News and Events
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"Hidden Treasures" Revealed at Park Library's First Art Walk of the Semester
Thursday, January 26, 2017David Faux, interpretation specialist at University Museums, led the spring semester’s first art walk Wednesday, touring much of the art that Parks Library has to offer. "Hidden Treasures" focused on some of the art that is often overlooked by visitors.
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Children and Parents Honor MLK's Legacy
Tuesday, January 24, 2017Hundreds of members of the Ames community gathered at Ames Middle School Monday night to celebrate the life and legacy of social revolutionary Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Campus Comes Together to Raise Money and Dance the Night Away
Monday, January 23, 2017Iowa State Dance Marathon’s 20th year raising money for the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital, commemorated by the hashtag #20YearsTeal.
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Travel and Global Culture Celebrated at Study Abroad Fair
Friday, January 20, 2017For many, getting to study abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Students at Iowa State learn just how great it can be by attending Thursday's study abroad fair.
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Professor Collects Research Papers Exploring the Many Uses of Biomass
Friday, January 20, 2017Robert Brown, professor of engineering at Iowa State, received a unique opportunity to help guest edit the science journal Energy Technology, which is focused on the energy field.
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City of Ames Leads the Way to Prevent Human Trafficking
Friday, January 20, 2017The city of Ames recently proclaimed the week of Jan. 10-17, 2017 as Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Week just a few days after Gov. Terry Branstad's declared January as Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness month.
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Ames Organization Sparks Community Discussion on Social Justice
Thursday, January 19, 2017Various members of the Ames community met Wednesday night at the Ames Public Library during “Inclusive Ames - Question 2 Action,” an event organized by the Ames Progressive Alliance (APA).
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Campus Embraces Diversity and Inclusion at MLK Convocation
Thursday, January 19, 2017Daniel Spikes, assistant professor of educational administration at Iowa State, and guest speaker T. Elon Dancy, were at the Memorial Union for Thursday's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Convocation.
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ISU Scientist Maps Global Energy Use
Thursday, January 19, 2017Yuyu Zhou, assistant professor of geological and atmospheric sciences, is the co-author of a paper recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The paper details population growth and energy consumption in urban areas.
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Professor Uses Clams to Study Oceanic Climate Change
Friday, January 13, 2017For the first time, a millennium's worth of ocean climate variations in the North Atlantic has been revealed by a team of researchers working with clam shells.
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ISU Establishes New Program to Promote Healthy Living and Campus Research
Friday, January 13, 2017Iowa State University has introduced three new programs within the division of student affairs. Student Affairs Fundraising, Student Health and Wellness and Assessment and Research were added at the beginning of the school year.
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Reiman Gardens to Educate Community About Water Issues Throughout 2017
Friday, January 13, 2017During the cold and colorless winter months, it's easy to fall into the cycle of seasonal depression. Dennis Maulsby, Ames community member, said he suffers from seasonal depression during this time of the year but finds solace at Reiman Gardens.
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University Honors 12 Women Making a Difference On ISU Campus
Thursday, January 12, 2017The women featured in the 11th annual Women Impacting ISU were honored Wednesday in the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics. Three students, four faculty members and five staff members were chosen to be included in this year’s calendar.
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Ames Public Library Shares Love of Books with Campus Community
Thursday, January 12, 2017The Ames Public Library Bookmobile will now be parked in the small parking lot east of Parks Library near Morrill Hall and The Hub from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday, beginning Jan. 12.
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Alumni Donate $93 Million to Continue the Gift of Education at ISU
Wednesday, January 11, 2017Iowa State’s largest funding campaign, the Forever True, For Iowa State campaign, has received one of its largest donations to date, reaching an astonishing $93 million from two married university alumni who wish to remain anonymous.