News and Events
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An Agent for Change: Michael Young
Wednesday, February 8, 2017Michael Young wants to help students excel in science, technology, engineering and math by bridging the cultural divide that exists in many public schools. The fact it exists is not intentional, but Young says we need to acknowledge it to move forward.
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Administration, medical, education experts talk about mental health
Tuesday, February 7, 2017Community members were welcomed to verbally or digitally ask questions to the panelists by texting in or requesting a microphone. Panelists included Mark Rowe-Barth, Student Wellness director; David Vogel, professor of psychology; and Kristen Sievert.
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Story County Makes Moves to Become a Leader in Solar Energy
Friday, February 3, 2017The Story County Board of Supervisors has made a change in county regulations that could make Story County a leader in solar energy production over the coming years.
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Alumni Expands Upcycled Furniture Business Beyond Pinterest
Friday, February 3, 2017An ISU alum's Des Moines-based startup business that began with some crafty Pinterest-inspired design is going global in 2017, with plans to expand its physical footprint beyond a small Beaverdale storefront.
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Patagonia Executive Shares Company's Sustainability Initiatives at ISU Lecture
Friday, February 3, 2017Black Friday is known for bringing in the big bucks for companies to end their yearly sales on the right note. In 2016, Patagonia, a high-performance outerwear company, donated every cent of its earnings from Black Friday to grassroots organizations.
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Lecturer Encourages Students to Build Diverse Communities
Wednesday, February 1, 2017Walking your neighbor home: a simple concept of getting to know others before passing judgment echoed in the minds of attendees at a diversity session Tuesday. The World is All Around Us was an interactive session on diversity led by Lee Mun Wah.
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After Travelling Abroad, Alum Brings Sustainable Farming Practices to the U.S.
Wednesday, February 1, 2017Sprawling volcanic mountain landscapes, endless beaches and a home to hundreds of hatching penguins. These are some of the many characteristics that define the land of Tasmania, an island located off the coast of Australia.
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Multicultural Student Organization Shares Love of Hindu Culture Through Excercise
Tuesday, January 31, 2017Hindu YUVA, a multicultural student organization at Iowa State, is currently hosting its third annual ISU Yogathon.
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Annual Tradition Helps Students Hone Valuable Leadership Skills
Monday, January 30, 201770 Iowa State student leaders assembled Saturday in the Memorial Union for the annual Iowa State Leadership Experience. Keith Robinder, interim dean of students, put it on his shoulders to break the ice and set the tone as students migrated around.
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Community Gathers to Discuss Art, Education and Race at Ames Public Library
Monday, January 30, 2017A panel of authors, professors and experts spoke Saturday on race issues at the Ames Public Library as part of Talk RACE, a discussion of race issues featured in “Between the World and Me,” a book by Ta-Nehisi Coates, American journalist.
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Students Win Disney Design Contest for Developing Innovative Outdoor Campus Space
Friday, January 27, 2017Three Iowa State University design and engineering students won the 26th Walt Disney Imagineering Imaginations Design Competition for creating a new outdoor campus space that addresses issues of diverstiy and stress manegment.
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Spring Gala Spreads Chinese Culture to ISU
Friday, January 27, 2017On Sunday, the Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) will host its annual Spring Gala.
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ISU Scientist Receives Grant to Study Rising Sea Levels
Friday, January 27, 2017Iowa State University’s Neal Iverson and an international team of researchers are working to help quantify the single biggest uncertainty in predicting how much glaciers will contribute to the rise of sea levels.
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International Students Brings New Year's Tradition to Ames
Friday, January 27, 2017Chinese New Year is a holiday over 4,000-years-old that is rich in culture and tradition. The Chinese New Year is also called the "Spring Festival," as it begins on the first new moon closest to the beginning of spring.
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ISU Dining Incorporates Sustainable Practices
Thursday, January 26, 2017What many customers at ISU Dining locations don’t think about after they’ve discarded their waste is what happens to their scraps. What may interest some is that ISU Dining locations have thoughtful processes in place to handle their daily waste.