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Susan Lamont named Interim Director of the Egg Industry Center
Interim Director of Egg Industry Center, Susan Lamont. Courtesy of Susan Lamont Susan Lamont, a C.F. Curtiss Distinguished Professor of Agriculture and Life Sciences and animal science professor, has been named the new Interim Director of the Egg Industry Center as of April 1. The Egg Industry Center is a national center created in 2008 when federal budgets were shrinking.
Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team develops leaders in the agriculture industry
The Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team visited the capitol to learn about lobbying and policy work in conjunction with the Iowa Corn Growers Association. Courtesy of Claire Solsma Courtesy of Claire Solsma The Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team helps both the Iowa Corn Growers Association and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board understand individuals who are pursuing agriculture careers.
First College of Engineering dean plans to listen, include and enable
Janis Terpenny from Pennsylvania State University is one of the finalists for the next Dean of Engineering. Terpenny says “What I like to do with an organization is advocate for everyone to find their passion.” She plans on looking for opportunities to challenge and advance engineering at Iowa State.
Animals persevere through the cold at Iowa State learning farms
The horses in the horse barn are wrapped in horse blankets to keep them safe from the cold temperatures. Kennedy DeRaedt/Iowa State Daily With the drastically low temperatures and brutal winter Ames has experienced in the past few weeks, the Iowa State Animal Farms have put in extra work to ensure all of the college’s animals are safe and healthy. For learning purposes, Iowa State has multiple farms that house several different species such as equine, sheep, beef cattle, dairy cattle and swine.
Spring CALS career fair brings 101 employers to campus
More than 101 organizations attended the annual spring College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ career fair on Wednesday to recruit Iowa State students for jobs and internships. This event is the second CALS career fair of the school year, with the fall career fair being the largest of its kind in the country. Jack Hughes, a sophomore in agronomy, had the opportunity to speak with Syngenta and Ag Leader Technology about possible positions pertaining to his major.
CALS spring career fair coming Wednesday
Hundreds of students flocked to the Lied Recreation Center for the CALS Career Fair on Oct. 9. Chris Jorgensen/Iowa State Daily The annual spring College of Agriculture and Life Sciences career fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Memorial Union. “The spring career fair is a great second chance for students as well as employers for internships, jobs, or even potential offers down the road,” said Mike Gaul, director of agriculture and life sciences career services.
New adjustable height tables at Parks Library
+2 Parks Library introduces 10 adjustable-height tables to the southwest area of the third floor. Annelise Wells/Iowa State Daily During winter break, 10 adjustable-height tables were installed in Parks Library in the southwest area of the third floor. The tables allow students to study comfortably, whether it be by sitting or standing.
Horticulture Club hosts annual poinsettia fundraiser this week
The Iowa State Horticulture Club is selling poinsettias for its annual fundraiser this week. The poinsettias are available for purchase from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. The poinsettias are being sold Wednesday at Curtiss Hall, Thursday at Beardshear Hall, Friday at the Memorial Union and Saturday at Reiman Gardens.
Harvest: Moisture levels, higher yields, student perspectives
Due to increased moisture and rainfall amounts this year, crops were expected to be affected in various ways this harvest season, revolving mainly around grain quality. The state saw about two weeks of rainfall on the front side of harvest, pushing back harvest and progress for farmers as well.
Faces of the CALS career fair
The annual fall College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ career fair took place at the Lied Recreation Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday.Over 260 companies attended the fair to recruit students for future internships and job opportunities. According to a press release, the career fair is the largest of its kind in the country, giving way to diversified options and experiences for young business professionals.
Iowa State alumna discusses persistence within entrepreneurship
Sara Wyant, president of Agri-Pulse Communications and Iowa State alumna, spoke about the importance of persistence when being an entrepreneur on Tuesday at the Memorial Union.Wyant currently serves as the president of Agri-Pulse Communications.
Mr. CALS fundraises for Food at First in Ames
The sixth annual Mr. CALS competition was held Monday night, where men from 13 agricultural clubs on campus went head-to-head to earn the title of “Mr. CALS.”Mr. CALS is a men's beauty pageant planned and held by Sigma Alpha at the Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center.
Crop flooding: Extra moisture heightening crop disease risk and lowering yields
Increased crop disease and lowered yields are concerns within the 2018 corn and soybean crop, two Iowa State professors said.The growing season has been ahead of schedule which has caused crops to mature earlier. A faster growing season may give way to issues with moisture, such as mold and sprouting on ears of corn. +1 Excess moisture has lead to mold and sprouting on corn crops.
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