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Hixson Opportunity Award Recipient Running for Iowa Senate
It’s not by chance that a former Iowa State Hixson scholar wants to take on the Senate race. Her life experiences and time at Iowa State influenced her decision to run for office. Amber Gustafson was awarded a Hixson Opportunity Award in 1996 and is now using her education and wants to return the favor of being given the chance to attend college by running for office as a Democratic candidate from Iowa District 19.
Iowa State Alumni: Food Waste Fighters
In 2014, four Iowa State students set out to solve the problem of worldwide food insecurity with a food dehydrator that is now located in over 40 countries.Troubled by the fact that a third of food produced goes to waste globally, Clayton Mooney, Mikayla Sullivan, Ella Gehrke and Elise Kendall began the process of developing a food dehydrator.They started the company KinoSol while still attending Iowa State.
Green Dot trains bystanders to be the change
+1 Students who completed the Green Dot bystander training, April 7, stand with their training certificates. With over 36,000 students, Iowa State has a large population to reach when it comes to education on power-based violence, such as sexual assault, stalking and domestic violence.The implementation of Iowa State’s Green Dot program, focused at preventing and solving violence, is one approach that aims to empower bystanders to act.
"Sister Survivors" documentary and panel shed light on 'culture of silence'
Opening with a moment of silence for sexual assault survivors and those unable to share their stories, the "Sister Survivors" documentary and panel discussion addressed a culture of silence and Iowa State’s role in preventing sexual violence.The event held in the Memorial Union Great Hall Monday evening aired the ABC 20/20 special on the sexual abuse scandal surrounding Larry Nassar at Michigan State University, and led to discussion on university accountability.
New medical withdrawal policy could save time and money for students
While there has always been a standard withdrawal policy for students who need to drop out of their classes for personal reasons, there was no medical withdrawal policy in place until Aug. 1, 2017.The medical withdrawal policy allows for students to withdraw from classes if a physical or mental health concern starts to interfere with their academic success.
Required Title IX training due March 12
An Iowa State undergraduate completes the required Title IX online training. Lindsey Settle/Iowa State Daily All Iowa State students and employees are required to participate in online Title IX training made to equip them will the knowledge and skills to prevent sexual assault, harassment and discrimination.The training is aimed toward educating people on how to best prevent and respond to certain situations of misconduct and to aid individuals who need support.
Blood Drive turnout expected to rise near end of the week
Located in the Great Hall at the Memorial Union, the Iowa State Blood Drive is currently underway, where students can donate blood to three blood donation organizations.One day remains to donate blood before the drive ends Mar. 8. So far, turnout has been low compared to estimated numbers. Before the event, Iowa State Blood Drive Co-Director Olivia Schaaf said an estimated 3,600 students were expected to donate blood.
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ISSO plans events for students staying in Ames over break
With spring break arriving in less than one week, the Iowa State University International Students and Scholars Office has several events planned for both international and domestic students looking to take advantage of spending their break in Ames.With international students making up more than 11 percent of the Iowa State student population, it’s a reality for some students that home is too far away to travel back to during spring break.
Iowa State Blood Drive to honor first responders
As a way to honor first responders for their service, the Iowa State Blood Drive will take place between March 5-8 from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. in the Great Hall at the Memorial Union.A special Blood Drive Heroes event will also occur in the Great Hall on Monday March 5 from 2-5 p.m. According to the Iowa State Blood Drive press release, the purpose of the event is to honor local heroes who risk their lives to protect the Ames community. The Ames Fire Dept., Ames Police Dept, Iowa State Police Dept.
Editorial: New sexual misconduct training better than previous one
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The Hixson program: a 'home away from home' that changes lives
Awarding over $1 million in half-tuition grants each year, the Hixson Program has created a community within Iowa State to go beyond the usual financial aid of an ordinary scholarship.Every year, selected high school seniors in the state of Iowa who have overcome significant obstacles and plan to attend Iowa State University, are awarded a half tuition grant of more than $16,000. The grant amount spans over eight semesters and fluctuates with changes in tuition cost.
A Seat at the Table: Iowa State Women Mentored by Women Faculty to Negotiate Wages
According to a Levo league survey, 59 percent of millennials didn’t negotiate for any part of their compensation in their current job, and 79 percent didn’t negotiate their offers in their first jobs out of school.Female Iowa State students are being taught the skills needed to be self-advocates by women faculty accepting the challenge to empower students entering the workforce.On Jan.
Peer Wellness Educators bring attention to importance of holistic student health
According to a 2015 survey conducted by the American College Health Association, “30 percent of students reported stress and 21 percent reported sleep difficulties negatively impacted their academic performance."Universities across the country are struggling to find solutions to these problems which arise due to the correlation between academic success and student wellness.“Students report that of the top impediments to their academic success, all of them are health and wellness related,”...
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