global perspective to the student experience. -
Alliance for Disability Awareness Hosts First Meeting
Thursday, October 16, 2014The student group aims to provide a relatable environment where students with disabilities can come to share their struggles, triumphs, and goals. -
Step Into My World Event Allows Students to Experience Mobile Disability
Wednesday, October 15, 2014The event, part of Disability Awareness Week, aims to help people understand what it feel likes to have a disability. -
New Vet Club Aims to Help Animals Globally
Wednesday, October 15, 2014ISU Veterinarians Without Borders hopes to provide student opportunities through information and educational travel opportunities. -
Therapy Animals Provide Assistance and Support to ISU Students
Monday, October 13, 2014The ISU Department of Residence allows students to have housing accommodations for therapy animals after a simple eligibility process. -
Marshmallow Golf Drives Fundraising for United Way
Monday, October 13, 2014The College of Design event raised $5,000 in donations for United Way of Story County, an organization that works to improve the quality of life in the community. -
ISU Latino Community Organizes Latino Heritage Month
Monday, October 13, 2014For the 23rd-consecutive October, the ISU Latino Heritage Committee has planned both social and educational events--some classic and some new. -
ISU Graduate Students Receive Grant to Continue Biochar Research
Friday, October 10, 2014The students' company, Antichar, works to sell the biorenewable product, Biochar, a substance used as a carbon-sequestering resource. -
ISU Students Develop Eco-Friendly-Centered Business
Thursday, October 9, 2014The students' company, Divine Eyewear, produces sunglasses made entirely from bamboo. -
New, Student-Made App Keeps Campus Updated on Events
Wednesday, October 8, 2014The app, Ventfull, allows students to add their own events onto the app's calendar and rate events they think are important.