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The Center prepares for move to the Memorial Union in 2019
The Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success announced Wednesday on their social media that they will be moving into the Memorial Union in spring 2019. Roslyn Gray, president of Pride Alliance and a senior in biology, said the benefits of the move are being closer to food, having a larger and more cooperative space and providing a bigger opportunity for the LGBTQIA+ community to be seen.
Friday is the last day to add or drop classes
The last chance for students to add/drop a class is Friday. Classes after Friday may only be dropped for extenuating circumstances, classes otherwise dropped will go on the student's permanent record and count as a drop credit.Students are limited to the number of drops they have throughout their academic career.
Early voting available in the MU this week
Students can cast their votes for the midterm elections nearly two weeks ahead of time at the Memorial Union. Typically, early votes can only be cast at a courthouse or local auditor’s office, but county auditors can designate certain locations valid voting sites for a limited amount of time. In this case, the doors of the Colonel Pride Veterans' Lounge will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this week for all Ames residents to cast their vote.
New student registration system to be implemented over next three-to-five years
Iowa State has decided to fully replace its decades-old registration system to improve usability for students and staff.Campus technology has updated rapidly throughout recent history, but the parts students do not deal with directly have remained more or less the same since before the turn of the century.
This month and next: a look at academic events
Check out upcoming academic deadlines, informational sessions, lectures and other events that are happening on campus this month:Academic DeadlinesFriday, Aug. 24: Audit to credit deadline, drop deadline, registration deadline, schedule change deadline Saturday, Aug. 25: Textbook return all day at ISU Bookstore Friday, Aug. 31: Tuition and fee adjustment deadline Friday, Sept. 7: Last day for graduate students to submit applications for graduation in fall 2018 Wednesday, Sept.
Democratic 4th congressional district candidates hold forum in the MU
Democratic candidates for Iowa’s 4th congressional district spoke at a forum hosted by Iowa State University Democrats.The candidates consisted of Leann Jacobsen of Spencer, John Paschen of Ames, and J.D. Scholten of Sioux City. These candidates will face off in a primary election being held on June 5, 2018.Advertising the primary date is especially important this year, said Iowa State University College Democrats President Mara Kealy.
A new fee for an old problem: $30 increase proposed to address deferred building needs
On Iowa State’s campus, there exists a problem so evasive it totals more than $460 million in funding to be resolved. It’s spread across all of campus, yet most students don’t even realize it when they see it.The issue? Deferred maintenance.Deferred maintenance is the repair or replacement of all, or part of, an existing asset that was not repaired or replaced at the appropriate time because of a lack of funds.
Loyal sons, Forever True: Iowa State University Foundation celebrates donors during Forever True week
Throughout this week, you may notice signs displayed throughout campus.Each sign says “I am here because of donors," and they all serve the same purpose: to help people recognize the role that philanthropy has played at Iowa State.The Forever True, For Iowa State campaign by the Iowa State University Foundation was publicly launched in the fall of 2016. This campaign’s main goal is to raise $1.1 billion dollars for Iowa State University.
Polar Plunge: top donors discuss why they give to Special Olympics Iowa
Students in Iowa State’s sorority and fraternity community have individually raised hundreds to thousands of dollars for the 23rd annual Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Iowa.Their personal stories add to the motive behind accumulating a large donation, and they share their secrets to fundraising in hopes that it’ll increase student involvement, donations and opportunities for athletes in upcoming years.Gabe Mathews, a senior in aerospace engineering and Phi Kappa Psi member,...
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.
Greek Week: 66 Years of Tradition and Opportunity
In its 66th year, Greek Week continues to bring celebration and unity to the sorority and fraternity community. From the Polar Bear Plunge to Lip Sync, chapter teams bring their A-game and a friendly sense of competition to the week’s events.After originating in 1952, Greek Week has become a large part of the rich history of the sorority and fraternity community.
Collaboration in and with native communities from STEM to ag: a panel discussion
On March 26, a panel discussion surrounding collaborations with Native populations in STEM and Ag will take place at 4 p.m. in the Memorial Union’s Cardinal Room.Assistant Vice President, Advisor to the President and member of the discussion panel Jason Younker hopes to share his experiences on building community and trust with Native communities with the campus community.Younker’s role is to assist with relations with the nine federally recognized tribes within the state of Oregon, as well...
Medical Amnesy passes through judiciary committee
Student Government President Cole Staudt speaks to the student government senate regarding the agenda for the meeting and about cuts in funding to the university in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union on March 8. Ryan Bretoi/Iowa State Daily A medical amnesty bill, SF 415, which is backed by Student Government, passed unanimously through the Iowa House Judiciary Committee.
Scherezade Mama to lecture on physical activity in underserved populations
Could fighting cancer really be as simple as getting active?Scherezade Mama, Penn State assistant professor and researcher, is coming to Iowa State on Thursday, March 1, to promote physical activity in underserved communities.The lecture, titled “Physical Activity Promotion in Underserved Populations” is taking place in the Sun Room of the Memorial Union at 7p.m. Mama is a public health researcher and wants to find ways to encourage and bring physical health programs to groups on a more...
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