News and Events

  • Sweet Treats Celebrate and Support Community

    Monday, October 3, 2016
    The Dairy Science Club is a student organization that helps students of all walks of life get involved with the dairy industry, whether that's through "I Milked a Cow" or making and selling ice cream.

  • ISU College Of Design Students Collaborate with Kenya Students to Work Urban Design

    Monday, October 3, 2016
    ISU College of Design students collaborated with Technical University of Kenya students to create sustainable urban development design ideas for Kenya.

  • Common Threads Exhibition Features Iowa Artists

    Friday, September 30, 2016
    The exhibition will run from Oct. 1 to the end of the month at the Iowa State University Design on Main gallery, 203 Main St., Ames. “The Design on Main gallery is hosting the exhibition because part of the gallery’s mission is to serve artists.

  • History of ISU Cherry Pie Continues

    Monday, September 26, 2016
    The cherry pie sales began in the 1920s as a way to raise money for Iowa State’s home economics club. Now, more than 90 years later, the cherry pies help raise money for student scholarships within the College of Human Sciences.

  • Polar Bear Population Unveils Reality of Climate Change

    Friday, September 23, 2016
    “If there’s no ice, there’s no ice bear,” Derocher said to the hundreds seated in the Great Hall of the Memorial Union. The theme of his lecture was the effects of climate change and pollution on polar bears.

  • Two New ISU Hires Focus on Diversity

    Friday, September 23, 2016
    Iowa State announced Thursday that Nicci Port and Liz Mendez-Shannon have been hired as new project directors for diversity and inclusion in LGBTQA+ affairs and Hispanic/Latino affairs, respectively.

  • Campus Printing Establishes More Economical Opportunity for Students

    Tuesday, September 20, 2016
    The cost of printing on campus for black and white prints has been standardized in an effort to meet the student's needs. The cost of printing is now standardized at five cents per print anywhere on campus including the library.

  • Ames to Build New Water Treatment Plant

    Tuesday, September 20, 2016
    The existing Water Treatment Plant in Ames, which will likely close sometime in the next summer, was built in 1891 and was officially deemed too costly to renovate in order keep up with the high demand for quality water in Ames.

  • Professor Stresses Importance of Diverse Teaching

    Monday, September 19, 2016
    Speaking on issues related to diversity in the college curriculum, Geneva Gay, professor of education at the University of Washington-Seattle, presented solutions to the problems on Friday.

  • Mental Health Awareness Brings an Evening of Hope

    Friday, September 16, 2016
    In order to raise more awareness for mental health issues in the Ames and Story County areas, several local sponsors banded together to bring an "Evening of Hope and Healing" to Iowa State on Tuesday.

  • CyRide Celebrating Forty Years of Success

    Friday, September 16, 2016
    CyRide has hauled millions of students and community members around Ames since its inception and now boasts a fleet of more than 100 buses. When the bus system got its start on Sept. 13, 1976, the fleet consisted of a mere two buses.

  • Speaker Shares Secrets to Make Happy Cows

    Friday, September 16, 2016
    Cow-calf farmer Seth Watkins gave a lecture Thursday in Agronomy Hall on innovative ways to create a better environment for his animals. The lecture was called "Investing in Land: Curiosity, Creativity, and Happy Cows."

  • Students Learn About Study Abroad Opportunities Through Fair

    Friday, September 16, 2016
    Studying abroad is believed to be a college experience that will last a lifetime. For such a desire among so many students, only very few know how to get started on their six-week or semester journey.

  • Ames Honored as Country's Ninth Best College Town

    Friday, September 16, 2016
    A recent annual research study conducted by SmartAsset lists Ames as the ninth best college town to live in. In order to be a part of the study there were a few factors schools needed to be eligible.

  • ISU President Delivers Annual Address

    Friday, September 16, 2016
    Iowa State President Steven Leath introduced four new goals to the Iowa State community Wednesday night during his annual address. The goals are rooted from the fiscal year 2017 to 2022 strategic plan, which was approved by Leath in May.

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