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Crow Creek Service Project 2026

By Crow Creek Service Project

Support College of Veterinary Medicine students on their service trip to Crow Creek in Fort Thompson, South Dakota!

Support College of Veterinary Medicine students on their service trip to Crow Creek in Fort Thompson, South Dakota! Crow Creek Service Project Crow Creek ReservationService Project 2026 Pictured are students and volunteers performing surgeries Iowa State University faculty, alumni, veterinary students, and community volunteers who organize and carry out the Crow Creek Reservation Service Trip invite you to contribute to their project. The team members have traveled to Fort Thompson, South Dakota, for sixteen years to offer veterinary services to tribal members of the Crow Creek Reservation. Veterinary services are not easily accessible or affordable to many animal owners on the reservation. Most years, more than 550 animals will be seen during the small animal and equine clinics. When the project first began, it was common for dogs to present with heartworm, mange, and tick infestations. Now, our veterinarians who provide services for the trip have noticed a marked decrease in the incidence of these medical problems. Pictured is a Tribal Member with her dog Members of the Crow Creek Reservation look forward to the yearly veterinary trip as an event to meet with veterinarians and veterinary students, discuss their pet’s health concerns, have their pets vaccinated, and have their dogs and cats spayed and neutered. At the community's rodeo grounds, a group of veterinarians and veterinary students work with community horse owners to provide preventative health care to their horses. Pictured are students and volunteers during a ceremony in 2019 In the last six years, this service trip has become part of the two-week fourth-year veterinary student rotation, Clinical Practice in Underserved Communities. Participating students will spend time organizing equipment for the small animal and equine veterinary clinics at Fort Thompson before the trip. They will devote time to learning about working in underserved communities and becoming exposed to Dakota and Lakota history and cultural traditions. Your contributions can help provide the following: Medications to prevent heartworm infection and flea and tick infestations Equipment and medications to provide safe surgeries and anesthetic recoveries Medical supplies for the equine and small animal clinics Dental care for equine patients Transportation for volunteers to Fort Thompson, South Dakota photos by Patricia Howard, Kayla Stomack, and Claire Duncombe videos by Lawton Herbert and Claire Duncombe

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ISC Beds for International Students 2026

By International Student Council

Rest Assured! This project provides beds for new international students at Iowa State University who have limited financial resources.

Rest Assured! This project provides beds for new international students at Iowa State University who have limited financial resources. International Student Council Rest Assured 2026 Providing Comfort, Dignity, and Support to International Students at Iowa State University Our Mission Every student deserves a supportive and nurturing environment to succeed academically. However, for many international students at Iowa State University, even basic necessities — such as owning a comfortable bed — can be financially out of reach. That’s why we are launching the Rest Assured fundraiser to provide beds for international students in need — and we need your support. The International Student Council (ISC) at Iowa State University, in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa, dedicated faculty and staff, and members of the Ames community, is working together to address this pressing issue. Our goal is simple but impactful:To ensure that every new international student with limited financial resources can begin their educational journey with dignity, comfort, and stability by receiving a bed of their own. Your donation directly helps transform lives and empowers students to focus on what matters most — their education. When you give to Rest Assured, you are not just providing a mattress. You are giving stability during one of the most vulnerable transitions of a student’s life. You are helping them rest so they can rise. Why This Matters Relocating to a foreign country for higher education is a monumental step. It often comes with emotional adjustments and significant financial strain. Many new international students arrive in Ames facing unexpected costs, including unfurnished apartments and limited access to community support networks. For some, something as essential as a bed becomes a challenge. Your contribution — regardless of size — removes a major barrier to academic and personal success. A bed is more than furniture. It provides: Stability during a major life transition Physical rest essential for academic performance A sense of belonging and care from the community Dignity in starting a new chapter Voices from Rest Assured Recipients “As an international student, this donation was vital. It saved me a lot of hassle and cost in my early days on campus.” “It was my first time living overseas. I felt so supported when I received the donated bed from ISC. Without them, I might have struggled to find, assemble, and afford one. Because of them, I did not have to sleep on the floor.” “The mattress was very good quality and delivered right on time. The initiative was well thought out for international students who were new and had no local connections.” “I moved to Iowa with my husband, and we were unaware that our apartment was unfurnished. Participating in the Rest Assured initiative meant we at least had a place to sleep.” “Their kindness touched me. I now try to give back within my capacity, hoping to make our community more welcoming.” These stories reflect the tangible impact your generosity creates. Our Impact Together, we can build a compassionate and inclusive community that recognizes the importance of supporting international students. With your support, we can: Provide high-quality beds and mattresses to incoming students Ease financial stress during their transition Foster a stronger, more welcoming Ames community Help students rest assured — and dream big Let’s ensure that every student at Iowa State University can begin their journey with comfort, confidence, and care. How to Donate We gratefully accept both online donations and checks. Checks should be made payable to:ISU Foundation Mail to:ISU FoundationPO Box 2230Ames, IA 50010 Please include the name of our FundISU project on your check. For questions or to discuss your gift, please contact:fundisu@foundation.iastate.edu515-297-8616

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CyLaunch Make 2 Innovate 2026

By CyLaunch Make 2 Innovate

Help CyLaunch compete in their upcoming NASA Student Launch Competition!

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Robotics Club 2026

By Robotics Club

Help Robotics Club bring technical knowledge and interest in robotics to ISU students!

Help Robotics Club bring technical knowledge and interest in robotics to ISU students! Robotics Club The Robotics Club at Iowa State University is focused on fostering technical knowledge and interest in robotics among students. Every year, we participate in competitions where club members have the opportunity to apply robotics to real-world problems. We also host general meetings to introduce robotics concepts, research, and real-world applications, inviting professors and students to speak on various topics related to robotics. We run three projects: the Autonomous Snowplow, the Lower Body Exoskeleton, and Combat Robotics. Snowplow at Competition The Autonomous Snowplow team is tasked with clearing a predetermined area of snow while detecting and dodging obstacles. In January 2025, the team traveled to Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where they were able to test and compete with their design. This year, the team is finalizing the newly redesigned frame while improving and updating pathfinding and obstacle detection. All of the Exoskeletons at ACE 2025 The Lower Body Exoskeleton is designed and created to help a first responder in a time of crisis. This is done by assisting the pilot's movements and augmenting their strength. Last year, the team traveled to ACE 2025, hosted by the University of Michigan. There, the team was able to compete and gain a large amount of valuable information. This year, the team is working on a full redesign in order to create a more ergonomic robot with more intuitive controls. The original plan for competition this year was to compete in ACE 2026, hosted by the University of Sherbrook; however, that competition was canceled. We are currently working on alternative plans, with an exhibition planned for the end of May. Our 30lb Combat Robot at Robobrawl The Combat Robotics team is dedicated to creating and fighting robots, designated by weight class. This semester, the team is focused on updating and improving our 30lb robot. Last year, our team placed in the top 10 at Robobrawl’s 10th annual event—North America’s largest 30lb competition. Building on that success, we’re planning several key design changes to stay competitive in an increasingly strong field. We're also excited to host our first internal plastic 1lb competition in the fall, giving our new members an opportunity to develop their skills, gain hands-on experience, and grow within the team. Robobrawl is hosted by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on March 28th and 29th. The Robotics Club at Iowa State University has continued to grow throughout the past year, and we need your help to support our members and prepare for the future! Donations go directly toward paying for materials, manufacturing costs, and future travel expenses to attend competitions. -- If you want to learn more about our club, please check out our website! Iowa State University • Student Organizations We're also on Twitter/X @ISU_Robotics!

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Women's Club Basketball 2026

By ISU Women's Basketball Club

Help the ISU Women's Basketball Club raise funds to cover upcoming competition and travel costs!

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Cyclone Rocketry 2026

By Rocketry

Support Cyclone Rocketry as they manufacture, build and launch their 2026 project!

Support Cyclone Rocketry as they manufacture, build and launch their 2026 project! Rocketry Cyclone Rocketry's 2025-2026 Team Who We Are Cyclone Rocketry is Iowa State’s high-powered rocketry team, a multidisciplinary group that competes in the International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC), formerly known as the Spaceport America Cup (SAC), the world’s largest intercollegiate rocket engineering competition. Our mission is to educate, challenge, and inspire Iowa State students, community members, and future generations about rocketry, science, engineering, and space. Through rocket design, manufacture, testing, and flight, Cyclone Rocketry provides valuable hands-on exposure to rocket engineering, an invaluable opportunity to gain experience outside the classroom in this engineering field. Team members participate in all the key steps of a complete engineering project, providing practical knowledge, fostering leadership development, and building modern communication skills. Click here to visit our website! Click here to view our Youtube channel! Click here to visit our Instagram! History The team was founded in the fall of 2017 with the goal of competing in SAC 2018. Within our short history, the team has been awarded the Iowa State Newcomer Club of the Year and Outstanding Achievement awards by the university. Each year, we research, design, manufacture, test, and fly a new competition rocket. Cyclone Rocketry launched Invictus at SAC 2018 and Nova Somnium at SAC 2019. Unfortunately, the competition was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. However, Cyclone Rocketry completed and flew Ortu Solis in 2020 and Renegade in 2021. The year 2022 marked the return of Cyclone Rocketry to the Spaceport America Cup with Imperator, which also featured Cyclone Rocketry's first student-developed rocket motor for competition. In 2023, Intrepid experienced a shred at roughly 3,000 ft above ground level, while in 2024, Vesta experienced instability during flight and unfortunately did not reach 30,000 ft. Building from our failures, this past year, Cyclone Rocketry achieved a club altitude and speed record on our student developed 30k test vehicle and had a successful static fire of the club's first hybrid rocket motor. Our rocket Selene flew at IREC 2025, but did not feature the hybrid motor. In 2026, Cyclone Rocketry is continuing its push for the first flight of a student developed hybrid motor. Our rocket, Hyperion, is set to fly at IREC 2026 featuring a hybrid motor, as well as a student developed airframe, avionics, payload, parachute, and metal systems developed and machined in-house. Nova Somnium taking off at the 2019 Spaceport America Cup Ortu Solis thousands of feet in the air above North Branch, MN shortly after apogee Renegade lifting off at North Branch, MN in 2021 Imperator just after liftoff at the Spaceport America Cup in 2022 Intrepid after liftoff at Spaceport America Cup in 2023 Vesta after liftoff at Spaceport America Cup in 2024 Selene after takeoff at IREC 2025 Hyperion CAD design of Hyperion The mission of Hyperion is to fly to an apogee of 10,000 ft above ground level. The scoring at IREC 2026 will largely depend on our altitude accuracy and our ability to successfully recover the vehicle and its club-designed payload. Here are some technical details of this year's competition rocket. Height: 11' Airframe diameter: 6'' Vehicle weight on the pad: 77 lb Maximum acceleration: 10.2 G Maximum velocity: 1156 fps / 1.054 Mach Test Platform launch testing multiple rocket subsystems Hyperion is being built using a variety of student researched and designed (SRAD) technologies, which enable more customizable rocketry hardware while providing our members valuable design and manufacturing experience. Aerostructures: The airframe of the rocket consists of body tubes, nosecone, couplers, and fins. All components are made primarily of carbon fiber, with the exception of the fiberglass nosecone. The couplers and nosecone are produced with a female-mold vacuum bag technique. We utilize an X-Winder machine and vacuum bagging to produce body tubes with composite filament winding technology. The fins are secured to the body with a carbon fiber tip-to-tip layup. Avionics: The purpose of our SRAD avionics boards is to control the airbrakes in flight and log flight data. Both the physical boards and the flight software are student-made and read pressure and acceleration data to determine airbrake actuation. This year, we are using a multi-board design, where we have three sensor hubs independent from each other. Each hub is in charge of collecting the sensor data and sending it to our controller boards, which interface with the airbrakes. Our avionics data will be recorded locally and sent through our payload for in-flight telemetry. Avionics has also been working with the recovery team on a reefing device that allows one parachute to act as both a drogue and main parachute. Mechanical: Our objective at the IREC competition this year is to achieve an apogee of exactly 10,000 ft. Because it is hard to predict exactly how high a rocket will go based on the motor alone, we will purposely design our motor to overshoot the target altitude and use a variable drag system to lower our apogee. This variable drag system is called airbrakes and is currently being designed and manufactured by the mechanical subteam. This year, we are making significant design changes to the design to reduce friction within the airbrakes upon deployment. The mechanical subteam is also improving the piston design to make it safer and more efficient. Mechanical machines the airbrakes, piston, and all metal on the rocket in house. Payload: Each year a cubesat payload with a science experiment is launched with the rocket. This year, the payload includes an accelerometer and pitot tube to record flight velocity and pressure data. The goal is for this data to be used to improve rocket flight simulations so future simulations can more accurately predict the behavior of a rocket in flight. Propulsion: Our propulsion team is developing an SRAD hybrid motor for flight, building from the successful test fire last April. This year, the hybrid includes a sub-minimum diameter nitrous oxide tank and a 5" combustion chamber, which is an increase in size from last year. A hybrid motor also requires the development of ground support equipment to ensure a successful flight. A static fire of the new hybrid motor is upcoming this March! Recovery: The parachutes control vertical velocity while the rocket descends. This year, the recovery team is manufacturing an annular parachute, which is an upgrade from the cruciform geometry of previous years. A small subscale parachute was manufactured earlier this year to collect flight and wind tunnel data to improve drag calculations. The recovery team is working with the avionics team to integrate the reefing system into the parachute. In addition to Baja Blast, our 10k test vehicle, we’ve expanded our testing capabilities by restoring and reflying past test vehicles. These tests allow us to evaluate individual subsystems and ensure both Baja Blast and Hyperion are set up for successful flights. Test vehicle after a successful test of the parachute reefing system Support Cyclone Rocketry Cyclone Rocketry offers exceptional learning opportunities to its members. We are now in the manufacturing phase of the project, which involves purchasing all components necessary to make Hyperion a reality. We require support from generous donors to achieve our mission. Donations from this fundraiser will also support Cyclone Rocketry's return to IREC, which will be June 15-20, 2026 in Midland, Texas. Please read the benefits associated with the donation levels on the right side of this page. We are extremely grateful for your support! Team members watching Intrepid's launch at the 2023 Spaceport America Cup

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Men's Hockey 2026

By Men's Hockey Club

Help the hockey club raise funds to cover travel expenses!

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National Agri-Marketing Association 2026

By ISU NAMA

Help NAMA travel to the national Agri-Marketing conference!

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Stupka Symposium 2026

By Stupka Symposium

Support the 20th Annual Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium to help students showcase research and practice science communication.

Support the 20th Annual Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium to help students showcase research and practice science communication. Stupka Symposium What is the Stupka Symposium? The Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium was pioneered by Robert “Rob” J. Stupka III, an undergraduate student, in the Fall semester of 2005. Rob envisioned this symposium as an opportunity for undergraduate students to showcase their research experiences and communicate with other like-minded scientists. Alongside his classmates, he fervently worked to make this idea a reality, but Rob would not see the symposium he had planned come to fruition. On November 30th, 2005, Rob passed away after a pedestrian accident in front of the Molecular Biology Building. Rob’s contagious enthusiasm drove his classmates to hold the first Stupka Symposium, named in his honor, in the Spring semester of 2006. This enthusiasm has never waned, and each year the Stupka Committee continues to build on Rob’s legacy as a pioneer in undergraduate presentation and networking at Iowa State. Inspired by Rob’s vision and story, the Stupka Committee is pleased to announce this year’s 20th Annual Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium, a special two-day event with more opportunities for undergraduate students than ever before! Welcome to the 20th Annual Stupka Symposium Each year, the undergraduate students who plan the Stupka Symposium do their best to leave their legacy on this tradition and fulfill Rob’s vision. This year is no different! At this year’s symposium, nearly 40 undergraduate students will be given the opportunity to present and compete in a poster competition, showcasing their research. Five additional student researchers have been selected to present their research orally. Each year, the Stupka Committee brings in renowned scientists and an alum speaker to present their research. This year, the committee has invited three scientists: Dr. Jennifer Bridwell-Rabb at the University of Michigan, Dr. Liam Holt at New York University School of Medicine, and Dr. Samuel Sternberg at Columbia University. These researchers will deliver highly anticipated keynote presentations on their work, as well as meet with and join undergraduate students in discussion throughout the day. The Stupka Symposium has evolved over the years, expanding the opportunities that undergraduate students receive to interact with their peers, alumni, and keynote speakers. Through a two-day event, the 20th Annual Stupka Symposium aims to expand this frontier, offering more opportunities than ever before. The Stupka Committee is pleased to announce that the 20th Annual Stupka Symposium will continue to host hallmark discussions, continued alumni and keynote interaction, and a virtual student-alumni shortly before the symposium. We look forward to seeing the impact of Rob’s vision grow each year! Why Should I Donate? The Stupka Committee is excited to welcome students, faculty, alumni, and visitors back as we host this year’s highly anticipated event. However, we need your help to make this year’s symposium possible. As always, the committee provides free registration, abstract submission, meals, and parking for speakers and attendees. Your support allows us to welcome renowned keynote and alumni speakers who elevate the symposium. These speakers give all attendees, and especially undergraduates, the unique opportunity to learn about niche topics in biochemistry that they may not learn elsewhere. Contributions to this FundISU project will help grow our endowment, ensuring we can continue to offer these highly valuable opportunities and experiences at future symposia and events. The Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium is entirely student-driven, requiring extensive time commitments from many undergraduate students involved in the Stupka Committee. Your support helps these students focus on the most important aspects of hosting the Stupka Symposium: supporting undergraduate research! Know that any support you provide will not only fund the basic operational costs of such a complex event but also help us improve the Stupka Symposium for years to come. Thank you for your support of the Rob Stupka Symposium! If you would like to know more about us, please visit our website: https://stupka.bb.iastate.edu/. If you have any questions, feel free to contact anyone under the "Project Owners" section on this page -- our email addresses are available if you click on our pictures.

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American Meteorological Society 2026

By AMS ISU Chapter

Help the ISU chapter of the American Meteorological Society travel to their next conferences!

Help the ISU chapter of the American Meteorological Society travel to their next conferences! AMS ISU Chapter The Student Chapter of the American Meteorological Society at Iowa State University (AMS at ISU) is excited to announce that we are attending the 107th AMS Annual Meeting and 26th Annual Student Conference in January 2027! With your support, ISU AMS students can present their original research with both poster and oral presentations, learn about cutting-edge research in the field, and network with professionals and graduate school advisors at the career and resource fair. Students will also explore careers, attend broadcast meteorology tape swaps, construct professional resumes, and practice interview skills at the 26th Annual Student Conference. A total of 33 students attended the 106th Annual Meeting in January, a near-record attendance! During the 2025-2026 school year, our chapter has strived for academic excellence, strong community outreach, and building relationships between members. This year, our students have had numerous opportunities to network with professionals in the field. We have focused on our chapter's outreach, headed by the outreach committee chairs, Braden T. Tate and Zach Novy. This group of students works to help educate students at local schools, build anemometer kits, and speak at conferences for young students in STEM. Our Female Engagement Officer, Maggie Grigg, aims to ensure the involvement of women in our chapter and encourage our female students to network with other female alumni. Maggie has worked to have fun activities and professional development sessions with alumni and women in the field for the women in our chapter. Our Sophomore Chair, Anna Konrad, does a great job of including new students in the major and familiarizing them with the department and other students in the major. In addition to your gifts, students work in football, basketball, and volleyball concession stands to raise money for the AMS Annual Meeting. Between your generous donations and hard work at concessions, students have the opportunity to fully fund their trip to the AMS conference. If you are interested in learning more about what our chapter is up to, please follow us on Instagram and X and join our Facebook group! Thank you so much for supporting the next generation of meteorologists! AMS at ISU attendees of the 105th AMS Conference in New Orleans (2025). Undergraduate Sophie Miller presenting her research poster at the 105th AMS Conference. Cy's Eyes on the Skies students create professional reels to improve their broadcasting abilities using Iowa State's top-of-the-line media graphics technology (Cy's Eyes Page)! One of our Female Engagement Officer Events bringing women of the major together for a nature walk during the Fall 2025 semester. Sophomore Chair event where upper classmen got to meet and get to know some of the new students. Students participate in basketball concessions to raise money for the conference!

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Men's Volleyball Club 2026

By ISU Men's Volleyball Club

Support the ISU Men's Volleyball Club at the National Collegiate Volleyball Federation!

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The Fashion Show 2026

By The Fashion Show

Help one of the nation's largest student-run fashion shows, with over 300 student designers, directors, committee members, and models!

Help one of the nation's largest student-run fashion shows, with over 300 student designers, directors, committee members, and models! The Fashion Show The Fashion Show 2026 In 1982, The Fashion Show at Iowa State University began as a simple runway show held in a MacKay Hall classroom with only a few Iowa State students in attendance. Over the past 44 years, The Fashion Show has grown into one of the largest student-run fashion shows in the nation and is produced by nearly 150 students selected to be part of the planning committees. In addition, The Fashion Show selects 70 student models who showcase the garments chosen by industry guest judges. Garments included in the show are designed by over 75 Iowa State students from the Fashion Design and Merchandising program. This year, The Fashion Show 2026 will take place on Saturday, April 18th, at 7:00 p.m. We are excited to announce that the show will once again take place at C.Y. Stephens Auditorium in Ames, Iowa. The production has grown to a nearly sold-out attendance of over 5,000 combined audience members and online viewers who witness the culmination of months of student work. Anyone unable to attend the show in person will be able to access our live stream, which will be available on our Facebook page and our official TFS website. Why donate to The Fashion Show 2026? In addition to scholarships and networking opportunities with industry professionals, The Fashion Show provides Iowa State students with many unique opportunities. Participation on any TFS committee allows students to obtain industry experience and develop leadership skills that impact their selection for internships and jobs following graduation. The Fashion Show also continues to expand community awareness and philanthropic efforts in the Ames and Des Moines areas. Those involved with the show come from a diverse set of majors and form lifelong friendships throughout the planning process. Student leaders on the planning teams have been collaborating since August 2025 to develop the best possible production. We hope you consider donating to the continual growth of our organization! The Fashion Show Committees: Art Direction Alumni Relations Behind The Scenes Design Digital Media Finance Marketing Model Management Philanthropy Photography Public Relations Set Design Social Media Special Events Videography Visual Merchandising Scholarships By donating to The Fashion Show 2026, you will be supporting the overall production of the show and contributing to scholarships that benefit the futures of winning students in each category! Student designers chosen to display their garments in the show also compete for first-, second-, and third-place scholarships in their respective categories. Last year, The Fashion Show awarded more than $15,000 in scholarships to student designers due to the generous donations acquired through this campaign! These scholarships help students further their education and facilitate the creation of future designs. First place winners in most categories receive $500, and the overall winner of Lora and Russ Talbot ISU Fashion Show Best in Show is awarded a $4,000 endowed scholarship! Categories for student designs include: Accessories Activewear Athleisure Childrenswear Costume Day Dresses Digital Printing Fashion Illustration Fiber Art Formal Wear Functional Design/Uniforms Graduate Inspired by the Textiles and Clothing Museum Plus Size Portfolio (Analog or Digital) Senior Collection Sleepwear/Loungewear Sportswear Suiting/Business Attire Sustainability Technical Communications for Apparel Wearable Art Industry Professionals Besides showcasing student work, The Fashion Show prides itself on inviting distinguished industry professionals to serve as guest judges for the show. Every year, professionals from across the country convene at Iowa State to evaluate submitted entries on Judging Day. Comprised of associates in design, merchandising, education, and production, the guest judges help critique and select which designs will walk the runway and demonstrate the most elite student work. The Fashion Show also inspires student designers by hosting an industry Guest Company to showcase their work during the second half of the show. The Guest Company holds a coveted spot in the show's tradition as these brands continue to demonstrate success and influence in the apparel industry. Last year, The Fashion Show welcomed Parade as the Guest Company. Previous guest companies include Nordstrom, Steve Madden, Urban Outfitters, Vans, Patagonia, alumnus Todd Snyder, alumnus Matthew Christopher, and alumni designers from Vineyard Vines, J Brand, Marc Jacobs, and Target. Our Program The Fashion Design and Merchandising program is endorsed by the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA). Students of the program study fashion design, technical design, product development, costume history, merchandising and marketing strategies, production processes, business processes, and consumer behavior. Exposure to industry software and challenging classroom experiences prepares students for careers in one of the largest industries in the world: textiles and apparel. Iowa State University features production technology and product development laboratories where students can test fabrics, conduct research, and design textiles. Undergraduate access to these facilities is unique among national apparel programs, and the opportunities these facilities provide continue to inspire and educate students. As part of the Fashion Design and Merchandising program, students have the opportunity to participate in international study abroad programs in England, Italy, Vietnam, South Korea, and more. During the summer, over 100 undergraduates complete annual industry internships at companies across the nation, gaining valuable professional experience.

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Iowa State Women's Volleyball Club 2025

By ISU Women's Volleyball Club

Help the ISU Women's Volleyball Club raise funds to cover tournament fees, travel expenses, and new equipment!

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Iowa State Design Build Fly 2025

By Iowa State Design Build Fly

Support Iowa State Design Build Fly in the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Design/Build/Fly Competition.

Support Iowa State Design Build Fly in the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Design/Build/Fly Competition. Iowa State Design Build Fly Who We Are Iowa State University's Design Build Fly (DBF) is a student-run project facilitated by the Make to Innovate (M2I) program. The team’s mission is to design, build, and fly an aircraft for the purpose of competing in the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Design/Build/Fly (AIAA DBF) Annual contest. The goal of this contest is to enhance the engineering knowledge, understanding, and skills of the participating students. The main objective for this year’s team is to design an aircraft that is well-equipped to fully complete each mission of the competition in Wichita, Kansas. Competition Details The AIAA DBF competition is a yearly international aircraft design competition open to all university students. Each year students are tasked with designing, building, and flying unmanned, electric powered, remote control aircraft. These aircraft are required to meet unique and very specific design requirements and mission profiles. Each year, the missions change forcing teams to come up with completely new aircraft year after year. This VIDEO gives an overview of the DBF competition. The competition location alternates yearly between Wichita, KS, and Tucson, AZ. More information on the competition can be found on the official AIAA DBF WEBSITE. This Year's Competition This year’s competition objective is to design, build, and test a banner-towing bush plane that conducts charter flights to pay for the airplane as well. The competition requires that the aircraft have a single passenger compartment as well as at least one cargo compartment. The airplane must be capable of carrying at least three passengers for each piece of cargo. The banner must be able to deploy and release during the flight as well. The competition this year is in Wichita, Kansas, from April 16-19. This Year's Aircraft 2025 Initial CAD Model for Aircraft Technical Specifications: Wing Span: 5 ft Wing Chord: 12 in Length: 4 ft Max Weight: 15 lb Previous Years 2014-15 DBF Competition, Tucson, AZ 2016-17 DBF Aircraft 2016-17 DBF Competition Hand Launch, Tucson, AZ 2017-18 DBF Competition, Wichita, KS Help ISU DBF ISU DBF needs your help. The logistics and travel to the competition in Tucson, Arizona, require a lot of money. With these donations, students will gain valuable experience and represent Iowa State University in one of the world's largest aircraft design competitions. Attending and competing in this competition is extremely valuable to our team. Check out more about our team at https://m2i.aere.iastate.edu/design-build-fly/.

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Iowa State Women's Soccer Club 2025

By Iowa State Women's Soccer Club

Support the Iowa State Women's Soccer Club in their upcoming season!

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Women's Hockey Club 2025

By Iowa State Women's Hockey Club

Support the Iowa State Women's Hockey Club in their upcoming season!

Support the Iowa State Women's Hockey Club in their upcoming season! Iowa State Women's Hockey Club We are a part of the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association) Women's Division 2 and compete against other Division 1 schools all around the Midwest. We love representing our University with great pride and showcasing women's hockey at the collegiate level in Iowa. We need your help! As our program has had much success in the past, we want to continue this going forward. This year we have multiple goals that we are trying to achieve on and off the ice. The funds raised through this campaign will be allocated towards: Equipment and Gear: Hockey is a physically demanding sport, and quality equipment is essential for player safety and performance. We need to replace aging gear (over 10 years old), gloves, helmets, and ensure all players have access to top-tier equipment. Travel and Lodging: Our team frequently competes in tournaments and games that require travel, and the cost of transportation and accommodations has significantly increased. Funding will help ensure that our athletes can travel safely and comfortably to competitions, allowing us to compete with schools nationwide. Ice Time Payments: Access to quality ice time for practices and games is a significant ongoing expense. Funding will help cover the costs of renting rink space, which is vital to maintaining our training schedule and competitive edge. League Dues and Registration: As part of our commitment to competing at a higher level, our team participates in a competitive league. The funds will help cover registration fees and league dues, ensuring that we can continue to participate in regional and national competitions. Your contribution will help us create a lasting impact on the development of women’s college hockey here at Iowa State, empowering female athletes to excel at their sport while building leadership skills that will last a lifetime. With your support, we can provide our athletes with the resources they need to succeed and ensure the future of our hockey program is bright!

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Boxing Club 2025

By Boxing Club

Help the Boxing Club at Iowa State participate in upcoming competitions!

Help the Boxing Club at Iowa State participate in upcoming competitions! Boxing Club Who We Are The Iowa State Boxing Club is more than just a place to throw punches; it’s a thriving community where students from all walks of life come together to train, grow, and support one another. As a USA Boxing registered club with SafeSport certified coaches, we welcome over 200 members each semester, offering both recreational and competitive opportunities that cater to a diverse range of goals. Whether a student is looking to compete on a national stage or simply wants to get fit and make friends, our club provides the resources and environment they need to succeed. What We Do Our club structures practices to meet the needs of all members, from those who are new to the sport to those preparing for high-level competition. We train dedicated athletes for prestigious events like Golden Gloves and collegiate tournaments organized by the National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA) and the United States Intercollegiate Boxing Association (USIBA). Our competitive program includes sparring sessions with other gyms, participating in local Midwest events, and taking part in regional and state qualifiers, all leading up to national tournaments. Beyond training, we create opportunities for students to bond through group activities, keeping our community tight-knit and supportive. Why We Care Boxing is often misunderstood, but at Iowa State, we’re committed to breaking down the negative stereotypes associated with the sport. We believe in fostering a safe, inclusive environment where students can challenge themselves physically, build lifelong friendships, and find a sense of belonging. Our club is a home away from home, where members are encouraged to excel not just in the ring, but in the classroom as well. We emphasize the importance of time management and goal setting, helping students balance their academic responsibilities with their passion for boxing. Our Impact In addition to physical training, we offer leadership opportunities that help our members develop skills they’ll use long after graduation. By stepping outside of their comfort zones, students gain confidence, learn to work as part of a team, and become more well-rounded individuals. Our club isn’t just about boxing; it’s about shaping the leaders of tomorrow. We also host annual home shows to promote our club and contribute to the local boxing community, providing opportunities for boxers to compete and for volunteers to support others. These events are a cornerstone of our mission to give back and grow the sport of boxing. How You Can Help Your support is vital to the success and growth of our club. Every donation, no matter the size, directly benefits our members and enhances their experience. To the right, you’ll find our donation tiers, each representing a crucial element of our program. Choose the level that speaks to you, and know that your generosity will make a lasting difference.

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Formula SAE International Student Chapter 2025

By ISU SAE International

Help the ISU Chapter of SAE International to compete across the nation!

Help the ISU Chapter of SAE International to compete across the nation! ISU SAE International Our Team The Iowa State Formula SAE Team is a student-run organization based in the Student Innovation Center at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Our team comprises over 100 highly motivated students from a diverse range of disciplines who work year-round to design and build a car from the ground up, competing at Formula SAE Michigan. We operate like a startup with real deadlines, budgets, technical reviews, and a strong commitment to success. Time and time again, we have proven our legacy of high-performance innovation in competitions against top engineering programs from around the world. This past season, our team competed in our final internal combustion competition. Despite facing off against some of the toughest teams in the series, our hard work paid off as we secured a top-10 placement in nearly every category, leading us to an overall 5th place finish. This is the highest finish at FSAE Michigan to date. Looking ahead, we are excited to build on the accomplishments we made this past season as we enter our first season as a fully electric team. Our new design is underway, and we are working tirelessly to deliver another top-tier performance at next year's competition. Formula SAE Formula SAE is a global engineering competition organized by SAE International, where university teams from around the world design and build prototype race cars. With over 500 teams from six continents, Formula SAE is the world's largest engineering competition, bringing together the brightest minds from top engineering schools. Formula SAE Michigan Competition Our team’s primary competition is the Formula SAE Michigan event, held annually in June. This event brings together 100 teams from leading engineering schools worldwide, offering a platform to showcase the best in student automotive engineering. Competing teams are evaluated by top engineers and executives from industry giants like General Motors, Ford, Tesla, Stellantis, Rivian, and Magna International. The competition evaluates teams across multiple critical areas, including engineering design and innovation, cost analysis, speed and performance metrics, vehicle efficiency, and the ability to develop and pitch a compelling business model. This judging approach challenges each team not only to build a high-performing car but also to demonstrate sound engineering and business practices, embodying the full spectrum of skills required in the automotive industry. Events at Comp BUSINESS PRESENTATIONTeams must respond to an RFP issued by SAE, which changes annually. Each team must submit a written report, and the top teams will move on to the presentation round. The 10 best presentations will advance to the presentation finals, which will be held in person at the competition. COSTTeams provide a complete cost breakdown along with detailed build instructions for their Formula car. Additionally, teams must demonstrate an understanding of the manufacturing processes for prototype and large-volume production of their car. DESIGNTeams must present the engineering decisions, validation, and testing done on their car. Teams are broken into subsystems of the car, and each subsystem must explain every choice made in designing its parts. ACCELERATION75-meter course evaluating the acceleration of the vehicle in a straight line. AUTOCROSS.8 km course denoted by cones, to evaluate vehicle maneuverability and handling. EFFICIENCYEvaluates the fuel consumption during the endurance event. ENDURANCEA 22 km course is used to evaluate the overall performance of the vehicle, testing its durability and reliability. SKIDPADMeasures the vehicle's cornering ability while making a constant radius turn. Cars From Previous Years Social Media Follow us on our social media to stay up-to-date with our journey! Instagram: iowastateformulasae Facebook: IowaStateFormulaSAE LinkedIn: FormulaSAEatIowaState TikTok: isuformulasae

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Engineers Without Borders 2025

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Help EWB build a medical clinic to serve the Ullo-Dantie community.

Help EWB build a medical clinic to serve the Ullo-Dantie community. EWB Generous donors have offered a 1:1 match for the first $7,500 contributed to double your impact and help EWB-ISU continue building a medical clinic to serve the Ullo-Dhantie community. Thank you for your support! Who is EWB-ISU? Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) is a nonprofit humanitarian organization established to support community-driven development programs worldwide through partnerships that design and implement sustainable engineering projects, while providing transformative experiences for university students that enrich global perspectives and create responsible leaders. EWB-ISU is a student-led organization at Iowa State University consisting of about 60 students. Since 2014, our chapter has partnered with the Ullo Traditional Area, in the Upper West Region of Ghana, to plan, design, and implement sustainable solutions that respect and engage local knowledge and practices. Our first project in Ullo was implementing a mechanized, solar-powered borehole that has been pumping 20,000 L of water per day for the past seven years into storage tanks next to the boys and girls dorms of the Ullo Senior High boarding school. Up to 1,000 students no longer have to fetch water early mornings from off-campus boreholes for the school kitchen and their personal hygiene. Since then, our partnership has resulted in: Engineering solution for community-built dam spillway that now holds water in the reservoir and allows the community to produce vegetables in downstream gardens well into the dry season thanks to partnering with Self-Help International. Partnership with Self-Help International in locating and staffing an office in the Jirapa District that serves the Ullo Traditional Area through training and microcredit loans to smallholder farmers. Improved cook stoves in the school kitchen that reduce smoke inhalation and heat exposure of female staff thanks to partnering with KNUST. Partnership with Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST) and collaboration on bilateral project implementation in Ullo with their EWB-KNUST student chapter. Rainwater catchment and micro-irrigation system for school garden that allows hands-on learning of vegetable production in the school's agriculture curriculum. Conversion of two unused septic tanks into temporary latrines for female students who no longer have to relieve themselves in the bushes. Solar water heating system that preheats cooking water for the school kitchen and cuts back on the unsustainable use of large quantities of firewood thanks to partnering with Design Engineers and ASHRAE grant funds. Solar panels and battery back-up on boy’s dorm that powers new lights and ceiling fans to improve security and comfort levels in shared bedrooms thanks to partnering with Design Engineers and ASHRAE grant funds. Partnership with Design Engineers of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, mentoring student teams in the design of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems for the clinic project. Refurbished laptop computers for the high school’s IT department that allows students learn keyboarding and access basic computer software. Planning, design, fund-raising, site preparation and Phase 1 and 2 construction of a new poly clinic that will improve health care delivery in the Ullo Traditional Area. What is the Ullo poly clinic project? During our visit in 2018-19 we learned that the current clinic in Ullo is insufficient in meeting the needs of the community. The clinic consists of five rooms in two buildings and a temporary waiting room structure, which is insufficient to provide adequate healthcare. The maternity ward consists of a converted staff apartment and is not capable of handling multiple births at the same time. The clinic is also in high demand during malaria season. Community members expressed that the lack of access to adequate healthcare has resulted in the unnecessary deaths of too many community members. Since the start of our project, the clinic now has a doctor on staff in anticipation of the new poly clinic coming online. Most medical emergencies require a 45-minute trip to St. Joseph Hospital in Jirapa on roads that during the rainy season are not always passable. Upon return, the 2018-19 travel team presented this need to the EWB-ISU chapter membership as the next project to partner on with the Ullo Traditional Area. The year was spent exploring the possibility, developing an initial concept, and securing permission from EWB-USA and the ISU College of Engineering administration to undertake such an ambitious project. The 2019-20 travel team presented the concept to the leaders and members of the Ullo community, and government officials of the Jirapa District and Ghana Health Service. Five potential sites the community had identified were evaluated, and a recommendation of the most suitable site presented to the Ullo Paramount Chief and his Council. The recommendation was accepted, and letters of commitment were secured. The Ullo Paramount Chief agreed in writing to provide $5,000 in materials and supplies to prepare the site and start work on the foundation. The Chief Executive and Assembly of the Jirapa District committed to supplying furnishings and medical supplies once the clinic was completed. The district’s Ghana Health Service Directorate committed to staffing, equipping and operating the clinic. In the spring of 2020, the membership of the EWB-ISU student organization voted to move forward with the planning, design, fundraising and construction of a new medical clinic in Ullo-Dantie. This new clinic is envisioned to provide the facilites that will allow the district’s health service meet the medical needs of the Ullo Traditional Area including the students of the Ullo Senior High boarding school and about 15,000 people living in Ullo-Dantie and 28 other nearby communities. The new clinic will have a walk-in urgent care building with waiting and consultation rooms and a pharmacy plus an attached maternity ward wing and a 16-bed overnight observation and recovery wing. The construction and completion of the clinic have been broken down into multiple phases over several years. Ground-breaking and site preparation took place in the summer of 2022. Thanks to the generous support of our donors and fund-raising efforts by EWB-ISU students, we initiated construction of the foundation for the entire clinic in 2023 (Phase 1), and completed construction of the main building superstructure in 2024 (Phase 2). Pictures and videos of the progress can be seen in the image carousel above. The next phase of construction is the roof for the first wing. To see a rendition of what the final structure will look like, please take a look at the image below. The 2024-25 travel team met with representatives of the roofing company, reviewed plans for the roof structure, and obtained an updated budget estimate and design drawings. In spring of 2025, we invested additional funds to add columns to the superstructure in preparation for the third phase which is to add the roof on the main building. To see a rendition of what the final structure will look like, please take a look at the image below. If we meet (or ideally exceed) our stated FundISU goal, we should be able to initiate roof construction soon after the 2025-26 travel team returns from Ullo in January. Supporting the progress of this project is an investment in improving the overall healthcare and quality of lives and livelihoods in Ullo. Boarding school students and community members will be able to access the new poly clinic for urgent care needs, medicine, vaccines, maternal and infant health, and physical and mental health care consultation. Improving the health of community members is a major step in promoting the development of a more sustainable and prosperous society. You can be part of Ullo's growth by enabling EWB-ISU to support their needs through this poly clinic project! Learn more about us on our website or follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook! Website: EWB-ISU | stu.org LinkedIn: EWB-ISU | LinkedIn Facebook: EWB-ISU | Facebook Instagram: EWB-ISU | Instagram

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American Institute of Chemical Engineers 2025

By AIChE

Support the American Institute of Chemical Engineers at ISU as they compete in future conferences!

Support the American Institute of Chemical Engineers at ISU as they compete in future conferences! AIChE Who we are The Student Chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) is an extremely active student organization for students interested in chemical engineering at Iowa State. The group hosts weekly meetings featuring chemical/engineering companies and professional development activities, travels to regional and national AIChE student conferences, hosts K-12 outreach events, and competes in several nationwide chemical engineering competitions. Regional Conference The Iowa State Chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) participated in the 16th MidAmerican Regional Student Conference at the University of Oklahoma in April 2025. This was a great opportunity for AIChE members to showcase their research, compete in various competitions (such as Chem-E Car, Chem-E Jeopardy, and Chem-E Cube), and attend various professional development opportunities. Additionally, the regional conference provided a valuable opportunity for students to network with peers and represent Iowa State. Chem E car team won the 2025 MidAmerican Regional Conference and qualified to compete at the national level Nationals (AIChE Annual Student Conference) From October 25-30, AIChE chapter members attended the national conference in San Diego, CA. While there, AIChE students participated in chemical engineering outreach and car competitions, presented their research posters, attended graduate and professional development fairs, networked with recruiters and other chemical engineers, and much more. Students also won awards for their research and for being outstanding students. This year, the winner teams of ChE Jeopardy and Chem E car will be representing ISU at AIChE ASC 2025 in Boston, MA. The ISU chapter of AIChE was also recognized as an Outstanding Student Chapter at the conference for the fourth consecutive year. Your generosity makes these trips more accessible to all students, enabling them to develop into future chemical engineers. Marella Vitelli was awarded the prestigious Donald F. Othmer Scholarship, recognizing outstanding academic achievement and service to the student chapter. Chem-E-Car Team Many students in the chapter are active in the design of the Chem-E-Car. The goal is for students to design a device run (and stopped) by chemical reactions that will move a prescribed distance. Every year, we have two teams preparing for the regional conference. The teams are experimenting with two different reactions to power their cars, as well as incorporating some new and exciting ideas for their stopping mechanisms. The Iowa State chapter of AIChE has sent a Chem-E-Car team to the national conference for the last 9 years! This is thanks to our excellent traditions and outstanding students willing to work hard to succeed. Your support can help us send and prepare the cars and teams for the next regional conference to continue the trend of qualifying for nationals. Thank you for your generosity! Iowa State Students at the Regional Chem E Car competition in 2025. This competition season, we are looking to extend our streak of qualifying for the national competition by placing in the top three in next spring’s Mid-American Regional Conference. The car for the Nationals team is named "H2Glow", which is powered by a hydrogen fuel cell; the hydrogen is generated with an aluminum, sodium hydroxide, and water reaction. The stopping mechanism for the car is an iodine clock reaction. Our students worked very hard to successfully run their cars at the regional competition. At the 2025 MidAmerican Regional Conference, two Iowa State teams competed in Chem-E-Car, the Cardinal and Gold teams (the lab coats match the team names). The new Cardinal and Gold teams have begun working on the upcoming Regional conference in April 2026. Members of the Iowa State Chem-E-Car Gold team (in gold) troubleshooting the thermo-electric conductors for “Ames Tap Water” at the 2023 MidAmerica Regional Competition. Research Students from Iowa State attend conferences to present research about the work they do at school. Presenting research is both a competition and a valuable opportunity for students to develop essential skills that will benefit their careers. Two students won in their research category at the most recent annual national conference. Michael Galvin presents his poster at the Annual Student Conference. Michael won first place in the Catalysis and Reaction Engineering research category. Professional Development Students also attend these conferences to advance their careers. AIChE offers a diverse range of seminars that educate students on how to become better engineers and provide valuable advice and insights from professionals. The professional development opportunities are also endless. Many companies and sponsors also had exhibits for students to network and visit during the event, including ExxonMobil, Merck, Chevron, and others. Schools were also present to provide information about post-secondary education. Iowa State Students at the MidAmerican Regional Conference 2025. Links http://aiche.cbe.iastate.edu/ http://www.aiche.org/community/students/chem-e-car linkedin.com/in/aiche-isu-b82159269

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Student Affairs Graduate Association 2025

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Help the Student Affairs Graduate Association plan events and attend professional development opportunities!

Help the Student Affairs Graduate Association plan events and attend professional development opportunities! SAGA Meet the SAGA Team! Hi y'all! We are the SAGA executive board! Thank you to all who have supported our program so far! Our program is unique in that it is designed for graduate students and their success, and we are a small but dedicated program. Each of us works on campus for an assistantship, but many do not provide enough professional development funds for conferences. Our organization aims to raise funds for professional development opportunities that align with our program. We would not be who we are without our support systems and our excellent alumni network. Thank you for supporting us, whether it's through financial contributions, online shares, or general moral support. We appreciate all of you! Who We Are The Student Affairs Graduate Association is an organization run by graduate students in the Master's Program in Student Affairs. The purpose of this organization is to bring together the two-year cohorts to discuss current topics and issues in the Student Affairs world, share our experiences within the program, and support one another throughout our time at Iowa State. Why We Are Fundraising We aim to raise funds to offer more and better professional development opportunities, including conferences, guest speakers, and panel discussions. This is important to us, as we continually seek opportunities for our master's students to expand their knowledge and enhance their skills as Student Affairs professionals. Our cross-cohort days provide an opportunity for us to visit other colleges and universities, gain exposure to various student affairs programs, and experience how structures function on different campuses. Meet the Faculty To better understand the work we do, we'd like to introduce our faculty members and their areas of study. Dr. Ann Gansemer-Topf Ann M. Gansemer-Topf, Ph.D. (she/her), is the Director of the School of Education and Frances S. and Arthur L. Wallace Professor. Her research focuses on the micro (student) and macro (institutional, state, and federal) factors contributing to student success. She is also interested in using assessment methods to understand best practices for effective teaching and learning and program implementation. Dr. Robert Reason Robert D. Reason, Ph.D. (he/him) is Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs; he also serves as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Academic Affairs for the College of Human Sciences. Before assuming his current position at ISU, he was a faculty member at Penn State University from 2003-2011 and a research scientist at Penn State’s Center for the Study of Higher Education. Dr. Reason brings expertise in multi-institutional studies of student success, particularly the success of first-year students Dr. Rachel Smith Rachel A. Smith, Ph.D. (she/her), is Associate Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs and is currently serving as the Director of Graduate Education in the School of Education. She is interested in student transitions and practices that engage students in learning with their peers, faculty, and staff. Her research focuses on how colleges and universities can design environments where students form networks of academic and social relationships that facilitate involvement, learning, and success in college and afterward. Dr. TJ Stewart Terah (TJ) Stewart, Ph.D. (he/him), is Associate Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs and the Student Affairs Program Coordinator. His research broadly focuses on equity and justice in Higher Education. Specifically, he explores the realities of college students with stigmatized identities, including how identity informs their outcomes and structural barriers to their success and well-being. He also studies identity-based student activism and power-conscious approaches to research. Dr. Lindsay Jarrat Lindsay Jarratt, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in Higher Education and Student Affairs. She has 15 years of experience in student affairs and administration, including in residence life and assessment. Her research employs a sociological lens to examine how higher education structures and practices shape student experiences. She teaches classes on administration, academic issues, and student development. This is Lindsay's first year at Iowa State University; she is joining us from the University of Iowa but is excited to be a Cyclone!

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Psychology Club 2025

By Psychology Club

Help the Psychology Club raise money for their yearly trip to Chicago for the Midwest Psychosocial Association conference!

Help the Psychology Club raise money for their yearly trip to Chicago for the Midwest Psychosocial Association conference! Psychology Club Who are we and what we do! The Psychology Club strives to provide students with experiences that build their professional skills, the space to network with industry professionals, and the ability to enhance their learning opportunities outside of the classroom. Our club's goal is to provide members with both fun and educational meetings. We invite any students who want to attend and learn about many different subjects, whether they are psychology majors, minors, or just love learning. For the current fall semester, we have many different meetings planned that are meant to help students enjoy their time on campus and learn about different opportunities that Iowa State offers. Some of the meetings we have planned are a Research Q&A about research labs, a meet the faculty night, and hot topic discussion meeting! What is the Midwestern Psychological Association Conference? The MPA conference is an annual event that takes place for 3 days at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, IL. For the 2026 conference, it will be on the 16th through the 18th of April. The purpose of this conference is to share research across all areas of psychology. It features invited addresses and talks from leading psychologists from all across the United States. There are also paper and poster talks that are over a wide range of topics in current psychological science. This conference also gives us and other undergraduate students the opportunity to present our own research we are working on independently or through research labs at Iowa State. The conference brings together students, professionals, scholars, and practitioners who want to share their research, learn about other fields of study, and connect with others who have similar interests. https://midwesternpsych.org What events and activities can students attend? Talks and Speakers: The conference features invited keynote addresses and engaging talks that students can attend. They are delivered by many of the most respected and innovative psychologists in the United States, each sharing their latest findings and insights. Workshops: MPA offers hands-on workshops focused on strengthening the teaching of psychology, refining research methods, and mastering advanced statistics, giving attendees practical tools they can take back to their own classrooms and laboratories. Papers and Presentations: Throughout the conference, students can explore papers and poster presentations that cover an impressive variety of topics spanning the full spectrum of current psychological science, from cutting-edge experimental research to applied practices in diverse settings. How do students benefit from attending MPA? Students who attend the MPA conference have the opportunity to network with hundreds of industry professionals, improve their professional skills, and learn about the many different topics of research that are being studied by other students. Any student who is in a research lab at Iowa State can also showcase the research that they have assisted with and gain valuable presenting experience! Thank you! Your generous donation will go towards transportation and hotel expenses for students who will be attending the 2026 MPA Conference in Chicago, Illinois. With your support, Psychology Club students can have the opportunity to learn more about the different fields within psychology research! Feel free to stay connected! Learn more about the Iowa State Psychology Club meetings, activities, and MPA on our Instagram page @psychclubisu! Or feel free to contact anyone under the "Project Owners" section on this page. Our ISU Student Organization Website: https://www.stuorg.iastate.edu/psych Payroll Deduction Iowa State University employees may use a printable payroll deduct form that can be mailed or returned to: ISU FoundationPO Box 2230Ames, IA 50010 If you have questions or would like to discuss your gift with an ISU Foundation staff member, please email fundisu@foundation.iastate.edu or call 515-294-8616.

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TREND Magazine 2025

By TREND Magazine

Help TREND Magazine print and publish their next issue!

Help TREND Magazine print and publish their next issue! TREND Magazine Each Tuesday evening, a passerby may hear the clacking of impractical shoes and the buzzing of exciting voices coming from MacKay Hall on Iowa State University’s campus. Those sounds are coming from the nearly 200 directors and members of TREND Magazine. In 2006, a few driven apparel merchandising and design (AMD) students decided they wanted to gift Iowa State University a bi-annual, student-run fashion magazine. What started out as a modest 10-page publication has turned into a magazine that's at least 150 pages long. With the dedication and hard work of ISU students over the years, TREND has been able to produce 36 print issues so far. Donations are vital to the longevity of this essential publication. Students need the community's financial support to continue flexing their creative muscles and gaining real experience in the publishing and media industries. Your donation will go towards the future issues of TREND Magazine. With your help, future students will be able to gain valuable experience from creating a publication all on their own. Why donate to TREND Magazine? TREND Magazine provides real-world experience to students of all majors — 170 students, to be exact. This on-campus group is more than a club, it is preparation for working professionally in the print and media industries. TREND is a place for students to meet and collaborate, improving their creative and problem-solving skills outside of the classroom. It is a creative outlet for students and allows them to envision and create an example of their hard work to bring to future employers. Experience is crucial in the fashion, print, and media industries. Students who are part of the fashion committees in TREND get to create a photoshoot from scratch, providing clothing, props, accessories, and poses. The public outreach committee students can reach out to real businesses and use the skills they learn in class, as well as plan events and team bonding activities. The editorial committee gives students published articles to add to their portfolios. We kindly ask you to donate to TREND so that we can continue to give creative students a place to thrive and prepare for their workforce. TREND is a gem in the truest sense of the word. Your contributions will help students continue to find their passion in fashion, photography, writing, and design.

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Spirit Squad 2025

By Spirit Squad

The Iowa State Spirit Squad is fundraising for our trip to nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida, this spring!

The Iowa State Spirit Squad is fundraising for our trip to nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida, this spring! Spirit Squad Why We Are Fundraising The Iowa State Spirit Squad is asking for your support in fundraising for our national competition in Daytona Beach, Florida, in April 2026. We work extremely hard year-round to prepare for nationals as it is the time when we get to compete in the sport we love. To continue representing Iowa State in Cheerleading and Dance, the Spirit Squad has to fundraise for many different costs that go into competing at nationals. These costs include hotels, flights, uniforms, costumes, meals, team shirts, choreography, and music for our routines. The Spirit Squad had a successful nationals in April 2025 because of your donations! Based on the success of the fundraising efforts through this crowdfunding campaign last year, we are back again. We hope we can reach our fundraising goal again this year to have another great experience at nationals! Iowa State Cheer and Dance in Jack Trice Stadium About the Cheer Team The Iowa State University Cheer Team consists of 48 athletes from across the country. These include a combination of athletes on the Co-Ed and All-Girl team. They are led by Spirit Squad Coordinator and Head Coach Kendra Simpson and assistant coach, Liza Lovan. The Iowa State Cheer team cheers for many sports, including Football, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Volleyball, Gymnastics, and Wrestling. In addition to this, they prepare all season for their national competition in Daytona Beach, Florida, where they compete against other Division 1A schools in the Advanced Small Co-Ed Division. The Iowa State Cheerleading team strive to foster a Championship Culture to create a name for themselves and represent the University proudly at the national level. The cheer team works hard in and out of practice by attending extra lifting workouts, appearances, volunteering, and maintaining a team GPA above 3.40. They will be attending NCA Nationals on a silver-paid bid earned earlier in the season. The Iowa State Cheer team is working to continue their success throughout the year and for many more years to come. We deeply appreciate the support from donors within Cyclone Nation to make all these successes possible! Iowa State Cheerleading Team Team photos taken by Megan Irene Photography About the Dance Team The Iowa State University Dance Team consists of 42 members from across the Midwest. Team members train in more than 10-15 hours of weekly practices in preparation for game day and national performances. ISUDT is led by Head Coach Jill Petersen and assistant coaches Kelsie Mackie, Danielle Myers, and Kate Netten. The Iowa State Dance Team helps lead spectator enthusiasm during Iowa State Athletic events, including football and men’s and women’s basketball. In addition, ISUDT participates in team philanthropic events outside of practice. This includes Letters of Love at Iowa State, Raising Readers in Story County, and Adopting a Family during Christmas time. Outside of leading crowd engagement in Ames and helping the community, the Iowa State Dance Team uses much of the season to prepare for NDA College Nationals in Daytona, Florida. While at nationals, ISUDT competes in the following D1A categories: Jazz, Team, Pom, and Spirit Rally! Over the past few years, ISUDT has brought home multiple National titles and rankings, as well as a World title back to Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Dance Team hopes to continue to make the university proud, as well as to progress the program as years move forward. The success of this team would not be possible without the amazing support of Cyclone Nation and donors; we thank you for all your help! Iowa State Dance Team Team photos taken by Corey Edits Photography About Our Mascot Cy Cy is the official mascot of Iowa State University, and his duties are fulfilled by the members of the Mascot Squad. Cy makes appearances at various Cyclone sporting events such as football, men's and women's basketball, volleyball, wrestling, soccer, softball, and gymnastics. In addition to sporting events, Cy is often requested to make various appearances across the state of Iowa for a number of events. An interesting fact that you may not know is that Cy competes each year at the NCA College Mascot Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida. Cy is part of the national routine performances, which helps improve the overall effect of the routines and improve scores. Cy also has a routine of his own where he performs a skit competing against other mascots in order to win over the crowd. The mascot squad works very hard to build the props and sets used in Cy's routine. Cy at Pre-GameMascot photo taken by Megan Irene Photography Thank You The Iowa State Spirit Squad is extremely grateful for the endless support of Cyclone Nation. They would not be able to compete and represent the University at the national level without your support and generosity. Thank you for helping us get our moment to shine! Dance Team Sideline photo taken by Megan Irene Photography

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Good Earth 2025

By GoodEarth

Help Good Earth grow food on campus to help tackle food insecurity!

Help Good Earth grow food on campus to help tackle food insecurity! GoodEarth Good Earth Student Farm is a student-run organization where students, faculty, staff, and local community members can grow their own sustainable, naturally grown produce to aid in reducing food insecurity. Our harvest is also shared with The S.H.O.P. food pantry on campus. In 2022, Good Earth Student Farm transitioned from a traditional community-supported agriculture model to a donation-based community-supported agriculture model to ensure food security on campus. In 2022, we introduced a high tunnel system, key for an extended growing season. The high tunnel allows the student farmers to diversify the types of crops they grow and to be able to yield multiple harvests. Moreover, it also provides hospitable working conditions safe from the elements and encourages closer involvement with each other and the plants. Transportation to and from the farm three times a week is provided so farmers can check on and tend to their crops. This car-pooling system is not only beneficial to the environment but also lowers costs to participate for our members! We also practice companion planting! This intercropping system is space efficient, boosts growth, repels pests, improves flavor, and reduces resources needed, such as additional irrigation and organic inputs. The plant diversity also greatly benefits our bee friends, other pollinators, and beneficial organisms. Post-harvest, all our biomass goes to the University Compost Facility. We return all of our freshly composted biomass in the spring as organic fertilizer to incorporate into the soil. This improves the soil structure, retention of water/nutrients, attraction of beneficial organisms, and longevity. In the past two years of operation, we donated over 6,000 pounds of fresh produce to The S.H.O.P. Our student farmers harvested over 2,000 pounds of produce for themselves. Why Donate to Good Earth Student Farm? To offset the transition cost to a donation-based community-supported agricultural model, Good Earth Student Farm needs resources and supplies to provide a unique opportunity to the community. Good Earth Student Farm arranges students, faculty, staff, and local community members in a direct partnership that connects the producers and consumers within our food system. These members obtain a bountiful harvest of farm-fresh produce and gain sustainable agricultural knowledge and in-field experience on how to grow their own food. Good Earth Student Farm also continues to increase community awareness of the environmental movement. Our club officers have worked together to plan and prepare for this 2025 growing season since last summer to ensure our operation flourishes. Your support is crucial to our efforts, and we hope you consider donating to our mission toward sustainable food security here in our community! Donating to Good Earth Student Farm 2025 will support the overall production of the donation-based community-supported agriculture system and further our members’ sustainable food system knowledge! Good Earth Student Farm needs your help to address food insecurity at Iowa State University more than ever! Data from the 2021 implementation of the National College Health Association (NCHA) on ISU’s campus indicates 31% of ISU students are food insecure. Donations help us pay for resources and materials such as the high tunnel rental, seeds, transplant soil, growing flats of seeds in the greenhouse, t-tape for drip irrigation, an additional high tunnel rental for a sweet potato bed, organic fertilizer for the sweet potato bed, community outreach efforts, and the cost of donation supplies. We are hoping to purchase more farm tools, an electric mower, and a trimmer to efficiently maintain the space we rent. Additionally, we would like to send our student farmers on educational trips! The non-profit Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) is hosting an Organic Farming Conference which brings together all kinds of farmers and agricultural professionals to learn about the latest organic production methods and build a supportive community of resilient organic and sustainable farms. Sending students to the conference would provide a life-changing experience! We work extremely hard cultivating our sustainable produce, so we would also like to go on a one-night camping trip to explore the local environment and learn about the North-Eastern food systems of Iowa at the Seed-Savers Team-Workshop and Educational Conference! Thank you for your support of Good Earth 2025! If you want to learn more about our club, please contact us on any of our social media platforms, or feel free to contact anyone under the “Project Owners” section on this page. Social Media Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ISUGoodEarth/ Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodearthstudentfarm/ Our Discord: https://discord.gg/Fh4BmNAg6a Our ISU Student Organization Website: www.stuorg.iastate.edu/goodearth Our Email: goodearthofficers@iastate.edu Other ways to make your gift: Mail Checks can be made payable to ISU Foundation and mailed to:ISU FoundationPO Box 2230Ames, IA 50010 Payroll deduct Iowa State University employees may use a printable payroll deduct form that can be mailed or returned to: ISU FoundationPO Box 2230Ames, IA 50010 If you have questions or would like to discuss your gift with an ISU Foundation staff member, please email fundisu@foundation.iastate.edu or call 515-294-8616.

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ISC Beds for International Students 2025

By International Student Council

Rest Assured! This project provides beds for new international students at Iowa State University who have limited financial resources.

Rest Assured! This project provides beds for new international students at Iowa State University who have limited financial resources. International Student Council Every student deserves a nurturing environment that supports their academic journey, but for many international students at Iowa State University, the necessity of owning a comfortable bed remains out of reach. That's why we are launching a fundraiser to provide beds for these students, and we need your support. The International Student Council at Iowa State University, in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa, dedicated faculty and staff members, and members of the Ames community are joining forces to address this pressing issue. Together, we want to ensure that every new international student with limited financial resources can start their educational journey with dignity and comfort by providing them with a bed of their own. By donating to our fundraiser, you will play a pivotal role in transforming the lives of these students and empowering them to excel in their studies. Relocating to a foreign country for higher education is a monumental undertaking, often accompanied by significant financial strain. Many new international students at Iowa State University face tremendous challenges in affording even the most basic necessities. Your contribution, regardless of its size, will make a profound difference by removing a substantial barrier to academic and professional success. Testimonies from previous Rest Assured Recipients "As an international student, this donation was very vital as it saved me a lot of hassle and cost in my early days on campus." "As it was my first time living overseas, I felt warm when I got the donated bed by ISC. They helped me on demand. Without them, I might have struggled with finding a proper place to choose a bed, assemble a bed, and even afford a bed. It is ISC that brings me a bed on time so that I do not have to sleep on the floor." "It's a very nice mattress and I like it so much. That is a good bed I can use for many years. Thanks to their action that touched me, I also started to give within my capacity, hoping to make our community more friendly." “The Rest Assured initiative was well thought out, considering it targeted international students who were mostly new in town and had no connection with the community at the time. The mattress was also of very good quality and delivered right on time.” "I was extremely grateful to have received the mattress and bed frame. I moved to Iowa with my husband and we were initially unaware that our apartment was unfurnished, so when we had the chance to request to participate in the Rest Assured initiative, we at least knew that we would have a place where to sleep." Let's ensure that these students have the resources they need to unlock their full potential and thrive in their educational pursuits! Together, we can forge a compassionate community that recognizes the importance of supporting our international student body. With your generous support, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of these individuals, fostering an inclusive environment where every student at Iowa State University can rest assured, dream big, and embark on a transformative educational journey. We also accept checks! Checks can be made payable to ISU Foundation and mailed to: ISU Foundation, PO Box 2230, Ames, IA 50010 Please note the name of the FundISU project on your check. If you have questions or would like to discuss your gift with an ISU Foundation staff member, please email fundisu@foundation.iastate.edu or call 515-297-8616.

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SAE Clean Snowmobile Club 2025

By SAE Clean Snowmobile Club

Help the SAE Clean Snowmobile Club at Iowa State turbocharge their engine and travel to upcoming competitions!

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American Meteorological Society 2025

By AMS ISU Chapter

Help the ISU chapter of the American Meteorological Society travel to their next conferences!

Help the ISU chapter of the American Meteorological Society travel to their next conferences! AMS ISU Chapter The Student Chapter of the American Meteorological Society at Iowa State University (AMS at ISU) is excited to announce that we are attending the 106th AMS Annual Meeting and 25th Annual Student Conference in January 2026! With your support, ISU AMS students can present their original research with both poster and oral presentations, learn about cutting-edge research in the field, and network with professionals and graduate school advisors at the career and resource fair. Students will also explore careers, attend broadcast meteorology tape swaps, construct professional resumes, and practice interview skills at the 25th Annual Student Conference. A total of 39 students attended the 105th Annual Meeting in January, a record attendance. During the 2024-2025 school year, our chapter has strived for academic excellence, strong community outreach, and building relationships between members. This year our students have had numerous opportunities to network with professionals in the field. We have focused on our chapter's outreach, headed by the outreach chair, Jordan Howell, and the outreach committee. This group of students works to help educate students at local schools, build anemometer kits, and speak at conferences for young students in STEM. Our Female Engagement Officer aims to ensure the involvement of women in our chapter and encourage our female students to network with other female alumni. Maddie Medvec, Female Engagement Officer, has worked to have fun activities and professional development sessions with alumni and women in the field for the women in our chapter. Our Sophomore Chair, Caleb O'Gara, does a great job including new students to the major and familiarizing them with the department and other students in the major. In addition to your gifts, students work in football, basketball, and volleyball concession stands to raise money for the AMS Annual Meeting. Between your generous donations, and hard work at concessions, students have the opportunity to fully fund their trip to the AMS conference. If you are interested in learning more about what our chapter is up to, please follow us on Instagram and X @isuams and join our Facebook group ISU AMS. Thank you so much for supporting the next generation of meteorologists! AMS at ISU attendees of the 105th AMS Conference in New Orleans (2025) Undergraduate Sophie Miller presenting her research poster at the 105th AMS Conference Cy's Eyes on the Skies students traveled to KCCI to network and create professional reels to improve their broadcasting abilities. One of our first Female Engagement Officer Events bringing women of the major together for an ice breaker event. Sophomore Chair event where upper classmen got to meet and get to know some of the new students. Students participate in basketball concessions to raise money for the conference.

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Robotics Club 2025

By Robotics Club

Help Robotics Club bring technical knowledge and interest in robotics to ISU students!

Help Robotics Club bring technical knowledge and interest in robotics to ISU students! Robotics Club The Robotics Club at Iowa State University is focused on bringing technical knowledge and interest in robotics to students at Iowa State University. During previous years, we have participated in competitions and outreach events at local schools and on the ISU campus. We have also focused our general meetings on introducing robotics concepts, research, and real-world implementation by inviting professors and students to speak on various topics related to robotics. Robot Operating System (ROS) Diagram This year, there are three main projects: an autonomous snowplow, a lower-body exoskeleton suit, and combat robotics. The Autonomous Snowplow team is tasked with clearing a predetermined area of snow without any human input; they can only use algorithms, computer vision, and additional sensors. In January 2024, the team traveled to Minnesota to compete and placed 4th while gaining valuable experience. Autonomous Snowplow CompetitionOur ExoSuit project is meant to provide external support to a person, increasing the possible weight lifted and extending the time before physical exhaustion. The team has redesigned the project in the past year and plans to compete next year. In the competition, the team will be scored on design, an obstacle course, and efficiency. The team will be traveling to the University of Michigan for the competition on May 16th-17th. Exo Skeleton Backpack Combat Robotics is back to working on their 30 lbs. robot, getting ready for competition. In combat robotics competitions, the teams try to be the last robot standing. Our team's robot has a spinning rectangle that will be used as their weapon in competition. They will be competing at RoboBrawl at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign taking place from April 4 - 5. Combat Robot The Robotics Club at Iowa State University has continued to grow throughout the past year, and we need your help to support our members and prepare for the future! Donations help us pay for materials, manufacturing costs, and future travel expenses once we can safely attend competitions. We're also looking to purchase shelves and products to help us organize our space in the Student Innovation Center on campus. -- If you want to learn more about our club, please check out our website! Iowa State University • Student Organizations We're also on Twitter/X @ISU_Robotics!

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Cantamus 2025

By Cantamus

Help the Cantamus choral group travel to Europe this summer!

Help the Cantamus choral group travel to Europe this summer! Cantamus Cantamus, a nationally recognized treble-voice choir at Iowa State University, has received an amazing invitation to tour in Finland and Sweden with two renowned women’s quartets and participate in an international vocal festival! This tour will happen in June 2025 and, while the Iowa State Singers and the Wind Ensemble tour frequently, it will be the first time than any of our treble voice ensembles have been offered such an opportunity. Listen to Cantamus sing the Finnish pieces that started us on the road to this amazing trip! Tuomenkukkia Laula Päivälle We will spend 12 days in Scandinavia with concerts in Helsinki, Stockholm, Tampere, and on the overnight ferry between the countries. We are hosting a choral festival for amateur choirs in Helsinki. We also have workshop opportunities to experience Sami indigenous music and Swedish herding calls, which have become an ancient art form. More than half of these singers have never traveled outside the United States and, for many, never out of the Midwest. Most of them are full-time students and many are also working one or two part-time jobs to pay for their own education. The program costs $3000 per singer, which is an amazing price tag for a 12-day tour including airfare, but an unsurmountable barrier for some of the students. We are hoping to ultimately raise $12,000, which would allow students to go who otherwise won't be able to afford the trip. Any funds raised beyond that amount will provide some scholarship money to all travelers and/or reduce their program costs by paying for some incredible tour elements we have planned. Please consider helping with tax-free donation to Cantamus by clicking "Make a Gift" above. We also accept checks! Checks can be made payable to ISU Foundation and mailed to: ISU Foundation, PO Box 2230, Ames, IA 50010 Please note "Cantamus FundISU" on your check. Donations of ALL sizes help us reach our goal, and donations will be matched 1:1 up to $5000. That means your donation will automatically be doubled! Watch our 2024 conference performance at last year’s Midwest Region of the American Choral Director’s Association in Omaha, NE. Learn even more about Cantamus, including video and audio from past performances. Follow along our adventures on social media! Instagram: isu.cantamus Facebook: Iowa State University Cantamus Choir We are incredibly grateful for your support! Thank you so much!

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Weight Club 2025

By Weight Club

Help the Weight Club at Iowa State lift their members to competitions!

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Cyclone Rocketry 2025

By Cyclone Rocketry Club

Support Cyclone Rocketry as they manufacture, build and launch their 2025 project!

Support Cyclone Rocketry as they manufacture, build and launch their 2025 project! Cyclone Rocketry Club Cyclone Rocketry's 2024-2025 Team Who We Are Cyclone Rocketry is Iowa State’s high-powered rocketry team, a multidisciplinary group that competes in the International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC), formerly known as the Spaceport America Cup (SAC), the world’s largest intercollegiate rocket engineering competition. This year, for the first time, we are also aiming to compete in the Argonia Cup, a two-stage high-altitude competition, expanding our participation and showcasing our team’s versatility and expertise. Our mission is to educate, challenge, and inspire Iowa State students, community members, and future generations about rocketry, science, engineering, and space. Through rocket design, manufacture, testing, and flight, Cyclone Rocketry provides valuable hands-on exposure to rocket engineering, an invaluable opportunity to gain experience outside the classroom in this engineering field. Team members participate in all the key steps of a complete engineering project, providing practical knowledge, fostering leadership development, and building modern communication skills. Click here to visit our website! Click here to view our Youtube channel! Click here to visit our Instagram! History The team was founded in the fall of 2017 with the goal of competing in SAC 2018. Within our short history, the team has been awarded the Iowa State Newcomer Club of the Year and Outstanding Achievement awards by the university. Each year, we research, design, manufacture, test, and fly a new competition rocket. Cyclone Rocketry launched Invictus at SAC 2018 and Nova Somnium at SAC 2019. Unfortunately, the competition was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. However, Cyclone Rocketry completed and flew Ortu Solis in 2020 and Renegade in 2021. The year 2022 marked the return of Cyclone Rocketry to the Spaceport America Cup with Imperator, which also featured Cyclone Rocketry's first student-developed rocket motor for competition. In 2023, Intrepid experienced a shred at roughly 3,000 ft above ground level. Last year, Vesta experienced instability during flight and unfortunately did not reach 30,000 ft. Our team has taken this failure as a learning opportunity and has not let it hinder our drive or passion for rocketry. This year, we are building a test vehicle, Helios, with the goal of reaching 30,000 ft to validate key design improvements, demonstrate our high-level design changes, and ensure the success of the subsystems flying on our competition rocket, Selene. Our IREC 2025 competition rocket, Selene, represents Cyclone Rocketry's first-ever flight with a student-researched and developed hybrid rocket motor, a groundbreaking milestone as we aim for 10,000 feet. Nova Somnium taking off at the 2019 Spaceport America Cup Ortu Solis thousands of feet in the air above North Branch, MN shortly after apogee Renegade lifting off at North Branch, MN in 2021 Imperator just after liftoff at the Spaceport America Cup in 2022 Intrepid after liftoff at Spaceport America Cup in 2023 Vesta after liftoff at Spaceport America Cup in 2024 Selene CAD design of Selene The mission of Selene is to fly to an apogee of 10,000 ft above ground level. The scoring at IREC 2025 will largely depend on our altitude accuracy and our ability to successfully recover the vehicle and its club-designed payload. Here are some technical details of this year's competition rocket. Height: 11.75' Airframe diameter: 5'' Vehicle weight on the pad: 67 lb Maximum acceleration: 8.2 G Maximum velocity: 820 fps / .73 Mach Test Platform launch testing multiple rocket subsystems Selene is being built using a variety of student researched and designed (SRAD) technologies, which enable more customized rocketry hardware while providing our members valuable design and manufacturing experience. Aerostructures: The airframe of the rocket consists of body tubes, nosecone, couplers, and fins. All components are made primarily of carbon fiber, with the exception of the fiberglass nosecone. The couplers and nosecone are produced with a female-mold vacuum bag technique. This year, we are utilizing our X-Winder machine and vacuum bagging to produce body tubes with composite filament winding technology. The fins are secured to the body with a tip-to-tip layup. Avionics: The purpose of our SRAD avionics boards is to control the airbrakes in flight and log flight data. Both the physical boards and the flight software are student-made and read pressure and acceleration data to determine airbrake actuation. This year, we are using a multi-board design, where we have three sensor hubs independent from each other. Each hub is in charge of collecting the sensor data and sending it to our controller boards, which interface with the airbrakes. Our avionics data will be recorded locally and sent through our payload for in-flight telemetry. Avionics has also been working with the recovery team on a reefing device that allows one parachute to act as both a drogue and main parachute. Mechanical: Our objective at the IREC competition this year is to achieve an apogee of exactly 10,000 ft. Because it is hard to predict exactly how high a rocket will go based on the motor alone, we will purposely over-power our motor and use a variable drag system to lower our apogee. This variable drag system is called airbrakes and is currently being designed and manufactured by the mechanical subteam. This year, we are making significant design changes to this mechanism so that the drag surfaces will not interfere with airflow over our fins. Besides the airbrakes and manufacturing other metal parts of the rocket, the mechanical subteam is iterating on and manufacturing a piston ejection system to eject the parachute with minimal black powder at high altitudes. Payload: Each year a cubesat payload is launched with the rocket. This year, the payload will test the survivability of corn saplings within various suspension fluids. Since it is difficult to grow plants in zero gravity environments, sending saplings could be an easier way of extending the duration of spaceflight. However, corn saplings are very fragile and rarely survive the G forces experienced during a rocket launch. Using suspension fluids, we are hoping to increase the survival rate of these plants. We are also incorporating a radio transmitter to interface with the data collected by the Avionics team to transmit live telemetry back to the ground. Propulsion: This year, propulsion is developing an M1509 SRAD hybrid motor for competition at IREC. The motor will have a total impulse of 8804 N/s, a length of 60 inches, and uses a mixture of N2O and HTPB. Pending a successful test fire in early 2025, this motor will take Selene up to a targeted apogee of 10,000 ft AGL! Recovery: The parachutes control vertical velocity while the rocket descends. This year, the recovery team is manufacturing an annular parachute, which is an upgrade from the cruciform geometry of previous years. The recovery team is working with the avionics team to integrate the reefing system into the parachute. In addition to Helios, our 30k test vehicle, we’ve expanded our testing capabilities by restoring and reflying past test vehicles. These tests allow us to evaluate individual subsystems and ensure both Helios and Selene are set up for successful flights. Test vehicle after a successful test of the parachute reefing system Support Cyclone Rocketry Cyclone Rocketry offers exceptional learning opportunities to its members. We are now in the manufacturing phase of the project, which involves purchasing all components necessary to make Selene a reality. We require support from generous donors to achieve our mission. Donations from this fundraiser will also support Cyclone Rocketry's return to IREC, which will be June 9-14th, with the location currently pending. Please read the benefits associated with the donation levels on the right side of this page. We are extremely grateful for your support! Team members watching Intrepid's launch at the 2023 Spaceport America Cup

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Stupka Symposium 2025

By Stupka Symposium

Support the 19th Annual Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium to help students showcase research and practice science communication.

Support the 19th Annual Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium to help students showcase research and practice science communication. Stupka Symposium What is the Stupka Symposium? The Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium came from the mind of Robert "Rob" J. Stupka III (picture to the right), an undergraduate student, in the fall of 2005. He and his classmates worked to turn this idea into a reality; however, Rob would not see the symposium he worked so fervently to plan. On November 30, 2005, Rob passed away after a pedestrian-vehicle accident in front of the Molecular Biology Building. Rob envisioned the symposium as an opportunity for undergraduate students to showcase their research and experience the need for communication in science. Rob's contagious enthusiasm drove his classmates to hold the first symposium in the spring of 2006; the enthusiasm has never disappeared. Undergraduates, inspired by Rob's vision and story, have continued to lead and plan a symposium each year, including this year's 19th Annual Stupka Symposium. Each year, the undergraduates who plan the symposium do their best to leave their legacy on this tradition and fulfill Rob's vision. At this year's symposium, around 40 undergraduate students will be given the opportunity to present a poster showcasing their research, and three students were chosen to present their research in a keynote presentation. Additionally, the planning committee chose two renowned scientists from across the country and invited an alum speaker to present their research. The symposium has evolved to give undergraduate students the most opportunities to interact with each other and the invited speakers to discuss science- this happens through a day full of open-house poster sessions and several interactive meals. The committee is pleased to announce that the 2025 Stupka Symposium will host these hallmark discussions in person, with the addition of continued alumni interaction events and the virtual alumni-student interaction the Sunday before. We look forward to seeing the impact of Rob's vision grow each year. Why should I donate? The committee is excited to welcome everyone back as we host this year's in-person event. However, we need your help to make this year’s symposium possible. As always, the committee provides free registration, meals, and parking permits to speakers and attendees. Since 2020, we also provide select virtual events, and this involves additional costs. Your support allows us to welcome high-caliber keynote and alumni speakers that elevate the symposium. The speakers give all attendees, especially undergraduate students, the unique opportunity to learn about other topics in biochemistry that they normally wouldn't hear about in class or their labs, a chance to engage with the speakers over lunch and poster sessions, and the experience of the environment of a professional conference. Please read more about this year's speakers below! Finally, contributions to this FundISU project will be used to grow our endowment, which helps ensure we can offer these highly valuable opportunities and experiences at future symposia. The 2025 Stupka Symposium will feature keynote speakers Dr. Aadel Chaudhuri, Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at Washington University in St. Louis, and Dr. Tessa Burch-Smith, Associate Member and PI at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. Know that any support you provide will be used to fund not only the basics of running such a complex event but help us improve the Stupka Symposium for years to come. Thank you for your support of the Rob Stupka Symposium! If you would like to know more about us, please visit our website: https://stupka.bb.iastate.edu/. If you have any questions, feel free to contact anyone under the "Project Owners" section on this page -- our email addresses are available if you click on our pictures.

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Hockey Club (Men) 2025

By Hockey Club (Men)

Help the hockey club raise funds to cover travel expenses!

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The Fashion Show 2025

By The Fashion Show

Help one of the nation's largest student-run fashion shows, with over 300 student designers, directors, committee members, and models!

Help one of the nation's largest student-run fashion shows, with over 300 student designers, directors, committee members, and models! The Fashion Show The Fashion Show 2026 In 1982, The Fashion Show at Iowa State University began as a simple runway show held in a MacKay Hall classroom with only a few Iowa State students in attendance. Over the past 43 years, The Fashion Show has grown into one of the largest student-run fashion shows in the nation and is produced by nearly 150 students selected to be part of the planning committees. In addition, The Fashion Show selects 70 student models who showcase the garments chosen by industry guest judges. Garments included in the show are designed by over 75 Iowa State students from the Fashion Design and Merchandising program. This year, The Fashion Show 2025 will take place on Saturday, April 12th, at 7:00 p.m. We are excited to announce that the show will once again take place at C.Y. Stephens Auditorium in Ames, Iowa. The production has grown to a nearly sold-out attendance of over 5,000 audience members and online viewers who witness the culmination of months of student work. Anyone unable to attend the show in person will be able to access our live stream, which will be available on our Facebook page and our official TFS website. Why Donate to The Fashion Show? In addition to scholarships and networking opportunities with industry professionals, The Fashion Show provides Iowa State students with many unique opportunities. Participation on any TFS committee allows students to obtain industry experience and develop leadership skills that impact their selection for internships and jobs following graduation. The Fashion Show also continues to expand community awareness and philanthropic efforts in the Ames and Des Moines areas. Those involved with the show come from a diverse set of majors and form lifelong friendships throughout the planning process. Student leaders on the planning teams have been collaborating since August 2025 to develop the best possible production. We hope you consider donating to the continual growth of our organization! The Fashion Show Committees: Art Direction Alumni Relations Behind The Scenes Design Digital Media Finance Marketing Model Management Philanthropy Photography Public Relations Set Design Social Media Special Events Videography Visual Merchandising Scholarships By donating to The Fashion Show 2026, you will be supporting the overall production of the show and contributing to scholarships that benefit the futures of winning students in each category! Student designers chosen to display their garments in the show also compete for first-, second-, and third-place scholarships in their respective categories. Last year, The Fashion Show awarded more than $15,000 in scholarships to student designers due to the generous donations acquired through this campaign! These scholarships help students further their education and facilitate the creation of future designs. First place designs in most categories receive $500, and the overall winner of Lora and Russ Talbot ISU Fashion Show Best in Show is awarded a $4,000 endowed scholarship! Categories for student designs include: Accessories Activewear Athleisure Childrenswear Costume Day Dresses Digital Printing Fashion Illustration Fiber Art Formal Wear Functional Design/Uniforms Graduate Inspired by the Textiles and Clothing Museum Plus Size Portfolio (Analog or Digital) Senior Collection Sleepwear/Loungewear Sportswear Suiting/Business Attire Sustainability Wearable Art Industry Professionals Besides showcasing student work, The Fashion Show prides itself on inviting distinguished industry professionals to serve as guest judges for the show. Every year, professionals from across the country convene at Iowa State to evaluate submitted entries on Judging Day. Comprised of associates in design, merchandising, education, and production, the guest judges help critique and select which designs will walk the runway and demonstrate the most elite student work. The Fashion Show also inspires student designers by hosting an industry Guest Company to showcase their work during the second half of the show. The Guest Company holds a coveted spot in the show's tradition as these brands continue to demonstrate success and influence in the apparel industry. Previous companies include Nordstrom, Steve Madden, Urban Outfitters, Vans, Patagonia, alumnus Todd Snyder, alumnus Matthew Christopher, and alumni designers from Vineyard Vines, J Brand, Marc Jacobs, and Target. Our Program The Apparel, Merchandising, and Design program is endorsed by the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA). Students of the program study fashion design, technical design, product development, costume history, merchandising and marketing strategies, production processes, business processes, and consumer behavior. Exposure to industry software and challenging classroom experiences prepares students for careers in one of the largest industries in the world: textiles and apparel. Iowa State University features production technology and product development laboratories where students can test fabrics, conduct research, and design textiles. Undergraduate access to these facilities is unique among national apparel programs, and the opportunities these facilities provide continue to inspire and educate students. As part of the Fashion Design and Merchandising program, students have the opportunity to participate in international study abroad programs in England, Italy, Vietnam, South Korea, and more. During the summer, over 100 undergraduates complete annual industry internships at companies across the nation, gaining valuable professional experience.

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CSRL Building Hope – Keeping Children in School 2024

By CSRL

Support CSRL in helping rural Ugandans keep children in school!

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IMPACT 2024

By IMPACT

Help IMPACT travel to Huntsville Alabama to participate in NASA’s Human Exploration Rover Challenge!

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American Institute of Chemical Engineers 2024

By AIChE

Support the American Institute of Chemical Engineers at ISU as they compete in future conferences!

Support the American Institute of Chemical Engineers at ISU as they compete in future conferences! AIChE Who we are The Student Chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) is an extremely active student organization for students interested in chemical engineering at Iowa State. The group hosts weekly meetings featuring chemical/engineering companies and professional development activities, travels to regional and national AIChE student conferences, hosts K-12 outreach events, and competes in several nationwide chemical engineering competitions. Nationals (AIChE Annual Student Conference) From October 25-30, AIChE chapter members attended the national conference in San Diego, CA. While there, AIChE students participated in chemical engineering outreach and car competitions, presented their research posters, attended graduate and professional development fairs, networked with recruiters and other chemical engineers, and much more. Students also won awards for their research and for being outstanding students. The ISU chapter of AIChE also was celebrated as an Outstanding Student Chapter at the conference, for the third year in a row. Your generosity makes these trips more accessible for all students and enables them to develop into future chemical engineers. Marella Vitelli was awarded the prestigious Donald F. Othmer Scholarship, recognizing outstanding academic achievement and service to the student chapter. Regional Conference The Iowa State Chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) is currently preparing to participate in the 16th MidAmerican Regional Student Conference at the University of Oklahoma in April 2025. This is a great opportunity for AIChE members to showcase their research, compete in various competitions (such as Chem-E Car, Chem-E Jeopardy, and Chem-E Cube), and attend various professional development opportunities. Beyond those, the regional conference is also a great opportunity for students to network with other students and represent Iowa State. Chem-E-Car Team Many students in the chapter are active in the design of the Chem-E-Car. The goal is for students to design a device run (and stopped) by chemical reactions that will move a prescribed distance. We have two teams preparing for the next regional conference in April 2025. The teams are experimenting with two different reactions to power their cars, as well as incorporating some new and exciting ideas for their stopping mechanisms. The Iowa State chapter of AIChE has sent a Chem-E-Car team to the national conference for the last 8 years! This is thanks to our excellent traditions and outstanding students willing to work hard to succeed. Your support can help us send and prepare the cars and teams for the next regional conference to continue the trend of qualifying for nationals. Thank you for your generosity! Iowa State Students Elias Pickit, Derrick Grengs, and David Nelson (in red) preparing “The Bridge” by tilting the car and adding the reactants for the start mechanism at the National Chem E Car competition in 2023. This competition season, we are looking to extend our streak of qualifying for the national competition by placing in the top three in next spring’s Mid-American Regional Conference. The car for the Nationals team is named "The Bruiser," and runs on a lead-acid electrochemical reaction, stopping with a luminol clock reaction. Our students worked very hard to run their cars at the regional competition successfully. At the 2024 MidAmerica Regional Conference, two Iowa State teams competed in Chem-E-Car, the Cardinal and Gold teams (the lab coats match the team names). New Cardinal and Gold teams have started working for the upcoming Regional conference in April of 2025. Members of the Iowa State Chem-E-Car Gold team (in gold) troubleshooting the thermo-electric conductors for “Ames Tap Water” at the 2023 MidAmerica Regional Competition Research Students from Iowa State attend conferences to present research about the work they do at school. Presenting research is both a competition and a great opportunity for students to build valuable skills to help them in their careers. Two students won in their research category at the most recent annual national conference. Michael Galvin presents his poster at the Annual Student Conference. Michael won first place in the Catalysis and Reaction Engineering research category. Professional Development Students also attend these conferences to advance their careers. AIChE has a wide variety of seminars that will educate students on how to be better engineers and provide valuable advice and insight from professionals. The professional development opportunities are also endless. Many companies and sponsors also had exhibits for students to network and visit while there, including ExxonMobil, Merck, Chevron, and more. Schools were also present to provide post-secondary education information. Links http://aiche.cbe.iastate.edu/ http://www.aiche.org/community/students/chem-e-car

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Formula SAE International Student Chapter FundISU

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Help the ISU Chapter of SAE International to compete across the nation!

Help the ISU Chapter of SAE International to compete across the nation! ISU SAE International Who we are and what we do The Iowa State Formula SAE Team, based at the Student Innovation Center in Ames, Iowa, has proudly built over 25 vehicles for the Formula SAE competition. With each car, our team has focused on innovation and refinement, driving continuous improvement. This year marks an exciting milestone as we transition to making an electric powertrain, aiming to develop a highly competitive electric vehicle (EV) for upcoming competitions. Alongside this shift, we are advancing the testing and validation of our current car, CR-28, with a goal of achieving our best performance to date at the Michigan competition and ultimately securing a victory. Our design criteria evolve continually to meet the goals of the series, positioning Iowa State FSAE for competitive success. This progress is made possible by the invaluable support of our sponsors, whose contributions to funding, products, and services enable us to compete at an elite level. Formula SAE Formula SAE is a global engineering competition organized by SAE International, where university teams from around the world design and build prototype race cars. Each team functions as a startup company, targeting the non-professional weekend autocross racer. Besides the engineering challenge, teams must also showcase their business skills by presenting the feasibility of engineering, manufacturing, and marketing their vehicles to industry professionals. With over 500 teams from six continents, Formula SAE is the world's largest engineering competition, bringing together the brightest minds from top engineering schools. Formula SAE Michigan Competiton Our team’s primary competition is Formula SAE Michigan, held each May. This event gathers 120 teams from leading engineering schools worldwide, providing a platform to showcase the best in student automotive engineering. Competing teams are evaluated by top engineers and executives from industry giants like General Motors, Ford, Tesla, Stellantis, Rivian, and Magna International. The competition assesses teams across multiple critical areas: engineering design and innovation, cost analysis, speed and performance metrics, vehicle efficiency, and the ability to develop and pitch a compelling business model. This judging approach challenges each team to not only build a high-performing car but also demonstrate sound engineering and business practices, embodying the full spectrum of skills needed in the automotive industry. Events at Comp TECHNICAL INSPECTION The Technical Inspection is the first and most rigorous event, where each car undergoes a comprehensive safety and compliance evaluation across areas like structure, driver protection, electrical systems, and adherence to Formula SAE’s detailed rulebook. Every component is scrutinized to ensure the car meets the competition's strict safety standards, including the Brake Test—a final requirement where the car must demonstrate its braking capability by locking all four wheels without stalling. Passing Technical Inspection certifies the vehicle as SAE-compliant and ready for high-performance competition, marking a proud achievement for the entire team. DESIGN REVIEW In this static event, team members present and defend the car's engineering design to a panel of top industry engineers. Each component’s design choices, engineering rationale, and manufacturing processes are scrutinized, requiring team members to communicate their work professionally and clearly. The top teams progress to design finals, where the best ten designs are showcased in front of the entire competition, offering a unique learning experience in real-world engineering communication. BUSINESS PRESENTATION Formula SAE goes beyond engineering; teams must operate like a professional business. This event assesses the team's budget management, outreach efforts, social media, supply chain, and five-year business plan projections. Each team also tackles an annual prompt, presenting a solution to a realistic business scenario judged by industry executives. This event is integral to a winning team’s strategy, as it tests practical business understanding alongside engineering. COST EVENT The Cost Event challenges teams to demonstrate their ability to manage production costs by presenting a detailed cost analysis of their vehicle. Teams are required to submit a comprehensive report that outlines the materials, labor, manufacturing processes, and overall expenses involved in building their car. During the event, judges assess the accuracy, detail, and feasibility of the report, as well as the team’s understanding of cost-effective manufacturing techniques. This event highlights each team’s ability to balance performance with financial efficiency, reflecting the real-world engineering skills needed to produce high-quality products within budget constraints. ACCELERATIONThe Acceleration Event is a 75-meter straight sprint, testing how quickly the car reaches the 75-meter mark from a standstill. Two drivers get two runs to record the best possible time, demonstrating the vehicle’s power and responsiveness. SKID-PAD The Skid-Pad Event is a test of cornering and grip, where cars race around a figure-8 track to record the best time. This test is a key measure of handling and lateral acceleration, showcasing the vehicle’s G-force capabilities. Two drivers get two runs to do the circles in the fastest time possible. Drivers must stay focused on staying within the cones, as hitting a cone is a quarter-second penalty, and going off course or doing the wrong number of circles will result in a DNF. AUTOCROSSAutocross challenges the car’s handling and agility over a tight, winding course of straights and turns. Each of the two drivers completes two laps on a half-mile-long track. Drivers must avoid hitting cones as each cone hit is a two-second penalty. Performance in Autocross also determines eligibility for the Endurance event, making it critical for the team's overall success. ENDURANCEEndurance is the ultimate test, combining elements from other events in a grueling 22-kilometer race divided between two drivers. Reliability is crucial, as many cars break down before reaching the finish line. Successfully completing this event yields the highest points, and watching the car cross the finish line is one of the most rewarding moments for any team. Cars From Previous Years Social Media Follow us on our ride through social media! Instagram: iowastateformulasae Facebook: IowaStateFormulaSAE LinkedIn: FormulaSAEatIowaState TikTok: isuformulasae

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ISU Student Veterans of America 2024

By ISU Student Veterans

Help Iowa State student veterans attend the SVA National Convention in January!

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Engineers Without Borders 2024

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Help EWB build a medical clinic to serve the Ullo-Dantie community.

Help EWB build a medical clinic to serve the Ullo-Dantie community. EWB Generous donors have offered a 1:1 match for the first $7,000 contributed to double your impact and help EWB build a medical clinic to serve the Ullo-Dhantie community. Thank you for your support! Who is EWB-ISU? Engineers Without Borders (EWB) mission is to provide engineering solutions to communities worldwide and sustainably meet basic human needs. EWB-ISU is a non-profit, student-led organization at Iowa State University consisting of about 60 students. Our chapter is currently partnered with a community in Ullo, Ghana, called Ullo-Dhantie. We have been working with them since 2014; our most recently completed project in Ullo was implementing a water distribution system that pumps water to the 1000-student (and growing) population at Ullo Senior High School. Since completing this project, EWB-ISU has been working with the community to identify other needs they have. What is the clinic project? It was brought to our attention that the current medical clinic in Ullo is insufficient. The maternity ward is very undersized and not capable of handling multiple births at the same time. The clinic is also in high demand during malaria season. Community members have expressed that the lack of access to adequate healthcare has resulted in the deaths of multiple community members. The clinic does not have a doctor or physician's assistant and cannot handle medical emergencies. Currently, the clinic consists of five rooms between two buildings, which is insufficient to provide adequate healthcare. Since EWB-ISU has identified this need in the community, we have evaluated the feasibility of constructing a new and sufficient medical clinic. The executive team voted to move forward with this project in Spring 2020. This new clinic would provide the kind of medical support that Ullo-Dhantie needs and serve 28 other nearby communities for a total of about 20,000 people. The design and construction of the clinic have been broken down into phases that will be completed over multiple years. The new clinic will have a maternity ward, consultation rooms, and a pharmacy, to name a few features. This project is something that the Ghanaian government is in full support of; they have agreed in writing to provide the clinic with medical supplies and a physician's assistant if EWB-ISU designs and constructs the actual building. We also secured verbal and written agreements from the chief of the Ullo Traditional Area. The project is now fully underway with a multi-phase layout and models built on information the travel team brought back from the Ullo community. The travel team also met with a contractor while in Ghana and was able to see some of the work they have done. The travel team was impressed with the quality of their work and secured this contractor for the clinic project. Currently, this contractor, with the help of the community, has cleared the land and dug the foundation for the main structure. To see a rendition of what the final structure will look like, please take a look at the image below or see the walk-through in the second video of the slideshow above. The third image is the construction site from the last travel team visit. Supporting the progress of this project is an investment in Ullo's future; death and illness would be prevented with the resources of a new clinic, thereby improving the overall healthcare and quality of life in Ullo. Community members could rely on the new clinic for medicine, maternal healthcare, and proper medical consultation, among many other things. Improving the health of community members is a major step in promoting the development of a more sustainable and prosperous society. You can be part of Ullo's growth by enabling EWB-ISU to support their needs through engineering solutions! Learn more about us on our website or follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook! Website: Engineers Without Borders Iowa State University Student Chapter (iastate.edu) LinkedIn: EWB-ISU | LinkedIn Facebook: Engineers Without Borders Iowa State University Student Chapter | Facebook Instagram: ISU-EWB (@isuewb) • Instagram photos and videos

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Agronomy Club FundISU

By Agronomy Club

Help the Agronomy Club grow its membership and awareness of agronomy on campus!

Help the Agronomy Club grow its membership and awareness of agronomy on campus! Agronomy Club Who We Are The Agronomy Club at Iowa State is a professional club that allows students to connect with their peers, Iowa State faculty, and industry professionals. We are a diverse group as we cover several states and countries and allow any major to join. We currently have about 40 members, advised by Dr. Mindy DeVries and Dr. Marshall McDaniel. It is important to us that we advocate for the next generation of agronomists, so we are so excited to welcome anyone who is interested. Our club holds several different activities throughout the year. During the fall, we have meetings where industry professionals speak with our members to give them an inside look and future employment opportunities. To educate and help our surrounding communities, we participate in STEM night at elementary schools and clean the ditch along Highway 30. The Agronomy Club continues to work hard to grow as a club to spread awareness for the agricultural community. We thank our sponsors, communities, and families for your continued support and belief in us. Why We Are Fundraising The Agronomy Club is asking for your support to help grow our club's fund. Our club is dedicated to making the world better, one agronomist at a time. However, this cannot be done without your help. It is crucial to have significant funds to continue growing and making a stronger club. By sponsoring our club, we will have more opportunities to attend more professional conferences, better displays for STEM nights, and more materials for interactive learning activities. With your help, we will have the potential to grow our club and create new learning opportunities for our members. Meetings The Agronomy Club meets every other week to listen to guest speakers, discuss upcoming events, and socialize with club members. We have an amazing executive team with great relationships with several professionals from the industry. The meetings begin with a social time and dinner together provided by the club. Then our guest speaker gives a presentation on their personal career journey, business, and potential career opportunities. We ask our speakers to touch on these three items as they correlate to our members' needs. The main goal behind having guest speakers from the industry is to increase our members' professional networks, provide them with opportunities, and remind them their lives are not a straight path. Our advisors often tell us to keep our options open and to try new things. During our business portion of the meeting, we give officer reports and updates about projects and rally volunteers for upcoming events. In some meetings, we like to change it by playing fun games like trivia or Pictionary related to agronomy. This allows our members to feel more comfortable with each other and hopefully creates a community for them. Our favorite activities as a club are when we can have hands-on experiences. In the future, we hope to have more learning experiences that are hands-on. Outreach & Community Involvement The Agronomy Club is not just a campus activity, we find it extremely important to reach out to the surrounding community to lend a helping hand. At least once a year, we participate in STEM night at a surrounding school to educate students on what agronomy is about. In the past years we have done a simple activity of "mud cups" to represent the different soil layers. This year, we are bringing live plants to show to the students. We hope to bring more detailed displays to better represent agronomy to potential future agronomists. Another way we reach the community is by cleaning up a two-mile stretch along Highway 30 outside of Ames. As agronomists we know the importance of healthy soil, so it is important to us that we do our part to keep Ames clean. Our members have fun while doing this activity, as there is never a dull moment while cleaning ditches! With your continued support we can better reach out to our community. Thank You The Agronomy Club at Iowa State is appreciative of your never-ending support. Without your generosity, our opportunities would be limited, and we would not be able to achieve our full potential as agronomists. We thank you for your unwavering faith in us as the next generation of agronomists and for allowing us to chase our dreams!

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ISU Gymnastics Club

By ISU Gymnastics Club

Help the ISU Gymnastics Club raise funds to cover the costs of competition registration, travel, and lodging for our upcoming meets!

Help the ISU Gymnastics Club raise funds to cover the costs of competition registration, travel, and lodging for our upcoming meets! ISU Gymnastics Club We need your help! We are the Iowa State Gymnastics Club, a group of students who love to compete and practice gymnastics. Competing in at least three meets each year, we’ve proudly earned placements at both regional and national levels. Last year, we traveled to Minneapolis, Madison, and Albuquerque to compete after training hard with practices twice a week throughout the school year. Our club is entirely student-run, and we rely on the support and generosity of our community to help fund essentials to keep our club going. We are aiming to raise $2,500 to cover the costs of competition registration, travel, and lodging for our upcoming meets this year. These expenses can add up quickly, making competing difficult for the athletes in our club. Competing at these events not only allows us to showcase our hard work but also gives us the chance to proudly represent Iowa State on a national stage. Every dollar raised for the Iowa State Gymnastics Club will go directly toward helping our athletes compete and represent Iowa State at meets across the country. The funds will go directly to the competition registration fees and travel expenses required to compete against other schools in gymnastics. Funds will be prioritized for competition registration, ensuring that our athletes can participate in as many meets as possible. If we’re fortunate enough to surpass our $2,500 target, additional funds will be used to enhance our club’s experience even further at practices, socials, and meets. We hope to allow even more athletes to compete at the meets, attend additional practices, and add more meets to our schedule! Our club may be just three years old, but we've already made a significant impact. From the start, we've committed to being a competitive team, achieving both regional and national placements in each of our competitive seasons. Despite being a young club, we're growing rapidly and are actively working to create even more incredible experiences for our team. Thank you for your support! With your help, we will be able to attend competitions and represent Cyclones across the country!

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ISU Women's Basketball Club 2024

By ISU Women's Basketball Club

Help the ISU Women's Basketball Club raise funds to cover upcoming competition and travel costs!

Help the ISU Women's Basketball Club raise funds to cover upcoming competition and travel costs! ISU Women's Basketball Club Our Story The Iowa State Women's Basketball Club has a goal of providing a welcoming, friendly, challenging, and competitive environment for female athletes to continue playing the sport we love. We play competitively against other universities, which sets us apart from other opportunities to play on campus like intramurals. In previous years, we have traveled to tournaments in the fall and spring semesters whenever we got the chance. We are a part of a national league for the first time in the club's history, the NCBBA-W! In this format, we have a conference schedule of games against six other universities throughout the fall and spring semesters. Playing at a higher level leads to new costs we didn't have previously, including new jerseys, league dues, safety fees, competition costs, etc. We are hoping to raise enough money for us to have a successful season and win the playoff, regional, and national tournaments! We are responsible for fundraising for all the funds necessary to play. We have the skill, determination, and effort we need to win. We just need financial support to pave the way. The culture of this team is uplifting, fun, and we are constantly trying to make each other better. Half of our team is new this year, so we are trying our best to become a team as quickly as possible so we can do well this season and reach our shared goal: Nationals! Thank you to anyone and everyone who is able to help us out and support our growth and our journey! Season Highlights 2024-2025: So far, we have only been practicing. Approaching our first conference game of the season in December, we have been running drills, competing, and learning to have fun as a team. This month, we are going to start drawing up plays and doing some conditioning so we can start the season off right with a win. We are unranked in the nation at this point in time because we are new to the league, but we hope to change that very quickly and end the season as #1 in the country. 2023-2024: We placed 2nd in the NIRSA Region V Tournament at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. We lost 56 - 46 in a physical championship game against the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Mo McDermott and Miranda Peters were announced as part of the All-Tournament team, with Miranda being named MVP. 2022-2023: We placed 2nd in the NIRSA Regional Tournament at the University of Missouri. We lost 55 - 49 in a nail-biter championship game against the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. We ended the tournament with a 3-1 record and our post player, Miranda Peters, received special recognition.

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ISU Women's Volleyball Club

By ISU Women's Volleyball Club

Help the ISU Women's Volleyball Club raise funds to cover tournament fees, travel expenses, and new equipment!

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Student Affairs Graduate Association 2024

By SAGA

Help the Student Affairs Graduate Association plan events and attend professional development opportunities!

Help the Student Affairs Graduate Association plan events and attend professional development opportunities! SAGA Meet the SAGA Team! Hi y'all! We are the SAGA executive board! Thank you to all who have supported our program so far! Our program is unique in the fact that we are for graduate students and their success, and we are a tiny but mighty program. Each of us works on campus for an assistantship, but many do not provide enough professional development funds for conferences. Our organization wants to raise funds for those fees as well as raise funds for activities within our program. We would not be who we are without our support systems and our wonderful alumni network. Thank you for supporting us, whether it's through money, shares online, or general moral support! We appreciate all of you! Who We Are The Student Affairs Graduate Association is an organization run by graduate students in the Student Affairs Master's Program. The purpose of this organization is to bring the two years, or cohorts, together to talk about current topics or issues happening in the Student Affairs world, share our experiences within the program, and support each other throughout our time at Iowa State. Why We Are Fundraising We are hoping to raise funds to provide more and better professional development opportunities, such as conferences, guest speakers, and panels. Support would also help fund the I-Days programming, social events, the SAGA graduation ceremony, and cross-cohort events. This is important to us as we are always seeking opportunities for our master's students to further their knowledge and become better Student Affairs professionals, and our cross-cohort days give us an opportunity to visit other colleges and universities and get exposure to other student affairs programs and experience how structures work on different campuses. Meet the Faculty In order to better understand the work we do, we'd like to introduce our faculty members and their areas of study. Dr. Ann Gansemer-Topf Ann M. Gansemer-Topf, Ph.D. (she/her), is the Director of the School of Education and Frances S. and Arthur L. Wallace Professor. Her research focuses on the micro (student) and macro (institutional, state, and federal) factors contributing to student success. She is also interested in using assessment methods to understand best practices for effective teaching and learning and program implementation. Dr. Robert Reason Robert D. Reason, Ph.D. (he/him) is Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs; he also serves as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Academic Affairs for the College of Human Sciences. Before assuming his current position at ISU, he was a faculty member at Penn State University from 2003-2011 and a research scientist at Penn State’s Center for the Study of Higher Education. Dr. Reason brings expertise in multi-institutional studies of student success, particularly the success of first-year students Dr. Rachel Smith Rachel A. Smith, Ph.D. (she/her), is Associate Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs and is currently serving as the Director of Graduate Education in the School of Education. She is interested in student transitions and practices that engage students in learning with their peers, faculty, and staff. Her research focuses on how colleges and universities can design environments where students form networks of academic and social relationships that facilitate involvement, learning, and success in college and afterward. Dr. TJ Stewart Terah (TJ) Stewart, Ph.D. (he/him), is Associate Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs and the Student Affairs Program Coordinator. His research broadly focuses on equity and justice in Higher Education. Specifically, he explores the realities of college students with stigmatized identities, including how identity informs their outcomes and structural barriers to their success and well-being. He also studies identity-based student activism and power-conscious approaches to research.

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Boxing Club 2024

By Boxing Club

Help the Boxing Club at Iowa State participate in upcoming competitions!

Help the Boxing Club at Iowa State participate in upcoming competitions! Boxing Club Who We Are The Iowa State Boxing Club is more than just a place to throw punches; it’s a thriving community where students from all walks of life come together to train, grow, and support one another. As a USA Boxing registered club with SafeSport certified coaches, we welcome over 200 members each semester, offering both recreational and competitive opportunities that cater to a diverse range of goals. Whether a student is looking to compete on a national stage or simply wants to get fit and make friends, our club provides the resources and environment they need to succeed. What We Do Our club structures practices to meet the needs of all members, from those who are new to the sport to those preparing for high-level competition. We train dedicated athletes for prestigious events like Golden Gloves and collegiate tournaments organized by the National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA) and the United States Intercollegiate Boxing Association (USIBA). Our competitive program includes sparring sessions with other gyms, participating in local Midwest events, and taking part in regional and state qualifiers, all leading up to national tournaments. Beyond training, we create opportunities for students to bond through group activities, keeping our community tight-knit and supportive. Why We Care Boxing is often misunderstood, but at Iowa State, we’re committed to breaking down the negative stereotypes associated with the sport. We believe in fostering a safe, inclusive environment where students can challenge themselves physically, build lifelong friendships, and find a sense of belonging. Our club is a home away from home, where members are encouraged to excel not just in the ring, but in the classroom as well. We emphasize the importance of time management and goal setting, helping students balance their academic responsibilities with their passion for boxing. Our Impact In addition to physical training, we offer leadership opportunities that help our members develop skills they’ll use long after graduation. By stepping outside of their comfort zones, students gain confidence, learn to work as part of a team, and become more well-rounded individuals. Our club isn’t just about boxing; it’s about shaping the leaders of tomorrow. We also host annual home shows to promote our club and contribute to the local boxing community, providing opportunities for boxers to compete and for volunteers to support others. These events are a cornerstone of our mission to give back and grow the sport of boxing. How You Can Help Your support is vital to the success and growth of our club. Every donation, no matter the size, directly benefits our members and enhances their experience. To the right, you’ll find our donation tiers, each representing a crucial element of our program. Choose the level that speaks to you, and know that your generosity will make a lasting difference.

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E-Week 2024

By E-Week

Support the College of Engineering's annual E-Week event!

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TREND Magazine 2024

By TREND Magazine

Help TREND Magazine print and publish their next issue!

Help TREND Magazine print and publish their next issue! TREND Magazine Each Tuesday evening, a passerby may hear the clacking of impractical shoes and the buzzing of exciting voices coming from MacKay Hall on Iowa State University’s campus. Those sounds are coming from the nearly 150 directors and members of TREND Magazine. In 2006, a few driven apparel merchandising and design (AMD) students decided they wanted to gift Iowa State University a bi-annual, student-run fashion magazine. What started out as a modest 10-page publication has turned into a magazine that's at least 150 pages long. With the dedication and hard work of ISU students over the years, TREND has been able to produce 34 print issues so far, as well as a monthly online issue released regularly. Donations are vital to the longevity of this essential publication. Students need the community's financial support to continue flexing their creative muscles and gaining real experience in the publishing and media industries. Your donation will go towards the future issues of TREND Magazine. With your help, future students will be able to gain valuable experience from creating a publication all on their own. Why donate to TREND Magazine? TREND Magazine provides real-world experience to students of all majors — 143 students, to be exact. This on-campus group is more than a club, it is preparation for working professionally in the print and media industries. TREND is a place for students to meet and collaborate, improving their creative and problem-solving skills outside of the classroom. It is a creative outlet for students and allows them to envision and create an example of their hard work to bring to future employers. Experience is crucial in the fashion, print, and media industries. Students who are part of the fashion committees in TREND get to create a photoshoot from scratch, providing clothing, props, accessories, and poses. The advertising and public relations committee students can reach out to real businesses and use the skills they learn in class. The students in the event planning committee get to plan the release party for the semester. The editorial committee gives students published articles to add to their portfolios. We kindly ask you to donate to TREND so that we can continue to give creative students a place to thrive and prepare for their workforce. TREND is a gem in the truest sense of the word. Your contributions will help students continue to find their passion in fashion, photography, writing, and design.

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Spirit Squad 2024

By Spirit Squad

The Iowa State Spirit Squad is fundraising for our trip to nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida, this spring!

The Iowa State Spirit Squad is fundraising for our trip to nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida, this spring! Spirit Squad Why We Are Fundraising The Iowa State Spirit Squad is asking for your support in fundraising for our national competition in Daytona Beach, Florida, in April 2025. We work extremely hard year-round to prepare for nationals as it is the time when we get to compete in the sport we love. To continue representing Iowa State in Cheerleading and Dance, the Spirit Squad has to fundraise for many different costs that go into competing at nationals. These costs include hotels, flights, uniforms, costumes, meals, team shirts, choreography, and music for our routines. The Spirit Squad had a successful nationals in April 2024 because of your donations! Based on the success of the fundraising efforts through this crowdfunding campaign last year, we are back again. We hope we can reach our fundraising goal again this year to have another great experience at nationals! Iowa State Cheer and Dance in Jack Trice Stadium About the Cheer Team The Iowa State University Cheer Team consists of 44 athletes from across the country. These include a combination of athletes on the Co-Ed and All-Girl team. They are led by Spirit Squad Coordinator and Head Coach Kendra Simpson, along with 2 assistant coaches, Liza Lovan and Shlisa Frank. The Iowa State Cheer team cheers for many sports, including Football, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Volleyball, Gymnastics, and Wrestling. In addition to this, they prepare all season for their national competition in Daytona Beach, Florida, where they compete against other Division 1A schools in the Advanced Small Co-Ed Division. The Co-Ed and All-Girl teams strive to foster a Championship Culture to create a name for themselves and represent the University proudly at the national level. The cheer team works hard in and out of practice by attending extra lifting workouts, appearances, volunteering, and maintaining a team GPA above 3.40. They will be attending NCA Nationals on a gold-paid bid earned earlier in the season. The Iowa State Cheer team is working to continue their success throughout the year and for many more years to come. We deeply appreciate the support from donors within Cyclone Nation to make all these successes possible! Iowa State Cheerleading Team Team photos taken by Corey Edits Photography About the Dance Team The Iowa State University Dance Team consists of 42 members from across the Midwest. Team members train in more than 10-15 hours of weekly practices in preparation for game day and national performances. ISUDT is led by Head Coach Jill Petersen and assistant coaches Kelsie Mackie, Danielle Myers, and Kate Netten. The Iowa State Dance Team helps lead spectator enthusiasm during Iowa State Athletic events, including football and men’s and women’s basketball. In addition, ISUDT participates in team philanthropic events outside of practice. This includes Letters of Love at Iowa State, Raising Readers in Story County, and Adopting a Family during Christmas time. Outside of leading crowd engagement in Ames and helping the community, the Iowa State Dance Team uses much of the season to prepare for NDA College Nationals in Daytona, Florida. While at nationals, ISUDT competes in the following D1A categories: Jazz, Team, Pom, and Spirit Rally! Over the past few years, ISUDT has brought home multiple National titles and rankings, as well as a World title back to Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Dance Team hopes to continue to make the university proud, as well as to progress the program as years move forward. The success of this team would not be possible without the amazing support of Cyclone Nation and donors; we thank you for all your help! Iowa State Dance Team Team photos taken by Corey Edits Photography About Our Mascot Cy Cy is the official mascot of Iowa State University, and his duties are fulfilled by the members of the Mascot Squad. Cy makes appearances at various Cyclone sporting events such as football, men's and women's basketball, volleyball, wrestling, soccer, softball, and gymnastics. In addition to sporting events, Cy is often requested to make various appearances across the state of Iowa for a number of events. An interesting fact that you may not know is that Cy competes each year at the NCA College Mascot Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida. Cy is part of the national routine performances, which helps improve the overall effect of the routines and improve scores. Cy also has a routine of his own where he performs a skit competing against other mascots in order to win over the crowd. The mascot squad works very hard to build the props and sets used in Cy's routine. Cy at Pregame in Jack Trice Stadium Thank You The Iowa State Spirit Squad is extremely grateful for the endless support of Cyclone Nation. They would not be able to compete and represent the University at the national level without your support and generosity. Thank you for helping us get our moment to shine! Running Flags Photo Courtesy of j.Rice Photography

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Crow Creek Service Project 2024

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Support College of Veterinary Medicine students on their service trip to Crow Creek in Fort Thompson, South Dakota!

Support College of Veterinary Medicine students on their service trip to Crow Creek in Fort Thompson, South Dakota! Crow Creek Service Project Crow Creek ReservationService Project 2024 Pictured are students and volunteers performing surgeries Iowa State University faculty, alumni, veterinary students, and community volunteers who organize and carry out the Crow Creek Reservation Service Trip invite you to contribute to their project. The team members have traveled to Fort Thompson, South Dakota, for fourteen years to offer veterinary services to tribal members of the Crow Creek Reservation. Veterinary services are not easily accessible or affordable to many animal owners on the reservation. Most years, more than 300 animals will be seen during the small animal and equine clinics. When the project first began, it was common for dogs to present with heartworm, mange, and tick infestations. Now, our veterinarians who provide services for the trip have noticed a marked decrease in the incidence of these medical problems. Pictured is a Tribal Member with her dog Members of the Crow Creek Reservation look forward to the yearly veterinary trip as an event to meet with veterinarians and veterinary students, discuss their pet’s health concerns, have their pets vaccinated, and have their dogs and cats spayed and neutered. At the community's rodeo grounds, a group of veterinarians and veterinary students work with community horse owners to provide preventative health care to their horses. Pictured are students and volunteers during a ceremony in 2019 In the last four years, this service trip has become part of the two-week fourth-year veterinary student rotation Clinical Practice in Diverse Communities. Participating students will spend time organizing equipment for the small animal and equine veterinary clinics at Fort Thompson before the trip. They will devote time to learning about working in diverse communities and studying Dakota and Lakota history and cultural traditions. Your contributions can help provide the following: Medications to prevent heartworm infection and flea and tick infestations Equipment and medications to provide safe surgeries and anesthetic recoveries Medical supplies for the equine and small animal clinics Dental care for equine patients Transportation for volunteers to Fort Thompson, South Dakota photos by Patricia Howard, Kayla Stomack, and Claire Duncombe videos by Lawton Herbert and Claire Duncombe

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Good Earth 2024

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Help Good Earth grow food on campus to help tackle food insecurity!

Help Good Earth grow food on campus to help tackle food insecurity! Good Earth Good Earth Student Farm is a student-run organization where students, faculty, staff, and local community members can grow their own sustainable, naturally grown produce to aid in reducing food insecurity. Our harvest is also shared with The S.H.O.P. food pantry on campus. In 2022, Good Earth Student Farm transitioned from a traditional community-supported agriculture model to a donation-based community-supported agriculture model to continue efforts towards food security on campus. In 2022, we introduced a high tunnel system, key for an extended growing season. The high tunnel allows the student farmers to diversify the types of crops they grow and to be able to yield multiple harvests! Moreover, it also provides hospitable working conditions safe from the elements and encourages closer involvement with each other and the plants! Transportation to and from the farm three times a week is provided so farmers can check on and tend to their crops. This car-pooling system is not only beneficial to the environment but also lowers costs to participate for our members! We also practice companion planting! This intercropping system is space efficient, boosts growth, repels pests, improves flavor, and reduces resources needed, such as additional irrigation and organic inputs. The plant diversity also greatly benefits our bee friends, other pollinators, and beneficial organisms! Post-harvest, all our biomass goes to the University Compost Facility. We return all of our freshly composted biomass in the spring as organic fertilizer to incorporate into the soil. This improves the soil structure, retention of water/nutrients, attraction of beneficial organisms, and longevity! In our 2023 season, we donated 3,618 lbs of fresh produce to The S.H.O.P. Our student farmers harvested 1,748 lbs of produce for themselves. This year, we’re taking this a step further by promoting and making healthy produce available for more community members by adding an additional high tunnel. Why Donate to Good Earth Student Farm? To offset the transition cost to a donation-based community-supported agricultural model, Good Earth Student Farm needs resources and supplies to provide a unique opportunity to the community! Good Earth Student Farm arranges students, faculty, staff, and local community members in a direct partnership that connects the producers and consumers within our food system. These members obtain a bountiful harvest of farm-fresh produce and gain sustainable agricultural knowledge and in-field experience on how to grow their own food. Good Earth Student Farm also continues to increase community awareness of the environmental movement and efforts made toward it! Our club officers have worked together to plan and prepare for this 2024 growing season since 2023 to ensure our operation flourishes. Your support is crucial to our efforts, and we hope you consider donating to our mission toward sustainable food security here in our community! Donating to Good Earth Student Farm 2024 will support the overall production of the donation-based community-supported agriculture system and further our members’ sustainable food system knowledge! Good Earth Student Farm needs your help to address food insecurity at Iowa State University now and in the future more than ever! Data from the 2021 implementation of the National College Health Association (NCHA) on ISU’s campus indicates 31% of ISU students are food insecure. Donations help us pay for resources and materials such as the high tunnel rental, seeds, transplant soil, growing flats of seeds in the greenhouse, t-tape for drip irrigation, an additional high tunnel rental for a sweet potato bed, organic fertilizer for the sweet potato bed, community outreach efforts, and the cost of donation supplies. We are looking to purchase more farm tools, an electric mower, and a trimmer to efficiently maintain the space we rent. Additionally, we would like to send our student farmers on educational trips! The non-profit Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) is hosting an Organic Farming Conference which brings together all kinds of farmers and agricultural professionals to learn about the latest organic production methods and build a supportive community of resilient organic and sustainable farms. Sending students to the conference would provide a life-changing experience! We work extremely hard cultivating our sustainable produce and would also like to go on a one-night camping trip to explore the local environment and learn about the North-Eastern food systems of Iowa at the Seed-Savers Team-Workshop and Educational Conference! Thank you for your support of Good Earth 2024! If you want to learn more about our club, please contact us on any of our social media platforms, or feel free to contact anyone under the “Project Owners” section on this page. Social Media Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ISUGoodEarth/ Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodearthstudentfarm/ Our Discord: https://discord.gg/Fh4BmNAg6a Our ISU Student Organization Website: www.stuorg.iastate.edu/goodearth Our Email: goodearthofficers@iastate.edu Other ways to make your gift: Mail Checks can be made payable to ISU Foundation and mailed to: ISU Foundation PO Box 2230 Ames, IA 50010 Payroll deduct Iowa State University employees may use a printable payroll deduct form that can be mailed or returned to: ISU Foundation PO Box 2230 Ames, IA 50010 If you have questions or would like to discuss your gift with an ISU Foundation staff member, please email fundisu@foundation.iastate.edu or call 515-294-8536.

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Women's Rugby Club 2024

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Support the Womens' Rugby Club as they travel to the 2024 Collegiate Rugby Nationals competition!

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Cyclone Rocketry 2024

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Support Cyclone Rocketry as they manufacture, build and launch their 2024 project!

Support Cyclone Rocketry as they manufacture, build and launch their 2024 project! Cyclone Rocketry Club Cyclone Rocketry's 2023-2024 Team Who We Are Cyclone Rocketry is Iowa State’s high-powered rocketry team, a multidisciplinary group that competes in the world’s largest intercollegiate rocket engineering competition: The Spaceport America Cup (SAC). Our mission is to educate, challenge, and inspire Iowa State students, community members, and future generations about rocketry, science, engineering, and space. Through rocket design, manufacture, testing, and flight, Cyclone Rocketry provides valuable hands-on exposure to rocket engineering, an invaluable opportunity to gain experience outside the classroom in this engineering field. Team members participate in all the key steps of a complete engineering project, providing practical knowledge, fostering leadership development, and building modern communication skills. Click here to visit our website! Click here to view our Youtube channel! History The team was founded in the fall of 2017 with the goal of competing in SAC 2018. Within our short history, the team has been awarded the Iowa State Newcomer Club of the Year and Outstanding Achievement awards by the university. Each year, we research, design, manufacture, test, and fly a new competition rocket. Cyclone Rocketry launched Invictus at SAC 2018 and Nova Somnium at SAC 2019. Unfortunately, the competition was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. However, Cyclone Rocketry competed and flew Ortu Solis in 2020 and Renegade in 2021. 2022 marked the return of Cyclone Rocketry to the Spaceport America Cup with Imperator, which also featured Cyclone Rocketry's first student-developed rocket motor for competition. Last year, Intrepid experienced a shred at roughly 3,000 ft above ground level. Cyclone Rocketry has spent the last year perfecting our systems and will return to the Spaceport America Cup with Vesta! Nova Somnium taking off at the 2019 Spaceport America Cup Ortu Solis thousands of feet in the air above North Branch, MN shortly after apogee Renegade lifting off at North Branch, MN in 2021 Imperator just after liftoff at the Spaceport America Cup in 2022 Intrepid after liftoff at Spaceport America Cup in 2023 Vesta CAD design of Vesta The mission of Vesta is to fly to an apogee of 30,000 ft above ground level. The scoring at SAC 2024 will largely depend on our altitude accuracy and our ability to successfully recover the vehicle and its club-designed payload. Here are some technical details of this year's competition rocket. Height: 12.25' Airframe diameter: 5'' Vehicle weight on the pad: 74 lb Maximum acceleration: 25 G Maximum velocity: 2082 fps / 1.92 Mach Test Platform launch testing multiple rocket subsystems Vesta is being built using many Student Researched and Designed (SRAD) technologies. Cyclone Rocketry pursues these technologies because they allow for more custom rocketry hardware and offer our members more design and manufacturing experience. Aerostructures The airframe of the rocket consists of body tubes, nosecone, couplers, and fins. All components are made primarily of carbon fiber, with the exception of the fiberglass nosecone. The couplers are produced with a female-mold vacuum bag technique. This year, we are utilizing our X-Winder machine, and vacuum bagging, to produce body tubes and the nose cone with composite filament winding technology. The fins are secured to the body with a tip-to-tip layup. Avionics The purpose of our SRAD avionics boards is to control the airbrakes in flight and log flight data. Both the physical boards and the flight software are student-made, and process pressure and acceleration data to determine airbrake actuation. A new GPS system has been added this year that allows increased accuracy for the airbrake calculation. The GPS data will also be sent to the payload, which will transmit the data back to the ground for in-flight telemetry. Mechanical Our objective at SAC 2023 is to achieve an apogee of exactly 30,000 ft AGL. To achieve this, our mechanical team designs and manufactures airbrakes that decelerate the rocket during the coast phase of flight. This year, the airbrakes are being scaled-down to fit within the 5-inch airframe. The mechanical team leads the manufacturing of metal parts of the rocket. Along with airbrakes and metals manufacturing, the mechanical team has worked on the development of a piston ejection system which will greatly reduce the needed black powder needed for ejection. The piston ejection system has also been scaled down to 5 inches. Payload Each year a cubesat payload is launched with the rocket. This year, the payload will test the survivability of corn saplings within various suspension fluids. Since it is difficult to grow plants in zero gravity environments, sending saplings could be an easier way of extending the duration of spaceflight. However, corn saplings are very fragile, and rarely survive the G forces experienced during a rocket launch. Using suspension fluids, we are hoping to increase the survival rate of these plants. We are also incorporating a radio transmitter, to interface with the data collected by the Avionics team to transmit live telemetry back to the ground. Propulsion This year Vesta will be flying on the AeroTech O5500x. This motor provides a total impulse of 21,384 N-sec with a burn time of 4 seconds. This 55.44" long motor will take Vesta to an apogee of 30,000 ft AGL! Recovery The parachutes control vertical velocity while the rocket descends. This year, the recovery team is manufacturing an iris, which is an upgrade from the cruciform geometry of previous years. Along with parachute manufacturing, the recovery team has been working on a reefing device which allows one parachute to act as both a drogue and main parachute. In addition to these team projects, we have expanded our testing capabilities with the construction of a test vehicle which is used throughout the project to test individual systems and components for Vesta. Test vehicle after a successful test of parachute reefing system Support Cyclone Rocketry Cyclone Rocketry offers exceptional learning opportunities to its members. We are now in the manufacturing phase of the project, which involves purchasing all components necessary to make Intrepid a reality. We require support from generous donors to achieve our mission. Donations from this fundraiser will also support Cyclone Rocketry's return to Spaceport America Cup, which will be June 19-24th in New Mexico. Please read the benefits associated with the donation levels on the right side of this page. We are extremely grateful for your support! Team members watching Intrepid's launch at the 2022 Spaceport America Cup Special thanks to Iowa State University's Engineering Student Council for endorsing Rocket Shop’s ability to use the Cyclone™ Rocketry wordmark:

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HABET Make 2 Innovate 2024

By HABET Make 2 Innovate

Help the High-Altitude Balloon Experiments group travel to Carbondale, Illinois to research the upcoming total solar eclipse!

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CyLaunch Make 2 Innovate 2024

By CyLaunch Make 2 Innovate

Help CyLaunch compete in their upcoming NASA Student Launch Competition!

Help CyLaunch compete in their upcoming NASA Student Launch Competition! CyLaunch Make 2 Innovate CyLaunch's First Full-Scale LaunchWho We Are CyLaunch is the Iowa State competition team for NASA Student Launch. NASA Student Launch is a year-long competition where teams design and build a rocket to fly in Huntsville, Alabama, to compete against universities around the country. This project serves as a great way for students to gain knowledge in rocketry and valuable teamwork, communication, and leadership skills. CyLaunch is a part of a class at Iowa State University called Make to Innovate (M2I) which is a hands-on, project-based course that allows students to work in a team to solve an engineering-based problem. This year, CyLaunch’s goal is to build and launch a fully 3D-printed rocket to innovate in high-powered rocketry by pushing the limits of 3D printing in a high-stress environment. The team will also be creating a quadcopter that will deploy 400 feet above the ground and safely bring a group of 4 STEMnauts to the ground. Our team’s objective for this year is to compete in the NASA Student Launch Competition and to launch our rocket at the competition site in Huntsville, Alabama. CyLaunch 2023-2024 Team Picture CyLaunch 2023-2024 Leads Picture Competition Details NASA Student Launch is a yearly competition that university rocketry teams compete in from around the nation. With the competition, a handbook is released in August every year highlighting that year’s challenge and all the requirements the team needs to follow to make a successful design. The challenge includes tasks such as performing an onboard experiment, autonomous flight and recovery, achieving a target apogee during flight, and a safe and successful recovery of the launch vehicle. CyLaunch in Huntsville, Alabama Last Year for the NASA Student Launch Competition This Year's Competition This year, CyLaunch has been building a rocket that will complete a mission to 5000 feet in altitude utilizing an airbrake system. This rocket will contain a quadcopter that was built to complete the payload mission this year to safely deploy and land a payload on the ground carrying 4 STEMnauts. The rocket will utilize two parachutes through dual deployment to slow its descent to the ground. Upon landing, the rocket must be recovered in a reusable condition. Along with building the rocket, the team will be submitting 3 different design reviews to NASA to give updates on the design and explain all the design decisions the team made. All these milestones will be completed before the competition date of April 13th. This Year's Rocket This year's rocket is about 9.4 feet tall with a diameter of 5.5 inches. The rocket is fully 3D printed out of PETG material. This year, the team developed innovations in the coupler, bulkhead, and motor bay centering ring designs by 3D printing all of these features integrated into the already 3D printed rocket body parts. The rocket will contain an airbrakes system which will work to increase the drag of the rocket to decrease the rocket's apogee to the team's target apogee of 5,000 feet. The full-scale rocket will have a maximum velocity of 715 ft/s and a total flight time of around 110 seconds. Full-Scale Rocket During Flight This Year's Payload This year's payload design is a quadcopter designed to deploy out of the rocket at 400 feet and safely bring 4 STEMnauts to the ground separate from the rocket. The payload quadcopter is integrated into the rocket's nose cone and has a total weight of 5 lbs. Payload Team With This Year's Payload Help CyLaunch CyLaunch needs your help. The logistics and travel to the competition in Huntsville, Alabama, require a lot funding so that the majority of the team can attend. With the help of donations, students from our team will be able to enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience and represent Iowa State University at the NASA Student Launch Competition. Attending this competition has been a huge source of motivation for our team and is a very valuable experience.

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Robotics Club 2024

By Robotics Club

Help Robotics Club bring technical knowledge and interest in robotics to ISU students!

Help Robotics Club bring technical knowledge and interest in robotics to ISU students! Robotics Club The Robotics Club at Iowa State University is focused on bringing technical knowledge and interest in robotics to students at Iowa State University. During previous years, we have participated in competitions and outreach events at local schools and on the ISU campus. We have also focused our general meetings on introducing robotics concepts, research, and real-world implementation by inviting professors and students to speak on various topics related to robotics. Robot Operating System (ROS) Diagram This year, there are three main projects: an autonomous snowplow, a lower-body exoskeleton suit, and combat robotics. The Autonomous Snowplow team is tasked with clearing a predetermined area of snow without any human input; they can only use algorithms, computer vision, and additional sensors. In January 2024, the team traveled to Minnesota to compete and placed 4th while gaining valuable experience. Autonomous Snowplow CompetitionOur ExoSuit project is meant to provide external support to a person, increasing the possible weight lifted and extending the time before physical exhaustion. The team has redesigned the project in the past year and plans to compete next year. In the competition, the team will be scored on design, an obstacle course, and efficiency. Exo Skeleton Backpack Combat Robotics is back to working on their 30 lbs. robot, getting ready for competition. In combat robotics competitions, the teams try to be the last robot standing. Our team's robot has a spinning rectangle that will be used as their weapon in competition. They will be competing at RoboBrawl at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign taking place from April 5 - 6. Combat Robot Insides The Robotics Club at Iowa State University has continued to grow throughout the past year, and we need your help to support our members and prepare for the future! Donations help us pay for materials, manufacturing costs, and future travel expenses once we can safely attend competitions. We're also looking to purchase shelves and products to help us organize our space in the Student Innovation Center on campus. -- If you want to learn more about our club, please check out our website! https://robotics.stuorg.iastate.edu/ We're also on Twitter/X @ISU_Robotics!

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Stupka Symposium 2024

By Stupka Symposium

Support the 18th Annual Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium to help students showcase research and practice science communication.

Support the 18th Annual Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium to help students showcase research and practice science communication. Stupka Symposium What is the Stupka Symposium? The Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium came from the mind of Robert "Rob" J. Stupka III (picture to the right), an undergraduate student, in the fall of 2005. He and his classmates worked to turn this idea into a reality; however, Rob would not see the symposium he worked so fervently to plan. On November 30, 2005, Rob passed away after a pedestrian-vehicle accident in front of the Molecular Biology Building. Rob envisioned the symposium as an opportunity for undergraduate students to showcase their research and experience the need for communication in science. Rob's contagious enthusiasm drove his classmates to hold the first symposium in the spring of 2006; the enthusiasm has never disappeared. Undergraduates, inspired by Rob's vision and story, have continued to lead and plan a symposium each year, including this year's 18th Annual Stupka Symposium. Each year, the undergraduates who plan the symposium do their best to leave their legacy on this tradition and fulfill Rob's vision. At this year's symposium, around 40 undergraduate students will be given the opportunity to present a poster showcasing their research, and three students were chosen to present their research in a keynote presentation. Additionally, the planning committee chose two renowned scientists from across the country and invited an alum speaker to present their research. The symposium has evolved to give undergraduate students the most opportunities to interact with each other and the invited speakers to discuss science- this happens through a day full of open-house poster sessions and several interactive meals. It is the committee's pleasure to announce that the 2023 Stupka Symposium will host these hallmark discussions in person, with the addition of new alumni interaction events and the continuation of a virtual alumni-student interaction the Sunday before. With each symposium, we see a rise in attendance; in 2019, we had around 200 students, faculty, and other scientists join us. At our online symposium in 2021, we had 200 virtual attendees from across the nation join us. With our hybrid symposium in 2022, we had around 200 students, faculty, and other scientists join us either in person or virtually. We look forward to seeing the impact of Rob's vision grow each year. Why should I donate? The committee is excited to welcome everyone back as we host this year's in-person event. However, we need your help to make this year’s symposium possible. As always, the committee provides free registration, meals, and parking permits to speakers and attendees. Since 2020, we also provide select virtual events, and this involves additional costs. Your support allows us to welcome high-caliber keynote and alumni speakers that elevate the symposium. The speakers give all attendees, especially undergraduate students, the unique opportunity to learn about other topics in biochemistry that they normally wouldn't hear about in class or their labs, a chance to engage with the speakers over lunch and poster sessions, and the experience of the environment of a professional conference. Please read more about this year's speakers below! Finally, contributions to this FundISU project will be used to grow our endowment, which helps ensure we can offer these highly valuable opportunities and experiences at future symposia. The 2024 Stupka Symposium will feature keynote speakers Dr. Simon Gilroy, professor in the Department of Botany at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Dr. Susan Marqusee, professor of Molecular and Cell Biology and Chemistry at the University of California Berkeley, and the Assistant Director that oversees Biological Sciences at the National Science Foundation. Additionally, this year we will welcome back alum speaker Cory Knoot, scientist at Omniose a biotechnology startup that works on glycoconjugate vaccines. Know that any support you provide will be used to fund not only the basics of running such a complex event but help us improve the Stupka Symposium for years to come. Thank you for your support of the Rob Stupka Symposium! If you would like to know more about us, please visit our website: https://stupka.bb.iastate.edu/. If you have any questions, feel free to contact anyone under the "Project Owners" section on this page -- our email addresses are available if you click on our pictures.

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Hockey Club (Men) 2024

By Hockey Club (Men)

Help the hockey club raise funds to cover travel expenses!

Help the hockey club raise funds to cover travel expenses! Hockey Club (Men) Support Iowa State Men's Hockey Foundation Fundraiser Event! Join us in rallying behind the Iowa State Men's Hockey team as we strive to alleviate financial burdens for our dedicated student-athletes. Our mission is to foster a supportive environment where our players can excel on and off the ice without the overwhelming stress of financial constraints. Iowa State Men's Hockey is Back!! (Video) - Photo taken in the parking lot of the Ames/ISU Ice Arena on 10/10/23 by Ashley Jensen Our Goal: Currently, our student-athletes are burdened with semester fees totaling $1500 each ($3,000 per academic year). We aim to significantly reduce this financial strain, ensuring that our players can focus on their studies and athletics without the added pressure of excessive costs. Fan salute following Iowa State's 2-1 Win over Waldorf (10/31/23) - Photo by Ashley Jensen Why We Need Your Support: Transportation Costs: Ensuring our team can travel to compete in games and tournaments across the region without worrying about travel expenses, we will: Employ a professional driver to transport us. Facilitate transportation to other hockey venues for competition. Enable players to concentrate on the upcoming game and academics during long rides. Allow coaches to watch films and discuss upcoming gameplay. Hotel Costs: We provide comfortable accommodations for our players during away games, allowing them to focus solely on their performance and academics. Meal Costs: Ensuring our athletes have access to nutritious meals while traveling is vital for maintaining peak physical condition and performance. Ice Fees: Covering the expenses associated with ice time for practices and games is necessary for our team's training and development. Game Fees: We support the costs of participating in league games and tournaments, enabling our team to compete at the highest level. Coaching: We are investing in experienced and dedicated coaches who can mentor our players, refine their skills, and guide them toward success on and off the ice. Fitness Programs: We provide access to state-of-the-art fitness facilities and programs tailored to the specific needs of our hockey players, promoting their physical health and well-being. Marketing: We promote our team and events to the broader community, increasing awareness and support for Iowa State Men's Hockey through: On-campus promotions Local community promotions Utilization of social media Iowa State Men's Hockey is Back! (video) - Photo taken outside the Student Innovation Center on Campus by Ashley Jensen How You Can Help: Donate: Every contribution, big or small, directly supports our efforts to reduce financial barriers for our student-athletes. Spread the Word: Share our fundraiser with your friends, family, and community, raising awareness and garnering support for our cause. Your generosity will make a tangible difference in the lives of our student-athletes, empowering them to pursue their passion for hockey while receiving a quality education. Together, we can ensure that financial constraints never stand in the way of their dreams. Thank you for standing with us and supporting Iowa State Men's Hockey! Mulkerin's powerplay goal to make it 3-0 over the University of Illinois (10/14/23) - Photo by Ashley Jensen Our History A Glimpse into the History of Iowa State Men's Hockey Founded on a passion for the game and a commitment to excellence, the Iowa State Men's Hockey program has carved its place in the annals of collegiate athletics. From humble beginnings back in 1967 to the vibrant and competitive force it is today, the journey of Iowa State Men's Hockey is a testament to the dedication and resilience of its players, coaches, and supporters. Early Days and Foundation (1967-1980s): Iowa State Men's Hockey traces its roots back to the early 1970s when passionate students formed a club team dedicated to the sport they loved. Despite facing numerous challenges, including limited resources and facilities, these pioneers laid the foundation for a powerhouse program. 1978-79 Team Photo Rise to Prominence (1990s-2000s): As the sport gained popularity and recognition nationwide, Iowa State Men's Hockey emerged as a formidable contender on the collegiate scene. With talent, determination, and unwavering support from the university and community, the team rose to prominence, capturing titles and earning respect from opponents and fans alike. Challenges and Triumphs (2010s): The 2010s brought both triumphs and challenges for Iowa State Men's Hockey. Despite facing financial constraints and increased competition, the team remained steadfast in its pursuit of excellence. Through perseverance and resilience, they continued to showcase their skills on the ice, earning accolades and forging lasting bonds within the hockey community. Looking Ahead (2020s and Beyond): As Iowa State Men's Hockey enters a new era, the spirit of determination and passion that has defined the program for decades remains more vital than ever. With a renewed focus on sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation, the team is poised to write the next chapter of its storied history. As they continue to inspire and unite fans across the state, the legacy of Iowa State Men's Hockey will endure for generations to come. From its humble beginnings to its current status as a respected institution in collegiate hockey, the history of Iowa State Men's Hockey is a testament to the power of teamwork, perseverance, and the love of the game. As the team marches into the future, they do so with pride, knowing that they carry the legacy of those who came before and the hopes of those who will follow in their footsteps. Iowa State Men's Hockey, formally Cyclone Hockey, playing at Hilton Coliseum - Courtesy of Cyclone Hockey (Iowa State Daily - Cyclone Hockey: 50 years where winning has been a way of life) Why We Love Hockey Hockey isn't just a sport; it's a way of life—a passion that runs deep in the hearts of players and fans alike. Here are a few reasons why hockey holds a special place in the hearts of the Iowa State Men's Hockey community: 1. The Thrill of Competition: From the adrenaline rush of a breakaway to the tension of a shootout, hockey offers an unmatched level of excitement and intensity that keeps players and fans on the edge of their seats. 2. The Camaraderie: Hockey fosters a unique camaraderie among teammates, united by a common goal and a shared love for the game. The bonds formed on the ice often extend beyond the rink, creating lifelong friendships and memories. 3. The Speed and Skill: Few sports match the speed, agility, and finesse required to excel in hockey. Whether it's a perfectly executed slapshot or a lightning-fast deke, the skill and athleticism displayed by players are nothing short of awe-inspiring. 4. The Physicality: Hockey is a sport that demands toughness and resilience. From bone-crushing body checks to hard-fought battles in the corners, the physicality of the game adds an element of grit and determination that is uniquely hockey. 5. The Tradition: Hockey is steeped in tradition, from the storied rivalries between teams to the time-honored rituals like the pre-game handshake. These traditions connect us to the past and serve as a source of inspiration and pride. 6. The Community: Whether you're a player, a coach, or a fan in the stands, hockey brings people together as few other sports can. It's a community united by a shared love for the game and a commitment to supporting one another, both on and off the ice. Ultimately, it's not just about wins and losses—it's about the passion, the camaraderie, and the sheer joy of playing the most excellent game on Earth. That's why we love hockey, and we're proud to support the Iowa State Men's Hockey team as they continue to embody the spirit of the game each time they take to the ice. Bestland's last-second powerplay goal to Win the home opener 5-2 over the University of Oregon (10/6/23) - Photo by Ashley Jensen Thank You for Your Support We extend our deepest gratitude to all who have contributed to the success of the Iowa State Men's Hockey Foundation Fundraiser Event. Your generosity and support have significantly impacted our ability to reduce financial barriers for our student-athletes and ensure the continued success of our program. Thank you to our donors and supporters for your unwavering commitment to our team. Your contributions have helped cover essential expenses such as transportation costs, hotel accommodations, meals, and training programs, enabling our players to focus on their studies and athletics without the burden of excessive fees. To our fans and supporters, thank you for your unwavering enthusiasm and encouragement. Your presence at games and events, whether in person or cheering from afar, fuels our team's spirit and motivates us to strive for greatness. Together, we have made a difference in the lives of our student-athletes, ensuring that financial constraints never stand in the way of their dreams. Your support strengthens our program and fosters a sense of pride and unity within the Iowa State Men's Hockey community. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for standing with us and supporting Iowa State Men's Hockey. We look forward to our program's continued success and growth, fueled by your generosity and unwavering support.

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ISU Men's Volleyball Club 2024

By ISU Men's Volleyball Club

Support the ISU Men's Volleyball Club at the National Collegiate Volleyball Federation!

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ISC Beds for International Students 2024

By International Student Council

Rest Assured! This project provides beds for new international students at Iowa State University who have limited financial resources.

Rest Assured! This project provides beds for new international students at Iowa State University who have limited financial resources. International Student Council Every student deserves a nurturing environment that supports their academic journey, but for many international students at Iowa State University, the necessity of owning a comfortable bed remains out of reach. That's why we are launching a fundraiser to provide beds for these students, and we need your support! The International Student Council at Iowa State University, in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa, dedicated faculty and staff members, and members of the Ames community are joining forces to address this pressing issue. Together, we want to ensure that every new international student with limited financial resources can start their educational journey with dignity and comfort by providing them with a bed of their own. By donating to our fundraiser, you will play a pivotal role in transforming the lives of these students and empowering them to excel in their studies. Relocating to a foreign country for higher education is a monumental undertaking, often accompanied by significant financial strain. Many new international students at Iowa State University face tremendous challenges in affording even the most basic necessities. Your contribution, regardless of its size, will make a profound difference by removing a substantial barrier to academic and professional success. Testimonies from previous Rest Assured Recipients "As an international student, this donation was very vital as it saved me a lot of hassle and cost in my early days on campus." "“As it was my first time live overseas, I felt warm when I got the donated bed by ISC. They helped me on demand. Without them, I may struggle with finding a proper place to choose a bed, to assemble a bed, and even to afford a bed. It is ISC that brings me a bed on time so that I do not have to sleep on floor." "It's a very nice mattress and I like it so much. That is a good bed I can use for many years. Thanks to their action that touched me, I also start to give within my capacity, hoping to make our community more friendly." “The Rest Assured initiative was well thought out, considering it targeted international students who were mostly new in town and had no connection with the community at the time. The mattress was also of very good quality and delivered right on time.” "I was extremely grateful to have received the mattress and bed frame. I moved to Iowa with my husband and we were initially unaware that our apartment was unfurnished, so when we had the chance to request to participate in the Rest Assured initiative, we at least knew that we would have a place where to sleep." Let's ensure that these students have the resources they need to unlock their full potential and thrive in their educational pursuits! Together, we can forge a compassionate community that recognizes the importance of supporting our international student body. With your generous support, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of these individuals, fostering an inclusive environment where every student at Iowa State University can rest assured, dream big, and embark on a transformative educational journey. We also accept checks! Checks can be made payable to ISU Foundation and mailed to: ISU Foundation, PO Box 2230, Ames, IA 50010 Please note the name of the FundISU project on your check. If you have questions or would like to discuss your gift with an ISU Foundation staff member, please email fundisu@foundation.iastate.edu or call 515-297-8616.

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Landscape Club 2024

By Landscape Club

Help the Landscape Club attend the National Collegiate Landscape Competition!

Help the Landscape Club attend the National Collegiate Landscape Competition! Landscape Club Who are we and what do we do? The ISU Landscape Club provides experiences for students to build their professional skills, network with industry professionals, and enhance their learning opportunities outside of the classroom. Each semester, ISU Landscape Club hosts Design Sessions, where roughly 20 clients around the Ames area receive 1-hour consultations with student-led groups. During these consultations, students answer questions and provide homeowners with gardening tips, plant recommendations, and perspective drawings to help homeowners with their landscape projects. Money earned from Spring and Fall Design Sessions goes toward students attending the National Collegiate Landscape Competition over spring break. Design Sessions Student Drawings What is the National Collegiate Landscape Competition? The National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC) is an annual three-day event held in March that brings together industry professionals, businesses, landscape manufacturers, suppliers, and students from all over the country. This year, NCLC 2024 is at BYU in Provo, Utah, from March 13-16. This event includes the largest industry career fair, a day full of educational workshops, and numerous industry competitions for students to learn and compete in. This event is the largest national competition and career recruitment event for college students studying horticulture and landscaping, with approximately 600 students from 2-year and 4-year colleges around the nation. https://www.landscapeprofessionals.org/NCLC/ ISU Landscape Club students at the 2023 NCLC Kick-Off at Mississippi State University.Isaiah Bates, Martha Haugen, Tony Krebs, Cayleigh Smith, Dylan Butts, Abby Knight, and Josie Hyatt. What events do students participate in? Students take a half-semester class prior to attending NCLC to prepare for various events. These events include: 3D Exterior Landscape Design: One student per school will design and model a proposed exterior landscape for a building and site based on a scaled plan/model and the judges' requirements at the event's start. This design includes 2D and 3D models of proposed features such as plant material, vertical objects, and walking surfaces utilizing Vectorworks Landmark design software. Annual and Perennial Identification: One to two students per school will be required to identify a group of 50 annual and perennial plants by botanical name (genus and species) and common name. These plants will be live samples and will be selected from the master list of plants posted on the NCLC website. Woody Ornamental Plant Identification: One to two students per school will be required to identify plants by botanical name (genus and species) and common name. There will be 50 specimens of woody ornamental plants. These plants will be live samples and will be selected from the master list of plants posted to the NCLC website prior to the event. Compact Track/ Skid Steer Loader Operation: One student per school will demonstrate the understanding and proficient operation of a D3 Series skid steer loader or compact track loader. The student will be required to do a pre-operation inspection and operate the machine through a designated course. The course will simulate job site conditions, tight quarter operation, loading and carrying material, etc. Additionally, students will take a written exam covering safety, skid steer loader characteristics, application, operation, and maintenance. Construction Cost Estimating: One to two students per school will estimate the bidding of a residential/commercial landscape installation contract. The estimation will require an accurate take-off from the plan, careful estimation of labor hours, and application of appropriate costs. Hardscape Installation: A two-person team will be required to construct a small paver patio and freestanding wall as shown on plans that will be handed out during the event briefing. Landscape Plant Installation: A three-person team will install a variety of landscape materials such as sod, soil amendments, mulch, tree staking, edging, and plants. Each team will be provided with a plan that will show the exact relationship of materials to be installed and may include an area between 100 and 400 square feet. NCLC 2023 Plant Installation Competition.Isaiah Bates, Tony Krebs, and Abby Knight. How do students benefit from NCLC? Students attending NCLC have the opportunity to network with hundreds of industry professionals, improve their professional skills, and have internship opportunities with companies worldwide. Educational workshops provide students with crucial information about the landscape industry. Landscape competitions build upon students' knowledge and experiences and provide real-world applications of their learning. Josie Hyatt and Cayleigh Smith place 1st in the Safety First Competition during NCLC 2023. Thank You! Your generous donation will go towards airfare and hotel expenses for students attending NCLC 2024 in Provo, Utah. With your support, Landscape Club students can have the opportunity to learn more about the industry, network with professionals, and meet others with a shared passion. We greatly appreciate your support for the future of the landscaping industry! NCLC 2023 Career Fair at Mississippi State University. Want to stay connected? Learn more about ISU Landscape Club activities, events, and NCLC on our Instagram @isulandscapeclub!

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American Meteorological Society 2024

By AMS ISU Chapter

Help the ISU chapter of the American Meteorological Society travel to their next conference!

Help the ISU chapter of the American Meteorological Society travel to their next conference! AMS ISU Chapter The Student Chapter of the American Meteorological Society at Iowa State University (ISU AMS) is excited to announce that we are attending the 104th AMS Annual Meeting and 23rd Annual Student Conference in January 2024! With your support, ISU AMS students can present their original research with both poster and oral presentations, learn about cutting-edge research in the field, and network with professionals and graduate school advisors at the career and resource fair. Students will also explore careers, attend broadcast meteorology tape swaps, construct professional resumes, and practice interview skills at the 23rd Annual Student Conference. A total of 27 students are attending the 104th Annual Meeting this month. We hope more students can attend the 105th Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 2025! During the 2023-2024 school year, our chapter strives for academic excellence, strong community outreach, and building relationships between members. This year our students have had numerous opportunities to network with professionals in the field. One way our students have been able to do this is through Cy's Eyes on the Skies, our broadcast group. These students have made two trips to KCCI to gain feedback and create professional reels (Figure 1). This helps our students have reels to give to potential employers at conferences such as AMS. We have also focused on our chapter's outreach, headed by the outreach chair, Brooke Beran, and the outreach committee. This group of students works to help educate students at local schools, build anemometer kits, and speak at conferences for young students in STEM. Our Female Engagement Officer aims to ensure the involvement of women in our chapter and encourage our female students to network with other female alumni. Sophie Miller, Female Engagement Officer, has worked to have fun activities and professional development sessions with alumni and women in the field for the women in our chapter (Figure 2). Also, our Sophomore Chair, Jon Siemianowski, does a great job including new students to the major and familiarizing them with the department and other students in the major (Figure 3). In addition to your gifts, students work in football, basketball, and volleyball concession stands to raise money for the AMS Annual Meeting (Figure 4). Students can fully fund their trip to the annual meetings between your gifts and concessions. If you are interested in learning more about what our chapter is up to, please follow us on Instagram and Twitter @isuams and join our Facebook group ISU AMS. Thank you so much for supporting the next generation of meteorologists! Figure 1. Cy's Eyes on the Skies students traveled to KCCI to network and create professional reels to improve their broadcasting abilities. Figure 2. One of our first Female Engagement Officer Events bringing women of the major together for an ice breaker event. Figure 3. Sophomore Chair event where upper classmen got to meet and get to know some of the new students. Figure 4. Students participate in basketball concessions to raise money for the conference.

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Iowa State Women's Hockey Club 2024

By Iowa State Women's Hockey Club

Support the Iowa State Women's Hockey Club in their upcoming season!

Support the Iowa State Women's Hockey Club in their upcoming season! Iowa State Women's Hockey Club We are a part of the ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association) Women's Division 2 and compete against other Division 1 schools all around the Midwest. We love representing our University with great pride and showcasing women's hockey at the collegiate level in Iowa. We need your help! As our program has had much success in the past, we want to continue this going forward. This year we have multiple goals that we are trying to achieve on and off the ice. The funds raised through this campaign will be allocated towards: Equipment and Gear: Hockey is a physically demanding sport, and quality equipment is essential for player safety and performance. We need to replace aging gear (over 10 years old), gloves, helmets, and ensure all players have access to top-tier equipment. Travel and Lodging: Our team frequently competes in tournaments and games that require travel, and the cost of transportation and accommodations has significantly increased. Funding will help ensure that our athletes can travel safely and comfortably to competitions, allowing us to compete with schools nationwide. Ice Time Payments: Access to quality ice time for practices and games is a significant ongoing expense. Funding will help cover the costs of renting rink space, which is vital to maintaining our training schedule and competitive edge. League Dues and Registration: As part of our commitment to competing at a higher level, our team participates in a competitive league. The funds will help cover registration fees and league dues, ensuring that we can continue to participate in regional and national competitions. Your contribution will help us create a lasting impact on the development of women’s college hockey here at Iowa State, empowering female athletes to excel at their sport while building leadership skills that will last a lifetime. With your support, we can provide our athletes with the resources they need to succeed and ensure the future of our hockey program is bright!

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Iowa State Softball Club 2024

By Iowa State Softball Club

Support the ISU Softball Club in their upcoming season!

Support the ISU Softball Club in their upcoming season! Iowa State Softball Club Why Are We Fundraising The Iowa State Women's Club Softball team is asking for your support in fundraising for our upcoming games and series, as well as regional's and national's tournaments this spring. Our team practices and competes year-round to prepare us for the National's Tournament in Georgia. To continue to represent Iowa State for Club Softball, we have to fundraise for many different expenses during our season. These costs include traveling, jerseys, umpires, hotels, association dues, and equipment. Our team made it to the National's Tournament in May 2021 and would love your help to get us back to Georgia this spring! About The Softball Team The Iowa State Women's Club Softball team consists of around 20 players from all over the country and from all different majors. Our team typically plays in 4 different series against other Midwest university club teams. During the 2023-24 season, our team competes against fellow conference teams: the University of Iowa, University of Nebraska, University of Kansas, and Kansas State University. As a new addition, we will play a non-conference series against Illinois State University in April. The Iowa State Club Softball team is affiliated with the National Club Softball Association in the Mid-America Central Conference in Division 1. Post Series Win Against Iowa Secures Spot in Regionals Tournament 2022-23 Season Why We Love Club Softball Club Softball allows players to have to flexibility to compete in college sports while still having time for studying and other clubs. Being involved in club softball creates a sense of belonging and community. Each member on the team creates friends for life, grows through personal development, learns how to work together as a team, and enjoys each other's company while playing the sport we love. Thank You The Iowa State Club Softball team is extremely grateful for all the support and donations. We would not be able to compete and represent the university without your generosity. Thank you so much for helping us be a great team! First Home Series of 2023-24 Season

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The Fashion Show 2024

By The Fashion Show

One of the nation's largest student-run fashion shows, with over 300 student designers, directors, committee members, and models.

One of the nation's largest student-run fashion shows, with over 300 student designers, directors, committee members, and models. The Fashion Show In 1982, The Iowa State University Fashion Show began as a simple runway show held in a MacKay Hall classroom with only a few Iowa State students in attendance. Over the past 42 years, The Fashion Show has grown into one of the largest student-run fashion shows in the nation and is produced by nearly 150 students selected to be part of the planning committees. In addition, The Fashion Show selects 70 student models who showcase the garments chosen by industry guest judges. Garments included in the show are designed by over 75 Iowa State students from the Apparel, Merchandising, and Design program. This year, The Fashion Show 2024 will take place on Saturday, April 20, at 7:00 p.m. We are excited to announce that the show will once again take place at C.Y. Stephens Auditorium in Ames, Iowa. The production has grown to a nearly sold-out attendance of over 5,000 audience members and online viewers who witness the culmination of months of student work. Anyone unable to attend the show in person will be able to access our live stream, which will be available on our Facebook page and our official ISU website. Why Donate to The Fashion Show? In addition to scholarships and networking opportunities with industry professionals, The Fashion Show provides Iowa State students with many unique opportunities. Participation on any committee allows students to obtain industry experience and develop leadership skills that impact their selection for internships and jobs following graduation. The Fashion Show also continues to expand community awareness and philanthropic efforts in the Ames and Des Moines areas. Those involved with the show come from a diverse set of majors and form lifelong friendships throughout the planning process. Student leaders on the planning teams have been collaborating since August 2023 to develop the best possible production. We hope you consider donating to the continual growth of our organization! The Fashion Show Committees: - Art - Alumni Relations - Behind The Scenes - Design - Digital Media - Finance - Marketing - Modeling - Philanthropy - Photography - Public Relations - Set Design - Social Media - Special Events - Visual Merchandising Scholarships By donating to The Fashion Show 2024, you will be supporting the overall production of the show and contributing to scholarships that benefit the futures of winning students in each category! Student designers chosen to display their garments in the show also compete for first-, second-, and third-place scholarships in their respective categories. Last year, The Fashion Show awarded more than $10,000 in scholarships to student designers due to the generous donations acquired through this campaign! These scholarships help students further their education and facilitate the creation of future designs. First place in each category receives $500 and the overall winner of Lora and Russ Talbot ISU Fashion Show Best in Show is awarded a $2,500 endowed scholarship! Categories for student designs include: - Accessories - Activewear - Athleisure - Childrenswear - Costume - Day Dresses - Digital Printing - Fashion Illustration - Fiber Art - Formal Wear - Functional Design/Uniforms - Graduate - Inspired by the Textiles and Clothing Museum - Plus Size - Portfolio (Analog or Digital) - Senior Collection - Sleepwear/Loungewear - Sportswear - Suiting/Business Attire - Sustainability - Wearable Art - Wearable Technology- Best use of the ISU Tartan Industry Professionals Besides showcasing student work, The Fashion Show prides itself on inviting distinguished industry professionals to serve as guest judges for the show. Every year, professionals from across the country convene at Iowa State to evaluate submitted entries on Judging Day. Comprising associates in design, merchandising, education, and production, the guest judges help critique and select which designs will walk the runway and demonstrate the most elite student work. The Fashion Show also inspires student designers by hosting an industry Guest Company/Designer to showcase their work during the second half of the show. The Guest Company/Designer holds a coveted spot in the show's tradition, as these individuals continue to demonstrate success and influence in the apparel industry. Last year, The Fashion Show welcomed Urban Outfitters as the Guest Designer. Additional previous designers include Vans, Patagonia, Abasi Rosborough, alumnus Todd Snyder, alumnus Matthew Christopher, and alumni designers from Vineyard Vines, J Brand, Marc Jacobs, and Target. Our Program The Apparel, Merchandising, and Design program is endorsed by the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA). Students of the program study fashion design, technical design, product development, costume history, merchandising and marketing strategies, production processes, business processes, and consumer behavior. Exposure to industry software and challenging classroom experiences prepares students for careers in one of the largest industries in the world: textiles and apparel. Iowa State University features production technology and product development laboratories where students can test fabrics, conduct research, and design textiles. Undergraduate access to these facilities is unique among national apparel programs and the opportunity continues to inspire and educate students. As part of the Apparel, Merchandising, and Design program, students have the opportunity to participate in international study abroad programs and industry field studies in New York City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicago, China, and Europe. During the summer, over 150 undergraduates complete annual industry internships at companies across the nation, gaining valuable professional experience.

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Spirit Squad 2023

By Spirit Squad 2023

The Iowa State Spirit Squad is fundraising for our trip to nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida, this spring!

The Iowa State Spirit Squad is fundraising for our trip to nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida, this spring! Spirit Squad 2023 Why We Are Fundraising The Iowa State Spirit Squad is asking for your support in fundraising for our national competition in Daytona Beach, Florida, in April 2024. We work extremely hard year-round to prepare for nationals as it is the time when we get to compete in the sport we love. To continue representing Iowa State in Cheerleading and Dance, the Spirit Squad has to fundraise for many different costs that go into competing at nationals. These costs include hotels, flights, uniforms, costumes, meals, team shirts, choreography, and music for our routines. The Spirit Squad had a successful nationals in April 2023 because of your donations! Based on the success of the fundraising efforts through this crowdfunding campaign last year, we are back again. We hope we can reach our fundraising goal again this year to have another great experience at nationals! Iowa State Cheer and Dance in Jack Trice Stadium About the Cheer Team The Iowa State University Cheer Team consists of 49 athletes from across the country. These include 16 athletes on the Co-Ed team and 33 athletes on the All-Girl team. They are led by Spirit Squad Coordinator and Head Coach Kendra Simpson, along with 3 assistant coaches, Liza Lovan, Shlisa Rogers, and Nathan Sands. The Iowa State Cheer team cheers for many sports, including Football, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Volleyball, Gymnastics, and Wrestling. In addition to this, they prepare all season for their national competition in Daytona Beach, Florida, where they compete against other Division 1A schools in the Co-Ed and All-Girl Division. The Co-Ed and All-Girl teams strive to foster a Championship Culture to create a name for themselves and represent the University proudly at the national level. The cheer team works hard in and out of practice by attending extra lifting workouts, appearances, volunteering, and maintaining a team GPA above 3.40. They will be attending NCA Nationals on a gold-paid bid and a bronze-paid bid earned earlier in the season. The Iowa State Cheer team is working to continue their success throughout the year and for many more years to come. We deeply appreciate the support from donors within Cyclone Nation to make all these successes possible! Iowa State Cheer All-Girl Iowa State Cheer Co-Ed Team photos taken by Corey Edits Photography About the Dance Team The Iowa State University Dance Team consists of 42 members from across the Midwest. Team members train in more than 10-15 hours of weekly practices in preparation for game day and national performances. ISUDT is led by Head Coach Jill Petersen and assistant coaches Kelsie Mackie, Danielle Myers, and Kate Netten. The Iowa State Dance Team helps lead spectator enthusiasm during Iowa State Athletic events, including football and men’s and women’s basketball. In addition, ISUDT participates in team philanthropic events outside of practice. This includes Letters of Love at Iowa State, Raising Readers in Story County, and Adopting a Family during Christmas time. Outside of leading crowd engagement in Ames and helping the community, the Iowa State Dance Team uses much of the season to prepare for NDA College Nationals in Daytona, Florida. While at nationals, ISUDT competes in the following D1A categories: Jazz, Team, Pom, and new this year, Spirit Rally! Over the past few years, ISUDT has brought home multiple National titles and rankings, as well as a World title back to Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Dance Team hopes to continue to make the university proud, as well as to progress the program as years move forward. The success of this team would not be possible without the amazing support of Cyclone Nation and donors; we thank you for all your help! Iowa State Dance Team About Our Mascot Cy Cy is the official mascot of Iowa State University, and his duties are fulfilled by the members of the Mascot Squad. Cy makes appearances at various Cyclone sporting events such as football, men's and women's basketball, volleyball, wrestling, soccer, softball, and gymnastics. In addition to sporting events, Cy is often requested to make various appearances across the state of Iowa for a number of events. An interesting fact that you may not know is that Cy competes each year at the NCA College Mascot Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida. Cy is part of both the Coed and All-girl cheer performances, which helps improve the overall effect of the routines and improve scores. Cy also has a routine of his own where he performs a skit competing against other mascots in order to win over the crowd. The mascot squad works very hard to build the props and sets used in Cy's routine. Cy at Pregame in Jack Trice Stadium Thank You The Iowa State Spirit Squad is extremely grateful for the endless support of Cyclone Nation. They would not be able to compete and represent the University at the national level without your support and generosity. Thank you for helping us get our moment to shine! Running Flags Photo Courtesy of j.Rice Photography

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SAE International Student Chapter 2023

By ISU SAE International

The ISU Chapter of SAE International is traveling across the nation to various competitions!

The ISU Chapter of SAE International is traveling across the nation to various competitions! ISU SAE International Who are we and what do we do? During the 2023-24 school year, The SAE International Formula team will design and build an advanced high-performance race car as well as run all aspects of business for the team and travel to four competitions around North America. They will represent Iowa State at the competitions by producing competitive vehicles and placing well against 150 of the top schools from around the world. Students must design and manufacture but are also exposed to budgeting, communication, project, and resource management skills. As one of the largest and fastest-growing organizations on campus, sponsorship is critical to not only meet the minimum needs of the teams but also to support competition at the highest level. With your generous support, we will be able to produce and compete with a car that will make the team, school, and sponsors proud. Also, funding these projects directly supports the journey of these students as they start their careers. Iowa State SAE International (Society of Automotive Engineers) allows students to design, build, and test the performance of a real vehicle and compete with other students from around the globe. The SAE International Student Chapter is one of the largest Engineering Student Organizations at Iowa State University, consisting of 5 student teams with over 250 students that design, build, and participate in competitions domestically and internationally. Formula SAE International is also heavily involved in local community outreach events aimed at educating youth in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (S.T.E.M.) as well as business. Since August of this school year, the team has participated in 23 community outreach events to help inspire the youth of our community to always strive for the best in education and in personal life development. What is Formula SAE? Iowa State’s Formula Team challenges students to conceive, design, fabricate, and compete with formula-style race cars. The students are challenged to build a vehicle that can achieve high cornering speeds but also have bulletproof reliability. They focus on powertrain performance, vehicle dynamics, suspension tuning, aerodynamics, and business aspects of the team. Iowa State has built 28 vehicles for this competition and has gained recognition for its top-performing cars. The Formula Team is also undertaking a new format to power their vehicle. 2023-24 will be the last competition season for the internal combustion car. The following year with CR-29 the team plans to make large technical advances moving to an all-electric car. That takes a lot of R&D so the team has created a whole new sector of the team specifically to design, build, and test the new all-electric powertrain before integration into next year's car. What does the main competition look like? The main competition the team goes to is Formula SAE Michigan. This event is held in May and there will be about 120 teams from around the world representing some of the best engineering schools. The teams are judged by top engineers and executives from companies such as General Motors, Ford, Tesla, Stelantis, Rivian, and Magna International just to name a few. The team wants to take as many members as possible so they all get the experience of the competition as well as being able to network for their future careers with these top companies and your contribution will help the team achieve that. EVENTS AT COMPETITION TECHNICAL INSPECTION This is the first event the team participates in and it is a static event. The team takes the car through multiple different inspection categories. The goal of the team every year is to not only make a team and vehicle that is high-performance but also safe for anyone to drive. Safety is a large aspect of our competition and this inspection makes sure of that. Every year FSAE releases a rule book that every team has to abide by and there is no lie when we say every rule and word in the rule book is tested in this inspection. Once the team makes it fully through the intersection it is a SAE-certified legal and safe racecar which in and of itself is a large achievement that every team member is proud to have accomplished. ACCELERATION Acceleration is exactly what it sounds like its an event that tests the team's acceleration over a 75-meter straight track. There are 2 drivers in this event and each has just a few runs to set the fastest time across the finish line starting for a standstill at the starting line. AUTOCROSS Autocross is a common test of both the car and the driver's ability in the automotive world. It mainly tests the car's maneuverability and handling over a tight course with a series of straights and turns. There are also two drivers for this event with each doing two laps. This track is usually a mile or two long. Not only does the team get scored on their performance in this event, it also is qualifying for the endurance event. BUSINESS A lot of people think that Formula SAE is a strictly engineering competition, but that couldn't be further from the truth. The team is also tested and scored on the aspect of running the team like a fully operational business. This includes everything from budgeting, outreach events, social media, supply chain, and a five-year business plan with projections for the team. The team is also tasked each year with a prompt that challenges every aspect of a business and they then have to make a presentation answering how the business will tackle the problem and thrive in the given environment. This is usually judged by the executives of top companies talked about earlier and is an integral part of a winning team. SKID-PAD Skid-Pad is a very simple event where the team is tasked to go around a figure-8 track configuration in the shortest amount of time. this is a true test of cornering ability and shows how many G-forces the car can handle. BRAKING This event is one of the most straightforward! The team starts at a standstill, accelerates the car and then once they cross the start line, the team tests the braking ability of the car and is tasked with locking up all four wheels at once and not stalling the car. If completed successfully, the team gets to move on. ENDURANCE Endurance is by far the largest test of the team's ability. It mixes most of the other events into one! The team is tasked with making the car survive a grueling 22-KM race split between two drives. Most teams do not finish this event, as most break down and fail to cross the finish line. This event tests the reliability of the car, and, if finished, can score the team the most amount of points at the competition. The feeling of seeing the car cross the finish line of this event is even more rewarding than any amount of points that can be scored! DESIGN Design is a static event where instead of testing the car's ability, the students who worked so hard on the car are tested on their design by top engineers from top companies from around the world. They are asked to talk about the design of the different components of the vehicle and then critically question why it was designed this way. They have to defend why the part was made the way it was made, why it helps the car, and then explain the engineering and manufacturing aspects of the part. This event is one of the best events for students to learn about world engineering and learn how to effectively communicate their ideas and designs to other people in a professional manner. If the team does a good enough job, they then move on to design finals where the top 10 designs are given in front of all the competition. Cars From Previous Years Social Media Want to know more about the teams? Feel free to check them out on social media! Formula: https://m.facebook.com/CycloneRacingUS/ | @CycloneRacingUS on Instagram and Twitter | linked-in: Cyclone Racing | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwibqZ044Ac

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American Institute of Chemical Engineers 2023

By AIChE

Support the American Institute of Chemical Engineers at ISU as they compete in future conferences!

Support the American Institute of Chemical Engineers at ISU as they compete in future conferences! AIChE Nationals (AIChE Annual Student Conference) From November 5-10, AIChE chapter members attended the national conference in Orlando, Florida. While there, AIChE students participated in Chem E Car, presented their research posters, attended graduate and professional development fairs, networked with recruiters and other chemical engineers, and much more. Students also won awards for their research and for being outstanding students. The ISU chapter of AIChE also was celebrated as an Outstanding Student Chapter at the conference. Your generosity makes these trips more accessible for all students and enables them to develop into future chemical engineers. Sullivan Flynn and Mariella Vitelli with their Outstanding Student Awards at theAIChE 2023 Annual Student Conference. Regional Conference The Iowa State Chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) is currently preparing to participate in the 16th MidAmerican Regional Student Conference at the University of Arkansas from April 5 to April 7th, 2024. This is a great opportunity for AIChE members to showcase their research, compete in various competitions (such as Chem-E Car, Chem-E Jeopardy, and Chem-E Cube), and attend various professional development opportunities. Beyond those, the regional conference is also a great opportunity for students to network with other students and represent Iowa State. Chem-E-Car Team We have two teams preparing for the next regional conference in April 2024. The teams are experimenting with two different reactions to power their cars, as well as incorporating some new and exciting ideas for their stopping mechanisms. The Iowa State chapter of AIChE has sent a Chem-E-Car team to the national conference for the last 8 years! This is thanks to our excellent traditions and outstanding students willing to work hard to succeed. Your support can help us send and prepare the cars and teams for the next regional conference to continue the trend of qualifying for nationals. Thank you for your generosity! Iowa State Students Elias Pickit, Derrick Grengs, and David Nelson (in red) preparing “The Bridge” by tilting the car and adding the reactants for the start mechanism at the National for Chem E Car competition. This competition season, we are looking to extend our streak of qualifying for the national competition by placing in the top three in next spring’s Mid-American Regional Conference. The car for the Nationals team is named "The Bridge," after the new pedestrian bridge built for Jack Trice Stadium! Our students worked very hard to run their cars at the regional competition successfully. Since then, The Bridge has been redesigned for better functionality and aesthetic appeal. At the 2023 MidAmerica Regional Conference, two Iowa State teams competed in Chem-E-Car, the Cardinal and Gold teams (the lab coats match the team names). New Cardinal and Gold teams have started working for the upcoming Regional conference in April of 2024. Members of the Iowa State Chem-E-Car Gold team (in gold) troubleshooting the thermo-electric conductors for “Ames Tap Water” at the 2023 MidAmerica Regional Competition Research Students from Iowa State attend conferences to present research about the work they do at school. Presenting research is both a competition and a great opportunity for students to build valuable skills to help them in their careers. Two students won in their research category at the most recent annual national conference, and one finished in second. From left to right: Victoria, Michael, and Zoe with their Research Poster Competition Awards. Professional Development Students also attend these conferences to advance their careers. AIChE has a wide variety of seminars that will educate students on how to be better engineers and provide valuable advice and insight from professionals. The professional development opportunities are also endless. Many companies and sponsors also had exhibits for students to network and visit while there, including ExxonMobil, Merck, Chevron, and more. Schools were also present to provide post-secondary education information. Links http://aiche.cbe.iastate.edu/ http://www.aiche.org/community/students/chem-e-car

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Engineers Without Borders 2023

By Engineers Without Borders

Help EWB build a medical clinic to serve the Ullo-Dantie community.

Help EWB build a medical clinic to serve the Ullo-Dantie community. Engineers Without Borders Generous donors have offered a 1:1 match for the first $7,000 contributed to double your impact and help EWB build a medical clinic to serve the Ullo-Dantie community. Thank you for your support! Who is EWB-ISU? Engineers Without Borders' (EWB) mission is to provide engineering solutions to communities worldwide and sustainably meet basic human needs. EWB-ISU is a non-profit, student-led organization at Iowa State University consisting of about 60 students. Our chapter is currently partnered with a community in Ullo, Ghana, called Ullo-Dantie. We have been working with them since 2014; our most recently completed project in Ullo was implementing a water distribution system that pumps water to the 1000 student (and growing) population at Ullo Senior High School. Since completing this project, EWB-ISU has been working with the community to identify other needs they have. What is the clinic project? It was brought to our attention that the current medical clinic in Ullo is insufficient. The maternity ward is very undersized and not capable of handling multiple births at the same time. The clinic is also in high demand during malaria season. Community members have expressed that the lack of access to adequate healthcare has resulted in the deaths of multiple community members. The clinic does not have a doctor or physician's assistant and cannot handle medical emergencies. Currently, the clinic consists of five rooms between two buildings, which is insufficient to provide adequate healthcare. Since EWB-ISU has identified this need in the community, we have evaluated the feasibility of constructing a new and sufficient medical clinic. The executive team voted to move forward with this project in the Spring of 2020. This new clinic would provide the kind of medical support that Ullo-Dantie needs and serve 28 other nearby communities, for a total of about 11,000 people. The design and construction of the clinic have been broken down into phases that will be completed over multiple years. The new clinic will have a maternity ward, consultation rooms, and a pharmacy, to name a few features. This project is something that the Ghanaian government is in full support of; they have agreed in writing to provide the clinic with medical supplies and a physician's assistant if EWB-ISU designs and constructs the actual building. We also secured verbal and written agreements from the chief of the Ullo Traditional Area. The project is now fully underway with a multi-phase layout and models built on information the travel team brought back from the Ullo community. The travel team also met with a contractor while in Ghana and was able to see some of the work they have done. The travel team was impressed with the quality of their work and secured this contractor for the clinic project. Currently, this contractor, with the help of the community, has cleared the land and dug the foundation for the main structure. To see a rendition of what the final structure will look like, please take a look at the image below or see the walk-through in the second video of the slideshow above. The third image is the construction site from the last travel team visit. Supporting the progress of this project is an investment in Ullo's future; death and illness would be prevented with the resources of a new clinic, thereby improving the overall healthcare and quality of life in Ullo. Community members could rely on the new clinic for medicine, maternal healthcare, and proper medical consultation, among many other things. Improving the health of members of a community is a major step in promoting the development of a more sustainable and prosperous society. You can be part of Ullo's growth by enabling EWB-ISU to support their needs through engineering solutions! Learn more about us on our website or follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook! Website: Engineers Without Borders Iowa State University Student Chapter (iastate.edu) LinkedIn: EWB-ISU | LinkedIn Facebook: Engineers Without Borders Iowa State University Student Chapter | Facebook Instagram: ISU-EWB (@isuewb) • Instagram photos and videos

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Student Affairs Graduate Association 2023

By SAGA

Help the Student Affairs Graduate Association plan events and attend professional development opportunities!

Help the Student Affairs Graduate Association plan events and attend professional development opportunities! SAGA A very generous donor has offered a 1:1 match for up to $1,000 contributed to double your impact and help SAGA reach our goal. We thank each of you for all your support! Meet the President of SAGA! Hi y'all! My name is Cam (she/her), and I am the President of SAGA! Thank you to all who have supported our program so far! Our program is unique in the fact that we are for graduate students and their success, and we are a tiny but mighty program. I graduated with my undergraduate degree from ISU in 2022, and I was an orientation leader and admissions representative during my undergrad, which encouraged me to pursue a master's in Student Affairs. I have learned so much in this program, and as the President, I want to help my classmates achieve their professional goals! Each of us works on campus for an assistantship, but many do not provide enough professional development funds for conferences. Our organization wants to raise funds for those fees as well as raise funds for activities within our program. We would not be who we are without our support systems and our wonderful alumni network. Thank you for supporting us, whether it's through money, shares online, or general moral support! We appreciate all of you! Who We Are The Student Affairs Graduate Association is an organization run by graduate students in the Student Affairs Master's Program. The purpose of this organization is to bring the two years, or cohorts, together to talk about current topics or issues happening in the Student Affairs world, share our experiences within the program, and support each other as we go along. We are hoping to raise funds to host our Student Affairs Graduation Ceremony and other socials for our members. Support would also help our students attend professional development conferences, and it would help fund our cross-cohort days. This is important to us as we are always seeking opportunities for our master's students to further their knowledge and become better Student Affairs professionals, and our cross-cohort days give us an opportunity to visit other colleges and universities and get exposure to other student affairs programs and experience how structures work on different campuses. Meet the Faculty In order to better understand the work we do, we'd like to introduce our faculty members and their areas of study. Dr. Michael Brown Michael Brown, Ph.D. (he/him), is an Associate Professor. Dr. Brown’s research program centers on technology's role in undergraduate students' experiences. His current projects focus on large undergraduate science and engineering lecture courses exploring how students use digital study resources and how faculty and instructors design and plan to use digital technologies in the classroom. Dr. Ann Gansemer-Topf Ann M. Gansemer-Topf, Ph.D. (she/her), is an Associate Professor and a Faculty Fellow in the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching. Her research focuses on the micro (student) and macro (institutional, state, and federal) factors contributing to student success. She is also interested in using assessment methods to understand best practices for effective teaching and learning and program implementation. Dr. Robert Reason Robert D. Reason, Ph.D. (he/him), is a Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs; he also serves as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Academic Affairs for the College of Human Sciences. Before assuming his current position at ISU, he was a faculty member at Penn State University from 2003-2011 and a research scientist at Penn State’s Center for the Study of Higher Education. Dr. Reason brings expertise in multi-institutional studies of student success, particularly the success of first-year students. Dr. Rachel Smith Rachel Smith, Ph.D. (she/her), is an Assistant Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs. She is interested in student transitions and practices that engage students in learning with their peers, faculty, and staff. Her research focuses on how colleges and universities can design environments where students form networks of academic and social relationships that facilitate involvement, learning, and success in college and afterward. Dr. TJ Stewart Terah (TJ) Stewart, Ph.D. (he/him), is an Assistant Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs. His research broadly focuses on equity and justice in Higher Education. Specifically, he explores the realities of college students with stigmatized identities, including how identity informs their outcomes and structural barriers to their success and well-being. He also studies identity-based student activism and power-conscious approaches to research.

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E-Week 2023

By E-Week

Support the College of Engineering's annual E-Week event!

Support the College of Engineering's annual E-Week event! E-Week Engineers’ Week is a student organization in the College of Engineering at Iowa State University. We are dedicated to supplying educational and social programming that supports student professional skill development, student/faculty engagement, and social opportunities to increase student interactions across 15 academic engineering majors. We have events offered in the fall and spring semesters, culminating with National Engineers Week held in February. We have an executive team of 18 students who coordinate planning annually, with many student volunteers aiding with annual program delivery. This past year has been amazing! As a team, we set record attendance at nearly every event we hosted. 2023 Engineers’ Week had over 5,000 participants, and next year we predict even more students and faculty will get involved! Our annual button sales sold out the week before the event! We also hosted a new Mario Cart/Super Smash Bros tournament, game watch night, trivia night, and a club showcase during Engineers’ Week. We hosted events outside the official week as well, including our annual pi mile run, golf tournament, midnight breakfast, and company tech talks. These events would not have been possible without support. Donations go directly into paying for the hosted events. This upcoming year, we are excited to expand our programming for College of Engineering students. Our organization is partnering with our college’s Engineering Career Services Office to help explore additional professional development programming opportunities with the goal of increasing students’ confidence in themselves and their skills. We are also partnering with Dance Marathon to create a fun new event for both of our organizations. New events will allow us to create a close-knit, inclusive environment at Iowa State University and develop students’ professional and leadership skills. If you are unable to donate, please help support us by following us on social media. Website: https://www.engineering.iastate.edu/eweek/ Instagram: isueweek LinkedIn: Engineers’ Week Student Organization Facebook: Engineers' Week

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Rome Program 2023

By College of Design Rome Program

Help the College of Design's Rome Program celebrate their 30th anniversary!

Help the College of Design's Rome Program celebrate their 30th anniversary! College of Design Rome Program Rome Center hallway Walking into the Rome Center for the first time is truly awe-inspiring. The 16th-century building in the Palazzo Cenci-Bolognetti welcomes eager students with its grand spiral staircase, frescoed ceiling, detailed wooden doors and inviting corridors that lead to their studios. And if all the intricate details of this historic building aren’t enough, you can peer out of the windows to see the piazza below and the Roman architecture that surrounds the structure. The Iowa State University Rome Center is located in the Piazza delle Cinque Scole The College of Design has been taking students to Rome for more than 30 years. Architecture, art and design, graphic design, interior design, integrated studio arts and landscape architecture students travel to the Eternal City for the semester to immerse themselves in the history and culture. Students attend classes at the Rome Center in Piazza delle Cinque Scole, a stone’s throw from the Tiber River and walking distance from historical sites like the Pantheon, Teatro di Marcellus, Piazza Navona and Largo di Torre Argentina. Students working in the studio Lessons taught in studios are supplemented with real-world examples. Field trips for students to explore Italy are sprinkled throughout the semester. Students take day trips to art museums and design centers to deepen their understanding of the region. They travel to cities like Milan, Venice, Naples, Sorrento and more. Duomo di Milano in Milan, Italy Your generous gifts will afford our students endless opportunities abroad. Donations will ease the financial burden for our students to obtain their passports, visas and plane tickets. Your support will provide bus, tram and train passes to help students easily travel to and from their studios and you will give them the best art supplies to complete their work. These funds can bring in guest speakers as well as cover admission to world-class museums, art galleries and special events. And donations will allow for facility upgrades to ensure the best environment for College of Design students to thrive in. With your help, our students have the opportunity to build new connections, challenge themselves and create memories that will last a lifetime. Every contribution makes a difference. Thank you for your support!

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TREND Magazine 2023

By TREND Magazine

Help TREND Magazine print and publish their next issue!

Help TREND Magazine print and publish their next issue! TREND Magazine Each Tuesday evening, a passerby may hear the clacking of impractical shoes and the buzzing of exciting voices coming from MacKay Hall on Iowa State University’s campus. Those sounds are coming from the nearly 150 directors and members of TREND Magazine. In 2006, a few driven apparel merchandising and design (AMD) students decided they wanted to gift Iowa State University a bi-annual, student-run fashion magazine. What started out as a modest 10-page publication has turned into a magazine that's at least 150 pages long. With the dedication and hard work of ISU students over the years, TREND has been able to produce 34 print issues so far, as well as a monthly online issue released regularly. Donations are vital to the longevity of this essential publication. Students need the community's financial support to continue flexing their creative muscles and gaining real experience in the publishing and media industries. Your donation will go towards the future issues of TREND Magazine. With your help, future students will be able to gain valuable experience from creating a publication all on their own. Why donate to TREND Magazine? TREND Magazine provides real-world experience to students of all majors — 143 students, to be exact. This on-campus group is more than a club, it is preparation for working professionally in the print and media industries. TREND is a place for students to meet and collaborate, improving their creative and problem-solving skills outside of the classroom. It is a creative outlet for students and allows them to envision and create an example of their hard work to bring to future employers. Experience is crucial in the fashion, print, and media industries. Students who are part of the fashion committees in TREND get to create a photoshoot from scratch, providing clothing, props, accessories, and poses. The advertising and public relations committee students can reach out to real businesses and use the skills they learn in class. The students in the event planning committee get to plan the release party for the semester. The editorial committee gives students published articles to add to their portfolios. We kindly ask you to donate to TREND so that we can continue to give creative students a place to thrive and prepare for their workforce. TREND is a gem in the truest sense of the word. Your contributions will help students continue to find their passion in fashion, photography, writing, and design.

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ISC Beds for International Students 2023

By Iowa State University Foundation

Rest Assured! This project provides beds for new international students at Iowa State University who have limited financial resources.

Rest Assured! This project provides beds for new international students at Iowa State University who have limited financial resources. By International Student Council Every student deserves a nurturing environment that supports their academic journey, but for many international students at Iowa State University, the necessity of owning a comfortable bed remains out of reach. That's why we are launching a fundraiser to provide beds for these students, and we need your support! The International Student Council at Iowa State University, in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa, dedicated faculty and staff members, and members of the Ames community are joining forces to address this pressing issue. Together, we want to ensure that every new international student with limited financial resources can start their educational journey with dignity and comfort by providing them with a bed of their own. By donating to our fundraiser, you will play a pivotal role in transforming the lives of these students and empowering them to excel in their studies. Relocating to a foreign country for higher education is a monumental undertaking, often accompanied by significant financial strain. Many new international students at Iowa State University face tremendous challenges in affording even the most basic necessities. Your contribution, regardless of its size, will make a profound difference by removing a substantial barrier to academic and professional success. Let's ensure that these students have the resources they need to unlock their full potential and thrive in their educational pursuits! Together, we can forge a compassionate community that recognizes the importance of supporting our international student body. With your generous support, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of these individuals, fostering an inclusive environment where every student at Iowa State University can rest assured, dream big, and embark on a transformative educational journey. We also accept checks! Checks can be made payable to ISU Foundation and mailed to: ISU Foundation, PO Box 2230, Ames, IA 50010 Please note the name of the FundISU project on your check. If you have questions or would like to discuss your gift with an ISU Foundation staff member, please email fundisu@foundation.iastate.edu or call 515-297-8616.

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Crow Creek Service Project 2023

By Crow Creek Service Project

Support College of Veterinary Medicine students on their service trip to Crow Creek in Fort Thompson, South Dakota!

Support College of Veterinary Medicine students on their service trip to Crow Creek in Fort Thompson, South Dakota! Crow Creek Service Project Crow Creek ReservationService Project 2023 Pictured are students and volunteers performing surgeries Iowa State University faculty, alumni, veterinary students, and community volunteers who organize and carry out the Crow Creek Reservation Service Trip invite you to contribute to their project. The team members have traveled to Fort Thompson, South Dakota, for thirteen years to offer veterinary services to tribal members of the Crow Creek Reservation. Veterinary services are not easily accessible or affordable to many animal owners on the reservation. Most years, more than 300 animals will be seen during the small animal and equine clinics. When the project first began, it was common for dogs to present with heartworm, mange, and tick infestations. Now our veterinarians who provide services for the trip have noticed a marked decrease in the incidence of these medical problems. Pictured is a Tribal Member with her dog Members of the Crow Creek Reservation look forward to the yearly veterinary trip as an event to meet with veterinarians and veterinary students, discuss their pet’s health concerns, have their pets vaccinated, and have their dogs and cats spayed and neutered. At the community's rodeo grounds, a group of veterinarians and veterinary students work with community horse owners to provide preventative health care to their horses. A group of veterinary students, veterinarians, and volunteers will also travel to Mission, SD, to work with the Wamakanskan Wawokiye Oti, Helping Animal Center, to provide veterinary services to horse owners of the Rosebud Reservation. Pictured are students and volunteers during a ceremony in 2019 In the last three years, this service trip has become part of a two-week fourth-year veterinary student rotation, Clinical Practice in Diverse Communities. Participating students will spend time before the trip organizing equipment for the small animal and equine veterinary clinics at Fort Thompson and Mission. They will devote time to learning about working in diverse communities and studying Dakota and Lakota history and cultural traditions. Your contributions can help provide the following: Medications to prevent heartworm infection and flea and tick infestations Equipment and medications to provide safe surgeries and anesthetic recoveries Medical supplies for the equine and small animal clinics Dental care for equine patients Transportation for volunteers to Mission and Fort Thompson, South Dakota photos by Patricia Howard, Kayla Stomack, and Claire Duncombe videos by Lawton Herbert and Claire Duncombe

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Good Earth 2023

By Good Earth

Help Good Earth grow food on campus to help tackle food insecurity!

Help Good Earth grow food on campus to help tackle food insecurity! Good Earth Good Earth Student Farm is a student-run organization where students, faculty, staff, and local community members can grow their own sustainable, naturally grown produce to aid in reducing food insecurity. Our harvest is also shared with The S.H.O.P. food pantry on campus. In 2022 Good Earth Student Farm transitioned from a traditional community-supported agriculture model to a donation-based community-supported agriculture model to continue efforts towards food security on campus. In 2022, we introduced a high tunnel system, key for an extended growing season. The high tunnel allows the student farmers to diversify the types of crops they grow and to be able to yield multiple harvests! Moreover, it also provides hospitable working conditions safe from the elements and encourages closer involvement with each other and the plants! Transportation to and from the farm 3x a week is provided so farmers can check on and tend to their crops. This car-pooling system is not only beneficial to the environment but also lowers costs to participate for our members! We also practice companion planting! This intercropping system is space efficient, boosts growth, repels pests, improves flavor, and reduces resources needed, such as additional irrigation and organic inputs. The plant diversity also greatly benefits our bee friends, other pollinators, and beneficial organisms! Post-harvest, all our biomass goes to the University Compost Facility. We return all of our freshly composted biomass in the spring as organic fertilizer to incorporate into the soil. This improves the soil structure, retention of water/nutrients, attraction of beneficial organisms, and longevity! In our short 2022 season, we donated 450 lbs of fresh produce to The S.H.O.P. Our student farmers harvested 950 lbs of produce for themselves. This year we’re taking this a step further by promoting and making healthy produce available for more community members by adding an additional high tunnel. Why Donate to Good Earth Student Farm? To offset the transition cost to a donation-based community-supported agricultural model, Good Earth Student Farm needs resources and supplies to provide a unique opportunity to the community! Good Earth Student Farm arranges students, faculty, staff, and local community members in a direct partnership that connects the producers and consumers within our food system. These members obtain a bountiful harvest of farm-fresh produce and gain sustainable agricultural knowledge and in-field experience on how to grow their own food. Good Earth Student Farm also continues to increase community awareness of the environmental movement and efforts made toward it! Our club officers have worked together to plan and prepare for this 2023 growing season since 2022 to ensure our operation flourishes. Your support is crucial to our efforts, and we hope you consider donating to our mission toward sustainable food security here in our community! Donating to Good Earth Student Farm 2023 will support the overall production of the donation-based community-supported agriculture system and further our members’ sustainable food system knowledge! Good Earth Student Farm needs your help to address food insecurity at Iowa State University now and in the future - more than ever! Data from the 2021 implementation of the National College Health Association (NCHA) on ISU’s campus indicates 31% of ISU students are food insecure. Donations help us pay for resources and materials such as the high tunnel rental, seeds, transplant soil, growing flats of seeds in the greenhouse, t-tape for drip irrigation, an additional high tunnel rental for sweet potato bed, organic fertilizer for the sweet potato bed, community outreach efforts, and the cost of donation supplies. We are looking to purchase more farm tools, an electric mower, and a trimmer to efficiently maintain the space we rent. Additionally, we would like to send our student farmers on educational trips! The non-profit Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) is hosting an Organic Farming Conference which brings together all kinds of farmers and agricultural professionals to learn about the latest organic production methods and build a supportive community of resilient organic and sustainable farms. Sending students to the conference would provide a life-changing experience! We work extremely hard cultivating our sustainable produce and would also like to go on a one-night camping trip to explore the local environment and learn about the North-Eastern food systems of Iowa at the Seed-Savers Team-Workshop and Educational Conference! Thank you for your support of Good Earth 2023! If you want to learn more about our club, please contact us on any of our social media platforms, or feel free to contact anyone under the “Project Owners” section on this page. Social Media Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ISUGoodEarth/ Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodearthstudentfarm/ Our Discord: https://discord.gg/Fh4BmNAg6a Our ISU Student Organization Website: www.stuorg.iastate.edu/goodearth Our Email: goodearth@iastate.edu Other ways to make your gift: Mail Checks can be made payable to ISU Foundation and mailed to: ISU Foundation PO Box 2230 Ames, IA 50010 Payroll deduct Iowa State University employees may use a printable payroll deduct form that can be mailed or returned to: ISU Foundation PO Box 2230 Ames, IA 50010 If you have questions or would like to discuss your gift with an ISU Foundation staff member, please email fundisu@foundation.iastate.edu or call 515-294-8536.

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CSRL Skills Development for Self-Reliance 2023

By CSRL

Help rural Ugandans obtain the skills they need to improve their families’ long-term livelihoods.

Help rural Ugandans obtain the skills they need to improve their families’ long-term livelihoods. CSRL The recipe for sustainable livelihoods includes many ingredients. Iowa State University’s Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods (CSRL) and its Uganda Program (ISU-UP) use the power of education to develop responsible global citizens and thriving local communities that benefit from food and financial security, healthcare, civic participation, social inclusion, and environmental stewardship. One key set of ingredients in achieving our mission is skills development for self-reliance. Several ISU-UP projects focus on helping Ugandans be self-reliant. Community Income Generation Innovations (CIGI) Soap making Most CIGI participants enter the project after they (and their formerly malnourished child) graduate from a Nutrition Education Centre. The income mothers receive through their chosen craft helps them continue to have and provide nutritious diets for their babies, children and families, alleviating relapses in the nutrition program. Mothers and other participants use part of their income for school fees, home improvement, and savings for food and financial security. The craft projects include basket weaving, soap making, book making, jewelry making, leather working, and tailoring. Youth Entrepreneurship Program (YEP) Youth farmer YEP trains Ugandan youth (young adults between 15-35 years who are either in or out of school) on the many facets of agricultural entrepreneurship. Gaining enhanced knowledge in learning practical skills in crop and livestock management, marketing, and leadership, participants grow towards self-reliance and enterprising adulthood. Vocational & Life Skills Training Program Hairdressing project The vocational training program addresses an outcome of the global pandemic; a sudden increase of young mothers in their teens (13-19 years). The program supports these young mothers in improving their academic knowledge and life skills and provides training that enables them to engage in an income-generating vocation. Participants learn hairdressing, tailoring, culinary arts, or agriculture. Gathering together for these skilling projects, they gain additional support, knowing they are not alone. School and Home Gardening Projects School gardening The gardening programs work with young students– the next generation tasked with feeding the world. Pupils enrolled in school garden projects and clubs get hands-on experience learning best practices in local food production while earning funds for school fees and scholastic materials. Participants take pride in the ingredients they help grow for the school lunch programs and the agripreneurial skills and produce they take home to their families. Moreover, they come to realize that agriculture is cool while earning an income! Currently, we cannot accommodate the number of mothers and youth who wish to develop their skills. With your help, we can assist more individuals in obtaining the knowledge and boost they need to provide for themselves and improve their families’ long-term livelihoods. Every contribution makes a difference! Be part of the first $25,000 contributed, and your donation will be doubled!

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Robotics Club 2023

By Robotics Club

Help Robotics Club bring technical knowledge and interest in robotics to ISU students!

Help Robotics Club bring technical knowledge and interest in robotics to ISU students! Robotics Club The Robotics Club at Iowa State University is focused on bringing technical knowledge and interest in robotics to students at Iowa State University. During previous years, we have participated in competitions and outreach events at local schools and on the ISU campus. We have also focused our general meetings on introducing robotics concepts, research, and real-world implementation by inviting professors and students to speak on various topics related to robotics. Robot Operating System (ROS) Diagram This year, there are three main projects: an autonomous snowplow, a lower-body exoskeleton suit, and combat robotics. The Autonomous Snowplow team is tasked with clearing a predetermined area of snow without any human input; they can only use algorithms, computer vision, and additional sensors. In January 2023, they traveled to Minnesota to compete in a competition and placed 5th, winning $1500 and gaining valuable experience. Autonomous Snowplow Competition Our ExoSuit project is meant to provide external support to a person, increasing possible weight lifted and extending the time before physical exhaustion. The team has redesigned the project in the past year, and are planning to compete in the summer. In the competition, the team will be scored on design, an obstacle course, and efficiency. Exo Skeleton Backpack Combat Robotics is back to working on their 30 lbs. robot getting ready for competition. In combat robotics competitions, the teams try to be the last robot standing. Our team's robot has a spinning rectangle that will be used as their weapon in competition. They will be competing at RoboBrawl at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign taking place from March 31 - April 1. Assembled Combat Robot The Robotics Club at Iowa State University has continued to grow throughout the past year, and we need your help to support our members and prepare for the future! Donations help us pay for materials, manufacturing costs, and future travel expenses once we can safely attend competitions. We're also looking to purchase shelves and products to help us organize our space in the Student Innovation Center on campus. -- If you want to learn more about our club, please check out our website! https://robotics.stuorg.iastate.edu/ We're also on Twitter @ISU_Robotics!

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Cyclone Rocketry 2023

By Cyclone Rocketry Club

Support Cyclone Rocketry as they manufacture, build and launch their 2023 project!

Support Cyclone Rocketry as they manufacture, build and launch their 2023 project! Cyclone Rocketry Club Cyclone Rocketry's 2023 Team Who We Are Cyclone Rocketry is Iowa State’s high-powered rocketry team, a multidisciplinary group that competes in the world’s largest intercollegiate rocket engineering competition: The Spaceport America Cup (SAC). Our mission is to educate, challenge, and inspire Iowa State students, community members, and future generations about rocketry, science, engineering, and space. Through rocket design, manufacture, testing, and flight, Cyclone Rocketry provides valuable hands-on exposure to rocket engineering, an invaluable opportunity to gain experience outside the classroom in this engineering field. Team members participate in all the key steps of a complete engineering project, providing practical knowledge, fostering leadership development, and building modern communication skills. Click here to visit our website! Click here to view our Youtube channel! History The team was founded in the fall of 2017, with the goal of competing in SAC 2018. Within our short history, the team has been awarded both the Iowa State Newcomer Club of the Year and Outstanding Achievement awards by the university. Each year we research, design, manufacture, test, and fly a new competition rocket. Cyclone Rocketry launched Invictus at SAC 2018 and Nova Somnium at SAC 2019. Unfortunately, the competition was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. However, we were still able to complete and fly Ortu Solis in 2020 and Renegade in 2021. 2022 marked the return of Cyclone Rocketry to the Spaceport America Cup with Imperator which also featured Cyclone Rocketry's first student developed rocket motor for competition. This year, we are looking to push Cyclone Rocketry to new heights with our 2023 Spaceport America Cup rocket, Intrepid. Nova Somnium taking off at the 2019 Spaceport America Cup Ortu Solis thousands of feet in the air above North Branch, MN shortly after apogee Renegade lifting off at North Branch, MN in 2021 Imperator just after liftoff at the Spaceport America Cup in 2022 Intrepid CAD design of Intrepid The mission of Intrepid is to fly to an apogee of 30,000 ft above ground level. The scoring at SAC 2023 will largely depend on our altitude accuracy and our ability to successfully recover the vehicle and its club-designed payload. Here are some technical details of this year's competition rocket. Height: 15' 3'' Airframe diameter: 6'' Vehicle weight on the pad: 137 lb Maximum acceleration: 12.1 G Maximum velocity: 1655 fps / 1.5 Mach Propulsion Team after a successful Full-Scale Motor Test Intrepid is being built using many Student Researched and Designed (SRAD) technologies. Cyclone Rocketry pursues these technologies because they allow for more custom rocketry hardware and offer our members more design and manufacturing experience. Aerostructures The airframe of the rocket consists of body tubes, nosecone, couplers, and fins. All components are made primarily of carbon fiber, with the exception of the fiberglass nosecone. The couplers are produced with a female-mold vacuum bag technique. This year, we are utilizing our X-Winder machine to produce body tubes and the nose cone with composite filament winding technology. The fins are secured to the body with a tip-to-tip layup. Avionics The purpose of our SRAD avionics boards is to control the airbrakes in flight and log flight data. Both the physical boards and the flight software are student-made, and process pressure and acceleration data to determine airbrake actuation. A new software control system that includes new features for higher and faster flight is being researched for use at the competition. Mechanical Our objective at SAC 2023 is to achieve an apogee of exactly 30,000 ft AGL. To achieve this, our mechanical team designs and manufactures airbrakes that decelerate the rocket during the coast phase of flight. This year, advanced metals optimization techniques are being used to trim unnecessary mass from the airbrakes. The mechanical team leads the manufacturing of metal parts of the rocket. Along with airbrakes and metals manufacturing, the mechanical team has worked on the development of a piston ejection system which will greatly reduce the needed black powder needed for ejection. Payload Each year a cubesat payload is launched with the rocket. This year, the payload will feature a particle counter which will perform an analysis of the local atmosphere during descent. This data will be stored locally on the payload but will also feature an antenna to provide live telemetry to a ground station. Propulsion Cyclone Rocketry's propulsion team was founded in the fall of 2018 with the goal of producing a motor to propel the competition rocket. Over the past five years, the team has formulated and tested propellant mixtures and conducted many static motor tests. Last year, the propulsion team designed and manufactured a full-scale motor which was successfully tested twice and flown at the Spaceport America Cup in 2022. This year, the propulsion team has designed, manufactured, and tested a 152mm motor which was successfully tested in early February. Recovery The parachutes control vertical velocity while the rocket descends. This year, the recovery team is manufacturing elliptical parachutes, which is an upgrade from the cruciform geometry of previous years. Along with parachute manufacturing, the recovery team has been working on a reefing device which allows one parachute to act as both a drogue and main parachute. In addition to these team projects, we have expanded our testing capabilities with the construction of two test vehicles which are used throughout the project to test individual systems and components for Intrepid. Test vehicle after a successful test of parachute reefing system Support Cyclone Rocketry Cyclone Rocketry offers exceptional learning opportunities to its members. We are now in the manufacturing phase of the project, which involves purchasing all components necessary to make Intrepid a reality. We require support from generous donors to achieve our mission. Donations from this fundraiser will also support Cyclone Rocketry's return to Spaceport America Cup, which will be June 19-24th in New Mexico. Please read the benefits associated with the donation levels on the right side of this page. We are extremely grateful for your support! Team members watching Imperator's launch at the 2022 Spaceport America Cup Special thanks to Iowa State University's Engineering Student Council for endorsing Rocket Shop’s ability to use the Cyclone™ Rocketry wordmark:

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Stupka Symposium 2023

By Stupka Symposium

Support the 17th Annual Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium to help students showcase research and practice science communication.

Support the 17th Annual Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium to help students showcase research and practice science communication. Stupka Symposium What is the Stupka Symposium? The Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium came from the mind of Robert "Rob" J. Stupka III (picture to the right), an undergraduate student, in the fall of 2005. He and his classmates worked to turn this idea into a reality; however, Rob would not see the symposium he worked so fervently to plan. On November 30, 2005, Rob passed away after a pedestrian-vehicle accident in front of the Molecular Biology Building. Rob envisioned the symposium as an opportunity for undergraduate students to showcase their research and experience the need for communication in science. Rob's contagious enthusiasm drove his classmates to hold the first symposium in the spring of 2006; the enthusiasm has never disappeared. Undergraduates, inspired by Rob's vision and story, have continued to lead and plan a symposium each year, including this year's 17th Annual Stupka Symposium. Each year, the undergraduates who plan the symposium do their best to leave their legacy on this tradition and fulfill Rob's vision. At this year's symposium, around 40 undergraduate students will be given the opportunity to present a poster showcasing their research, and three students were chosen to present their research in a keynote presentation. Additionally, the planning committee chose two renowned scientists from across the country and invited an alum speaker to present their research. The symposium has evolved to give undergraduate students the most opportunities to interact with each other and the invited speakers to discuss science- this happens through a day full of open-house poster sessions and several interactive meals. It is the committee's pleasure to announce that the 2023 Stupka Symposium will host these hallmark discussions in person, with the addition of new alumni interaction events and the continuation of a virtual alumni-student interaction the Sunday before. With each symposium, we see a rise in attendance; in 2019, we had around 200 students, faculty, and other scientists join us. At our online symposium in 2021, we had 200 virtual attendees from across the nation join us. With our hybrid symposium in 2022, we had around 200 students, faculty, and other scientists join us either in person or virtually. We look forward to seeing the impact of Rob's vision grow each year. Why should I donate? The committee is excited to welcome everyone back as we host this year's in-person event. However, we need your help to make this year’s symposium possible. As always, the committee provides free registration, meals, and parking permits to speakers and attendees. Since 2020, we also provide select virtual events, and this involves additional costs. Your support allows us to welcome high-caliber keynote and alumni speakers that elevate the symposium. The speakers give all attendees, especially undergraduate students, the unique opportunity to learn about other topics in biochemistry that they normally wouldn't hear about in class or their labs, a chance to engage with the speakers over lunch and poster sessions, and the experience of the environment of a professional conference. Please read more about this year's speakers below! Finally, contributions to this FundISU project will be used to grow our endowment, which helps ensure we can offer these highly valuable opportunities and experiences at future symposia . The 2023 Stupka Symposium will feature keynote speakers Dr. Peter McKinnon, the Director of the Center for Pediatric Neurological Disease Research within the St. Jude Pediatric Translational Neuroscience Initiative, and Dr. Joseph Jez, the Chair of the Biology Department, a Spencer T. Olin Professor, and an HHMI-Simon Faculty Scholar at Washington University in St. Louis. Additionally, this year we will welcome back alum speaker Natalie Whitis, Ph.D. candidate at the University of California, San Francisco. Know that any support you provide will be used to fund not only the basics of running such a complex event but help us improve the Stupka Symposium for years to come. Thank you for your support of the Rob Stupka Symposium! If you would like to know more about us, please visit our website: https://stupka.bb.iastate.edu/. If you have any questions, feel free to contact anyone under the "Project Owners" section on this page -- our email addresses are available if you click on our pictures.

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ISU Men's Volleyball Club 2023

By ISU Men's Volleyball Club

Support the ISU Men's Volleyball Club at the National Collegiate Volleyball Federation!

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Alternative Breaks 2023

By Alternative Breaks

Help the Alternative Breaks program develop lifelong active citizens by sending teams of students to communities across the US to engage in community service.

Help the Alternative Breaks program develop lifelong active citizens by sending teams of students to communities across the US to engage in community service. Alternative Breaks Spring 2022 Alternative Breaks Participants in Memphis, TN. What are Alternative Breaks? The Alternative Breaks program is a transformative service-learning experience that began in 2008 at Iowa State. This program places teams of students in communities across the United States to engage in community service during Fall and Spring Break. Students perform short-term projects for various service agencies while learning about the local community and the social issues that impact them. Previous trips have focused on such issues as housing insecurity, food insecurity, disaster recovery, environmental conservation, rural poverty, and others. Spring 2022 Alternative Break Participants in New Orleans, LA. "This experience has connected me more with my community and the university because I was able to meet students with completely different backgrounds and different reasons for participating. I was able to learn a bit about each of their stories and personalities which helped me feel more connected in this community." - Spring 2022 Participant Why We Are Fundraising The Memorial Union Student Engagement office is committed to making this experience as affordable as possible for all students. The funds raised through this campaign will go toward covering trip expenses such as travel, lodging, food, host site fees, and more. These funds would also be used toward establishing a financial assistance fund for any student who may not have the means to pay the trip registration fee and the establishment of scholarships for our student trip leaders. "I feel that my connection to the community was strengthened from this trip because I met so many great people from different backgrounds and was able to have meaningful interactions with all of them. It was a great way to become more educated about others' experiences." -Spring 2022 Participant Alternative Breaks History The Iowa State Alternative Breaks program began in 2008. Since that time, 83 trips have traveled to 30 different destinations across the United States to work with 40 different service agencies. Over the years, more than 800 students have participated in the program, learning about various social issues and developing skills that will help them identify and address issues in their own communities. A map of all Alternative Breaks service locations since the program began in 2008. Student Impact The Alternative Breaks experience makes a significant impact on the student participants. The data and testimonials below were collected from the Spring 2022 participants: 92% better understood the need to contribute meaningfully to society. 96% felt more committed to making sustainable and environmentally-conscious choices. 89% felt they were better able to identify inequalities in the community around them and could articulate ways to address them. Spring 2022 Alternative Break Participants serving with Serve901 In Memphis, TN. "I have always sought to bring social change and justice to the communities that I am involved in, but this experience further solidified this passion and inspired me to seek non-profit work for the future." - Spring 2022 Participant

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American Meteorological Society 2023

By AMS ISU Chapter

Help the ISU chapter of the American Meteorological Society travel to their next conference!

Help the ISU chapter of the American Meteorological Society travel to their next conference! AMS ISU Chapter The Student Chapter of the American Meteorological Society at Iowa State University (ISU AMS) is excited to announce that we are attending the 103rd AMS Annual Meeting and 22nd Annual Student Conference in January 2023! With your support, ISU AMS students can present their original research with both poster and oral presentations, learn about cutting-edge research in the field, and network with professionals and graduate school advisors at the career and resource fair, all from the safety of their homes. Students will also explore careers, attend broadcast meteorology tape swaps, construct professional resumes, and practice interview skills at the 22nd Annual Student Conference. A total of 18 students are attending the 103rd Annual Meeting this month. We hope more students can attend the 104th Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland, in 2024! During the 2022-2023 school year, our chapter strives for academic excellence, strong community outreach, and building relationships between members. This year our students have had numerous opportunities to network with professionals in the field. One way our students have been able to do this is through Cy's Eyes on the Skies, our broadcast group. These students have made two trips to KCCI to gain feedback and create professional reels (Figure 1). This helps our students have reels to give to potential employers at conferences such as AMS. We have also focused on our chapter's outreach, headed by the outreach chair, Maggie Zoerner, and the outreach committee. This group of students works to help educate students at local schools, build anemometer kits, and speak at conferences for young students in STEM (Figure 2). Something new in the chapter this year is the Female Engagement Officer. This position aims to ensure the involvement of women in our chapter and encourage our female students to network with other female alumni. Grace Hansen, Female Engagement Officer, has worked to have fun activities and professional development sessions with alumni and women in the field for the women in our chapter (Figure 3). In addition to your gifts, students work in football, basketball, and volleyball concession stands to raise money for the AMS Annual Meeting (Figure 4). Students can fully fund their trip to the annual meetings between your gifts and concessions. If you are interested in learning more about what our chapter is up to, please follow us on Instagram and Twitter @isuams and join our Facebook group ISU AMS. Thank you so much for supporting the next generation of meteorologists! Figure 1. Cy's Eyes on the Skies students traveled to KCCI to network and create professional reels to improve their broadcasting abilities. Figure 2. Outreach chair Maggie Zoerner and other AMS members help local middle school students create anemometers and tornadoes in a bottle at a science night. Figure 3. Female Engagement Officer event in which students learned about consulting meteorology from alumni Morgan Yarker. Figure 4. Students participate in football concessions to raise money for the conference.

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The Fashion Show 2023

By The Fashion Show

One of the nation's largest student run fashion shows, with over 300 student designers, directors, committee members, and models.

One of the nation's largest student run fashion shows, with over 300 student designers, directors, committee members, and models. The Fashion Show In 1982, The Iowa State University Fashion Show began as a simple runway show held in a MacKay Hall classroom with only a few Iowa State students in attendance. Over the past 41 years, The Fashion Show has grown into one of the largest student-run fashion shows in the nation and is produced by nearly 150 students selected to be part of the planning committees. In addition, The Fashion Show selects 70 student models who showcase the garments chosen by industry guest judges. Garments included in the show are designed by over 75 Iowa State students from the Apparel, Merchandising, and Design program. This year, The Fashion Show 2023 will take place on Saturday, April 15th, at 7:00 p.m. We are excited to announce that the show will once again take place at C.Y. Stephens Auditorium in Ames, Iowa. The production has grown to a nearly sold-out attendance of over 2,300 audience members and 1,000 online viewers who witness the culmination of months of student work. Anyone who is unable to attend the show in person will be able to access our livestream, which will be available on our Facebook page and our official ISU website. Why Donate to The Fashion Show? In addition to scholarships and networking opportunities with industry professionals, The Fashion Show provides Iowa State students with many unique opportunities. Participation on any committee allows students to obtain industry experience and develop leadership skills that impact their selection for internships and jobs following graduation. The Fashion Show also continues to expand community awareness and philanthropic efforts in the Ames and Des Moines areas. Those involved with the show come from a diverse set of majors and form lifelong friendships throughout the planning process. Student leaders on the planning teams have been collaborating since August 2022 to develop the best possible production. We hope you consider donating to the continual growth of our organization! The Fashion Show Committees: - Art - Alumni Relations - Behind The Scenes - Design - Fundraising - Gallery and Display - Modeling - Music Direction and Tech Design - Philanthropy - Photography - Public Relations and Marketing - Set Design - Social Media - Special Events - Finance Scholarships By donating to The Fashion Show 2023, you will be supporting the overall production of the show and contributing to scholarships that benefit the futures of winning students in each category! Student designers chosen to display their garments in the show also compete for first, second, and third place scholarships in their respective categories. Last year, The Fashion Show awarded more than $10,000 in scholarships to student designers due to the generous donations acquired through this campaign! These scholarships help students further their education and facilitate the creation of future designs. First place in each category receives $500 and the overall winner of Lora and Russ Talbot ISU Fashion Show Best in Show is awarded a $2,000 endowed scholarship! Categories for student designs include: - Accessories - Activewear - Athleisure - Childrenswear - Costume - Day Dresses - Digital Printing - Fashion Illustration - Fiber Art - Formal Wear - Functional Design/Uniforms - Graduate - Inspired by the Textiles and Clothing Museum - Plus Size - Portfolio (Analog or Digital) - Senior Collection - Sleepwear/Loungewear - Sportswear - Suiting/Business Attire - Sustainability - Wearable Art - Wearable Technology- Best use of the ISU Tartan Industry Professionals Besides showcasing student work, The Fashion Show prides itself on inviting distinguished industry professionals to serve as guest judges for the show. Every year, professionals from across the country convene at Iowa State to evaluate submitted entries on Judging Day. Comprised of associates in design, merchandising, education, and production, the guest judges help critique and select which designs will walk the runway and demonstrate the most elite student work. The Fashion Show also inspires student designers by hosting an industry Guest Company/Designer to showcase their work during the second half of the show. The Guest Company/Designer holds a coveted spot in the show's tradition, as these individuals continue to demonstrate success and influence in the apparel industry. Last year, The Fashion Show welcomed Urban Outfitters as the Guest Designer. Additional previous designers include Vans, Patagonia, Abasi Rosborough, alumnus Todd Snyder, alumnus Matthew Christopher, and alumni designers from Vineyard Vines, J Brand, Marc Jacobs, and Target. Our Program The Apparel, Merchandising, and Design program is endorsed by the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA). Students of the program study fashion design, technical design, product development, costume history, merchandising and marketing strategies, production processes, business processes, and consumer behavior. Exposure to industry software and challenging classroom experiences prepares students for careers in one of the largest industries in the world: textiles and apparel. Iowa State University features production technology and product development laboratories where students can test fabrics, conduct research, and design textiles. Undergraduate access to these facilities is unique among national apparel programs and the opportunity continues to inspire and educate students. As part of the Apparel, Merchandising, and Design program, students have the opportunity to participate in international study abroad programs and industry field studies to New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, China, and Europe. During the summer, over 150 undergraduates complete annual industry internships at companies across the nation, gaining valuable professional experience.

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American Institute of Chemical Engineers 2022

By AIChE

Help the American Institute of Chemical Engineers at ISU compete at the 2022 AIChE Annual Student Conference in Phoenix, Arizona!

Help the American Institute of Chemical Engineers at ISU compete at the 2022 AIChE Annual Student Conference in Phoenix, Arizona! AIChE Regional Conference The Iowa State Chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) participated from April 8 - 10 in the MidAmerica Regional Student Conference, hosted by Iowa State. This was a great opportunity for students to represent Iowa State in various competitions and professional opportunities such as Chem-E-Car events, Chem-E workshops, ChemE Jeopardy, Student Technical Paper Competitions and more. The conference was also a great opportunity to network with other students, attend professional development seminars, and represent Iowa State. Twelve students from our chapter who attended the conference participated in the Chem-E-Car Competition, where they placed first and qualified for the Nationals Competition. Nationals (AIChE Annual Student Conference) Since the Chem-E-Car team qualified at the Regionals competition, there will now be 20 students from this chapter of AIChE going down to Phoenix, Arizona to attend the AIChE Annual Student Conference. There, Iowa State AIChE members will participate in Chem-E-Car, present their research poster, engage in networking, talk with other college recruiters about grad school and more. Your generosity helps to make opportunities like this trip more affordable for everyone who wants to be active as a chemical engineer outside of the classroom and is much appreciated! Chem-E-Car Team We currently have two teams preparing for the next regional conference in April 2023. The teams are experimenting with biological reactions to power their cars, as well as incorporating some new and exciting ideas for their stopping mechanisms. The Iowa State chapter of AIChE has sent a Chem-E-Car team to the national conference for 7 years in a row now! This is thanks to our excellent traditions and outstanding students willing to put in the hard work to be successful. Your support can help us send and prepare the cars and teams for the next regional conference to continue the trend of qualifying for nationals. Thank you for your generosity! Iowa State Student Joshua Anderson (in red) filming the progress of the Cyduck, which became the winner of the Regionals competition and qualified for nationals. This competition season, we are looking to extend the rich history of naming cars after Pokemon. This tradition began in 2014 with the Squirtle Squad and has continued since with some very creative names. The car for the nationals team is named "Cyduck," and is shown in the picture above. Our students worked very hard to run their cars at the regional competition successfully. Since then, Cyduck has been completely redesigned to have a better aesthetic appeal! At the 2022 MidAmerica Regional Conference, two Iowa State teams competed in Chem-E-Car, which were the Cardinal and Gold teams (the lab coats match the team names). There are new Cardinal and Gold teams that have started working for the upcoming Regional conference in April of 2023. Members of the Iowa State Chem-E-Car Gold team (in gold) performing at the 2022 MidAmerica Regional Competition. Research Students from Iowa State will be attending to present research about the work they do at school. Presenting research is both a competition and a great opportunity for students to build valuable skills to help them in their careers. We have a handful of Iowa State AIChE students who will be presenting their research projects at the conference. Pictured: Brody Sevart presenting his research at the poster competition in 2019. Professional Development Students will also attend this conference to advance their careers. AIChE has a wide variety of seminars that will educate students on how to be better engineers. The professional development opportunities are endless. There will be companies and sponsors with an exhibit for students to network and visit while there, including Honeywell, the Royal Society of Chemistry, Chemstations, TA Instruments, Alliant Insurance Services Inc. and more. Links http://aiche.cbe.iastate.edu/ http://www.aiche.org/community/students/chem-e-car

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Uplift Professional Development 2022

By Design Graduate Students

Uplift BIPOC voices in the College of Design by helping graduate students take advantage of professional development resources, experience and mentoring.

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Graphic Design Senior Show 2023

By Graphic Design Seniors

Help the Graphic Design Seniors raise money for their senior show at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines, Iowa!

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Cardinal Eats 2023

By Iowa State University Foundation

Help Cardinal Eats, a student-run publication, publish their annual magazine about food and its purposes in life.

Help Cardinal Eats, a student-run publication, publish their annual magazine about food and its purposes in life. Cardinal Eats magazine is the only food publication on Iowa State University’s campus. Our publication was founded in 2016 with the mission to share the love of food with students across campus and with people in the Ames community. We are a small team of 21 members who are dedicated to providing high-quality stories, recipes, photos, and design elements all wrapped up in the one issue that we produce each semester. This semester, we are publishing our 11th issue, “Tea." Issue 11 11 is a special number. It signifies a destiny for greatness, creativity and intuition. It only seems fitting for Cardinal Eats Issue 11 to center a master of all mealtimes, transcendental of physical and socially constructed borders: tea. Across the globe and throughout history, tea played an essential but quiet role in food culture. From royal ceremonies to healing rituals to small gestures of love and comfort, tea is always present, connecting us in ways we can’t see unless we look a little closer. This is what we’re doing with Issue 11: taking a closer look to appreciate tea and all of its presence because it appreciates us and all of ours. So, welcome to the tea party. Cardinal Eats is so honored to host you. Team There are a lot of moving parts within Cardinal Eats. We have an editorial team, test kitchen team, photography and videography team, advertising and marketing team, design team, a treasurer and two Editors-in-Chief. We collaborate with each other during every meeting and we are all very supportive of one another and everyone’s ideas. In order to continue to be able to create more issues of Cardinal Eats in the future, we need your help. There are a lot of costs that go into creating a food publication. There are grocery bills, printing costs, software needs, photography equipment, props and clothes for modeling shoots, hosting our release party event, and many others. We have done fundraisers through Blaze Pizza and Coldstone, and campaigned for Student Government funding, but we believe FundISU is the best way to reach people who are interested in supporting student journalism. We are a small but mighty team. Our members have gone on to work in the Dotdash Meredith Apprenticeship Program and many more competitive professional opportunities. Without your help, we will not be able to continue providing this valuable experience for our members and community. Our publication is important and we make campus a better, more thoughtful and opportunistic space. Help us reach our goals of creating more issues and improving Cardinal Eats by donating to us through FundISU. Thank you so much!

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Multicultural Business Network 2022

By Multicultural Business Network

Support to MBN will help the club expand membership and fund marketing events, general meetings, and social events.

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Engineers Without Borders 2022

By Keziah Schwendemann

Help EWB build a medical clinic to serve the Ullo-Dantie community.

Help EWB build a medical clinic to serve the Ullo-Dantie community. Generous donors have offered a 1:1 match for the first $10,000 contributed to double your impact and help EWB build a medical clinic to serve the Ullo-Dantie community. Thank you for your support! Who is EWB-ISU? Engineers Without Borders' (EWB) mission is to provide engineering solutions to communities worldwide and sustainably meet basic human needs. EWB-ISU is a non-profit, student-led organization at Iowa State University consisting of about 60 students. Our chapter is currently partnered with a community in Ullo, Ghana, called Ullo-Dantie. We have been working with them since 2014; our most recently completed project in Ullo was implementing a water distribution system that pumps water to the 1000 student (and growing) population at Ullo Senior High School. Since completing this project, EWB-ISU has been working with the community to identify other needs they have. What is the clinic project? It was brought to our attention that the current medical clinic in Ullo is insufficient. The maternity ward is very undersized and not capable of handling multiple births at the same time. The clinic is also in high demand during malaria season. Community members have expressed that the lack of access to adequate healthcare has resulted in the deaths of multiple community members. The clinic does not have a doctor or physician's assistant and cannot handle medical emergencies. Currently, the clinic consists of five rooms between two buildings, which is insufficient to provide adequate healthcare. Since EWB-ISU has identified this need in the community, we have evaluated the feasibility of constructing a new and sufficient medical clinic. The executive team voted to move forward with this project in the Spring of 2020. This new clinic would provide the kind of medical support that Ullo-Dantie needs and serve 28 other nearby communities, for a total of about 11,000 people. The design and construction of the clinic have been broken down into phases that will be completed over multiple years. The new clinic will have a maternity ward, consultation rooms, and a pharmacy, to name a few features. This project is something that the Ghanaian government is in full support of; they have agreed in writing to provide the clinic with medical supplies and a physician's assistant if EWB-ISU designs and constructs the actual building. We also secured verbal and written agreements from the chief of the Ullo Traditional Area. The project is now fully underway with a multi-phase layout and models built on information the travel team brought back from the Ullo community. The travel team also met with a contractor while in Ghana and was able to see some of the work they have done. The travel team was impressed with the quality of their work and secured this contractor for the clinic project. Currently, this contractor, with the help of the community, has cleared the land and dug the foundation for the main structure. You can see their progress in the fourth picture above on the media sideshow. And to see what the final structure will look like, please take a look at the first video. It is the clinic's most recent approved design walk-through. Supporting the progress of this project is an investment in Ullo's future; death and illness would be prevented with the resources of a new clinic, thereby improving the overall healthcare and quality of life in Ullo. Community members could rely on the new clinic for medicine, maternal healthcare, and proper medical consultation, among many other things. Improving the health of members of a community is a major step in promoting the development of a more sustainable and prosperous society. You can be part of Ullo's growth by enabling EWB-ISU to support their needs through engineering solutions! Learn more about us on our website or follow us on Instagram and Facebook! Website: Engineers Without Borders Iowa State University Student Chapter (iastate.edu) Facebook: Engineers Without Borders Iowa State University Student Chapter | Facebook Instagram: ISU-EWB (@isuewb) • Instagram photos and videos

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TREND Magazine 2022

By TREND Magazine

Help TREND Magazine print and publish their next issue!

Help TREND Magazine print and publish their next issue! TREND Magazine In 2006, a few driven apparel merchandising and design (AMD) students decided they wanted to gift Iowa State University with a bi-annual, student-run fashion magazine. What started out as a 10-page publication has turned into a magazine that's at least 150 pages long! With the dedication and hard work from ISU students over the years, TREND has been able to produce 32 print issues so far, as well as a monthly online issues released throughout the semester! Currently, nearly 150 students of different majors are involved in publishing TREND. Without the help of our committee members and directors, the magazine would not be possible to produce. This on-campus club provides students with actual, hands-on experience in their desired fields, ranging from fashion, editorial, advertising, public relations, event planning, photography, videography, makeup, graphic design, and content creation. This semester, TREND is releasing our 33rd issue, Anachronism. This issue encapsulates and blends ancient and present-day art by unapologetically inserting chronological inconsistency. Art from early centuries that shaped the history we recall today remains the centerfold of many artistic creations and inspiration; however, stories of marginalized individuals and communities were lost and never shared with the world. Anachronism is not a rewrite of the past; it is a tribute in the form of rebirth to these periods by creating art that juxtaposes and rebels against tradition and customs. Through the relocation of shocking elements, we invite you, our audience, to indulge in the desire to explore the possibilities of your imagination. Travel through time as you flip through the pages of Anachronism. Your donation will go towards the future issues of TREND Magazine; with your help, future students of Iowa State University will be able to gain valuable experience from creating a publication all on their own. Why donate to TREND Magazine? TREND Magazine provides real-world experience to students of all majors — 143 students currently, to be exact! This on-campus club is more than simply a club, it is preparation for working professionally in the print and media industries. TREND is a place for like-minded students to meet and collaborate, bettering their creative and problem-solving skills outside of the classroom. It is a creative outlet for students and allows them to envision and create a tangible example of their hard work to bring to future employers. Yes, GPA is important — but experience is crucial in the fashion, print, and media industries. Students who are part of the fashion committees in TREND get to create a photoshoot from scratch, providing clothing, props, accessories and poses. The students in the advertising and public relations committees are able to reach out to real businesses and put the skills they learn in class to use. The students in the event planning committee get to plan the release party for the semester, creating the decorations themselves and renting out a venue for the party. The editorial committee gives students work to add to their portfolios, providing multiple opportunities for students to have published work in the online issues. From these examples, you can see the experience and skills students can gain by being part of TREND Magazine. TREND offers opportunities to diversify profiles for students, depending on what committees they choose to join. It lets students explore their interests in different publishing fields, helping them further solidify their future endeavors and giving them a taste of what various paths they could take. Directors and committee members learn how to communicate in a workplace-like environment in a professional manner while still having fun and being creative. The students involved in TREND are put in many situations where they have to quickly problem solve, such as if a model doesn't show up for their photoshoot or a garment doesn't fit. Their ability to adapt to high-pressure situations only gets stronger with each semester they're part of TREND. TREND is one of a kind. We work hard to be inclusive and current, improving TREND's image with each issue. We are simply students writing about, photographing, and styling other students to better our skills to prepare us for post-grad life. Committees Fashion Committees: Beauty Story Styling Fashion Forecasting Femme Ready-to-Wear Masculine Ready-to-Wear Femme Accessories Masculine Accessories Femme Runway Masculine Runway Editorial Committees Femme Fashion Masculine Fashion Femme Lifestyle Masculine Lifestyle Beauty Advertising Committee Public Relations Committee Event Planning Committee Online Issue Committee Content Creation Committee Photography Committee Videography Makeup Graphic Design

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Spirit Squad 2022

By Iowa State Spirit Squad

The Iowa State Spirit Squad is fundraising for our trip to nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida, this spring!

The Iowa State Spirit Squad is fundraising for our trip to nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida, this spring! Iowa State Spirit Squad Why We are Fundraising The Iowa State Spirit Squad asks for your support in fundraising for our trip to nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida, this spring. We work hard all of fall and into spring semester to prepare for this national competition. In order to continue representing Iowa State University in cheerleading and dance, we must fundraise for the many different costs of going to and performing at nationals. These include the expenses for hotels, flights, uniforms and costumes, team meals, team shirts, choreography and music for our routines. Cheer and Dance in front of Jack Trice About the Cheer Team There are 50 members on the Iowa State University Cheer Team. These include the 13 members of the co-ed team and the 37 members of the all-girl team. We are led by head coach Kendra Simpson, along with 2 assistant coaches, Shlisa Rodgers and Darren Papka. We spend much of the fall semester on the sidelines. We support many other sports teams here at Iowa State, including football, men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, gymnastics and wrestling. We also prepare all season for our national competition in Daytona Beach, Florida, competing against other D1A schools in both co-ed and all-girl divisions. We put in hard work all season to represent Iowa State University at the national level. All the hard work paid off during our performance at NCA camp this year, where we were able to take home 1st place in both the game day and rally routines. We were given the “Most Collegiate” award along with a gold-paid bid and a silver-paid bid for nationals. We hope to continue this success throughout the year, and deeply appreciate the support from donors within Cyclone Nation to make these successes possible. All-Girl Pyramid at Jack Trice Stadium About the Dance Team The Iowa State University Dance Team consists of 42 members from across the midwest. Team members train in more than 10-15 hours of weekly practices in preparation for game day and nationals performances. ISUDT is led by head coach Jill Petersen, and assistant coaches Kelsie Vertanen, Danielle Petersen and Breanna Logan. We help lead spectator enthusiasm during Iowa State Athletic events, including football and men’s and women’s basketball. In addition, we participate in team philanthropic events outside of practice. This includes making love blankets for the Ronald McDonald House in Des Moines, IA, and Adopting a Family during Christmas. Outside of leading crowd engagement in Ames and helping the community, we use much of the season to prepare for NDA College Nationals in Daytona, Florida. While at nationals, we compete in the following D1A categories: Jazz, Team and Pom. Over the past few years, We have brought multiple National titles and rankings as well as a World title back to Ames. We hope to continue to make the university proud and to progress the program. The success of this team would not be possible without the amazing support of Cyclone Nation and donors. We thank you for all your help! Iowa State Dance Team posing with their 2022 Pom National Championship trophy and banner at NDA Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida About Our Mascot Cy Cy is the official mascot of Iowa State University, and his duties are fulfilled by the members of the Mascot Squad. Cy makes appearances at various Cyclone sporting events such as football, men's and women's basketball, volleyball, wrestling, soccer, softball and gymnastics. In addition to sporting events, Cy is often requested to make various appearances across the state of Iowa for a number of events. An interesting fact that you may not know is that Cy competes each year at the NCA College Mascot Nationals in Daytona Beach, Florida. Cy is part of both the Coed and All-girl cheer performances, which helps improve the overall effect of the routines and improve scores. Cy also has a routine of his own where he performs a skit competing against other mascots in order to win over the crowd. The mascot squad works very hard to build the props and sets used in Cy's routine. Cy at Pregame in Jack Trice Stadium Thank You The spirit squad is eternally grateful for the support of Cyclone Nation. We would not be able to cheer and dance for Cyclones and represent Iowa State University at nationals without your generosity. Running Flags Photo Courtesy of j.Rice Photography

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Crow Creek Service Project 2022

By Crow Creek Service Project

Support College of Veterinary Medicine students on their service trip to Crow Creek in Fort Thompson, South Dakota!

Support College of Veterinary Medicine students on their service trip to Crow Creek in Fort Thompson, South Dakota! Crow Creek Service Project Crow Creek Reservation Service Project 2022 (Please note, all media content was created prior to 2020) Pictured are students and volunteers performing surgeries Iowa State University faculty, alumni, veterinary students, and community volunteers who organize and carry out the Crow Creek Reservation Service Trip, invite you to contribute to their project. Members of the team have traveled to Fort Thompson, South Dakota for twelve years to offer veterinary services to tribal members of the Crow Creek Reservation. Veterinary services are not easily accessible or affordable to many animal owners on the reservation. Most years more than 300 animals will be seen during the small animal and equine clinics. When the project first began, it was common for dogs to present with heartworm, mange, and tick infestations. Now our veterinarians who provide services for the trip have noticed a marked decrease in the incidence of these medical problems. Pictured is a Tribal Member with her dog Members of the Crow Creek Reservation look forward to the yearly veterinary trip as an event to meet with veterinarians and veterinary students, to discuss their pet’s health concerns, to have their pets vaccinated, and to have dogs and cats spayed and neutered. At the community's rodeo grounds a group of veterinarians and veterinary students work with community horse owners to provide preventative health care to their horses. Pictured are students and volunteers during a ceremony in 2019 In the last two years, this service trip has become part of a two-week fourth-year veterinary student rotation, Clinical Practice in Diverse Communities. Participating students will spend time before the trip organizing equipment for the small animal and equine veterinary clinics at Fort Thompson. They will devote time to learning about working in diverse communities and studying Lakota history and cultural traditions. Your contributions will help to provide: medications to prevent heartworm infection and flea and tick infestations equipment and medications to provide safe surgeries and anesthetic recoveries medical supplies for the equine and small animal clinics dental care for equine patients transportation for volunteers to Ft Thompson, South Dakota photos by Patricia Howard, Kayla Stomack, and Claire Duncombe videos by Lawton Herbert and Claire Duncombe

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Cardinal Eats 2022

By Cardinal Eats

Help Cardinal Eats, a student-run publication, publish their annual magazine about food and its purposes in life.

Help Cardinal Eats, a student-run publication, publish their annual magazine about food and its purposes in life. Cardinal Eats Cardinal Eats magazine is the only food publication on Iowa State University’s campus. Our publication was founded in 2016 with the mission to share the love of food with students across campus and with people in the Ames community. We are a small team of 21 members who are dedicated to providing high-quality stories, recipes, photos, and design elements all wrapped up in the one issue that we produce each semester. This semester, we are publishing our 10th issue, “A Recipe for Survival”. The theme of this issue is focusing on the several different ways that we as humans survive through one of our common necessities: food. Our stories are focusing on a wide range of topics like food insecurity, eating disorders, foraging, beekeeping, diet changes due to health, Indigenous culture, cultural testimonies from our models, an interactive quiz about camping and several others. Our recipes for this issue are being created with the intention of using ingredients from the wild. Some recipes include a wild blueberry martini, acorn jelly, roasted fish, wild mushroom soup and many more. There are a lot of moving parts within Cardinal Eats. We have an editorial team, test kitchen team, photography and videography team, advertising and marketing team, design team, fundraising and events team, a treasurer and an Editor-in-Chief. We collaborate with each other during every meeting and we are all very supportive of one another and everyone’s ideas. In order to continue to be able to create more issues of Cardinal Eats in the future, we need your help. There are a lot of costs that go into creating a food publication. There are grocery bills, printing costs, software needs, photography equipment, props and clothes for modeling shoots, hosting our release party event, and many others. We have done fundraisers through Coldstone, and we are doing a bake sale on campus, but we believe FundISU is the best way to reach people who are interested in supporting student journalism. We are a small but mighty team. Without your help, we will not be able to connect with as many students and community members as we would like to. We believe this publication is important and that we deserve our space on campus. Help us reach our goals of creating more issues and improving Cardinal Eats by donating to us through FundISU. Thank you so much!

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CyLaunch Make to Innovate 2022

By CyLaunch Make to Innovate

Help CyLaunch compete in the 2022 NASA Student Launch Competition in Huntsville, AL.

Help CyLaunch compete in the 2022 NASA Student Launch Competition in Huntsville, AL. CyLaunch Make to Innovate CyLaunch after the PDR NASA presentation Who We Are CyLaunch serves as the Iowa State competition team for NASA Student Launch. CyLaunch is also one of the many projects that is a part of the Make to Innovate (M2I) program. This project is a great way for students to gain valuable experience in rocketry and become familiar with larger team environments. The fast-paced and complicated nature of the project is excellent practice for working in the industry. The goal of CyLaunch is to build and launch a large rocket in roughly six months. Our team's objective for this year is to compete in the NASA Student Launch Competition and to launch our rocket at the competition site in Hunstville, Alabama. CyLaunch at the M2i Expo Competition Details Every year, NASA issues a challenge to university rocketry teams around the nation. This challenge comes in the form of a list of tasks to be accomplished by a reusable launch vehicle. The challenge includes tasks such as performing an onboard experiment, autonomous flight and recovery, achieving a target apogee during flight, and a safe and successful recovery of the launch vehicle. This team will be entering the competition and working to develop designs that meet these challenges used to aid with NASA’s development of new technology for the future of space exploration. Seb, Trace, and Drew working in the lab The rocket being carried to the launch site This Year's Competition This year CyLaunch has been creating a rocket that is to complete a mission to one mile in altitude, carrying a payload. The launch vehicle must be recovered in a reusable condition, and recovery will be conducted using black powder charges and dual-deployment parachutes. This year's unique challenge is to create a rocket payload that can locate the landing zone without the assistance of GPS. This must be done before April 4th, with milestone checks along the way. Students will be completing all work on the project. Seb Johanson with the full-scale blue tube This Year's Rocket Rocket rendering from SolidWorks Final airbrake design Technical Specifications: Length: 12 ft Diameter: 6 in Weight: 40 lbs Max Speed: 550 mph Rocket team during our weekly meetings CyLaunch at the M2i Expo Help CyLaunch CyLaunch needs your help. The logistics and travel to the competition in Huntsville, Alabama, require a lot of funding so that the majority of the team can attend. With the help of donations, students from our team will be able to enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience and represent Iowa State University at the NASA Student Launch Competition. Attending this competition has been a huge source of motivation for our team and is a very valuable experience. Learn more about our team at https://m2i.aere.iastate.edu/cylaunch/.

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Robotics Club 2022

By Robotics Club

Help Robotics Club bring technical knowledge and interest in robotics to ISU students!

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Stupka Symposium 2022

By Stupka Symposium

Support the 16th Annual Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium to help students showcase research and practice science communication.

Support the 16th Annual Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium to help students showcase research and practice science communication. Stupka Symposium What is the Stupka Symposium? The Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium came from the mind of Robert "Rob" J. Stupka III (picture to the right), an undergraduate student, in the fall of 2005. He and his fellow classmates worked to turn this idea into a reality; however, Rob would not see the symposium he worked so fervently to plan. On November 30, 2005, Rob passed away after a pedestrian-vehicle accident in front of the Molecular Biology Building. Rob envisioned the symposium to be an opportunity for undergraduate students to showcase their research and experience the need for communication in science. Rob's contagious enthusiasm drove his classmates to hold the first symposium in the spring of 2006; the enthusiasm has never gone away. Undergraduates, inspired by Rob's vision and story, have continued to lead and plan 16 consecutive, annual symposia, including this year's 16th Symposium. Each year, the undergraduates who plan the symposium do their best to leave their legacy on this tradition and fulfill Rob's vision. At this year's hybrid symposium, around 40 undergraduate students are given the opportunity to present a poster showcasing their research, and three students were chosen to present their research in a keynote presentation. Additionally, the planning committee chooses two scientists from across the country and invited an alum speaker to present their research. The symposium has evolved to give undergraduate students the most opportunities to interact with each other and the invited speakers to discuss science- this happens through a day full of open-house poster sessions and several interactive meals. It is the committee's pleasure to announce that the 2022 Stupka Symposium will still involve these hallmark discussions in-person, but with a virtual streaming option. With each symposium, we see a rise in attendance; in 2019, we had around 200 students, faculty, and other scientists join us. At our online symposium last year, we had 200 virtual attendees from across the nation join us. Why should I donate? The committee is excited to welcome everyone back as we host this year's in-person event with virtual streaming options. However, we need your help to make this year’s symposium possible. As always, the committee will provide free registration, meals, and parking permits. Since 2020, we also simulate in-person events for our virtual attendees, and this involves extra expenses. Your donations will be directly used to support these baseline expenses. Funds beyond baseline expenses allow us to welcome high-caliber keynote and alumni speakers that elevate the symposium. The speakers give all attendees, especially undergraduate students, the unique opportunity to learn about other topics in biochemistry that they normally wouldn't hear about in class or in their own labs, a chance to engage with the speakers over lunch and poster sessions, and the opportunity to experience the environment of a professional conference. Please read more about this year's speakers below! Finally, any extra money raised through this FundISU will be used to grow our endowment, which provides a safety net to support future symposia. The 2022 Stupka Symposium will feature keynote speakers Dr. Jason McLellan, a tenured Professor of Molecular Biosciences at The University of Texas at Austin, and Dr. Elizabeth Haswell, an Associate Professor of Biology and an HHMI-Simon Faculty Scholar at Washington University in St. Louis. Additionally, this year we will welcome back alum speaker Dr. Justin Miller, Postdoctoral Research Associate at Washington University in St. Louis. Know that any support you provide will be used to fund not only the basics of running such a complex event, but help us improve the Stupka Symposium for years to come. Thank you for your support of the Rob Stupka Symposium! If you would like to know more about us, please visit our website: https://stupka.bb.iastate.edu/. If you have any questions, feel free to contact anyone under the "Project Owners" section on this page -- our email addresses are available if you click on our pictures.

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Cyclone Rocketry 2022

By Cyclone Rocketry Club

Support Cyclone Rocketry as they manufacture, build and launch their 2022 project!

Support Cyclone Rocketry as they manufacture, build and launch their 2022 project! Cyclone Rocketry Club Cyclone Rocketry's 2022 Team Who We Are Cyclone Rocketry is Iowa State’s high-powered rocketry team, a multidisciplinary group that competes in the world’s largest intercollegiate rocket engineering competition: The Spaceport America Cup (SAC). Our mission is to educate, challenge, and inspire Iowa State students, community members, and future generations about rocketry, science, engineering, and space. Through rocket design, manufacture, testing, and flight Cyclone Rocketry provides valuable hands-on exposure to rocket engineering, an invaluable opportunity to gain experience outside the classroom in this engineering field. Team members participate in all the key steps of a complete engineering project, providing practical knowledge, fostering leadership development, and building modern communication skills. Click here to visit our website! Click here to view our Youtube channel! History The team was founded in the fall of 2017, with the goal of competing in SAC 2018. Within our short history, the team has been awarded both the Iowa State Newcomer Club of the Year and Outstanding Achievement awards by the University. Each year we research, design, manufacture, test, and fly a new competition rocket. Cyclone Rocketry launched Invictus at SAC 2018 and Nova Somnium at SAC 2019. Unfortunately, the competition was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. However, we were still able to complete and fly Ortu Solis in 2020 and Renegade in 2021. 2022 marks the return to Spaceport America Cup for Cyclone Rocketry with our new rocket, Imperator. Nova Somnium taking off at the 2019 Spaceport America Cup Ortu Solis thousands of feet in the air above North Branch, MN shortly after apogee Renegade lifting off at North Branch, MN in 2021 Imperator CAD design of Imperator The mission of Imperator is to fly to an apogee of 10,000 ft above ground level. The scoring at SAC 2022 will largely depend on our altitude accuracy and our ability to successfully recover the vehicle and its club-designed payload. Here are some technical details of this year's competition rocket. Height: 13' 5'' Airframe diameter: 6'' Vehicle weight on the pad: 87 lb Maximum acceleration: 8.36 G Maximum velocity: 900 fps / 0.82 Mach Propulsion Team at the Full-Sale Motor Test Imperator is being built using many Student Researched and Designed (SRAD) technologies. Cyclone Rocketry pursues these technologies because they allow for more custom rocketry hardware and offer our members more design and manufacturing experience. Aerostructures The airframe of the rocket consists of body tubes, nosecone, couplers, and fins. All components are made primarily of carbon fiber, with the exception of the fiberglass nosecone. The couplers are produced with a female-mold vacuum bag technique. This year, we are utilizing our new X-Winder machine to produce body tubes and the nose cone with composite filament winding technology. The fins are secured to the body with a tip-to-tip layup. Avionics The purpose of our SRAD avionics boards is to control the airbrakes in flight and log flight data. Both the physical boards and the flight software are student-made, and process pressure and acceleration data to determine airbrake actuation. A new software control system is being researched for use at the competition. Mechanical Our objective at SAC 2022 is to achieve an apogee of exactly 10,000 ft AGL. To achieve this, our mechanical team designs and manufactures airbrakes that decelerate the rocket during the coast phase of flight. This year, advanced metals optimization techniques are being used to trim unnecessary mass from the airbrakes. The mechanical team leads the manufacturing of metal parts of the rocket. Payload Each year a cubesat payload is launched with the rocket. This year, the payload will perform a live analysis of the nosecone inflight by gathering temperature and strain data. The data is transmitted to a ground station where it can be analyzed within a GUI. Results from this experiment will help inform nosecone design in future years. Propulsion Cyclone Rocketry's propulsion team was founded in the fall of 2018 with the goal of producing a motor to propel the competition rocket. Over the past four years, the team has formulated and tested propellant mixtures and conducted many static subscale motor tests. This year, the propulsion team designed and manufactured a full-scale motor, and have successfully tested the motor in a new vertical test stand. Recovery The parachutes control vertical velocity while the rocket descends. This year, the recovery team is manufacturing elliptical parachutes, which is an upgrade from the cruciform geometry of previous years. Besides parachutes, the recovery team also determines shock cord sizing and performs many tests to verify the recovery systems prior to flight. Subscale motor test from December 2019 Subscale Testing Rocket Manufacturing from 2022 Parachute Subscale Test From 2021 Support Cyclone Rocketry Cyclone Rocketry offers exceptional learning opportunities to its members. We are now in the manufacturing phase of the project, which involves purchasing all components necessary to make Imperator a reality. We require support from generous donors to achieve our mission. Donations from this fundraiser will also support Cyclone Rocketry's return to Spaceport America Cup, which will be June 20-25th in New Mexico. Please read the benefits associated with the donation levels on the right side of this page. We are extremely grateful for your support! Team members and Advisor at the 2021 Full-Scale Launch Check out the Propulsion Team's Full-Scale Static Fire Test! Special thanks to Iowa State University's Engineering Student Council for endorsing Rocket Shop’s ability to use the Cyclone™ Rocketry wordmark:

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Biological Systems Engineering 2022

By Biological Systems Engineering

Help the Biosystems Engineering Club present their research at the Institute of Biological Engineers Conference!

Help the Biosystems Engineering Club present their research at the Institute of Biological Engineers Conference! Biological Systems Engineering The newly reborn Biosystems Engineering Club at Iowa State University is excited to be attending the Institute of Biological Engineers Conference in Athens, Georgia this April. With your support, BSE students will be able to present their research posters, network with engineers in both academia and industry, and learn about the wide range of fields that students are able to go into post-graduation. The 2021-2022 year has been a year of new beginnings. The pandemic was hard on club membership, so as things return to a new normal, establishing a new BSE Club in order to foster community and allow our students to network with other students and alumni was essential. Currently, 25 students attend biweekly meetings and 5 students intend to travel to the IBE Conference. So far this year, we have had several great BSE alumni come speak, student research presentations, and several other fun opportunities for our students. Your support will help to fund travel, hotel, and registration for our students. Any additional funding will be used for club use. We intend to schedule smaller industry tours around Iowa this spring including to an ethanol plant. Thank you for supporting us!! Feel free to follow us on our social medias! Instagram: @bseclubisu Facebook: Biological Systems Engineering Club at Iowa State University So far, 5 students have been accepted to present posters at the IBE Conference. Below are the titles of their posters: Andy Larkin Critical Crops: A Meta-Analysis of Grain Environmental Emissions Maggie O'Neill Linking Watershed Characteristics to Multi-Drug Resistant and ESBL Producing Aeromonas spp. and E. Coli in Recreational Lakes Hannah Staker Poster: Understanding the Sustainability of High Protein DDGS: Environmental, Social, and Economic Impacts Bioethics Paper: Environmental, Social, and Economic Ethics of Biofuels: Non-standardized lifecycle assessments can lead to confusion and lack of clarity Abigail Schulte Improving productivity of algal species P. Renovo using revolving-algal biofilms Sam O'Brien The Mitigation of Gaseous Emissions from Poultry Litter: A Review of Biochar Application for Environmental Management

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The Fashion Show 2022

By The Fashion Show

One of the nation's largest student run fashion shows, with over 300 student designers, directors, committee members, and models.

One of the nation's largest student run fashion shows, with over 300 student designers, directors, committee members, and models. The Fashion Show In 1982, The Iowa State University Fashion Show began as a simple runway show held in a MacKay Hall classroom with only a few Iowa State students in attendance. Over the past thirty-nine years, The Fashion Show has grown into one of the largest student-run fashion shows in the nation and is produced by nearly 150 students selected to be part of the planning committees. In addition, The Fashion Show selects 70 student models who showcase the garments chosen by industry guest judges. Garments included in the show are designed by over 75 Iowa State students from the Apparel, Merchandising, and Design program. This year, The Fashion Show 2022 will take place on Saturday, April 9th at 7:00 p.m. We are excited to announce that the show will once again take place at C.Y. Stephens Auditorium in Ames, Iowa. The production has grown to a nearly sold-out attendance of over 2,300 audience members and 1000 online viewers who witness the culmination of months of student work. Anyone who is unable to attend the show in person will be able to access our live stream which will be available on our Facebook page and our official ISU website. Why Donate to The Fashion Show? In addition to scholarships and networking opportunities with industry professionals, The Fashion Show provides Iowa State students with many unique opportunities. Participation on any committee allows students to obtain industry experience and develop leadership skills that impact their selection for internships and jobs following graduation. The Fashion Show also continues to expand community awareness and philanthropic efforts in the Ames and Des Moines areas. Those involved with the show come from a diverse set of majors and form lifelong friendships throughout the planning process. Student leaders on the planning teams have been collaborating since September 2021 to develop the best possible production. We hope you consider donating to the continual growth of our organization! The Fashion Show Committees: Art Behind The Scenes Design Fashion Week Fundraising Gallery and Display Modeling Music Direction and Tech Design Philanthropy Photography Public Relations and Marketing Set Design Social Media Special Events Treasurer Scholarships By donating to The Fashion Show 2022, you will be supporting the overall production of the show and contributing to scholarships that benefit the futures of winning students in each category! Student designers chosen to display their garments in the show also compete for first, second, and third place scholarships in their respective categories. Last year, The Fashion Show awarded more than $10,000 in scholarships to student designers due to the generous donations acquired through this campaign! These scholarships help students further their education and facilitate the creation of future designs. First place in each category receives $500 and the overall winner of Lora and Russ Talbot ISU Fashion Show Best in Show is awarded a $2,000 endowed scholarship! Categories for student designs include: Accessories Activewear Athleisure Childrenswear Costume Day Dresses Digital Printing Fashion Illustration Fiber Art Formal Wear Functional Design/Uniforms Graduate Inspired by the Textiles and Clothing Museum Portfolio (Analog or Digital) Senior Collection Sleepwear/Loungewear Sportswear Suiting/Business Attire Sustainability Wearable Art Wearable Technology Best use of the ISU Tartan Industry Professionals Besides showcasing student work, The Fashion Show prides itself on inviting distinguished industry professionals to serve as guest judges for the show. Every year, professionals from across the country convene at Iowa State to evaluate submitted entries on Judging Day. Comprised of associates in design, merchandising, education, and production, the guest judges help critique and select which designs will walk the runway and demonstrate the most elite student work. The Fashion Show also inspires student designers by hosting an industry Guest Company/Designer to showcase their work during the second half of the show. The Guest Company/Designer holds a coveted spot in the show's tradition, as these individuals continue to demonstrate success and influence in the apparel industry. Last year, The Fashion Show welcomed local designers Night Dive Swim, Gretchen Bohling, and Wanderlust as the 2021 Guest Designers. Additional previous designers include Vans, Patagonia, Abasi Rosborough, alumnus Todd Snyder, alumnus Matthew Christopher, and alumni designers from Vineyard Vines, J Brand, Marc Jacobs, and Target. This year, The Fashion Show is excited to welcome Urban Outfitters as the 2022 Guest Designer. Our Program The Apparel, Merchandising, and Design program is endorsed by the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA). Students of the program study fashion design, technical design, product development, costume history, merchandising and marketing strategies, production processes, business processes, and consumer behavior. Exposure to industry software and challenging classroom experiences prepares students for careers in one of the largest industries in the world: textiles and apparel. Iowa State University features production technology and product development laboratories where students can test fabrics, conduct research, and design textiles. Undergraduate access to these facilities is unique among national apparel programs and the opportunity continues to inspire and educate students. As part of the Apparel, Merchandising, and Design program, students have the opportunity to participate in international study abroad programs and industry field studies to New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, China, and Europe. During the summer, over 150 undergraduates complete annual industry internships at companies across the nation, gaining valuable professional experience.

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Engineers Without Borders 2021

By Engineers Without Borders ISU

Help Engineers Without Borders-ISU build a medical clinic in Ullo, Ghana!

Help Engineers Without Borders-ISU build a medical clinic in Ullo, Ghana! Engineers Without Borders ISU A generous donor is offering a 1:1 matching gift challenge up to our $5,000 goal. With these matching funds, each $1 donated becomes $2 to double your impact and help EWB build a medical clinic to serve the Ullo-Dantie community. Thank you for your support! Who is EWB-ISU? The mission of Engineers Without Borders is to provide engineering solutions to communities worldwide to help them meet their basic human needs. Our vision is a world in which every community can sustainably meet their basic human needs. EWB-ISU is a non-profit, student-led organization at Iowa State University consisting of about 60 students. Our chapter is currently partnered with a community in Ullo, Ghana, called Ullo-Dantie. We have been working with them since 2014; our most recently completed project in Ullo was implementing a water distribution system that pumps water to the 1000 student (and growing) population at Ullo Senior High School. Since completing this project, EWB-ISU has been working with the community to identify other needs they have. What is the clinic project? It was brought to our attention that the current clinic in Ullo is insufficient. The maternity ward is very undersized and not capable of handling multiple births at the same time. The clinic is also in high demand during malaria season. Community members have expressed that the lack of access to adequate healthcare has resulted in the deaths of multiple community members. The clinic does not have a doctor or physician's assistant and cannot handle medical emergencies. Currently, the clinic consists of five rooms between two buildings, which is insufficient to provide adequate healthcare. Since EWB-ISU has identified this need in the community, we have evaluated the feasibility of constructing a new and sufficient medical clinic. The executive team voted to move forward with this project in the Spring of 2020. This new clinic would provide the kind of medical support that Ullo-Dantie needs and serve 28 other nearby communities, for a total of about 11,000 people. The design and construction of the clinic have been broken down into phases that will be completed over multiple years. The new clinic will have a maternity ward, consultation rooms, and a pharmacy, to name a few features. This project is something that the Ghanaian government is in full support of; they have agreed in writing to provide the clinic with medical supplies and a physician's assistant if EWB-ISU designs and constructs the actual building. We also secured verbal and written agreements from the chief of the Ullo Traditional Area. The project is now fully underway with a multi-phase layout and models built on information the travel team brought back from the Ullo community. The travel team also met with a contractor while in Ghana and was able to see some of the work they have done. The travel team was impressed with the quality of their work, and we're looking to secure this contractor for the clinic project. Our clinic groups also determined a breakdown of four implementation phases for this project, spanning four years to build. The funds for this particular FundISU would be used as part of financing the second phase. Phase two is very involved, so EWB is planning ahead, knowing the second phase will take longer to build. Supporting the progress of this project is an investment in Ullo's future; death and illness would be prevented with the resources of a new clinic, thereby improving the overall healthcare and quality of life in Ullo. Community members could rely on the new clinic for medicine, maternal healthcare, proper medical consultation, among many other things. Improving the health of members in a community is a major step in promoting the development of a more sustainable and prosperous society. You can be part of Ullo's growth by enabling EWB-ISU to support their needs through engineering solutions! Learn more about us on our website or follow us on Instagram and Facebook! Website: Engineers Without Borders Iowa State University Student Chapter (iastate.edu) Facebook: Engineers Without Borders Iowa State University Student Chapter | Facebook Instagram: ISU-EWB (@isuewb) • Instagram photos and videos

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DubH 2021

By DubH

Help DubH dance into the future with a gift to support their semester-end showcases!

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CSRL Uganda Early Childhood Development

By CSRL

Help the Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods invest in early childhood development through the ISU-Uganda Program (ISU-UP)!

Help the Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods invest in early childhood development through the ISU-Uganda Program (ISU-UP)! CSRL The ISU-Uganda Program (ISU-UP), administered by the Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods (CSRL) in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences invites you to make a difference in the future of pre-school age children by investing in their growth and development. Early Childhood Education is critical in the formative years of children for developing intellectual, social, and emotional skills. In Kamuli district of Uganda, early childhood education is provided through pre-schools that are linked to primary schools. Funding for early childhood in rural public schools is limited and is provided by resource-limited parents resulting in inadequate facilities, materials and supplies, and staff, which is not conducive to growth and learning for this age group. Currently, the CSRL program provides a mid-morning meal for children and improves some school infrastructure through classroom, kitchen, and latrine construction. With your help, the program can provide age-appropriate learning materials, improve nutrition through adequate meals throughout the day, increase the number of teachers’ aides/assistants, and continue improving infrastructure at schools in the district. Every contribution makes a difference! Be part of the first $12,500 contributed and your donation will be doubled! Whichever level you choose; your gift will help: Improve nutrition of young children by providing a mid-morning snack Improve nutrition of young children by providing a lunch Improve learning through purchasing age-appropriate learning materials for the schools Enhance learning by purchasing age-appropriate furniture Enhance learning by contributing to hiring teachers’ assistants Support social and emotional development through improved early learning settings Improve food safety, sanitation, and hygiene by constructing kitchens and latrines Improve food safety, sanitation, and hygiene by purchasing utensils for preparing and serving schools meals Improve safety at schools and create environments that are conducive to learning through renovating/repurposing school buildings Thank you for your donation!

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Design Closet 2021

By ISU College of Design

Help provide supplies for first-year students in our Core courses and support for student professional development!

Help provide supplies for first-year students in our Core courses and support for student professional development! ISU College of Design Imagine you're a student entering the College of Design. You're full of inspiration and enthusiasm, ready for new experiences and eager to share your innovative ideas. It can be difficult to focus on building your skills and expressing your creativity if you can't afford the materials and supplies needed by a first-year Design student. Students in our Core Design Program take a required studio — Design Studies 102 — and a required introductory drawing and visual communication course — Design Studies 131 — along with other classes that provide the foundation for success in their chosen majors. In their first year of study, College of Design students focus on the design process and learning the skills needed to advance through their degree programs. We want them to be able to concentrate on their inspiration and the quality of their work – not worry about how to pay for the materials needed to produce it. Jordan Brooks, director of equity, inclusion and multicultural student success, has expanded the Design Closet to provide more support to a greater number of students. The Design Closet was established to provide first-year students who cannot afford the additional cost of the required supplies with recycled and gently used materials donated by other students, staff and faculty. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we began partnering with the University Book Store to purchase some materials in bulk and to provide gift cards for students to obtain their supplies while taking courses remotely. Once students returned to campus, we recognized that gift cards remain a helpful resource for students to purchase specific supplies for their studios that may not be available through the Closet. We're continuing to build on that initiative to grow the impact of the Design Closet. Subsidizing the cost of materials for Design Studies 102 and 131 can make a huge difference by lessening the financial burden so students can focus on creating their best work. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for this kind of support, and it is more important than ever to help our students succeed! Design Studies 102 Students in the introductory design studio need a variety of materials — cardboard, foam core, tracing paper, adhesive, and so on — for their assignments. A $50 contribution will help us cover the cost of these basic materials for a student or a gift card to purchase them from the Design Store, a branch of the Iowa State University Book Store located on the second floor of the College of Design. Design Studies 131 The general supply list for DSN 131 includes a portfolio case (to carry flat work in); supply caddy (to store and carry all the pens, pencils, erasers, etc.); sketchpad; sketchbook; cardboard; tracing paper; a variety of graphite, mechanical and colored pencils; multiple erasers; various pens and markers; charcoal sticks; watercolor palette, paints and brushes; masking and Scotch tape; X-acto knife, scissors and T-square. Each instructor provides a slightly different list tailored to their own studio section. While many of these materials can be reused by students after the first year, they represent a significant initial investment. A $75 contribution will allow us to provide a student with an introductory supply kit for this class, or a Design Store gift card to purchase the specific supplies required for their individual studio. Professional Development As our students advance through their degree programs, they seek opportunities to participate in conferences, design competitions, internships and other professional development experiences. Financial barriers can make it difficult for some students to take advantage of these opportunities. Your support at the $100 level will provide funds for students to develop their professional portfolios and submit their work to exhibitions and competitions. A $200 contribution will help us fund conference and workshop registration fees — and travel as these activities resume in person post-COVID — for students to gain valuable knowledge and networking opportunities. Our goal is to make Design accessible for every student. We hope one day to be able to provide a basic kit of supplies to every first-year College of Design student, and professional development funds for advanced students to participate in activities that help make them more competitive in the job market. With your support, we can! #designcloset #inclusivebydesign

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TREND Magazine 2021

By TREND Magazine

Help TREND Magazine print and publish their 31st issue, Idiosyncrasy!

Help TREND Magazine print and publish their 31st issue, Idiosyncrasy! TREND Magazine In 2006, a few driven apparel merchandising and design (AMD) students decided they wanted to gift Iowa State University with a bi-annual, student-run fashion magazine. What started out as a 10-page publication has turned into a magazine that's at least 150 pages long! With the dedication and hard work from ISU students over the years, TREND has been able to produce 30 print issues so far, as well as a monthly online issue released during the months of the spring and fall semesters. Currently, nearly 250 students of different majors are involved in publishing TREND. Without the help of our committee members and directors, the magazine would not be possible to produce. This on-campus club provides students with actual, hands-on experience in their desired fields, ranging from fashion, editorial, advertising, public relations, event planning, photography, makeup, graphic design, and content creation. This semester, TREND is releasing our 31st issue, Idiosyncrasy. This issue will embrace the oddities in each of us. It will advocate and allow space for inclusivity and diversity of all people and perspectives. It will highlight how we are mixed bags of things that don’t make sense and walking contradictions. We don’t fit succinctly into boxes tied with bows. We are much too complex to be summed up in a single string of words. We’re peculiar and bizarre and there are no rules to our personal expression. Idiosyncrasy will portray that. Your donation will go towards the future issues of TREND Magazine; with your help, future students of Iowa State University will be able to gain valuable experience from creating a publication all on their own. Why donate to TREND Magazine? TREND Magazine provides real-world experience to students of all majors — 248 students currently, to be exact! This on-campus club is more than simply a club, it is preparation for working professionally in the print and media industries. TREND is a place for like-minded students to meet and collaborate, bettering their creative and problem-solving skills outside of the classroom. It is a creative outlet for students and allows them to envision and create a tangible example of their hard work to bring to future employers. Yes, GPA is important — but experience is crucial in the fashion, print, and media industries. Students who are part of the fashion committees in TREND get to create a photoshoot from scratch, providing clothing, props, accessories, and poses. The students in the advertising and public relations committees are able to reach out to real businesses and put the skills they learn in class to use. The students in the event planning committee get to plan the release party for the semester, creating the decorations themselves and renting out a venue for the party. The editorial committee gives students work to add to their portfolios, providing multiple opportunities for students to have published work in the online issues. From these examples, you can see the experience and skills students can gain by being part of TREND Magazine. TREND offers opportunities to diversify profiles for students, depending on what committees they choose to join. It lets students explore their interests in different publishing fields, helping them further solidify their future endeavors and giving them a taste of what various paths they could take. Directors and committee members learn how to communicate in a workplace-like environment in a professional manner while still having fun and being creative. The students involved in TREND are put in many situations where they have to quickly problem solve, such as if a model doesn't show up for their photoshoot or a garment doesn't fit. Their ability to adapt in high-pressure situations only gets stronger with each semester they're part of TREND. TREND is one of a kind. We work hard to be inclusive and current, improving TREND's image with each issue. We are simply students writing about, photographing, and styling other students to better our skills to prepare us for post-grad life. Committees Fashion Committees: Beauty Story Styling Fashion Forecasting Femme Ready-to-Wear Masculine Ready-to-Wear Femme Accessories Masculine Accessories Femme Runway Masculine Runway Editorial Committees Femme Fashion Masculine Fashion Femme Lifestyle Masculine Lifestyle Beauty Advertising Committee Public Relations Committee Event Planning Committee Online Issue Committee Content Creation Committee Photography Committee Makeup Graphic Design

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Crow Creek Service Project 2021

By Crow Creek Service Project

Support College of Veterinary Medicine students on their service trip to Crow Creek in Fort Thompson, South Dakota!

Support College of Veterinary Medicine students on their service trip to Crow Creek in Fort Thompson, South Dakota! Crow Creek Service Project Crow Creek Reservation Service Project 2021 (Please note, all media content was created prior to 2020) Pictured are students and volunteers performing surgeries Iowa State University faculty, alumni, veterinary students, and community volunteers who organize and carry out the Crow Creek Reservation Service Trip, invite you to contribute to their project. Members of the team have traveled to Fort Thompson, South Dakota every year for eleven years to offer veterinary services to tribal members of the Crow Creek Reservation. Unfortunately, we were unable to travel in 2020 because of the pandemic. Because of that, the tribal members are really looking forward to our services this year. Veterinary services are not easily accessible or affordable to many animal owners on the reservation. Most years more than 300 animals will be seen during the small animal and equine clinics. When the project first began, it was common for dogs to present with heartworm, mange, and tick infestations. Now our veterinarians who provide services for the trip have noticed a marked decrease in the incidence of these medical problems. Pictured is a Tribal Member with her dog Members of the Crow Creek Reservation look forward to the yearly veterinary trip as an event to meet with veterinarians and veterinary students, to discuss their pet’s health concerns, to have their pets vaccinated, and to have dogs and cats spayed and neutered. At the community's rodeo grounds a group of veterinarians and veterinary students work with community horse owners to provide preventative health care to their horses. Pictured are students and volunteers during a ceremony in 2019 In the last two years, this service trip has become part of a two-week fourth-year veterinary student rotation, Clinical Practice in Diverse Communities. Participating students will spend time before the trip organizing equipment for the small animal and equine veterinary clinics at Fort Thompson. They will devote time to learning about working in diverse communities and studying Lakota history and cultural traditions. Your contributions will help to provide: medications to prevent heartworm infection and flea and tick infestations equipment and medications to provide safe surgeries and anesthetic recoveries medical supplies for the equine and small animal clinics dental care to equine patients transportation for volunteers to Ft Thompson, South Dakota photos by Patricia Howard, Kayla Stomack, and Claire Duncombe videos by Lawton Herbert and Claire Duncombe

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Women's Rugby Club 2021

By Women's Rugby Club

Support the Womens' Rugby Club as they travel to the 2021 Collegiate Rugby Champions in New Orleans, Lousiana.

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Robotics Club 2021

By Robotics Club

Help Robotics Club bring technical knowledge and interest in robotics to ISU students!

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Stupka Symposium 2021

By Stupka Symposium

The Stupka Symposium highlights undergraduate research & provides networking opportunities for students and has moved to an online format this year!

The Stupka Symposium highlights undergraduate research & provides networking opportunities for students and has moved to an online format this year! Stupka Symposium What is the Stupka Symposium? The Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium came from the mind of Robert "Rob" J. Stupka III (picture to the right), an undergraduate student, in the fall of 2005. He and his fellow classmates worked to turn this idea into a reality; however, Rob would not see the symposium he worked so fervently to plan. On November 30, 2005, Rob passed away after a pedestrian-vehicle accident in front of the Molecular Biology Building. Rob envisioned the symposium to be an opportunity for undergraduate students to showcase their research and experience the need for communication in science. Rob's contagious enthusiasm drove his classmates to hold the first symposium in the spring of 2006; the enthusiasm has never gone away. Undergraduates, inspired by Rob's vision and story, have continued to lead and plan 15 consecutive, annual symposia, including this year's 15th-anniversary event. Each year, the undergraduates who plan the symposium do their best to leave their legacy on this tradition and fulfill Rob's vision. At this year's online symposium, around 40 undergraduate students are given the opportunity to present a poster showcasing their research, and five students are chosen to present their research in a keynote presentation. Additionally, the planning committee chooses three scientists from across the country and invites eight alumni to verbally present their research. The symposium has evolved to give undergraduate students the most opportunities to interact with each other and the invited speakers to discuss science- this happens through two days filled with open-house poster sessions and several interactive meals. It is the committee's pleasure to announce that the 2021 Stupka Symposium will still involve these hallmark discussions but in an online format. With each symposium, we see a rise in attendance; in 2019, we had around 200 students, faculty, and other scientists join us. Why should I donate? You are reading this because we need your help. In an anniversary year, and with the symposium being online, the cost is elevated to reflect online accommodations. Even with being online, the committee plans to simulate being in-person by shipping T-shirts, programs, and providing funds for food delivery services. The speakers give all attendees, especially undergraduate students, the unique opportunity to learn about other topics in biochemistry that they normally wouldn't hear about in class or in their own labs, a chance to engage with the speakers over lunch and poster sessions, and the opportunity to experience the environment of a professional conference. The 2021 Symposium will feature speakers Dr. Elizabeth Sattley, an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering and a Stanford Chemistry and Engineering for Human Health (ChEM-H) Faculty Scholar at Standford University, Dr. Jeff Karp, a Professor in Human Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and Dr. Gaya Amarasinghe, a Professor of Pathology and Immunology, of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, and of Molecular Microbiology at Washington University in St. Louis. Additionally, the symposium will feature eight alumni speakers. Finally, any extra money raised through this FundISU is placed into a fund with the goal of future endowment. Thank you for your support of the symposium! If you would like to know more about us, please visit our website: https://stupka.bb.iastate.edu/. If you have any questions, feel free to contact anyone under the "Project Owners" section on this page - our email addresses are available if you click on our pictures.

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Cyclone Rocketry 2021

By Cyclone Rocketry Club

Support Cyclone Rocketry as they manufacture, build and launch their 2021 project, Renegade!

Support Cyclone Rocketry as they manufacture, build and launch their 2021 project, Renegade! Cyclone Rocketry Club (Some photo and video content was taken before the COVID-19 pandemic) Last year’s Launch Operations Team with Ortu Solis Who We Are Cyclone Rocketry is Iowa State’s high-powered rocketry team, a multidisciplinary group that competes in the world’s largest intercollegiate rocket engineering competition: The Spaceport America Cup. The team consists of members of the student club Rocket Shop, who spend the entire prior academic year designing, manufacturing, and testing the competition-sounding rocket. Cyclone Rocketry’s mission is to educate, inspire, and challenge Iowa State students, community members, and future generations about rocketry, science, engineering, and space. The team is the only group at Iowa State to provide hands-on exposure to rocket engineering, providing students with an invaluable opportunity to gain experience outside the classroom in this engineering field. Team members have the opportunity to participate in all the key steps of a complete engineering project, providing practical knowledge, fostering leadership development, and building modern communication skills. History The team was founded three and a half years ago, with this year marking the fourth year of the club. Each of the previous years has seen great success, and now we're looking to fly even higher! In this short time, the team has been awarded both the Iowa State Newcomer Club of the Year and Outstanding Achievement awards by the University. Every year we research, design, manufacture, test, and fly a competition rocket for the Spaceport America Cup: the world's largest intercollegiate rocketry competition. We drive to New Mexico each June to fly in this week-long event, learn from other teams, and make new connections. Unfortunately, last year's rocket Ortu Solis, or “Rising Sun”, was halted halfway through manufacturing due to COVID. The competition was canceled as well, much to the dismay of the team. This didn’t stop the effort to finish and fly, however. The team came back the next fall ready to finish the rocket and watch it fly. Ortu Solis took flight last semester and performed well. It is a testament to this team's dedication and fire to see their projects through. Nova Somnium taking off at the 2019 Spaceport America Cup Ortu Solis taking off in North Branch, MN in November 2020 Ortu Solis thousands of feet in the air above North Branch, MN shortly after apogee Renegade: Cyclone Rocketry’s 2021 Project Renegade is Cyclone Rocketry’s 4th rocket designed for the world's largest intercollegiate rocketry competition, the Spaceport America Cup. It is designed to fly to an altitude of 10,000 feet above ground level and implement a wide variety of new designs, technologies, and to serve new goals and purposes. Unfortunately, the Spaceport America cup was recently moved to an all-virtual event consisting of technical reports, reviews, and presentations. This means the flight of the rocket will not come into play in terms of scoring. Therefore the focus of renegades flight has turned from competition to the education of new members and accomplishing untested methods not seen before in the history of this club. Renegade: Technical details Height: 13’ 1” Diameter: 6” Takeoff Weight: 85 lbs Maximum Speed: 628 mph (82.5% the speed of sound) Target Atitude: 10,000 feet AGL Renegade: Student Researched and Developed Components In-house manufactured composite airframe parts (fiberglass and carbon fiber) including fins, couplers, and the nosecone Customized single-bay parachute deployment system with a payload ejection at apogee Reefing device to allow for a one parachute system Deployable care package payload capable of guiding itself to a GPS waypoint and testing energy generation of piezoelectric components Onboard air brakes consisting of a mechanical actuation assembly and flight control system hardware and software In-house manufactured metal subsystem components (primarily Aluminum) Onboard location tracking to locate rocket after launch, including a live telemetry feed to measure rocket performance Ground station and antenna tower capable of communicating with the rocket over a great distance and on a variety of frequency bands Partnership with the College of Apparel, Merchandising, and Design to custom sew parachutes Solid rocket motor cast from a custom propellent formulation (still in testing) Subscale motor test from December 2019 Composites manufacturing in Howe composites lab Parachute deployment test from 2019 Help Cyclone Rocketry: Cyclone Rocketry needs your help. The team has just entered the heaviest manufacturing portion of the build cycle, and there is plenty of testing to come. Building the rocket and getting it in the sky requires funding alongside the team’s time and effort. Seeing a high-powered rocket tear into the sky is an experience few get to see, and seeing this project from start to finish is extremely rewarding. With the help of your donations, Cyclone Rocketry can go the distance! The full 2019-2020 Cyclone Rocketry Team Visit our website at cyclonerocketry.org! Special thanks to Iowa State University's Engineering Student Council for endorsing Rocket Shop’s ability to use the Cyclone™ Rocketry wordmark:

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Support SHOP: End Campus Hunger

By Emerging Leaders Academy

Join the Emerging Leaders Academy as they help SHOP end campus hunger!

Join the Emerging Leaders Academy as they help SHOP end campus hunger! Emerging Leaders Academy Thanks to the generous support of all our donors so far, we exceeded our goal of $7,000! Can you help us get closer to the needed $17,000? The goal of this fundraiser is to raise a portion of the funds needed for continued enhancement of SHOP's infrastructure and capacity. SHOP (Students Helping Our Peers) food pantry relocated to 1306 Beyer Hall in Fall 2020 semester into a new space that is 3.5 times larger than the previous space. Additional funding is needed for continued space renovations, and additional equipment to meet pantry and community needs. Additional infrastructure development needed for SHOP - Electrical work for additional refrigerator and freezer units - Installation of a key-card access point for pantry entrance door - Purchase of volunteer technology (IPads) for inventory and online ordering needs - Additional tables and shelving for pantry - Installation of a sink Estimated total for infrastructure needs ~$17,000 Check out videos from the following senior leaders supporting our project! President Wintersteen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWImjR-A04w Provost Wickert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq2s9vFQtuY Senior Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Younger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcMq8-3dwJo For information about food insecurity resources at ISU and surrounding community: https://www.studentwellness.iastate.edu/food-insecurity/ About SHOP Students Helping Our Peers (SHOP) is a student-run, on-campus food pantry. It was created in 2011 when a group of students in the Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) approached ISU Dining about the possibility of opening a campus food pantry. SHOP’s vision is to alleviate food insecurity among students while collaborating with Iowa State University and the Ames Community. SHOP’s mission is to serve the student population and the Ames community by increasing hunger awareness and food security. Donations from individuals, campus organizations, the community, and an ISU Foundation account keep food and personal care items on the shelves of the pantry. SHOP has impacted countless ISU students since its inception in 2011. The need for SHOP and the campus Food Security Workgroup, led by Student Wellness, to continue efforts toward a campus where all students are food secure has never been greater. National data indicates that one third of college students are food and/or housing insecure, and data from the 2019 implementation of the National College Health Association (NCHA) on ISU’s campus indicates 24% of ISU students are food insecure. With a new, larger space, SHOP was able to increase shelving to hold more product and more variety in product as fall semester ended. More product and increased traffic necessitated new internal processes for the members of the executive team to track movement of inventory and keep the space stocked appropriately to meet needs of students visiting. Additionally, with the help of a grant, SHOP was able to purchase a refrigerator to help meet the next phase of expansion, fresh items. Long term, SHOP plans to offer fresh produce, dairy and protein. This expansion will mean more processes and management for the executive board but they feel it is important to the health of student visitors as well as variety of offerings. To go this direction, SHOP will need to work with the Office of Risk Management, purchase more cold storage, and edit inventory processes. Also in the long-term, the executive board would like to help educate students on how to use items from the food pantry to cook meals for themselves that are healthy and tasty. This is just one piece of the puzzle Iowa State University is putting together to help give students the tools to become successful citizens of the world.

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American Institute of Chemical Engineers 2021

By AIChE ISU

Support Iowa State's ChemE Car team as they compete in the national conference!

Support Iowa State's ChemE Car team as they compete in the national conference! AIChE ISU American Institute of Chemical Engineers Spring 2021 FundISU *Disclaimer* All photos in this collage were taken prior to the covid-19 pandemic Regional Conference The Iowa State Chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) will participate virtually on April 16th - 18th for the 2021 MidAmerica Regional Student Conference. This is a great opportunity for students to represent Iowa State in various competitions and professional opportunities. This is a great opportunity to represent Iowa State and includes many professional development seminars and networking opportunities. Fourteen students from our chapter will be attending the conference for professional development, research presentations, and the Chem-E-Car Competition. Your generosity helps make this trip more affordable for everyone and is much appreciated. Thank you! Chem-E-Car Team: We currently have two teams preparing for the upcoming regional conference in April. The teams are experimenting with air batteries this year to power their cars, as well as incorporating some new and exciting ideas for their stopping mechanisms. Iowa State has sent a team to the national conference 6 years in a row! This is thanks to our excellent traditions and outstanding students willing to put in the hard work to be successful. Your support will help us send the cars and teams to the regional conference and purchase materials to build the cars. Thank you for your generosity. Teams from last semester at the 2020 regional conference. Pictured here is Nine-Tails with Attitude in the gold lab coats and Sweeney Dratini in the red lab coats. From left to right: Tyler Nelson, Theodore Davis, Matthew Kieffer, Mason Dyess, Sarah Miller, Maggie Toepfer, Dominic Abbott , Spencer Wolfe, Alan Arizmendi, and Jack Raffaelle. This competition season, we are looking to extend the rich history of naming cars after Pokemon. This tradition began in 2014 with the Squirtle Squad and has continued since with some very creative names. Last semester we had Nine-Tails with Attitude and The Sweeney Dratini. Last semester was very busy with a makeup regional conference and the annual national competition. Our students worked very hard to run their cars at the regional competition successfully, and Nine-Tails with Attitude advanced to nationals. Looking forward, we hope to send two more cars to the regional competition in April! Pictured: The competition setting from last semester’s regional competition for Chem-E-Car 2020. *Disclaimer* all covid safety protocols were followed during the time of these regional pictures. Research: Students from Iowa State will be attending to present research about the work they do at school. Presenting research is both a competition and a great opportunity for students to build valuable skills to help them in their careers. Pictured: Brody Sevart presenting his research at the poster competition in 2019. Professional Development: Students will be attending this conference as well to advance their careers. AIChE has a wide variety of seminars that will educate students on how to be better engineers. The professional development opportunities are endless. Pictured: Students enjoying the conference before the various competitions held in 2019. Links: http://aiche.cbe.iastate.edu/ http://www.aiche.org/community/students/chem-e-car

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The Fashion Show 2021

By The Fashion Show

One of the nation's largest student run fashion shows, with over 300 student designers, directors, committee members, and models.

One of the nation's largest student run fashion shows, with over 300 student designers, directors, committee members, and models. The Fashion Show In 1982, The Iowa State University Fashion Show began as a simple runway show held in a MacKay Hall classroom with only a few Iowa State students in attendance. Over the past thirty-nine years, The Fashion Show has grown into one of the largest student run fashion shows in the nation and is produced by nearly 150 students selected to be part of the planning committees. In addition, The Fashion Show selects 50 student models who showcase the garments chosen by industry guest judges. Garments included in the show are designed by over 75 Iowa State students from the Apparel, Merchandising, and Design program. This year, The Fashion Show 2021 will take place on Friday, April 16th and Saturday, April 17th at 7:00 p.m. at Reiman Gardens in Ames, Iowa. The production has grown to nearly sold-out attendance of over 2,300 audience members and 1000 online viewers who witness the culmination of months of student work. This year’s show will look different compared to our annual show that is normally held in C.Y. Stephens Auditorium. Due to COVID-19, The Fashion Show 2021 will be held at Reiman Gardens. This gives us the ability to hold an outdoor runway show while following the CDC guidelines to keep everyone safe. Unfortunately we will not be able to have as large of an in-person attendance audience as usual, but for those who are not able to attend our in-person show, our livestream will be available to everyone on our Facebook page and our official ISU website. Why Donate to The Fashion Show? In addition to scholarships and networking opportunities with industry professionals, The Fashion Show provides Iowa State students with many unique opportunities. Participation on any committee allows students to obtain industry experience and develop leadership skills that impact their selection for internships and jobs following graduation. The Fashion Show also continues to expand community awareness and philanthropic efforts in the Ames and Des Moines areas. Those involved with the show come from a diverse set of majors and form lifelong friendships throughout the planning process. Student leaders on the planning teams have been collaborating since September 2020 to develop the best possible production. We hope you consider donating to the continual growth of our organization! *Photo from Spring 2019 Semester The Fashion Show Committees: Art Behind The Scenes Design Fashion Week Fundraising Gallery and Display Modeling Music Direction and Tech Design Philanthropy Photography Public Relations and Marketing Set Design Social Media Special Events Treasurer Scholarships By donating to The Fashion Show 2021, you will be supporting the overall production of the show and contributing to scholarships that benefit the futures of winning students in each category! Student designers chosen to display their garments in the show also compete for first, second, and third place scholarships in their respective categories. Last year, The Fashion Show awarded more than $10,000 in scholarships to student designers due to the generous donations acquired through this campaign! These scholarships help students further their education and facilitate the creation of future designs. First place in each category receives $500 and the overall winner of Lora and Russ Talbot ISU Fashion Show Best in Show is awarded a $2,000 endowed scholarship! Categories for student designs include: Accessories Activewear Athleisure Childrenswear Costume Day Dresses Digital Printing Fashion Illustration Fiber Art Formal Wear Functional Design/Uniforms Graduate Inspired by the Textiles and Clothing Museum Portfolio (Analog or Digital) Senior Collection Sleepwear/Loungewear Sportswear Suiting/Business Attire Sustainability Wearable Art Wearable Technology Industry Professionals Besides showcasing student work, The Fashion Show prides itself on inviting distinguished industry professionals to serve as guest judges for the show. Every year, professionals from across the country convene at Iowa State to evaluate submitted entries on Judging Day. Comprised of associates in design, merchandising, education, and production, the guest judges help critique and select which designs will walk the runway and demonstrate the most elite student work. The Fashion Show also inspires student designers by hosting an industry Guest Company/Designer to showcase their work during the second half of the show. The Guest Company/Designer holds a coveted spot in the show's tradition, as these individuals continue to demonstrate success and influence in the apparel industry. Previous designers include Vans, Patagonia, Abasi Rosborough, alumnus Todd Snyder, alumnus Matthew Christopher, and alumni designers from Vineyard Vines, J Brand, Marc Jacobs, and Target. Our Program The Apparel, Merchandising, and Design program is endorsed by the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA). Students of the program study fashion design, technical design, product development, costume history, merchandising and marketing strategies, production processes, business processes, and consumer behavior. Exposure to industry software and challenging classroom experiences prepares students for careers in one of the largest industries in the world: textiles and apparel. Iowa State University features production technology and product development laboratories where students can test fabrics, conduct research, and design textiles. Undergraduate access to these facilities is unique among national apparel programs and the opportunity continues to inspire and educate students. Before COVID-19, the Apparel, Merchandising, and Design program students had the opportunity to participate in international study abroad programs and industry field studies to New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, South Africa, China, and Europe. Throughout previous summers, over 150 undergraduates have completed annual industry internships at companies across the nation, gaining valuable professional experience. Due to the pandemic, the program has restricted travel, so these opportunities have shifted to a remote/virtual format for 2020 and 2021.

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American Meteorological Society 2022

By AMS at ISU

Help the ISU Student Chapter of the American Meteorological Society with research and professional development opportunities!

Help the ISU Student Chapter of the American Meteorological Society with research and professional development opportunities! AMS at ISU The Iowa State University Student Chapter of the American Meteorological Society (ISU AMS) is excited to announce that we will be attending the 102nd AMS Annual Meeting and 21st Annual Student Conference virtually in January 2022! With your support, ISU AMS students have the opportunity to present their original research with both poster and oral presentations, learn about cutting-edge research in the field, and network with professionals and graduate school advisors at the career and resource fair, all from the safety of their homes. Students will also explore careers, attend broadcast meteorology tape swaps, construct professional resumes, and practice interview skills at the virtual 21st Annual Student Conference. A total of 20 students are attending the 102nd Annual Meeting virtually next month. We hope that students can attend the 103rd Annual Meeting in person in Denver, Colorado, in 2023. Alumni of our program will be eager to help the students plan their very first in-person conference next year. During the 2021-2022 school year, our chapter continues striving for academic excellence, strong community outreach, and building relationships between members. We started the academic year off with an ice cream social for new members to meet returning members and faculty (Figure 1). For the first time, an outreach committee was formed to support our outreach chair, Zach. This group of students works to help educate students at local schools, build anemometer kits, and speak at conferences for young girls in STEM (Figure 2). In addition to your gifts, students work in football, basketball, and volleyball concession stands to raise money for the AMS Annual Meeting (Figure 3). Between your gifts and concessions, students are able to fully fund their trip to the annual meetings. If you are interested in learning more about what our chapter is up to, please follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@isuams) and join our Facebook group (ISU AMS). Thank you so much for supporting the next generation of meteorologists! Figure 1. Students and faculty pose for a picture after enjoying delicious ice cream sandwiches. Figure 2. Nathan, our president, proudly represents our chapter at Iowa State's ClubFest to encourage new students to join. Figure 3. Meteorology students ready to serve hungry fans at a warm Iowa State football game from the Sukup Endzone.

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Establishing an Agricultural Communication Development Fund

By Agricultural Communication-ISU

Help the Agricultural Communication program at ISU prepare the next generation of leaders.

Help the Agricultural Communication program at ISU prepare the next generation of leaders. Agricultural Communication-ISU Over the last several years donors like you have helped us provide support for the Agriculture Communication Student Enrichment Fund. These funds have been put to good use supporting our agricultural communication students as they engage in learning opportunities outside the classroom including professional development conferences and internships. Now that the Agriculture Communication Student Enrichment fund is up and running, providing our growing Agriculture Communication student population with world-class learning opportunities, facilitating professional development through conference attendance and supporting students with scholarships and internship support, we are excited to announce the next fundraising initiative focused on establishing an Agricultural Communication Development Fund which will broaden support for the expanding Agricultural Communication program in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. As the program continues to grow, so does our need for your support. Enrollment in the Agricultural Communication program has increased 45% over the past six years. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences remains committed to strengthening the Agricultural Communication program with faculty and programmatic enhancements that prepare the next generation of leaders with strong communication skills to meet industry demands and equipped with skills to innovate and tackle global challenges. By establishing the Agricultural Communication Development Fund we will have the flexibility to: Create an expendable fund that will provide maximum flexibility to the chair of the Agricultural Education and Studies Department, to use funds to advance and support ag comm faculty, students, and the program Support faculty needs for the growing program, including but not limited to hiring adjuncts to assist with teaching, supervising internships and advising student club activities Advance the program’s offerings and curricula through the purchase of communication equipment (cameras, software) and providing stipends/honorariums or travel for industry seminar speakers The flexibility of an Agricultural Communication Development Fund will provide the department with resources to adapt to the changing communication landscape and respond to industry needs. Your support will build upon the resources the college and the university offer and will provide the margin of excellence that will set the Agriculture Communication program up for sustainable growth and advance our long-term goals of establishing a major in Agriculture Communication, creating an endowed professorship and educating future industry leaders. Funds raised will be used on an expendable basis at the discretion of the Agricultural Education and Studies Department Chair. Thank you for considering a charitable contribution to support the Agricultural Communication program in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University. Together we can create an Agriculture Communication Development Fund that will be used to strategically support the short-term needs of the program and position the program for future success and growth.

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TREND Magazine

By TREND Magazine

Help TREND Magazine print and publish their largest issue ever!

Help TREND Magazine print and publish their largest issue ever! TREND Magazine In 2006, a few driven apparel merchandising and design (AMD) students decided they wanted to gift Iowa State University with a bi-annual, student-run fashion magazine. What started out as a 10-page publication has turned into a magazine that's at least 100 pages long! With the dedication and hard work from ISU students over the years, TREND has been able to produce 27 print issues so far, as well as a monthly online issue released during the months of the spring and fall semesters. Currently, over 200 students of different majors are involved in publishing TREND. Without the help of our committee members and directors, the magazine would not be possible to produce. This on-campus club provides students with actual, hands-on experience in their desired fields, ranging from fashion, editorial, advertising, public relations, event planning, photography, makeup, graphic design and content creation. This semester, TREND is releasing a mash-up of two issues: Issue 28 (named Human Connection) and Issue 29 (named Culture Shock). Due to COVID-19 cutting our spring semester short, we were not able to publish our print issue for the spring, Human Connection. The issue released in November of 2020, TREND 2020, will be the biggest issue yet! The size of this issue raises the printing cost to almost double what the normal printing cost is, which is why we need your help to keep TREND afloat! Your donation will go towards the future issues of TREND Magazine; with your help, future students of Iowa State University will be able to gain valuable experience from creating a publication all on their own. Why donate to TREND Magazine? TREND Magazine provides real-world experience to students of all majors — 216 students currently, to be exact! This on-campus club is more than simply a club, it is preparation for working professionally in the print and media industries. TREND is a place for like-minded students to meet and collaborate, bettering their creative and problem-solving skills outside of the classroom. It is a creative outlet for students, and allows them to envision and create a tangible example of their hard work to bring to future employers. Yes, GPA is important — but experience is crucial in the fashion, print and media industries. Students who are part of the fashion committees in TREND get to create a photoshoot from scratch, providing clothing, props, accessories and poses. The students in the advertising and public relations committees are able to reach out to real businesses and put the skills they learn in class to use. The students in the event planning committee get to plan the release party for the semester, creating the decorations themselves and renting out a venue for the party. The editorial committee gives students a place to add to their portfolios, providing multiple opportunities for students to have published work in the online issues. From these examples, you can see the experience and skills students can gain by being part of TREND Magazine. TREND offers opportunities to diversify profiles for students, depending on what committees they choose to join. It lets students explore their interests in different fields having to do with publishing, helping them further solidify their future paths or showing them different paths they can take. Directors and committee members learn how to communicate in a workplace-like environment in a professional manner while still having fun and being creative. The students involved in TREND are put in many situations where they have to quickly problem solve, such as if a model doesn't show up for their photoshoot or a garment doesn't fit. Their ability to adapt in high pressure situations only gets stronger with each semester they're part of TREND. TREND is one of a kind. We work hard to be inclusive and current, improving TREND's image with each issue. We are simply students writing about, photographing and styling other students to better our skills to prepare us for post-grad life. Committees Fashion Committees: Fashion Forecasting Story Styling Ready-to-Wear Runway Beauty Accessories TREND-for-Men Ready-to-Wear TREND-for-Men Runway TREND-for-Men Accessories Editorial Committees Fashion Lifestyle Beauty TREND-for-Men Fashion TREND-for-Men Lifestyle Advertising Committee Public Relations Committee Event Planning Committee Online Issue Committee Content Creation Committee Graphic Design Makeup Photography

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Design Closet 2020

By ISU College of Design

Support the Design Closet and provide first-year students with recycled and gently used materials donated by other students, staff and faculty!

Support the Design Closet and provide first-year students with recycled and gently used materials donated by other students, staff and faculty! ISU College of Design Imagine you're a student entering the College of Design. You're full of inspiration and enthusiasm, ready for new experiences and eager to share your creative ideas. It can be difficult to focus on building your skills and sharing your creativity if you can't afford the materials and supplies needed by a first-year Design student. Students in our Core Design Program take a required studio — Design Studies 102 — and a required introductory drawing and visual communication course — Design Studies 131 — along with other classes that provide the foundation for success in their chosen majors. In their first year of study, College of Design students focus on the design process and learning the skills needed to advance through their degree programs. We want them to be able to concentrate on their creativity and the quality of their work – not worry about how to pay for the materials needed to produce it. The Design Closet was established to provide first-year students who cannot afford the additional cost of the required supplies with recycled and gently used materials donated by other students, staff and faculty. We're building on that initiative to grow the impact of the Design Closet. Subsidizing the cost of materials for Design Studies 102 and 131 can make a huge difference by lessening the financial burden so students can focus on creating their best work. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for this kind of support, and it is more important than ever to help our students succeed! Design Studies 102 Students in the introductory design studio need a variety of materials for constructing different models and builds for their assignments. A $50 contribution will help us cover the cost of these basic materials for a student or a gift card to purchase them from the Design Store, a branch of the Iowa State University Book Store located on the second floor of the College of Design. Design Studies 131 The general supply list for DSN 131 includes a portfolio case (to carry flat work in); supply caddy (to store and carry all the pens, pencils, erasers, etc.); sketchpad; sketchbook; cardboard; tracing paper; a variety of graphite, mechanical and colored pencils; multiple erasers; various pens and markers; charcoal sticks; watercolor palette, paints and brushes; masking and Scotch tape; X-acto knife, scissors and T-square. Each instructor provides a slightly different list tailored to their own studio section. While many of these materials can be reused by students after the first year, they represent a significant initial investment. A $75 contribution will allow us to provide a student with an introductory supply kit for this class, or a Design Store gift card to purchase the specific supplies required for their individual studio. Professional Development As our students advance through their degree programs, they seek opportunities to participate in conferences, design competitions, internships and other professional development experiences. Financial barriers can make it difficult for some students to take advantage of these opportunities. Your support at the $100 level will provide funds for students to develop their professional portfolios and submit their work to exhibitions and competitions. A $200 contribution will help us fund conference and workshop registration fees (and travel, when these activities resume in person post-COVID) for students to gain valuable knowledge and networking opportunities. Our goal is to make Design accessible for every student. We hope one day to be able to provide a basic kit of supplies to every first-year College of Design student, and professional development funds for advanced students to participate in activities that help make them more competitive in the job market. With your support, we can! #designcloset #inclusivebydesign

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CSRL COVID Relief and Rehabilitation in Uganda

By CSRL

Support CSRL as they provide relief efforts to communities in Uganda impacted by COVID-19.

Support CSRL as they provide relief efforts to communities in Uganda impacted by COVID-19. CSRL Weeks after flooding, the waters are barely receding To control the spread of COVID-19 the Uganda Government made the difficult decision in March to severely restrict movement of people and goods nationwide. Borders were closed, transportation was halted, and institutions were shuttered. As a result, supply chains for farm inputs such as seed and fertilizer were disrupted at a critical point just before planting time. Opportunities to earn a daily wage were eliminated for those rural citizens who work part-time as seasonal laborers. To add insult to injury, a disastrous drought-rain cycle flooded vast areas along the Nile River complex, displacing entire communities. The impact on food security and poverty was immediate and devastating. The ISU-Uganda Program (ISU-UP), administered by the Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods (CSRL) in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, is in a unique position to respond. Unprecedented times called for a swift shift to provision of emergency relief aid. ISU-UP staff deliver emergency food relief We are especially grateful to private donors who, seeing the emergency nature of the situation, immediately committed funds for purchasing, transporting and distributing food for hungry families, fortified flour for pregnant and nursing mothers and infants, blankets, soap, seeds for farmers, and educational materials for students who were confined to their homes when their schools closed. ISU-UP also drilled three new deep wells to assist with improved sanitation critical to controlling the spread of COVID-19, and taught school-aged girls and mothers how to construct approved fabric face coverings which are currently required nationwide. Now, CSRL needs your help to strengthen relief efforts so we can continue to reach the most vulnerable people, providing the resilience necessary for the rehabilitation of individuals and communities as Uganda emerges from this very difficult period. Please join the team with your donation.

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Engineers Without Borders 2020

By Engineers Without Borders ISU

Help Engineers Without Borders-ISU build a medical clinic in Ullo, Ghana!

Help Engineers Without Borders-ISU build a medical clinic in Ullo, Ghana! Engineers Without Borders ISU A generous donor is offering a 1:1 matching gift challenge up to our $5,000 goal. With these matching funds, each $1 donated becomes $2 to double your impact and help EWB build a medical clinic to serve the Ullo-Dantie community. Thank you for your support! Who is EWB-ISU? The mission of Engineers Without Borders is to provide engineering solutions to communities around the world to help them meet their basic human needs. Our vision is a world in which every community has the capacity to sustainably meet their basic human needs. EWB-ISU is a non-profit, student-led organization at Iowa State University consisting of about 70 students. Our chapter is currently partnered with a community in Ullo, Ghana, called Ullo-Dantie. We have been working with them since 2014; our most recently completed project in Ullo was the implementation of a water distribution system that pumps water to the 1000 student (and growing) population at Ullo Senior High School. Since the completion of this project, EWB-ISU has been working with the community to identify other needs they have. What is the clinic project? It was brought to our attention that the current clinic in Ullo is insufficient. The maternity ward is very undersized and not capable of handling multiple births at the same time. The clinic is also in high demand during malaria season. Community members have expressed that the lack of access to adequate healthcare has resulted in the deaths of multiple community members. The clinic does not have a doctor or physician’s assistant and is not equipped to handle medical emergencies. Currently, the clinic consists of five rooms between two buildings, which is insufficient to providing adequate healthcare. Since EWB-ISU has identified this need in the community, we have been evaluating the feasibility of constructing a new and sufficient medical clinic. The executive team voted to move forward with this project in the Spring of 2020. This new clinic would not only provide the kind of medical support that Ullo-Dantie needs, but would also serve 28 other nearby communities, for a total of about 11,000 people. The design and construction of the clinic has been broken down into phases that will be completed over the course of multiple years. The new clinic will have a maternity ward, consultation rooms, and a pharmacy, to name a few features. This project is something that the Ghanaian government is in full support of; they have agreed in writing to provide the clinic with medical supplies and a physician’s assistant if EWB-ISU designs and constructs the actual building. We also secured verbal and written agreements from the chief of the Ullo Traditional Area. Supporting the progress of this project is an investment in Ullo's future; death and illness would be prevented with the resources of a new clinic, thereby improving the overall healthcare and quality of life in Ullo. Community members could rely on the new clinic for medicine, maternal healthcare, proper medical consultation, among many other things. Improving the health of members in a community is a major step in promoting the development of a more sustainable and prosperous society. You can be part of Ullo's growth by enabling EWB-ISU to support their needs through engineering solutions!

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The Beloit Courtyard

By ISU Interdisciplinary Studio

A team of students is redesigning the courtyard at the Beloit Facility to create a therapeutic space for children, their visitors, and staff.

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Collegiate Recovery Community

By Collegiate Recovery Community

Help Collegiate Recovery Community build support services, resources, and programs for students in recovery and seeking recovery.

Help Collegiate Recovery Community build support services, resources, and programs for students in recovery and seeking recovery. Collegiate Recovery Community My name is Brian Vanderheyden and I am the Director, Student Wellness at Iowa State University. Student Wellness is launching this fundraising campaign through the FundISU platform from October 21 through November 15 for our new Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) to help us continue building support services, resources, and programs for students in recovery and seeking recovery. Check out this recent news story about CRC: https://www.inside.iastate.edu/article/2020/10/22/recovery About Collegiate Recovery Community Collegiate Recovery Community is a support-based and student-focused program to provide and connect students in recovery or seeking recovery from issues such as substance use, gambling, gaming, and more to the necessary services, resources, and opportunities to help them thrive at Iowa State University (ISU). Collegiate Recovery Community programs across the country help students stay in school and maintain their recovery. Higher Education institutions across the country began establishing these programs since the early 1970's to support students with tremendous success in supporting students through graduation. To date, more than 150 campuses across the country have registered Collegiate Recovery Communities or programs, which now includes Iowa State University! Financial Contributions Financial contributions for this campaign will help Student Wellness at Iowa State University continue to build upon the foundation of our Collegiate Recovery Community launched in 2019. Contributions from this year’s campaign will go towards the following: Financial support for SMART® Recovery weekly support group on campus in Fall 2020 Financial support for student social support programming through the recognized recovery student organization in CRC (Rootless). Financial support for student academic and wellness support services such as tutoring, wellness coaching, etc. Why Collegiate Recovery is Essential As an institution focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, we strive to create environments that support diverse and inclusive communities like students in recovery and seeking recovery. Supporting students in recovery is a critical social justice issue and an issue that directly affects retention, student success, and learning. In 2019, it is estimated that roughly 840,000 full-time college students will be in recovery. Marginalized student populations such as LGBTQIA+ students, students of color, and low-income students experience higher levels of substance use, gambling, and other issues due to discrimination as well as personal and structural barriers to accessing resources and support. The college environment can be an abstinence or recovery hostile environment for students, which becomes an issue of educational access for students in recovery. Sense of belonging can be low for students in recovery without a network of support and an environment that supports their recovery and/or sobriety. It is important for ISU students to be part of all aspects of college life for their academic and personal development (i.e. residential, academic, and co-curricular). Creating these support systems and substance free spaces as part of the Collegiate Recovery Community facilitates educational access and degree completion for those who need such spaces and systems of support. In the U.S., 64% of students who leave college and no longer attend do so for behavioral health-related reasons. Students in recovery attending colleges and universities with Collegiate Recovery Community programs Have higher GPAs than the general student body Exceed retention rates of the general student body by 5% Exceed graduation rates of the general student body by 21% Have a return to use rate of about 5% How to get involved and support Here are some ways you can support and be involved in this campaign Consider sharing at least one of Student Wellness' recovery posts from Oct 21 - Nov 15 on your personal social media platforms (follow us @bewellisu on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter). These posts will include a link to donate to our FundISU platform Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bewellisu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bewellisu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bewellisu Consider sharing at least one of Student Wellness' recovery posts from Oct 21 - Nov 15 on your work or organization social media platforms (follow us @bewellisu on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter). Add language from this page into a newsletter or email to your colleagues, family, and friends. Write a personal post on your social media platform with the link to our FundISU platform: https://fundisu.foundation.iastate.edu/project/19807 Share information about Collegiate Recovery Community with friends, community members, and alumni who are allies of people in recovery, are in recovery, or have a connection to recovery in their lives. Here is a link to our website: https://www.studentwellness.iastate.edu/collegiate-recovery-community/ Thank you for your support. Please visit our website for more information about CRC: https://www.studentwellness.iastate.edu/collegiate-recovery-community/ If you have any questions or if you would like to get involved, please email collegiaterecovery@iastate.edu Brian Vanderheyden he/him/his Director, Student Wellness Iowa State University

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Hixson Opportunity Awards 25th Anniversary

By Hixson Opportunity Awards

2020 is the 25th anniversary of the Hixson Opportunity Awards! Help us continue to provide transformative experiences to Hixson Scholars.

2020 is the 25th anniversary of the Hixson Opportunity Awards! Help us continue to provide transformative experiences to Hixson Scholars. Hixson Opportunity Awards The Hixson Opportunity Awards program is celebrating their 25th anniversary this year! Since the program's beginning in 1995, 100 scholarships have been awarded annually to Iowa State University students, with one recipient coming from each county in Iowa and two recipients from Polk County, and there are currently over 1,650 Hixson alumni! This program was established thanks to the generosity of Christina Hixson, who believes that "extraordinary things are done by ordinary people, given the chance." To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the program, continue to provide Hixson Scholars with these life changing experiences, and to thank Christina Hixson for her years of inspiring and advancing students, we are asking alumni, friends, and supporters to make a gift! Your generosity will help us continue to support these students and the Hixson Opportunity Awards. The Hixson Opportunity Awards provides unique and transformative experiences for its scholars, including: Courses and seminars offered only to Hixson scholars Tutoring and mentoring services, including the peer mentor program Student recognition events Career exploration and networking opportunities Access to events at Stephens Auditorium Most importantly, the Hixson Opportunity Awards provide students with a sense of community, helps them learn and grow throughout their time at Iowa State University and beyond! Take it from our alums!: "The Hixson Opportunity Award program allowed me to be a part of a supportive community within Iowa State. It was an invaluable resource for me whenever I had questions during (and after) my studies." "Without the Hixson Opportunity Award, I would not have been able to attend Iowa State and attending Iowa State literally changed by life. I made many great lifelong friends through the Hixson program and felt like the Hixson program gave us a lot of support and resources to succeed, as well as leadership opportunities to give back." "The Hixson Opportunity Award influenced my life in so many ways...I was supported through the highs and lows of my college career and I made amazing friends. Most importantly, I grew as a leader." Thank you for helping us celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Hixson Opportunity Awards and supporting Hixson Scholars. Your gift will make the difference for our students!

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Stupka Symposium 2020

By Stupka Symposium

2020 is the 15th anniversary of the Stupka Symposium, which highlights undergraduate research & provides networking opportunities for students!

2020 is the 15th anniversary of the Stupka Symposium, which highlights undergraduate research & provides networking opportunities for students! Stupka Symposium What is the Stupka Symposium? The Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium came from the mind of Robert "Rob" J. Stupka III (picture to the right), an undergraduate student, in the fall of 2005. He and his fellow classmates worked to turn this idea into a reality; however, Rob would not see the symposium he worked so fervently to plan. On November 30, 2005, Rob passed away after a pedestrian-vehicle accident in front of the Molecular Biology Building. Rob envisioned the symposium to be an opportunity for undergraduate students to showcase their research and experience the need for communication in science. Rob's contagious enthusiasm drove his classmates to hold the first symposium in the spring of 2006; the enthusiasm has never gone away. Undergraduates, inspired by Rob's vision and story, have continued to lead and plan 15 consecutive, annual symposia, including this year's 15th-anniversary event. Each year, the undergraduates who plan the symposium do their best to leave their legacy on this tradition and fulfill Rob's vision. At this year's symposium, around 40 undergraduate students are given the opportunity to present a poster showcasing their research, and five students are chosen to present their research in a keynote presentation. Additionally, the planning committee chooses two scientists from across the country and invites eight alumni to verbally present their research. The symposium has evolved to give undergraduate students the most opportunities to interact with each other and the invited speakers to discuss science- this happens through two days filled with open-house poster sessions and several interactive meals. With each symposium, we see a rise in attendance; last year, we had around 200 students, faculty, and other scientists join us. Why should I donate? You are reading this because we need your help. One of our greatest (both in priority and cost) expenses is associated with our outside speakers. We pay for their travel, hotel, and food costs - this comes to about $3000-$4000. In an anniversary year such as 2020, this cost is tripled. The speakers give all attendees, especially undergraduate students, the unique opportunity to learn about other topics in biochemistry that they normally wouldn't hear about in class or in their own labs, a chance to engage with the speakers over lunch and poster sessions, and the opportunity to experience the environment of a professional conference. The 2020 Symposium will feature speakers Dr. Elizabeth S. Haswell, a Professor of Biology and Howard Hughes Medical Institute-Simmons Faculty Scholar at Washington University in St. Louis, and Dr. Gaya Amarasinghe, a Professor of Pathology and Immunology, of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, and of Molecular Microbiology at Washington University in St. Louis. Additionally, the symposium will feature eight alumni speakers. Finally, any extra money raised through this FundISU is placed into a fund with the goal of future endowment. Thank you for your support of the symposium! If you would like to know more about us, please visit our website: https://stupka.bb.iastate.edu/. If you have any questions, feel free to contact anyone under the "Project Owners" section on this page - our email addresses are available if you click on our pictures.

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Cyclone Rocketry 2020

By Cyclone Rocketry Club

Help Cyclone Rocketry travel to the Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition in New Mexico!

Help Cyclone Rocketry travel to the Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition in New Mexico! Cyclone Rocketry Club Last year’s competition team with Nova Somnium Who We Are Cyclone Rocketry is Iowa State’s high-powered rocketry team, a multidisciplinary group that competes in the world’s largest intercollegiate rocket engineering competition: The Spaceport America Cup. The team consists of members of the student club Rocket Shop, who spend the entire prior academic year designing, manufacturing, and testing the competition sounding rocket. Cyclone Rocketry’s mission is to educate, inspire, and challenge Iowa State students, community members, and future generations about rocketry, science, engineering, and space. The team is the only group at Iowa State to provide hands-on exposure to rocket engineering, providing students with an invaluable opportunity to gain experience outside the classroom in this engineering field. Team members have the opportunity to participate in all the key steps of a complete engineering project, providing practical knowledge, fostering leadership development, and building modern communication skills. The poster session at the 2019 Spaceport America Cup: a networking event for aerospace companies and students from around the globe History The team was founded two and a half years ago, with this year marking the third competition year. Both of the previous two years have seen great success, and the team is looking to improve on its record 4th place finish. In this short time, the team has been awarded both the Iowa State Newcomer Club of the Year and Outstanding Achievement awards by the University. Nova Somnium taking off at last year’s Spaceport America Cup Preparing Invictus, the 2018 Spaceport America Cup rocket Rising Sun: Cyclone Rocketry’s 2020 Project Ortu Solis, meaning ‘rising sun’ in latin, is designed to fly to an altitude of 10,000 feet above ground level at Spaceport America. Like last year, it will implement even more student researched and developed features than its predecessor and will push the team further than ever before. This year, however, greater emphasis is being placed on producing a sound and complete engineering project from top to bottom. This means setting realistic goals to expand on last year without stretching the time and knowledge of the team beyond its limit, as well as further emphasizing safe practices. With this in mind, the team chose to return to the 10,000 ft target altitude to provide more time for analysis, manufacturing, and especially testing compared to last year. Also, for the first time in school history, student built solid rocket motors have been test fired successfully over the course of the last year. The team has chosen to first perform a full scale ground test which must be completed successfully before committing to fly the rocket on the team’s in house propellant, though the team is working to achieve this ahead of the competition this year. An artistic concept render of Ortu Solis Rising Sun: Technical Details Height: 12.5 ft Diameter: 6 in Takeoff Weight: 80 lbs Top Speed: 550 mph (0.7x speed of sound) Target Altitude: 10,000 ft Rising Sun: Student Researched and Developed Components In-house manufactured composite airframe parts (fiberglass and carbon fiber) including fins, couplers, and the nosecone Customized single bay parachute deployment system with a payload ejection at apogee Deployable care package payload capable of guiding itself to a GPS waypoint and testing a polymer used to clot blood on a battlefield Onboard air brakes consisting of a mechanical actuation assembly and flight control system hardware and software In-house manufactured metal subsystem components (primarily Aluminum) Onboard location tracking to locate rocket after launch, including a live telemetry feed to measure rocket performance Ground station and antenna tower capable of communicating with the rocket over great distance and on a variety of frequency bands Partnership with the College of Apparel, Merchandising, and Design to custom sew parachutes Solid rocket motor cast from a custom propellent formulation (still in testing) Subscale motor test from December 2019 Composites manufacturing in Howe composites lab Parachute deployment test from last year Help Cyclone Rocketry: Cyclone Rocketry needs your help. The team has just entered the heaviest manufacturing portion of the build cycle, and there is plenty of testing to come. Building the rocket and getting students all the way to New Mexico for the week-long competition takes money alongside the team’s time and effort. Going to the competition and competing on the world stage against the other 149 engineering teams is a one-of-a-kind opportunity, and seeing this project from start to finish is extremely rewarding. With the help of your donations, Cyclone Rocketry can go the distance! The full 2019-2020 Cyclone Rocketry Team Visit our website at cyclonerocketry.org! Special thanks to Iowa State University's Engineering Student Council for endorsing Rocket Shop’s ability to use the Cyclone™ Rocketry wordmark:

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IMPACT 2020

By IMPACT

IMPACT will be traveling to Huntsville Alabama to participate in NASA’s Human Exploration Rover Challenge!

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ISU Men's Volleyball Club 2020

By ISU Men's Volleyball Club

Support the ISU Men's Volleyball Club at the National Collegiate Volleyball Federation!

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Robotics Club 2020

By Robotics Club

Robotics Club is building two robots to compete across the nation and host a variety of outreach events.

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Delta Sigma Pi

By Delta Sigma Pi at ISU

Support the Mu Psi Chapter of Delta Sigma Pi as they travel to Halsey, a networking and recreational event!

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Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers (IISE)

By IISE at ISU

IISE provides meaningful industry interaction, professional networking and development opportunities, and educational seminars for their members!

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ISU SAE International Student Chapter 2020

By ISU SAE International

The ISU Chapter of SAE International is traveling across the nation to various competitions!

The ISU Chapter of SAE International is traveling across the nation to various competitions! ISU SAE International Help SAE International Student Chapter: During the 2019-20 school year, SAE International teams will design and build five different competition vehicles, and travel to 13 competitions around North America. They will represent Iowa State at the competitions by producing competitive vehicles and placing well against 50-150 of the top schools from around the country and the world. Students must design and manufacture but are also exposed to budgeting, communication, project, and resource management skills. As the largest and fastest-growing organization on campus, sponsorship is critical to not only meet the minimum needs of the teams but to support competition at the highest level. With your generous support, we will be able to produce and compete with a car, airplane, or snowmobile that will make the team, school, and sponsors proud. Also, funding these projects directly supports the journey of these students as they start their careers. What is SAE International? Iowa State SAE International (Society of Automotive Engineers) allows students to design, build, and test the performance of a real vehicle and compete with other students from around the globe. SAE International Student Chapter is the largest Engineering Student Organization at Iowa State University consisting of 5 student teams with over 250 students that design, build, and participate in competitions domestically and internationally; Aero Design, Baja, Clean Snowmobile Challenge, Formula, and Supermileage. The purpose of ISU SAE International is to expand upon and apply theory learned in the classroom through participation, leadership, outreach, design, and fabrication of an off-road Baja vehicle, a mini-formula racecar, a fuel-efficient super-mileage car, a high-flying plane, and a clean snowmobile for SAE Collegiate Design Series competitions. SAE International is also heavily involved in local community outreach events aimed at educating youth in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (S.T.E.M.). Aero Design: Iowa State’s Aero Design Team is challenged to conceive, design, fabricate, and test a radio-controlled aircraft that can take off, land, and optimally meet the mission requirements. This project compresses an aircraft development program into one year. The exercise allows students to apply the fundamentals of flight outside of the classroom. The aircraft features fully a fully functional rudder, stabilizers, flaperons and ailerons. It is propelled by an electric motor. Aero Design is one of the fastest-growing teams at Iowa State. Baja: Iowa State’s Baja Team challenges engineering students to design and build an off-road vehicle that will survive the severe punishment of rough terrain. The students must make considerations for these environments while dealing with limited resources and time. The competition consists of a 4-hour endurance race testing suspension, traction, and acceleration. Racing against 100 vehicles, they consistently place in the top 10. The team has been competing internationally for over 35 years. They are one of the most accomplished teams in Iowa State SAE. Clean Snowmobile Challenge: Iowa State’s Clean Snowmobile Team challenges students to cost-effectively re-engineer an existing snowmobile to reduce emissions and noise while maintaining or improving the performance characteristics of the original snowmobile. The team competes in a variety of events testing the sled’s emissions, noise, fuel economy, acceleration, and handling. Iowa State consistently places in the top 10 at competition. Formula: Iowa State’s Formula Team challenges students to conceive, design, fabricate and compete with formula-style race cars. The students are challenged to build a vehicle that can achieve high cornering speeds but also have bulletproof reliability. They focus on powertrain performance, vehicle dynamics, suspension tuning, and aerodynamics. Iowa State has built 24 vehicles for this competition and has gained recognition for its top-performing cars Supermileage: Iowa State’s Supermileage Team challenges students to develop and construct a single-person, fuel-efficient vehicle. Students have the opportunity to set a world fuel economy record and increase public awareness of the importance of vehicle fuel economy. The team has achieved a 400 mpg fuel economy and is seeking more efficiency by working with composites and engine tuning. Social Media Want to know more about the teams, feel free to check them out on social media! Aero: https://m.facebook.com/CycloneAeroDesign/ Baja: https://www.facebook.com/IowaStateBaja/ CSC: https://www.facebook.com/isucsc/ | isucleansnow on Snapchat Formula: https://m.facebook.com/CycloneRacingUS/ | @CycloneRacingUS on Instagram and Twitter | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwibqZ044Ac Supermileage: https://www.facebook.com/isusupermileage/

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National Agri-Marketing Association at ISU

By ISU NAMA

Help NAMA travel to the national Agri-Marketing conference in San Diego, CA!

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The Fashion Show 2020

By The Fashion Show

One of the nation's largest student run fashion shows, with over 300 student designers, directors, committee members, and models.

One of the nation's largest student run fashion shows, with over 300 student designers, directors, committee members, and models. The Fashion Show In 1982, The Iowa State University Fashion Show began as a simple runway show held in a MacKay Hall classroom with only a few Iowa State students in attendance. Over the past thirty-eight years, The Fashion Show has grown into one of the largest student run fashion shows in the nation and is produced by nearly 150 students selected to be part of the planning committees. In addition, The Fashion Show selects 50 student models who showcase the garments chosen by industry guest judges. Garments included in the show are designed by over 75 Iowa State students from the Apparel, Merchandising, and Design program. This year, The Fashion Show 2020 will take place on Saturday, April 18th at 7:00 p.m. at C.Y. Stephens Auditorium in Ames, Iowa. The production has grown to nearly sold-out attendance of over 2,300 audience members and 1000 online viewers who witness the culmination of months of student work. Why Donate to The Fashion Show? In addition to scholarships and networking opportunities with industry professionals, The Fashion Show provides Iowa State students with many unique opportunities. Participation on any committee allows students to obtain industry experience and develop leadership skills that impact their selection for internships and jobs following graduation. The Fashion Show also continues to expand community awareness and philanthropic efforts in the Ames and Des Moines areas. Those involved with the show come from a diverse set of majors and form lifelong friendships throughout the planning process. Student leaders on the planning teams have been collaborating since October 2019 to develop the best possible production. We hope you consider donating to the continual growth of our organization! The Fashion Show Committees: Alumni Relations Art Behind The Scenes Design Fashion Week Fundraising Gallery and Display Modeling Music Direction and Tech Design Philanthropy Photography Public Relations and Marketing Set Design Social Media Treasurer Scholarships By donating to The Fashion Show 2020, you will be supporting the overall production of the show and contributing to scholarships that benefit the futures of winning students in each category! Student designers chosen to display their garments in the show also compete for first, second, and third place scholarships in their respective categories. Last year, The Fashion Show awarded more than $10,000 in scholarships to student designers due to the generous donations acquired through this campaign! These scholarships help students further their education and facilitate the creation of future designs. First place in each category receives $500 and the overall winner of Lora and Russ Talbot ISU Fashion Show Best in Show is awarded a $2,000 endowed scholarship! Categories for student designs include: Accessories Activewear Athleisure Children's Wear Costume Day Dresses Digital Printing Fashion Illustration Fiber Art Formal Wear Functional Design/Uniforms Graduate Inspired by the Textiles and Clothing Museum Portfolio (Analog or Digital) Senior Collection Sleepwear/Loungewear Sportswear Suiting/Business Attire Wearable Art Wearable Technology Industry Professionals Besides showcasing student work, The Fashion Show prides itself on inviting distinguished industry professionals to serve as guest judges for the show. Every year, professionals from across the country convene at Iowa State to evaluate submitted entries on Judging Day. Comprised of associates in design, merchandising, education, and production, the guest judges help critique and select which designs will walk the runway and demonstrate the most elite student work. The Fashion Show also inspires student designers by hosting an industry Guest Company/Designer to showcase their work during the second half of the show. The Guest Company/Designer holds a coveted spot in the show's tradition, as these individuals continue to demonstrate success and influence in the apparel industry. Previous designers include Vans, Patagonia, Abasi Rosborough, alumnus Todd Snyder, alumnus Matthew Christopher, and alumni designers from Vineyard Vines, J Brand, Marc Jacobs, and Target. Our Program The Apparel, Merchandising, and Design program is endorsed by the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA). Students of the program study fashion design, technical design, product development, costume history, merchandising and marketing strategies, production processes, business processes, and consumer behavior. Exposure to industry software and challenging classroom experiences prepares students for careers in one of the largest industries in the world: textiles and apparel. Iowa State University features production technology and product development laboratories where students can test fabrics, conduct research, and design textiles. Undergraduate access to these facilities is unique among national apparel programs and the opportunity continues to inspire and educate students. As part of the Apparel, Merchandising, and Design program, students have the opportunity to participate in international study abroad programs and industry field studies to New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, South Africa, China, and Europe. During the summer, over 150 undergraduates complete annual industry internships at companies across the nation, gaining valuable professional experience.

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Endowed Scholarship to Honor Dr. Norm Scott

By Psychology Department at ISU

Support a scholarship honoring the legacy of Dr. Norman Scott at Iowa State University!

Support a scholarship honoring the legacy of Dr. Norman Scott at Iowa State University! Psychology Department at ISU Dr. Norman Scott began his career at Iowa State University over 45 years ago and played a pivotal role in shaping the Department of Psychology until his retirement in 2017. To honor Dr. Scott’s years of service to ISU and the field of Psychology, the Psychology department hopes to establish a scholarship in his name. To make the scholarship a reality, we need to raise $50,000. Currently, ISU alumni, faculty, staff, and colleagues of Dr. Scott have helped to raise $40,000 for the scholarship. That leaves us with a goal of $10,000. We are seeking your help in raising this last portion of the funds. Norm Scott: Professor, Mentor, Clinician, Teacher A memorable professor, Dr. Scott taught thousands of Iowa State students in classes such as Abnormal Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Psychopathology, and Counseling Theories and Techniques. He was known as a wonderful mentor, and exhibited remarkable professionalism, ethical behavior, and professional practice. He worked with his students to ensure they understood the importance of these values in their academic and professional careers. Dr. Scott was an important mentor and advisor across a variety of undergraduate education committees and student organizations, such as Psychology Club and Psi Chi. Dr. Scott has also been an active and important member of the Iowa Psychological Association (IPA) since the early 1970s. He served on many committees over the years and provided support and leadership to the organization. His lifelong commitment to educating generations of psychologists as a professor at Iowa State University has had wide-ranging impact. We hope that you will partner with us to honor Norm's legacy through this endowment. What can you do? If you can donate to the fund, we would certainly appreciate that. However, we would also like the news of this to travel widely. If you are in touch with others who were connected to Norm or the Psychology Department, please share this with them. Thank you for your consideration and for helping us honor this wonderful colleague.

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American Meteorological Society

By AMS at Iowa State

Help the ISU Student Chapter of the American Meteorological Society with student travel experiences!

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Graphic Design Senior Show

By Graphic Design at ISU

Support seniors in Graphic Design as they showcase their work at their senior show!

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CSRL Growing Education Through School Lunches

By CSRL

The ISU Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods invites you to share in changing lives in rural Uganda.

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Cantamus 2020

By Cantamus

Support Cantamus as they travel to Bulgaria for their first international tour!

Support Cantamus as they travel to Bulgaria for their first international tour! Cantamus Cantamus' 20th Anniversary Bulgaria Tour Cantamus, the nationally recognized women’s choir at Iowa State University, is eager to announce we will be traveling, by invitation, to Bulgaria in May for our very first international tour! We are excite to celebrate our 20th anniversary by immersing ourselves into Bulgaria’s rich heritage, learn about the culture, and perform in established concert venues. Our performances will take place in the cities of Sofia, Plovdiv, and Varna, ending with a special evening solo performance at the Varna International Choral Festival. Will you help support this exciting, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? This tour costs $2500 per person and includes travel, hotel, breakfasts and a few group dinners. Each singer is responsible for coming up with this cost in addition to spending money for the remaining meals, bus transportation and gratuities for porterage and tour guides. Our fundraising goal is set at $5,000. However, we are aiming to raise as much as possible so that we can reduce the price each woman will pay out of pocket. Most of our members are full-time students and many are also working one or two part-time jobs to pay for their own education. Your support allows our singers an opportunity to experience the adventure of singing together at an international level. We ask that you consider making a tax-free donation via this page, cash, or check made out to Cantamus. Please click on the link to learn more about Cantamus: https://www.music.iastate.edu/ensembles/cantamus Please click on the link below to learn more about our trip to Bulgaria: https://varnainternational.com/events/participant.php?Event=CantamusTour We thank you in advance from the bottom of our vocal registers! Please feel free to take a look at just few of our previous achievements. Governor Kim Reynold’s Inauguration In January, Cantamus was invited to sing at the inauguration of Iowa’s first female governor. We traveled to Des Moines and performed for more than 1,500 people, including the Supreme Court and the entire General Assembly, as well as countless Iowa Public Television viewers. Cantamus performs at Kim Reynolds' inauguration. Click here to view our performance of The Blessing at 23:20: https://www.pbs.org/video/inauguration-of-the-governor-2019-ghc3vv/ Carnegie Hall Cantamus was invited to give a solo performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City in 2018. We had an absolutely amazing time! National ACDA Conventions 2013 and 2017 Cantamus was invited to perform at the 2013 National American Choral Directors Association Convention in Dallas, Texas. In March of 2017 we performed again at the National ACDA Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In total, we received four jump-up standing ovations. This marked the first time a collegiate women’s choir was invited to perform at two consecutive national conventions, an unprecedented accomplishment that remains unmatched. Cantamus performs at the ACDA National Convention. Cantamus meets two international composers we commissioned, Ko Matsushita (Japan) and Ambroz Copi (Slovenia), at the 2017 National ACDA Convention. The following link is a video from the convention performing Angel Za Bolne. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVEeSv1u6lY

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Block & Bridle 100th National Convention

By Block & Bridle

ISU Block & Bridle is hosting the 100th Block & Bridle National Convention in Spring 2020!

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American Institute of Chemical Engineers

By AIChE at Iowa State

Support Iowa State's ChemE Car team as they travel to the AIChE National Conference!

Support Iowa State's ChemE Car team as they travel to the AIChE National Conference! AIChE at Iowa State Fall 2019 FundISU National Conference: The Iowa State Chapter of American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) will be traveling to Orlando on November 8th and 12th for the 2019 National Student Conference. This is a great opportunity to represent Iowa State, and includes many professional development seminars and networking opportunities. Fourteen students from our chapter will be attending the conference for professional development, research presentations, and the Chem-E-Car Competition. Your generosity helps make this trip more affordable for everyone, and is much appreciated. Thank you! Chem-E-Car Team: We are happy to announce that the Caterpie Clan team will be competing at the National Student Conference. After qualifying last spring with an excellent run and a first place win in the poster competition at the regional conference (for the fourth year in a row), this team is ready to win again! They have been working hard to prepare the car for this amazing new opportunity. Your support will help us send the car and team to conference and to make some needed improvements to the car. Thank you for your generosity. This team has over 15 active members but here is the leadership team pictured. The top row from left to right is Luke Rustin, Bennett Kiecker, Brody Sevart, and Spencer Wolfe. The bottom row from left to right is Bailey McCrea, Spencer Adams, and Michelle Ampuero. Meet the team by watching the main video which was our submission for regionals! This competition season the rich history of naming cars after Pokemon was continued. This tradition began in 2014 with the Squirtle Squad. Now in 2019, the Caterpie Clan races to success. The name this season was inspired by the golden color of the shiny version of Caterpie. This coloration looks a lot like official gold color of Iowa State. The Caterpie Clan is inspired to rep cardinal and gold this year in Orlando. Pictured: the competition setting from last years national competition for Chem-E-Car. Research: Students from Iowa State will be attending to present research about the work they do at school. Presenting research both a competition and a great opportunity for students to build valuable skills to help them in their careers. Pictured: students enjoying the conference before the various competitions held. Professional Development: Students will be attending this conference as well to advance their careers. AIChE has a wide variety of seminars that will educate students on how to be better engineers. The professional development opportunities are endless. In addition, that will be a large career fair with employers looking to recruit undergraduates for a wide variety of positions. Many professors (including some that have written books that are used in our ChE program!) are there to network with and meet students. Last year, one of our students landed their full time job at this conference! Pictured: Joe Musielewicz and Ben Empiric meeting the professor who wrote their textbook! Watch last years car stop 0.63m from the finish line! https://youtu.be/vPaw3rWHId4 Links: http://aiche.cbe.iastate.edu/ http://www.aiche.org/community/students/chem-e-car Image URL’s https://aiche.cbe.iastate.edu/files/2018/05/IMG_2427.jpg https://aiche.cbe.iastate.edu/files/2018/10/Cyonara.png https://aiche.cbe.iastate.edu/files/2018/10/tommy.jpeg

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Wearables Design Show

By Design 102

A public celebration of students' skills and creativity! This year's show will feature 100 performed wearable designs in a live-streamed runway show.

A public celebration of students' skills and creativity! This year's show will feature 100 performed wearable designs in a live-streamed runway show. Design 102 Hello and thank you for your support of the Wearables Design Show! My name is Mae Murphy. I’m a third-year architecture student in the College of Design. I would like to tell you about an experience that shaped my college career and with your support could greatly impact the educational experience of current and future students. Your support of the Wearables Design Show would allow this one of a kind student initiative to truly become a self-sustaining educational adventure. "The Messengers" – 2019 Rhythmic Narrative Award winners, Mali Bilstad, Laney Krebs, Darbi Shaw, Alexzandria Cheatham, Ryan Piloni, Kayleen Mercer One of the historic roles of the designer is to bridge communities together and enrich their experiences. Upon entering the College of Design, all first-year students participate in the CORE program. This year-long program exposes blossoming designers to the foundations of design through various courses. Last year one new and unique project amplified the entire CORE experience through an interactive and immersive showcase called the Wearables Design Show. This show allowed students to create, wear and perform their wearable design projects on a runway surrounded by peers, faculty, family, professional designers and high-level university administrators. This celebration of work began the annual tradition of the Wearables Design Show. To gain a better understanding of the show, I invite you to view last year’s recorded experience: bit.ly/WDshow19 Having just completed my CORE experience and in my second year I knew I could not have a wearable design in the show; however, I knew this was a project I definitely wanted to be a part of. I became a Peer Mentor for the class. A Peer Mentor is an upper-class student who helps those in the CORE program navigate and understand the requirements of a design student. As the show drew closer and the energy surrounding the creation of the wearables grew, I knew I wanted a more significant role in this experience so I became the Wearables Design Show Stage Manager. Being Stage Manager taught me valuable lessons including leadership, organization, time management, and budgeting. Though the idea of stage managing was at first daunting, I learned how to delegate roles, manage schedules and create an organization system to manage the flow of over two hundred show participants. I take great pride in how I coached and prepared students for the runway experience. Having a central role in producing an exceptional show for students and hundreds of spectators is something I will always remember about my design education. "Great Bird of the Galaxy" – 2019 Vibrant Award winners, Allison Bermel, Griffin Lilly, Colin Long, Sydney Obermei When I look to the future, I am proud my fellow students will be exposed to this creative experience. In fact, the experience of the Wearables Design Show lead me and a group of passionate students to create the Wearables Design Team, a student organization formed to plan and curate the annual Wearables Design Show, in which I currently serve as President. I am invested in this educational experience because I know firsthand the positive impact of the Wearables Design Show. As a creative perfectionist I know we can achieve great things within the Wearables Design Show but with tight budget constraints and limited resources, our show is hindered from reaching its full potential. With financial support we could truly see our creative vision explored in depth. As designers, we are passionate about all aspects of the user experience. With increased funds, we would be able to purchase tiered seating to allow more people access to the immersive and interactive show. We would be able to focus on innovative lighting to highlight the unique and individualistic style of each wearable. Additionally, we would be able to design and create a stage and runway that would truly allow the Wearables Design Show to reflect the creativity and passion of its students. Your contribution will provide current and future students the opportunity to develop and contribute to their design education. "Forma Fluida" – 2019 Honorable Mention recipients, Shuaiqing Chen, Adriana Rivera Rodriguez, Seth White The impact of your generous gift will be a ripple effect that continues to grow year after year. I invite you to be a part of the greater vision that exposes students to creative ways of thinking, cross-disciplinary approaches and the power of performance. This year the Wearables Design Show will take place Wednesday, April 8. I look forward to leading a team of my peers to successfully execute our vision and express the creativity of College of Design students. To additionally express my passion surrounding the Wearables Design Show, I invite you to watch this short video expressing how your support would impact the future of the show: bit.ly/SupportWDS Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Mae

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Design Closet

By ISU College of Design

Support the Design Closet and provide first-year students with recycled and gently used materials donated by other students, staff and faculty!

Support the Design Closet and provide first-year students with recycled and gently used materials donated by other students, staff and faculty! ISU College of Design Imagine you're a student entering the College of Design. You're full of inspiration and enthusiasm, ready for new experiences and eager to share your creative ideas. It can be difficult to focus on building your skills and sharing your creativity if you can't afford the materials and supplies needed by a first-year Design student. Students in our Core Design Program take a required studio — Design Studies 102 — and a required introductory drawing and visual communication course — Design Studies 131 — along with other classes that provide the foundation for success in their chosen majors. In their first year of study, College of Design students focus on the design process and build a portfolio of projects to submit for admission into one of our degree programs. We want them to be able to concentrate on their creativity and the quality of their work – not worry about how to pay for the materials needed to produce it. Three years ago, our then-multicultural liaison officer, Audrey Kennis, established the Design Closet to provide first-year students who cannot afford the additional cost of the required supplies with recycled and gently used materials donated by other students, staff and faculty. We're building on that initiative to grow the impact of the Design Closet. Subsidizing the cost of portfolio kits and materials for Design Studies 102 and 131 can make a huge difference by lessening the financial burden so students can focus on creating their best work! Portfolio Kit A basic portfolio consists of a thick chipboard cover duct-taped on one of the long edges to form a hinge that allows the portfolio to lie flat once filled with its contents. Each portfolio includes a minimum of 19 and a maximum of 24 pages showcasing work completed in the DSN S 102 and DSN S 131 courses. The Iowa State University Book Store sells pre-made portfolio-building kits of materials that include 26 sheets for the interior pages plus the front and back chipboard covers for $19.99. A $25 contribution will cover the cost of the portfolio kit plus additional supplies like tape, spray adhesive, photocopies or printing, etc. Drawing Kit The supply list for DSN 131 includes a portfolio case (to carry flat work in); supply caddy (to store and carry all the pens, pencils, erasers, etc.); sketchpad; sketchbook; cardboard; tracing paper; a variety of graphite, mechanical and colored pencils; multiple erasers; various pens and markers; charcoal sticks; watercolor palette, paints and brushes; masking and Scotch tape; X-acto knife, scissors and T-square. While many of these materials can be reused by students after the first year, they represent a significant initial investment. A $50 contribution will allow us to provide a student with an introductory supply kit for this class. Our goal is to make Design accessible for every student. We hope one day to be able to provide new portfolio kits and drawing kits to every first-year College of Design student. With your support, we can! #designcloset #inclusivebydesign

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Women's Rugby Club

By Women's Rugby Club

Help the Women's Rugby Club purchase new uniforms and equipment after playing in the USA Rugby’s College 7’s D1 National Championship!

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Agricultural Communication Student Enrichment

By ACT Club

Help ISU students interact with leaders in the Ag Communications industry as well as attend conferences with their peers at other competing universities.

Help ISU students interact with leaders in the Ag Communications industry as well as attend conferences with their peers at other competing universities. ACT Club There’s never been a more critical time for Agricultural Communication. Help us continue to provide our growing Agriculture Communication student population with world-class learning experiences and opportunities. Contributions support students with: Scholarships Internships Conference Registrations Travel Costs Professional Development Club Activities Providing students with experiences outside the classroom is essential to Iowa State’s mission to prepare the next generation of leaders equipped to tackle the global challenges we are already facing. This fund will bridge resources with opportunity and allow students to interact with leaders in the Agricultural Communication industry as well as attend conferences with their peers at other competing universities. Your contribution makes a significant difference for each of our students. Agriculture is playing an ever-increasing role as our global population continues to rise. It is imperative to the future of our industry to prepare students with practical, hands-on experiences. Your tax deductible gift will have a valuable impact on the Agricultural Communications program at Iowa State, providing a more robust experience for our students, giving them the knowledge necessary to represent all aspects of our industry to the world. Make your gift today and impact an ISU Ag Comm student for a lifetime. As the program continues to grow, so does our need for your support. Enrollment in the Agricultural Communication program has increased 45% over the past six years, which means even more students are participating in organizations like ACT and NAMA and attending industry-wide gatherings such as Ag Media Summit and NAFB. Iowa State is committed to strengthening the Agricultural Communication program with faculty and programmatic enhancements. Your support will build upon the strong foundation the university provides. Funds raised will be utilized on an expendable basis at the discretion of the chair of the department. Thank you for considering a demonstration of your support through a monetary gift.

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Crow Creek Service Project

By Crow Creek Service Project

Support College of Veterinary Medicine students on their service trip to Crow Creek in Fort Thompson, South Dakota!

Support College of Veterinary Medicine students on their service trip to Crow Creek in Fort Thompson, South Dakota! Crow Creek Service Project Crow Creek Reservation Service Project Pictured are students and volunteers preparing a dog for surgery Iowa State University faculty, alumni, veterinary students, and community volunteers who organize and carry out the Crow Creek Reservation Service Trip invite you to contribute to their project. Members of the team have traveled to Fort Thompson, South Dakota, every year for the last ten years to offer veterinary services to tribal members of the Crow Creek Reservation. Veterinary services are not easily accessible or affordable to many animal owners on the reservation. Most years, 250-300 animals will be seen during the small animal and equine clinics. When the project first began, it was common for dogs to present with heartworm, mange, and tick infestations. Now, our veterinarians who provide veterinary services for the trip have noticed a marked decrease in the incidence of these medical problems. Pictured is a Tribal Member with her dog Members of the Crow Creek Reservation look forward to the yearly veterinary trip as an event to meet with veterinarians and veterinary students, discuss their pet’s health concerns, have their pets vaccinated, and have dogs and cats spayed and neutered. At the community's rodeo grounds, a group of veterinarians and veterinary students work with community horse owners to provide preventative health care to their horses. Pictured are students and volunteers meeting with Tribal Member Wilfred Keebler In the last few years, this service trip has become part of a two-week fourth-year veterinary student rotation, Clinical Practice in Diverse Communities. Participating students will spend time organizing equipment for the small animal and equine veterinary clinics at Fort Thompson before the trip. They will devote time to learning about working in diverse communities and studying Lakota history and cultural traditions. Your contributions will help to provide: medications to prevent heartworm infection and flea and tick infestations equipment and medications to provide safe surgeries and anesthetic recoveries medical supplies for the equine and small animal clinics dental care to equine patients transportation for volunteers to Ft Thompson, South Dakota photos by Patricia Howard

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Engineers Without Borders

By Engineers Without Borders ISU

Engineers Without Borders ISU is inviting a member of the Ullo community to Iowa State University!

Engineers Without Borders ISU is inviting a member of the Ullo community to Iowa State University! Engineers Without Borders ISU Objective EWB-ISU is requesting your donation to fund Zack Saeed’s travel to Iowa State University in September 2019. Who is Zack? For those of you who have not had the privilege of meeting Zack in person, Zack is one of the sons of the Chief of Ullo. Zack has a bright and shining personality and cares immensely for his community. He is trained as a physician assistant and currently lives and works at a clinic in Tamale, Ghana (a 6-hour drive from Ullo) where he is responsible among other things for the maternal and child health and nutrition program. The EWB-ISU chapter has sent travel teams to Ullo on four different occasions, and for every trip Zack accompanies the team on all parts of their journey. He arranges in-country travel, vehicles, accommodations, food and the itinerary for the team while in Ghana. He is essentially the team’s travel guide for the entire duration of their stay. Zack has to take unpaid leave from work to be with the team and remains in constant contact with the chapter throughout the year keeping us updated on the project and answering questions for us. Zack serves as the main point of contact between the Ullo community and EWB-ISU. Zack is a special person who cares deeply for his community. Every travel team member that has come back from a trip to Ghana has developed a strong friendship and connection with Zack. Zack holds a place in all of the travelers’ hearts and is an essential part of the Ullo community. It is safe to say that the water distribution system would not have been successfully implemented and would not be functioning today if it was not for the help of Zack. Fundraising Purpose The purpose of this fundraiser is to raise money to support Zack’s travel to Iowa State University. We would like to invite him to ISU as a visiting scholar so he can further his professional development by learning more about maternal and child health and nutrition which are essential parts of his job as a physician's assistant in Ghana. He will be able to take his learnings back to Ghana with him to improve the lives of his patients and community. All of the travel details have not yet been finalized, but it is expected that Zack will stay at ISU for three to four weeks in September and October of 2019. Dr. Maier, an ISU engineering professor as well as a faculty advisor and travel mentor to the chapter, has graciously offered to invite Zack as a visiting scholar and host him at his home for the duration of his stay in Ames. During his time at Iowa State, Zack will also have the opportunity to attend the EWB-ISU chapter meetings including the future travel team meetings, general meetings and executive board meetings. Since the chapter is limited as to how many members it can send to Ullo as part of the travel team, it will be a unique experience for all members of the organization to meet Zack and interact with an Ullo community member in person. It will also provide Zack, as well as the Ullo community, insight as to how operations are run here at ISU. Bringing Zack to Iowa State will enhance and strengthen the bond between EWB-ISU and Ullo.This exchange will not only provide a professional benefit to Zack, but will also bolster our ability to complete more projects in partnership with the Ullo community. Our chapter is asking for your help in funding Zack’s travel to Iowa State. Your donation will help support various travel expenses for Zack, while his living and lodging expenses in Ames will be covered by Dr. Maier. Please help us in making this wonderful opportunity into a reality as the chapter looks to deepening our partnership with Ullo and broadening our impact on the community by implementing the next project by end of this year. Thank you in advance for partnering with us in making a difference in the lives of the people of Ullo in the Upper West region of Ghana! About ISU-EWB The Engineers Without Borders student chapter at Iowa State University was established in 2008 and consists of around 80 students that assist impoverished communities by designing and implementing sustainable engineering projects, empowering them to better their livelihoods. EWB-ISU is currently partnered with a community in the Upper West region of Ghana, called Ullo. The chapter is helping the Ullo community improve their basic infrastructure, most of which we take for granted. This chapter is fully student driven and supported by fundraising from Iowa State, corporate sponsorships, grants, individual donations and outreach events. EWB-ISU provides students with a unique experience to utilize their leadership qualities and applying them towards fostering a strong community partnership, implementing self-driven technical projects, and managing peers. Communities are at the heart of Engineers Without Borders’ approach to improving livelihoods. Engineering expertise can only be put to work effectively when a true partnership with a community in need has formed. Together, members identify and implement appropriate technologies that communities are equipped to maintain for years to come. EWB believes that communities are the most effective agents for lasting, positive change. Engineering solutions create opportunities for communities to thrive, and leadership is fostered through multidisciplinary, cross-cultural and hands-on interactions. Ullo is a community of five small villages in the Upper West region of Ghana with about 10,000 permanent residents and capacity for 1500 students who travel from all over the region to attend the local Senior high boarding school. Ullo is an impoverished community where most villagers practice subsistence farming with others practicing artisan trades, or working as teachers, nurses, drivers or day laborers. On average, people live on less than $1 per day. Ullo is a traditional community and has a chief and sub-chiefs that preside over the villages. They also have an elected assembly, representing the people in the district assembly. Despite their hard way of life, they have strong, optimistic spirits and are proud of their community and their people. The goal of the initial project of EWB-ISU's partnership with Ullo was to provide the Senior high boarding school (and ultimately the community) safe and accessible drinking water for their daily needs. Additionally, the goal included providing students with a better environment for learning in which they are more rested and productive in the classroom because they no longer have to fetch water from scattered hand-pump wells at all hours of the day and night. This project allowed the people of Ullo the means to improve their livelihoods and take an important step in lifting themselves out of poverty. The current water project achieved this goal by making daily access to clean drinking water available for the 1500 students that can attend the Senior high boarding school in Ullo. This project was completed in January 2019 by mechanizing an existent borehole powered by solar panels and implementing a distribution system that made 12,000 gallon water storage capacity available at three distribution points on the school grounds (girls dorms, boys dorms, school kitchen).

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Stupka Symposium 2019

By Stupka Symposium

The Stupka Symposium highlights undergraduate research & gives ISU students the opportunity to network with professionals throughout the scientific community.

The Stupka Symposium highlights undergraduate research & gives ISU students the opportunity to network with professionals throughout the scientific community. Stupka Symposium Are you still accepting donations? Absolutely! Any further funds we raise will be placed into a fund with the goal of future endowment. What is the Stupka Symposium? The Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium came from the mind of Robert "Rob" J. Stupka III (picture to the right), an undergraduate student, in the fall of 2005. He and his fellow classmates worked to turn this idea into a reality; however, Rob would not see the symposium he worked so fervently to plan. On November 30, 2005, his life ended after a pedestrian-vehicle accident in front of the Molecular Biology Building. Rob envisioned the symposium to be an opportunity for undergraduate students to showcase their research and experience the need for communication in science. Rob's contagious enthusiasm drove his classmates to hold the first symposium in the spring of 2006; the enthusiasm has never gone away. Undergraduates, inspired by Rob's vision and story, have continued to lead and plan 13 consecutive, annual symposia. Each year, the undergraduates who plan the symposium do their best to leave their legacy on this tradition and fulfill Rob's vision. At the symposium, around 40 undergraduate students are given the opportunity to present a poster showcasing their research, and several students are chosen to present their research in a keynote presentation. Additionally, the planning committee chooses two scientists from across the country and one alumni to verbally present their research. The symposium has evolved to give undergraduate students the most opportunities to interact with each other and the invited speakers to discuss science- this happens through a day filled with open-house poster sessions and a candid breakfast and lunch. With each symposium, we see a rise in attendance; last year, we had nearly 200 students, faculty, and other scientists join us. Why should I donate? You are reading this because we need your help. One of our greatest (both in priority and cost) expenses is associated with our outside speakers. We pay for their travel, hotel, and food costs - this comes to about $3000-$4000. The speakers give all attendees, especially undergraduate students, the unique opportunity to learn about other topics in biochemistry that they normally wouldn't hear about in class or in their own labs, a chance to engage with the speakers over lunch and poster sessions, and the opportunity to experience the environment of a professional conference. The 2019 Symposium will feature speakers Dr. Craig Pikaard, Distinguished Professor and Carlos O. Miller Professor at the University of Indiana, and Dr. Joan Steitz, the Sterling Professor of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry at Yale University. Additionally, Dr. Matt Mead, a post-doctoral researcher at Vanderbilt University in the lab of Dr. Antonis Rokas, will be attending as our alumni speaker. Additionally, any extra money raised through this FundISU is placed into a fund with the goal of future endowment. Thank you for your support of the symposium! If you would like to know more about us, please visit our website: https://stupka.bb.iastate.edu/. If you have any questions, feel free to contact anyone under the "Project Owners" section on this page - our email addresses are available if you click on our pictures.

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Iowa State Design Build Fly

By Iowa State Design Build Fly

Support Iowa State Design Build Fly in the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Design/Build/Fly Competition.

Support Iowa State Design Build Fly in the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Design/Build/Fly Competition. Iowa State Design Build Fly Who We Are Iowa State University Design Build Fly (ISU DBF) is a student-run project facilitated by the Make to Innovate (M2I) program. Our mission is to design, build, and fly a highly competitive aircraft that will compete in the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Design/Build/Fly (AIAA DBF) Competition in order to enhance our engineering knowledge, skills, and understanding. The main objective for this year’s team is to design an aircraft capable of fully completing each of the missions at the AIAA DBF competition this coming April, in Tucson, Arizona. Competition Details The AIAA DBF competition is a yearly international aircraft design competition open to all university students. Each year students are tasked with designing, building, and flying unmanned, electric powered, remote control aircraft. These aircraft are required to meet unique and very specific design requirements and mission profiles. Each year, the missions change forcing teams to come up with completely new aircraft year after year. This VIDEO gives an overview of the DBF competition. The competition location alternates yearly between Wichita, KS, and Tucson, AZ. More information on the competition can be found on the official AIAA DBF WEBSITE. This Year's Competition This year’s competition objective is to design a multi-purpose aircraft to support aircraft carrier operations. The competition requires a fast aircraft capable of remotely and automatically transitioning from a stowed, folded-wing condition to a flight-ready configuration for each mission. In the stowed condition, the aircraft must be able to roll through a three-foot wide by two-foot high box. The aircraft must also incorporate dynamic payload including a rotating radome and at least four droppable attack stores. Additionally, this year’s competition presents the requirement that the aircraft must take off from a ten-foot ramp for each of the flight missions. The competition fly-off will take place April 11-14 in Tucson, Arizona. More information on this year's competition can be found at our team's WEBSITE. This Year's Aircraft Final Aircraft Design CAD Model Final Aircraft Design CAD Model Stowed Configuration Technical Specifications: Wing Span: 6 ft Wing Chord: 16 in Length: 5 ft Max Weight: 16 lb Takeoff Speed: 16 mph Cruise Speed: 40 mph Max Speed 75 mph Previous Years 2014-15 DBF Competition, Tucson, AZ 2016-17 DBF Aircraft 2016-17 DBF Competition Hand Launch, Tucson, AZ 2017-18 DBF Competition, Wichita, KS Help ISU DBF ISU DBF needs your help. The logistics and travel to the competition in Tucson, Arizona, require a lot of money. With these donations, students will gain valuable experience and represent Iowa State University in one of the world's largest aircraft design competitions. Attending and competing in this competition is extremely valuable to our team. Check out more about our team at https://m2i.aere.iastate.edu/aiaadbf/.

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ISU Men's Volleyball Club

By ISU Men's Volleyball Club

Support the ISU Men's Volleyball Club at the National Collegiate Volleyball Federation National Competition!

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Cyclone Rocketry 2019

By Cyclone Rocketry Club

Help Cyclone Rocketry travel to the Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition in New Mexico!

Help Cyclone Rocketry travel to the Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition in New Mexico! Cyclone Rocketry Club Who We Are Rocket Shop is Iowa State University's premier high-powered rocketry club. This year, they will again be sending their competition team, Cyclone Rocketry (sponsored by Iowa State's Engineering Student Council), to compete in the world's largest international high-powered rocketry competition. The team members of Cyclone Rocketry follow a yearly design cycle and competes in the Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition held at Spaceport America, New Mexico in June of every year. Cyclone Rocketry’s mission is to educate, challenge, and inspire the Iowa State students, community, and future generations about rocketry, science and engineering, and space exploration. This team provides an invaluable opportunity for students to use knowledge obtained from the classroom towards a fast-paced engineering project. The team members learn all the critical steps of what it takes to bring a project like this to fruition and take part in the engineering process while obtaining leadership and new hands-on skills. Accomplishments During Cyclone Rocketry’s debut year, the University took notice of the progress and dedication of the team and was awarded the Iowa State Newcomer Club of the Year award. Putting their engineering knowledge and experience to the test, the team designed a 15’ launch vehicle, named INVICTUS, with an onboard autonomous air brake system capable of decelerating the vehicle to an apogee of 10,000 feet and a payload measuring the static electricity build up on the body during flight. With the competition rocket consisting of many metallic and composite components, students had the opportunity to showcase their manufacturing abilities. Among 124 university teams from across the globe, Cyclone Rocketry achieved 4th place overall at the 2018 Spaceport America Cup. The competition team with INVICTUS just prior to launch INVICTUS taking flight at the 2018 Spaceport America Cup The team’s poster session booth where they were provided the opportunity to network with aerospace companies and universities from around the globe View from 10,341 feet Carbon fiber Nomex honeycomb core fin Using a three-axis mill to machine aluminum bracket Chasing the Cup in 2019 As a result of their rapid growth and competitive nature, Cyclone Rocketry is entering a more challenging division at the 2019 Spaceport America Cup. The club will attempt to become the first organization in Iowa State University history to manufacture its own solid rocket motor and fly to an apogee of 30,000 feet. These changes elevate the platform of knowledge and experience for the team and brings Cyclone Rocketry to new heights as they begin building their 2018-2019 rocket, NOVA SOMNIUM – meaning “New Dream”. This Year’s Rocket: Preliminary Tech Specs: Length: 13.5 ft Diameter: 4 in Weight: 75 lbs Max Speed: 1150 mph (1.5x speed of sound) Target Altitude: 30,000 feet Notable Student Researched and Designed Features on This Year’s Rocket: Iowa State’s first high powered solid rocket motor On-board altitude control system using custom made circuit boards, software, and mechanical air brakes to fine-tune rocket’s max altitude On-board telemetry and location tracking used to recover rocket and learn more about the rocket’s performance Unique deployment system of our student made parachutes Vibration dampening payload utilizing electromagnets to reduce undesired vibrations during rocket flight In-house designed and manufactured composite airframe parts (fiberglass and carbon fiber) and metallic subsystem components (mainly Aluminum) A render of the 2018-2019 rocket, NOVA SOMNIUM The airframe Team presenting its design at the internal design review for the 2018-2019 rocket Help Cyclone Rocketry: Cyclone Rocketry needs your help. The construction of this rocket along with the travel to New Mexico for a week-long competition requires a lot of money. With these donations, ISU students will continue to gain valuable engineering experience building this rocket. Attending this competition, and seeing this project to fruition, is extremely valuable to our team. Check out more about Cyclone Rocketry at https://stuorgs.engineering.iastate.edu/cyclone-rocketry/ Special thanks to Iowa State University's Engineering Student Council:

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Robotics Club

By Robotics Club

Support Robotics club travel to their regional competition is in Kansas City, Kansas.

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The Fashion Show 2019

By The Fashion Show

One of the nation's largest student run fashion shows, with over 300 student designers, directors, committee members, and models.

One of the nation's largest student run fashion shows, with over 300 student designers, directors, committee members, and models. The Fashion Show In 1982, The Iowa State University Fashion Show began as a simple runway show held in a MacKay Hall classroom with only a few Iowa State students in attendance. Over the past thirty-seven years, The Fashion Show has grown into one of the largest student run fashion shows in the nation and is produced by nearly 150 students selected to be part of the planning committees. In addition, The Fashion Show selects 50 student models who showcase the garments chosen by industry guest judges. Garments included in the show are designed by over 75 Iowa State students from the Apparel, Merchandising, and Design program. This year, The Fashion Show 2019 will take place on Saturday, April 13th at 7:00 p.m. at C.Y. Stephens Auditorium in Ames, Iowa.The production has grown to nearly sold-out attendance of over 2,300 audience members and 1000 online viewers who witness the culmination of months of student work. Why Donate to The Fashion Show? In addition to scholarships and networking opportunities with industry professionals, The Fashion Show provides Iowa State students with many unique opportunities. Participation on any committee allows students to obtain industry experience and develop leadership skills that impact their selection for internships and jobs following graduation. The Fashion Show also continues to expand community awareness and philanthropic efforts in the Ames and Des Moines areas. Those involved with the show come from a diverse set of majors and form lifelong friendships throughout the planning process. Student leaders on the planning teams have been collaborating since October 2018 to develop the best possible production. We hope you consider donating to the continual growth of our organization! The Fashion Show Committees: Alumni and Committee Relations Art Behind The Scenes Design Fashion Week Fundraising Gallery and Display Modeling Philanthropy Photography Public Relations and Marketing Set Design Social Media Tech Design Treasurer Scholarships By donating to The Fashion Show 2019, you will be supporting the overall production of the show and contributing to scholarships that benefit the futures of winning students in each category! Student designers chosen to display their garments in the show also compete for first, second, and third place scholarships in their respective categories. Last year, The Fashion Show awarded more than $10,000 in scholarships to student designers due to the generous donations acquired through this campaign! These scholarships help students further their education and facilitate the creation of future designs. First place in each category receives $500 and the overall winner of Lora and Russ Talbot ISU Fashion Show Best in Show is awarded a $2,000 endowed scholarship! Categories for student designs include: Accessories Activewear Athleisure Children's Wear Costume Day Dresses Digital Printing Fashion Illustration Fiber Art Formal Wear Functional Design/Uniforms Graduate Inspired by the Textiles and Clothing Museum Portfolio (Analog or Digital) Senior Collection Sleepwear/Loungewear Sportswear Suiting/Business Attire Wearable Art Wearable Technology Industry Professionals Besides showcasing student work, The Fashion Show prides itself on inviting distinguished industry professionals to serve as guest judges for the show. Every year, professionals from across the country convene at Iowa State to evaluate submitted entries on Judging Day. Comprised of associates in design, merchandising, education, and production, the guest judges help critique and select which designs will walk the runway and demonstrate the most elite student work. The Fashion Show also inspires student designers by hosting an industry Guest Company/Designer to showcase their work during the second half of the show. The Guest Company/Designer holds a coveted spot in the show's tradition, as these individuals continue to demonstrate success and influence in the apparel industry. Previous designers include Patagonia, Abasi Rosborough, alumnus Todd Snyder, alumnus Matthew Christopher, and alumni designers from Vineyard Vines, J Brand, Marc Jacobs, and Target. Our Program The Apparel, Merchandising, and Design program is endorsed by the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA). Students of the program study fashion design, technical design, product development, costume history, merchandising and marketing strategies, production processes, business processes, and consumer behavior. Exposure to industry software and challenging classroom experiences prepares students for careers in one of the largest industries in the world: textiles and apparel. Iowa State University features production technology and product development laboratories where students can test fabrics, conduct research, and design textiles. Undergraduate access to these facilities is unique among national apparel programs and the opportunity continues to inspire and educate students. As part of the Apparel, Merchandising, and Design program, students have the opportunity to participate in international study abroad programs and industry field studies to New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, South Africa, China, and Europe. During the summer, over 150 undergraduates complete annual industry internships at companies across the nation, gaining valuable professional experience.

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NSMH 2019

By NSMH @ ISU

ISU students will attend the 30th annual National Society for Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH) Conference and Career Fair in Atlanta, Georgia!

ISU students will attend the 30th annual National Society for Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH) Conference and Career Fair in Atlanta, Georgia! NSMH @ ISU At Iowa State University, we are proud to offer one of the longest running Hospitality Management programs in the United States. A program that allows students to gain knowledge through participation in opportunities offered both on and off campus. The purpose of this campaign is to raise funds for ISU students to cover airfare, food and hotel, and other accommodations to attend the 30th annual National Society for Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH) Conference and Career Fair in Atlanta, Georgia, February 14 - 17, 2019. Current Iowa State University NSHM Members and Department Chair Why Donate to Support ISU Student Travel to NSHM? Your donation will allow members of the ISU organization to network, interview for career/industry position opportunities, attend professional workshops and hospitality related events, participate in the NSMH national board election, meet with recruiters, and so much more. Proudly ISU senior, Alanis Morales-Cuadrado currently serves on the NSHM National Board, as Midwest Regional Chair --- a first for ISU! Alanis Morales-Cuadrado NSHM Midwest Regional Chair Why NSHM? NSHM stands for National Society of Minorities in Hospitality. With thousands of student members across the country, NSHM is the premier professional organization for hospitality students. Founded on the mission to aid in the recruitment, retention, support, and advancement of minority students in the hospitality industry, NSHM strives to be a diverse, accepting, and multicultural organization proven to help college-level students succeed both inside and outside of the classroom. NSHM hosts numerous events, programs, workshops, and continues to offer a variety of resources for college-level students to connect with sponsors, industry representatives, hospitality organizations, and other students. 2018 NSHM Conference, Chicago, Illinois

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American Meteorological Society 2019

By AMS at Iowa State

Help the ISU Student Chapter of the American Meteorological Society with student travel experiences!

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ISU SAE International Student Chapter

By ISU SAE International

After almost 20 years & 200,000+ miles the SAE race trailer is worn out. Help us purchase a new one and support STEM education across Iowa!

After almost 20 years & 200,000+ miles the SAE race trailer is worn out. Help us purchase a new one and support STEM education across Iowa! ISU SAE International Help SAE International Student Chapter: During the 2018-19 competition season, SAE International teams will drive over 20,000 miles to 13 competitions around the US and Canada as well as visiting over 1200 middle and high school students across Iowa to help raise interest in STEM. The organization owns a race trailer that is shared by all the teams, but we have owned it since 2001 and after almost 20 years and over 200,000 miles of travel it is getting worn out. We are looking to purchase a brand-new race trailer that will better suit the needs of all 5 teams, and will last for the next 20 years or more. With your generous support, we will be able purchase a high quality trailer that will serve the team for years to come. Additionally, for the second year in a row there are competitions for different teams that occur on the same weekend in different parts of the continent. What is SAE International? SAE International Student Chapter is the largest Engineering Student Organization at Iowa State University consisting of 5 student teams with over 250 students that design, build, and participate in competitions domestically and internationally; Aero Design, Baja, Clean Snowmobile Challenge, Formula, and Supermileage. The purpose of ISU SAE International is to expand upon and apply theory learned in the classroom through participation, leadership, outreach, design, and fabrication of an off-road Baja vehicle, a mini-formula racecar, a fuel-efficient super-mileage car, a high-flying plane, and a clean snowmobile for SAE Collegiate Design Series competitions. SAE International is also heavily involved in local community outreach events aimed at educating youth in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (S.T.E.M.). Aero Design: Teams are tasked with designing and manufacturing a large scale radio-controlled aircraft that is designed to carry as much weight as possible. Baja: The Baja team designs and builds a single seat off-road race car meant to traverse all manners of terrain at a high speed. Clean Snowmobile Challenge: Each year, the CSC team modifies a stock snowmobile to reduce the vehicles’ emissions, increase the fuel efficiency, and reduce the sound level. Formula: The Formula team must construct a prototype race car as a company, focusing on the non-professional, weekend autocross racer. Supermileage: The supermileage competition challenges teams to design a hyper-efficient, highly aerodynamic vehicle to travel the furthest distance on a gallon of fuel. Social Media Want to know more about the teams, feel free to check them out on social media! Aero: https://m.facebook.com/CycloneAeroDesign/ Baja: https://www.facebook.com/IowaStateBaja/ CSC: https://www.facebook.com/isucsc/ | isucleansnow on Snapchat Formula: https://m.facebook.com/CycloneRacingUS/ | @CycloneRacingUS on Instagram and Twitter Supermileage: https://www.facebook.com/isusupermileage/

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American Institute of Chemical Engineers

By AIChE at Iowa State

Support Iowa State's ChemE Car team as they travel to the AIChE National Conference!

Support Iowa State's ChemE Car team as they travel to the AIChE National Conference! AIChE at Iowa State American Institute of Chemical Engineers 2018 National Conference: The Iowa State Chapter of American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) will be traveling to Pittsburgh on Oct. 26-29th for the 2018 National Student Conference. This is a great opportunity to represent Iowa State, and includes many professional development seminars and networking opportunities. Fourteen students from our chapter will be attending the conference for professional development, research presentations, and the ChE Car Competition. Your generosity helps make this trip more affordable for everyone, and is much appreciated. Thank you! ChE Car: We are happy to announce that the Cy-Onara ChE Car team will be competing at the National Student Conference. After qualifying last spring with a second place finish in the race and a first place win in the poster competition at the regional conference, they have been working hard to prepare the car for this amazing new opportunity. Your support will help us send the car and team to conference and to make some needed improvements to the car. Thank you for your generosity. Team members (left to right): Thomas Krohn, Francisco Arreola, Grant Johnson, Daniel Dagle Not pictured: Joseph Musielewicz, Ben Empric, Stephen Richardson The Car: The car is named after our school’s mascot, CY the cyclone, and the word sayonara, Japanese for goodbye. The car is powered by 16 Peltier thermoelectric plates that create electricity from a temperature gradient. The exothermic reaction between water and calcium oxide produces heat on the inside of the reaction vessel. Ice water cools the other side of the plates. This temperature gradient creates the voltage required to power one motor. We use thermal paste to increase the heat transfer from the reaction vessel to the thermal plates. Heat fins are utilized on the cooling side to maximize convective heat transfer from the plates to the ice water bath. The stopping mechanism is based on the catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide by potassium iodide in a vacuum flask. The oxygen gas produced increases the pressure in a tube connected to the vacuum flask. The level of colored water in the tube rises from the increase in pressure and eventually interrupts a photoresistor, signaling the circuit to cut power to the motor. The other end of the tube leads to a jar open to the atmosphere to prevent excessive pressure buildup and contain water overflow. The car’s safety features include two secondary containment vessels and a overflow flask to prevent chemical spills. Ventilation for each reaction vessel prevents any pressure build up from water vapor. All electrical and moving parts are covered to reduce risk. The car’s products are all handled properly to reduce the environmental impact. Many of the products such as potassium iodide, water, and oxygen gas have no environmental concerns. Potassium Iodide does however have health concerns associated with ingestion. Calcium oxide, also known as quick lime, was chosen due to its low environmental impact compared to other exothermic reactants. The product calcium hydroxide, hydrated lime, is slightly corrosive in large quantities and is disposed of properly. Watch the car stop 0.63m from the finish line! https://youtu.be/vPaw3rWHId4 Links: http://aiche.cbe.iastate.edu/ http://www.aiche.org/community/students/chem-e-car Image URL’s https://aiche.cbe.iastate.edu/files/2018/05/IMG_2427.jpg https://aiche.cbe.iastate.edu/files/2018/10/Cyonara.png https://aiche.cbe.iastate.edu/files/2018/10/tommy.jpeg

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CSRL Uganda Livestock Integration Program

By CSRL

The ISU Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods invites you to share in changing lives in rural Uganda

The ISU Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods invites you to share in changing lives in rural Uganda CSRL The ISU Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods invites you to share in changing the lives of men and women farmers, youth entrepreneurs and children in rural Uganda by supporting the expansion of livestock production, improved animal health and increased animal-source foods. This expansion will be managed through the Iowa State University-Uganda Program in Kamuli District, Uganda. Your contributions will help: Provide chickens, feed and vaccines to help women in poverty transition to entrepreneurs of profitable poultry operations (see #1) Provide vital nutrients to infants, children and mothers through production of animal-source foods (see #2) Improve economic security for families to provide funds for school fees and improve their homes (see #3) Purchase construction materials for a water collection system to provide safe water for family and livestock (see #4) Fund training programs to teach farmers to improve care of their livestock (see#5) *The first $10,000 in donations will be doubled through matching funds. Poultry farm start up for women farmers: Poor women struggle to survive and provide for their children. Our program provides training, chickens, housing for the birds, vaccines and feed, and helps with marketing. This sustainable program allows for women farmers to use half the eggs they collect to pay for poultry expenses and feed their families and half the eggs to pay off their micro loan. In two years, they can have a completely sustainable and viable business for themselves and a continual source of protein for their families. Improved nutrition through animal-source foods: Proper nutrition is vital not only for children from conception to age five but also for the health and productivity of their families. Healthy children and families contribute to the positive development of their communities. Animal-source foods, especially milk and eggs but also meat, are crucial for nutritional diets. Most livestock farmers start out small with a few chickens, a couple of pigs, or a goat and eventually trade up to purchase a cow. When chickens start laying, eggs can be used for immediate consumption or for sale. Income from eggs can then be used to buy milk and other foods for improved nutrition. Economic security for livestock farmers: Livestock production is extremely important for all farmers. Trying to sustain a family on only garden plots is ultimately reliant on good weather and rain. Drought brings famine and hardship. Owning livestock allows farmers to use animals as agricultural banks and produce animals for quick sale to pay for school, medical costs and improvements to their homes. Once production is ongoing, many farmers expand and begin to enjoy regular income from livestock. Furthermore, livestock provide manure for the gardens, draft for plowing, and in the case of chickens or cows, a readily available animal-source protein. Water is the source of life: Hauling water from the local bore hole (well) is extremely labor intensive, and most families must commit their children or the women to hauling water for 2-3 hours per day using jerry cans. Water is critical to livestock, yet some families have limited access to a water source. Three interventions can help: availability of more cans to collect and carry water; a small system to collect and use water when it rains; a bigger system to collect and save larger quantities of water during the rainy seasons. Additionally, the drilling of bore holes serves entire communities and reduces the travel distance and time to access water. Training leads to successful livestock production: Farmers benefit from training focused on raising livestock effectively and efficiently. The new ISU-UP Mpirigiti Rural Training Centre makes farmer training possible and can focus on reducing disease and becoming biosecure as well as using the best available and least expensive feeds. Farmers learn best practices in husbandry approaches and receive assistance in forming groups to collectively purchase feed, vaccines and other materials at lower prices and market their animals at more favorable prices.

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Plant Pathology & Microbiology Grad Student Organization

By Plant Pathology & Microbiology

Support a graduate student exchange seminar program between ISU and other land-grant universities with plant pathology departments.

Support a graduate student exchange seminar program between ISU and other land-grant universities with plant pathology departments. Plant Pathology & Microbiology Graduate Student Seminar Exchange Project Our Purpose: Raise funds to start a “Graduate Student Seminar Exchange” program between ISU and other land-grant universities. What is our Goal? We want to create a high-value opportunity for graduate students to visit peer departments to present their research, network with faculty and peers, and foster strong connections between different Plant Pathology and Microbiology Departments around the country. For our first year, we are collaborating with the University of Wisconsin-Madison's department of Plant Pathology to make this "Graduate Student Seminar Exchange" program possible. Iowa State and UW-Madison have a long history of excellence in plant pathology, and we believe that a seminar exchange between our graduate student bodies would help continue to foster that longstanding strength and connection between us. Today, we start with one university but in the future, we will expand to other universities. Our Project objectives: Provide the opportunity for graduate students to visit and present their research to peer departments and land-grant institutions Create a platform that will allow students to enhance their networking and professional skills to prepare them for the job market after graduation Foster strong cross-institution connections, collaboration and information sharing between Iowa State University and other land-grant universities How will the representative of each institution be selected? We will be deciding which student will attend the exchange with an abstract competition, taking into account the student's seniority since a less tenured student will have another chance to participate in the exchange the next year. How will the funds be used? A student travel award will be created to cover basic student travel expenses such as lodging and transportation Cover food expenses for seminar series and mock faculty interview meetings.

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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

By AIAA

AIAA at ISU is heading out on an annual aerospace industry tour!

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ISU Crew Club 2018

By ISU Crew Club

Help the ISU Crew Club with boat repairs and equipment updates

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Cyclone Rocketry 2018

By Cyclone Rocketry

Competing against 100+ teams from across the globe, Cyclone Rocketry will design and build a rocket to participate in the Spacesport America Cup.

Competing against 100+ teams from across the globe, Cyclone Rocketry will design and build a rocket to participate in the Spacesport America Cup. Cyclone Rocketry Summary: Cyclone Rocketry (CyROC) is a first year organization at Iowa State University focused on designing and constructing a rocket to compete in the Spaceport America Cup held in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Our club will be competing against 100+ teams from across the globe. CyROC's competition rocket is named INVICTUS, after the poem by William Ernest Henley. The division we will be competing in is called 10k COTS All Propulsion Types. This means that the team will use a commercial motor off-the-shelf to try and achieve an apogee of as close to 10,000 feet. The competition also requires teams to house a payload of at least 8.8 lbs. Design: INVICTUS will be approximately 15 feet tall, and 6 inches in diameter. The airframe will mainly consist of carbon fiber. The rocket will be powered by an N class motor. A student designed automated airbrake system will attempt to slow us down to our target apogee. Like a real sounding rocket, our payload isn't just dead weight. The payload of INVICTUS will house a real time science experiment measuring static charge on the airframe during flight. Here are several images our design: Full Design Airbrake Design Recovery Bay Avionics Bay Manufacturing These last two months all CyROC sub-teams have been involved in the manufacturing and testing of our competition rocket. Here are some photos of our progress: Engraved Thrust Plate Motor Mount and Airbrake Assembly 2 Ply Sandwich Panel Fin with Aluminum Trimming Student Designed Circuit Board Help CyROC: Cyclone Rocketry needs your help. The construction of this rocket along with the travel to New Mexico for a week long competition requires a lot of money. With these donations, ISU students will continue to gain valuable engineering experience building this rocket. Attending this competition, and seeing this project to fruition, is extremely valuable to our team. Check out more about CyROC at https://stuorgs.engineering.iastate.edu/cyclone-rocketry/

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Mechanical Engineering 415 Capstone Project

By ME 415 Capstone, Group OB1

Iowa State is partnering with Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Iowa State is partnering with Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services ME 415 Capstone, Group OB1 Iowa State is partnering with Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services for an outreach project with our Mechanical Engineering Senior Capstone Project. Our team is working with an individual who is a wheelchair user. Using this device has enabled him to work as a delivery driver. During his work day he needs to maneuver onto and operate a rear lift to access the inside of his truck. His current delivery process is very tedious often involving moving 5 gallon containers from his truck to his customers. Some of these containers can weigh upwards of 45 pounds! Our team is developing a product that will assist him in this process. Our concepts include several different “cart-like” options which will allow him to easily transport these heavy containers. Besides having to move the heavy containers some deliveries require him to make many different trips. Our product will greatly reduce the number of trips he will need to take.This not only will physically ease his process but increase his safety by reducing the number of trips he needs to take. Our budget is a very limiting factor for this project, we have a goal to raise $2,500. Having these additional funds will allow our team to pursue a more ergonomic and custom design. The team’s concept finalization and selection is directly impacted by the size of budget. With our current budget we will be able to deliver a bare minimum product that can only meet a few of the most important customer requirements. Your donation will go directly support the team by funding costs such as: Machine shop labor Final product delivery Raw material (frame tubing, wheels/ caster, locking brakes, etc) Test and analysis design With your donations we will be able to have the greater impact by delivering a fully capable, durable, and sustainable product to our client. Thank you for your interest and donations, our team, department, and client appreciate it. Best Regards, ME 415 Team Daniel Grass Ben Krynski Camryn Linster Meghan McHugh Alex Mendoza

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Stupka Symposium 2018

By Stupka Symposium

The Stupka Symposium highlights undergraduate research & gives ISU students the opportunity to network with professionals throughout the scientific community.

The Stupka Symposium highlights undergraduate research & gives ISU students the opportunity to network with professionals throughout the scientific community. Stupka Symposium You've reached your initial goal. Is your campaign still accepting donations? Yes! Any additional funds we receive past the initial $2000 will be paid into the Stupka symposium foundation fund. This fund will support future symposia, especially the 15th Stupka Symposium in April 2020. This is an excellent opportunity to support Stupka long-term! What is the Stupka Symposium? The Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium came from the mind of Robert "Rob" J. Stupka III (picture to the right), an undergraduate student, in the fall of 2005. He and his fellow classmates worked to turn this idea into a reality; however, Rob would not see the symposium he worked so fervently to plan. On November 30, 2005, his life ended after a pedestrian vehicle accident in front of the Molecular Biology Building. Rob envisioned the symposium to be an opportunity for undergraduate students to showcase their research and experience the need for communication in science. Rob's contagious enthusiasm drove his classmates to hold the first symposium in the spring of 2006; the enthusiasm has never gone away. Undergraduates, inspired by Rob's vision and story, have continued to lead and plan 12 consecutive, annual symposia. Each year, the undergraduates who plan the symposium do their best to leave their legacy on this tradition and fulfill Rob's vision. At the symposium, around 40 undergraduate students are given the opportunity to present a poster showcasing their research, and several students are chosen to present their research in a keynote presentation. Additionally, the planning committee chooses two scientists from across the country and one alumni to verbally present their research. The symposium has evolved to give undergraduate students the most opportunities to interact with each other and the invited speakers to discuss science- this happens through a day filled with open-house poster sessions and a candid breakfast and lunch. With each symposium, we see a rise in attendance; last year, we had nearly 200 students, faculty, and other scientists join us. Why should I donate? You're reading this because we need your help. One of our greatest (both in priority and cost) expenses is associated with our outside speakers. We pay for their travel, hotel, and food costs - this comes to about $2,000 for our speakers. The speakers give all attendees, especially undergraduate students, unique opportunities and experiences: an opportunity to learn about other topics in biochemistry that they normally wouldn't hear about in class or in their own labs, a chance to personally speak with the speakers, and to experience the environment of a professional conference. The 2018 Symposium will feature speakers Dr. Douglas B. Weibel, a Professor of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and Dr. Virginia A. Zakian, the Harry C. Wiess Professor of Life Sciences in the Department of Molecular Biology at Princeton University. Thank you for your consideration for supporting this symposium! If you would like to know more about us, please visit our website: https://stupka.bb.iastate.edu/. Feel free to contact anyone under the "Project Owners" section on this page- if you click on one of our pictures, you will see our email addresses.

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The Children’s Garden

By Landscape Architecture

ISU students will design & build a children’s garden at the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women

ISU students will design & build a children’s garden at the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women Landscape Architecture The Iowa Correctional Institution for Women (ICIW) is located in Mitchellville, a small town 20 miles east of Des Moines. Most of the women have a history of mental health and personal struggles; ranging from physical, sexual and mental abuse, mental illness and drug and alcohol addiction. In 2010 the Iowa Department of Corrections approached the Landscape Architecture department at Iowa State University making one simple request: create a planting plan for the new Iowa Correctional Institution for Women’s campus. The students knew they could fulfill this request and create a therapeutic campus that is focused on health and well-being. A master plan was created in 2012, leading to multiple design build projects. Since 2011, the collaboration has resulted in a multipurpose outdoor classroom, a decompression area for staff, a healing garden for the special needs population and food production plots. This year the team is designing and building the Children's Garden. This is a space where incarcerated women and their children can play, explore and strengthen the ever important bond between mother and child. Our team consists of ISU Design students, correctional staff and women incarcerated at ICIW--a community population that is not typically involved in designing or building the spaces in which they live. This is a unique and exciting endeavor dedicated to bettering the lives of women and children in Iowa. Collage of the Children's Garden created by an incarcerated mother What will the donations be used for? We are expanding and redesigning the existing outdoor visiting space at ICIW. Our goal is to design and construct a therapeutic and playful outdoor visiting space for the children and families of incarcerated women. Funds will be used for play equipment, seating, lighting, and other site fixtures that would otherwise be too cost prohibitive to include in the space. Some of these may be designed by our team and built by incarcerated individuals through Iowa Prison Industries, but we still have to cover the cost of the materials and their time. Other site features may be purchased. Funds will also be used to cover material costs (seeds, pots, plants, soil) for programming such as the gardening activities mentioned above. Why Donate to The Children's Garden? ICIW currently houses about 740 women, 62 percent of whom have children under 18 years of age.The average length of women incarcerated is 4.6 months. This is enough time to lose their job, become disconnected from their family and dramatically increases the family's financial burden. This displaces children to caretaker's homes and distances them from the necessary mother - child relationship. Seventy percent of young children with incarcerated mothers have emotional or psychological problems. They exhibit anxiety, withdrawal, depression, shame and guilt. Further culminating into anger, aggression and hostility. Our goal is to expand and redesign the existing outdoor visiting space at ICIW into a therapeutic and playful outdoor visiting space for the children and families of the incarcerated women. Providing access to green spaces in correctional facilities will help to support and maintain relationships between incarcerated women and their families. Research suggests that this bond is essential for the development of children and their sense of identity. It is also critical for the women’s successful reentry into society. An investment in this garden is an investment for the ultimate betterment of our communities. Students and incarcerated women designing the garden Why Do We Need the Donations? Your donations would help us purchase play equipment, seating, lighting, art and other important site fixtures which would help us create a space with programmed activities. A garden space that is the most advantageous to the women and their visiting families, helping them bond over conversations, play and planting activities.

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CSRL Nutrition Education Center

By CSRL

Join the ISU Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods and share in changing the lives of mothers, children and infants in rural Uganda.

Join the ISU Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods and share in changing the lives of mothers, children and infants in rural Uganda. CSRL The ISU Center for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods invites you to share in changing the lives of mothers, children and infants in rural Uganda by supporting the start-up of a new Nutrition Education Center to be managed through the Iowa State University-Uganda Program in Kamuli District, Uganda. Your contributions will help: Save the lives of malnourished infants, children and mothers (see #1) Purchase construction materials for an accessible village meeting site for mothers and their children to collectively and safely gather (see #2) Improve food safety and sanitation by constructing a kitchen and latrine (see #3) Provide ingredients for nutrient dense porridge as a first step to reversing malnutrition Fund training program supplies for mothers to prepare the porridge and grow gardens The ISU-UP has seen remarkable success in the recovery process of malnourished families in the past five years through its existing Nutrition Education Centers. Because of this success, mothers are now traveling (mostly by foot) very long distances to an existing Center to save the lives of their children. Another Center is needed to serve the mothers who are disadvantaged and at risk because of the distance from their homes to an existing Center. *Every dollar you contribute will be matched by three other donors, which means every $1 donated will total $4. Nutrition Education Center Overview: ISU-UP’s Nutrition Education Program utilizes Nutrition Education Centers (NECs) to provide a supplementary meal for malnourished children and education for their mothers and caregivers. This is done in order to sustain the nutrition related gains obtained at the NECs and ensure sustainability of the feeding and care once the child is discharged from the program. A Nutrition Education Center is established at a home of a community member who volunteers his/her home to be used as a center. Proper Facility: Without a proper facility for the Nutrition Education Center, mothers are exposed to the harsh African weather, which could be the extreme heat associated with being near the equator or the tropical rains. Kamuli temperatures regularly exceed 95F and rains average 54 inches per year. A modest gazebo is required to provide shelter during feeding, meeting or training. Imagine hosting 50 to 100 people at your home five days each week without providing shelter from the harsh temperatures and pouring rains! Food safety and sanitation: Food and nutrition security includes food, health and care. To prepare the porridge, a clean kitchen is required. Most of the time cooking at the NEC is done in the open or in old or dilapidated structures where it is hard to maintain sanitary conditions for the food being cooked thus compromising food safety. An improved kitchen is one of the facilities ISU-UP provides to the NECs in order to ensure food safety during porridge preparation and consumption. Nutrition and education: The NECs provide for the proper nutrition for children, from birth to age five, and pregnant and breastfeeding women. Administering supplemental nutrition and related training, the NECs literally save lives while preparing women to maintain their families improved health indefinitely. A healthy child will contribute to development of their community into the future.

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Monarch Butterfly Tracking

By Kelsey Fisher

Support monarch tracking efforts in the field using radio telemetry

Support monarch tracking efforts in the field using radio telemetry What will my donation be used for? Your donation will be used to support monarch tracking efforts in the field using radio telemetry. Our project requires supplies such as transmitters and receivers -- and lots of help from field technicians. Our research expenses really add up when one transmitter costs $200. In 2017, we purchased 10 transmitters and we were able to monitor 85 butterflies. Imagine what we could accomplish with more transmitters! #MonarchTag Why donate to monarch tracking? We are tracking monarch movement with radio telemetry farther than we can see the butterflies with our eyes. The data we collect will provide insight regarding how far away a monarch can recognize milkweed and nectar plants. We can also learn about their behaviors on habitat edges where two different habitats, like a corn field and a prairie, may overlap. All of this information will be used to help researchers provide science-based recommendations for planting monarch habitat in the Midwestern landscape. What is radio telemetry? Radio telemetry is a technique used to track animal movement and behavior. A transmitter, or tag, is attached to the animal or insect for tracking. This tag emits a specific radio frequency that can be received by an antenna attached to a radio receiver. As the receiver detects where the insect is located, the signal gets louder in the direction of the transmitter. #MonarchTag How are we tracking monarchs? We are tracking monarchs using small radio telemetry transmitters and specialized receivers. Each transmitter is the size of a sunflower seed. Due to their tiny size, the transmitters are expensive and sometimes a butterfly escapes with a one still attached to its body. Why do we need to track monarchs? The monarch butterfly population east of the Rocky Mountains has declined over the past 20 years. Although we know that monarchs depend on milkweed and nectar plants as food sources, we need more information about where to put these resources in the landscape to best help monarchs. Tracking their movements through different kinds of habitat (roadsides, fields, prairies, etc.) gives us a glimpse into how these butterflies make choices about where to fly next. Help us learn more about how a monarch butterfly detects milkweeds and nectar plants in a complicated landscape! #MonarchTag More information Our project is part of a collaborative effort in Iowa to address conservation efforts for the monarch butterfly. Visit www.iowamonarchs.info to learn more! To discuss how you can make a lasting impact in support of our efforts to conserve the monarch butterfly, please contact Bobbi Jo Smith with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences development team by phone (515-294-1118) or email (bsmith@foundation.iastate.edu). #MonarchTag

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Iowa State Daily Travels

By Iowa State Daily

We’re heading to Memphis to cover the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, but our journey doesn’t stop there!

We’re heading to Memphis to cover the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, but our journey doesn’t stop there! Iowa State Daily The Iowa State Daily, an award-winning media group serving the Iowa State community since 1890, offers a learning experience that sometimes takes our students far beyond Ames, Iowa. As a student-run non-profit, our revenues primarily go toward funding our news platforms and investing in the equipment needed to provide a quality journalism experience. What will your donation go toward As we evolve our content and make intentional investments in our digital platforms, we have a greater need to train a higher volume of students in emerging technology and specialty skills. These include professional training in areas like Facebook Live broadcasting, podcast development and monetization strategies, drone use, digital storytelling, and user experience-focused design. We are asking for your help in funding travel scholarships for Iowa State Daily students to participate in these educational training experiences outside of Ames. Nik Heftman and Emily Barske at the Society of Professional Journalists National Conference in Los Angeles, California. Backing a National Leader In 2016, the Society of Professional Journalists named us Best Student Newspaper in the country. Here are some of the awards we've won this year that we would like to receive a scholarship to accept in person. Fall 2017 awards: Pacemaker Finalist Award in the Associated Collegiate Press’ (ACP) Pacemaker competitions, naming the Iowa State Daily as one of the top 30 college news organizations in the nation. Columbia Scholastic Press Association Finalist in Gold Crown competition, which is the organization’s award for the best news organizations in the country. Isaiah Johnson — ACP Pacemaker’s Best Illustration Award Alex Connor - ACP Reporter of the Year Finalist Max Goldberg — ACP Pacemaker Finalist Award in Sports Photography Emily Blobaum — ACP Pacemaker Finalist Award in Multimedia Feature Emily Blobaum — ACP Pacemaker Finalist Award in Photo Slideshow Emily Barske — Society of Professional Journalists Robert D.G. Lewis First Amendment Award Poynter College Media Project grant recipient 2017 Des Moines Community Foundation grant recipient 2017 Iowa State Daily staff conducts an interview in our new office with Iowa State President Wendy Wintersteen. About the Iowa State Daily: Employing more than 270 students during the course of a year, the Iowa State Daily Media Group is an independent, student-run, non-profit organization. The Daily is operated by students for the students, faculty, staff and alumni that make up the Iowa State community. Our Mission: The Iowa State Daily Media Group is a student-run news organization that empowers students to inform, educate and engage their community by producing innovative media and building positive relationships while protecting the integrity of our profession and meeting the challenges of an ever-changing industry. Photo taken via drone by the ISD photo staff over campus at sunset.

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Art & Visual Cultural Experiential Learning

By College of Design

Help our students gain valuable hands-on experiences--both in and outside the classroom.

Help our students gain valuable hands-on experiences--both in and outside the classroom. College of Design Ghana: Developing Perspective The Ghana: Developing Perspective service-learning travel course is an educational adventure with a conscience. Students will experience the unique culture of Ghana with a special focus on art and design traditions particular to different tribal groups including traditions associated with dance, food, government systems, and the history of slave trade. Understanding this environment will include an exploration of the diverse flora and fauna. Hands-on workshops with artisans will provide an understanding of the people and processes that create traditional crafts. In partnership with students and teachers at a rural high school, students will put what they’ve learned into action to develop income-generating products for the school. Your support will open doors for more students to make this unique opportunity a reality and provide them with the opportunity to: Gain an understanding of and respect for the Ghanaian culture through immersion Directly observe the results of various development models as applied to Ghana Begin to understand how different cultures adapt and respond to their environments Obtain a basic understanding of how Ghana’s environment has affected its culture Gain an increased level of interest and confidence for future travel and cultural exchange Gain an appreciation for service-learning by working directly with Ghanaian craft artists Understand the need to consider cultural context when developing design solutions Develop confidence in collaborating with individuals in diverse group situations while overcoming language and culture barriers Begin to grasp the importance of applying technologies that are appropriate for a given place Gain first-hand experience of Ghanaian customs, arts and design Every donation helps students to begin their journey of transformation. Medaase Paa! (Thank you very much)! A few photos from the 2015/2016 adventure: #GhanaCOD

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Cyclone Satellite 1

By Make to Innovate

CySat is attempting to be the first student team from the state of Iowa to design, build, and launch a cube satellite into Low Earth Orbit.

CySat is attempting to be the first student team from the state of Iowa to design, build, and launch a cube satellite into Low Earth Orbit. Make to Innovate SUMMARY: Cyclone Satellite-I (CySat-I) is one of the projects associated with Make to Innovate (M:2:I) which is a hands on program in the Aerospace Engineering Department at Iowa State University (ISU). CySat is attempting to be the first student team from the state of Iowa to design, build, and launch a cube satellite into Low Earth Orbit (LEO). With this goal in mind, CySat submitted a design proposal last year to the NASA CubeSat Launch Initiative (CSLI). The CySat design proposal was accepted by NASA, and just recently NASA informed us that we are approved for a very near future launch in the third or fourth quarter of 2018. The launch will take CySat-I onto the International Space Station (ISS) where it will then be deployed into LEO. Once deployed into orbit, CySat will use a state-of-the-art radiometer payload to read the Earth's surface and measure soil moisture, and will be transmitting and receiving information to/from the satellite's main control center on the Iowa State University campus. Unfortunately, there are a few expensive components which are required for the completion of CySat-I. Some of these include the attitude control systems, power generating solar cells, communications equipment, etc. The Aerospace Engineering Department is assisting with the cost of this equipment as much as possible, but the CySat team still needs your help for additional funds to allow for the first student cube satellite launched, to be from Iowa State University. ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND: CySat was formed with the goal of having their student team design, build, and launch a cube satellite into Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Additionally, in launching the CySat, the students will gain real hands-on space related experience, as well as develop teamwork and project management skills that will be of future benefit to their employers. Make to Innovate has many projects like CySat that engage students in hands-on projects. The goal is to augment the student’s understanding of engineering principles, and to introduce them to some of the complexities of systems, the concept of design optimization, and multidisciplinary teams. The team pushes the student to understand the meaning of teamwork and the value of responsibility. It is dedicated to allowing the student to utilize skills and knowledge they obtain from class to a real astronautics project. The drive is to raise interest in the space industry and bolster its exploration. CySat hopes to deliver one of the most unique and exhilarating educational experience a student can gain from their career at Iowa State.

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The Fashion Show 2018

By The Fashion Show

One of the nation's largest student run fashion shows, with over 300 student designers, directors, committee members, and models.

One of the nation's largest student run fashion shows, with over 300 student designers, directors, committee members, and models. The Fashion Show In 1982, The Iowa State University Fashion Show began as a simple runway show held in a MacKay Hall classroom with only a few Iowa State students in attendance. Over the past thirty-six years, The Fashion Show has grown into one of the largest student run fashion shows in the nation and is produced by nearly 150 students selected to be part of the planning committees. In addition, The Fashion Show selects 50 student models who showcase the garments chosen by industry guest judges. Garments included in the show are designed by over 75 Iowa State students from the Apparel, Merchandising, and Design program. This year, The Fashion Show 2018 will take place on Saturday, April 14th at 7:00 p.m. at C.Y. Stephens Auditorium in Ames, Iowa. The production has grown to nearly sold-out attendance of over 2,300 audience members and 650 online viewers who witness the culmination of months of student work. Why Donate to The Fashion Show? In addition to scholarships and networking opportunities with industry professionals, The Fashion Show provides Iowa State students with many unique opportunities. Participation on any committee allows students to obtain industry experience and develop leadership skills that impact their selection for internships and jobs following graduation. The Fashion Show also continues to expand community awareness and philanthropic efforts in the Ames and Des Moines areas. Those involved with the show come from a diverse set of majors and form lifelong friendships throughout the planning process. Student leaders on the planning teams have been collaborating since October 2017 to develop the best possible production. We hope you consider donating to the continual growth of our organization! The Fashion Show Committees: Alumni and Community Relations Art Behind The Scenes Design Fashion Week Fundraising Gallery and Display Human Resources Modeling Photography Pop-Up Shop Public Relations and Marketing Set Design Tech Design Treasurer Scholarships By donating to The Fashion Show 2018, you will be supporting the overall production of the show and contributing to scholarships that benefit the futures of winning students in each category! Student designers chosen to display their garments in the show also compete for first, second, and third place scholarships in their respective categories. Last year, The Fashion Show awarded more than $10,000 in scholarships to student designers due to the generous donations acquired through this campaign! These scholarships help students further their education and facilitate the creation of future designs. First place in each category receives $500 and the overall winner of Best in Show is awarded a $1,000 scholarship! Categories for student designs include: Accessories Activewear Athleisure Children's Wear Costume Day Dresses Digital Printing Fashion Illustration Fiber Art Formal Wear Functional Design/Uniforms Graduate Inspired by the Textiles and Clothing Museum Portfolio (Analog or Digital) Senior Collection Sleepwear/Loungewear Sportswear Suiting/Business Attire Wearable Art Wearable Technology Industry Professionals Besides showcasing student work, The Fashion Show prides itself on inviting distinguished industry professionals to serve as guest judges for the show. Every year, professionals from across the country convene at Iowa State to evaluate submitted entries on Judging Day. Comprised of associates in design, merchandising, education, and production, the guest judges help critique and select which designs will walk the runway and demonstrate the most elite student work. The Fashion Show also inspires student designers by hosting an industry Guest Company/Designer to showcase their work during the second half of the show. The Guest Company/Designer holds a coveted spot in the show's tradition, as these individuals continue to demonstrate success and influence in the apparel industry. Previous designers include Abasi Rosborough, alumnus Todd Snyder, alumnus Matthew Christopher, and alumni designers from Vineyard Vines, J Brand, Marc Jacobs, and Target. Our Program The Apparel, Merchandising, and Design program is endorsed by the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA). Students of the program study fashion design, technical design, product development, costume history, merchandising and marketing strategies, production processes, business processes, and consumer behavior. Exposure to industry software and challenging classroom experiences prepares students for careers in one of the largest industries in the world: textiles and apparel. Iowa State University features production technology and product development laboratories where students can test fabrics, conduct research, and design textiles. Undergraduate access to these facilities is unique among national apparel programs and the opportunity continues to inspire and educate students. As part of the Apparel, Merchandising, and Design program, students have the opportunity to participate in international study abroad programs and industry field studies to New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, South Africa, China, and Europe. During the summer, over 150 undergraduates complete annual industry internships at companies across the nation, gaining valuable professional experience.

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American Meteorological Society 2017

By AMS at Iowa State

Help the ISU Student Chapter of the American Meteorological Society with student travel experiences!

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Cantamus 2017

By Cantamus

Cantamus will be giving a solo performance in Carnegie Hall in April--help us get there by donating today!

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Campanile-Carillon Model

By Student Carillonneur Council

The Campanile-Carillon model is a 1:5 scale replica of the campanile, which will house a 27-bell carillon.

The Campanile-Carillon model is a 1:5 scale replica of the campanile, which will house a 27-bell carillon. Student Carillonneur Council Project Website: http://music.iastate.edu/carillon/campmodel. "We are so excited about this project that we couldn't put into words. This project encapsulated what we loved about Iowa State and bring them all around the country." What is Campanile-Carillon model? The Campanile-Carillon model is a 1:5 scale replica of the campanile, which will house a 27-bell carillon. The model will be accessible, portable, and functional, constructed in three detachable sections. The center section will be 6 ½ feet tall when mobile or indoors, which can be extended to 20 feet with a beautiful Campanile façade when outdoors. Why this model? All of the activities and music around our campanile and carillon can only be experienced around central campus. This model will allow everyone to have a first-hand experience with our Campanile and carillon. It will allow us to reach out to alum off-campus, and bring fond memories of the university back to them. The model will also be an incredible way of showing prospective students from all around how wonderful our university is! What is the impact? This model will be used around the university for various events including commencement as well as football and basketball games. It will even be taken on the road for alumni events, outreach programs, and to extend the legacy of our university. The digital display will serve as an educational and informational platform. The carillon will be featured as a solo instrument, in chamber performances, and with orchestras. How is it built? This project extends beyond just one college. The Campanile-Carillon model will be built by a multi-disciplinary academic team of students and faculty from the College of Engineering, the College of Design, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the College of Business, as well as students from the ME Capstone Senior Design Program. Why Donate? This collaborative project provides educational challenges for our students. When completed, this model will showcase the best of our students’ creative work. It will be built with our Cyclone Spirit by students and faculty with the support of alum and friends. This model will be enjoyed and cherished by many, and make long lasting memories like the Bells of Iowa State. Our total fundraising goal for this project is $210,000. So far, we have been able to raise over $144,000! With the support from CYCLONES LIKE YOU, we will soon be able to complete our fundraising goal. Your gifts will be acknowledged and recognized on the model. Thank you so much for your time and your support! Fun Facts: 1. How tall is the tower? ISU Campanile: 110 ft. - Campanile-Carillon Model: 20 ft. 2. How many steps does it take to get to the keyboard? ISU Campanile: 79 steps - Campanile-Carillon Model: 0 steps 3. How many bells? ISU Campanile: 50 bells - Campanile-Carillon Model: 27 bells 4. How much do the bells weigh? ISU Campanile: 9 lbs. to 5,484 lbs. each, 30,855 total. - Campanile-Carillon Model: 15.5 lbs. to 140 lbs. each, 1,370 total. 5. How tall is the biggest bell? ISU Campanile: 4’ 6” - Campanile-Carillon Model: 14” About Student Carillonneur Leadership Council www.stuorg.iastate.edu/site/2688 The mission of the SCLC is to share the enthusiasm for the Iowa State University’s campanile, the carillon and ISU traditions, as well as being an ambassador of the Campanile-Carillon model. SCLC members are in charge of the maintenance, planning of events, transportation, and fundraising for the Campanile-Carillon model. For more information about our project, please visit http://music.iastate.edu/carillon/campmodel.

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Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics

By Physics Department

Iowa State University is excited to bring the Midwest APS Undergraduate Women in Physics Conference to Ames in January 2018.

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Agricultural Communications Student Enrichment 2017

By Iowa State University Foundation

Help ISU students interact with leaders in the Ag Communications industry and attend conference with the peers at competing universities.

Help ISU students interact with leaders in the Ag Communications industry and attend conference with the peers at competing universities. Welcome to our page! We currently have 87 Agricultural Communications students this fall. This is a 34% increase from Fall of 2013! Because of an increase in the interest of this major, your contributions to our program are more important than ever in helping our students find their adventure at Iowa State University. Your donations will be used for professional development opportunities such as Ag Media Summit, industry tours and meetings, and conferences like the AAEA regional conference. Throughout this campaign, our goal is to provide you with essential information about our program. We hope to present how your generosity will be appreciated and affect all students within the Agricultural Communications major. There’s never been a more critical time for Agricultural Communications. Help us continue to provide our growing Agricultural Communications student population with world-class learning experiences and opportunities. Contributions support students with: scholarships internships conference registrations travel costs professional development club activities Providing students with experiences outside the classroom is essential to Iowa State’s mission to prepare the next generation of leaders equipped to tackle the global challenges we are already facing. This fund will bridge resources with opportunity and allow students to interact with leaders in the Agricultural Communications industry as well as attend conferences with their peers at other competing universities. Your contribution makes a significant difference for each of our students. Agriculture is playing an ever-increasing role as our global population continues to rise. It is imperative to the future of our industry to prepare students with practical, hands-on experiences. Your tax deductible gift will have a valuable impact on the Agricultural Communications program at Iowa State, providing a more robust experience for our students, giving them the knowledge necessary to represent all aspects of our industry to the world. Make your gift today and impact an ISU Agricultural Communications student for a lifetime. As the program continues to grow, so does our need for your support. Enrollment in the Agricultural Communications program has increased 43% over the past five years, which means even more students are participating in organizations like ACT and NAMA and attending industry-wide gatherings such as Ag Media Summit and NAFB. Iowa State is committed to strengthening Agricultural Communications with faculty and programmatic enhancements. Your support will build upon the strong foundation the university provides. Funds raised will be utilized on an expendable basis at the discretion of the chair of the department. Thank you for considering a demonstration of your support through a monetary gift.

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Human Sciences Week 2017

By Human Sciences Week

A week-long celebration showcasing the College of Human Sciences and its commitment to expand human potential and improve people’s lives.

A week-long celebration showcasing the College of Human Sciences and its commitment to expand human potential and improve people’s lives. Human Sciences Week Human Sciences Week 2017 takes place on October 2-6th! Human Sciences Week is a week of activities supported by the College of Human Sciences, and its purpose is to celebrate the College through a variety of academic, social, and philanthropic events catering to more than 5,000 students, faculty, and staff. We hope to commemorate the times we shared with students and faculty within the majors of Human Sciences. It is of importance to promote the college we so gladly identify with therefore we hold a week in order to honor the hard work and dedication of those who call themselves “Human Scientists”. This week will bring memories for years to come past our time at Iowa State. We have big dreams to make this week unforgettable, but we need your help to make it possible! Any amount would be greatly appreciated! Learn more at https://www.hs.iastate.edu/hs-week/. Contributions help support: Lunch & Learn Series Food & Fun Fest Philanthropy BBQ Lunch Movie Night on Central Campus Philanthropy - Pizza & Packing for local teachers EVENTS: Lunch and Learn Series: where students gather for lunch and “get educated” in different areas of Human Sciences. This year’s Lunch & Learn consist of neuroscience on human health, living a balanced and healthy lifestyle, Study Abroad 101, TREND styling session, LGBTQA+ communication, and more. Food & Fun Fest: Food & Fun Fest is an interactive way to promote programs, clubs, councils or departments to students and staff. HSW will provide the main dish and everyone else will come up with the food item to complement it or provide a "tailgate" themed game, for-sale item, or give away prize. It's a great way for some clubs to fundraise and everyone to receive overall awareness. Participants involved: Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness, Collegiate 4-H, Culinary Science Club, Event Management Club, ExerCYse is Medicine Club, Extension & Outreach, Collegiate FCCLA, Family and Consumer Science Educators Club, Human Development & Family Studies Club, Health Promotion Club, Hospitality Department, Human Science Online & Distance Learning, Human Sciences Council, Iowa State University Education Association, I-LEAD, Pre-Physical Therapy Club, Student Dietetic Association, S.H.O.P., The Fashion Show, and TREND Magazine. Philanthropy: This year's philanthropy, we will be partnering with Starts With Soap and ISU4U Promise to collect and pack supplies (pens, notebooks, stickers, books, etc.) for local teachers in need. Also, financial proceeds from our BBQ lunch will go towards United Way of Story County while non-perishable food items go the The S.H.O.P. food pantry. MAJORS & MINORS: Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management: Apparel, Merchandising, and Design; Event Management; Hospitality Management Food Science and Human Nutrition: Culinary Food Science; Diet and Exercise; Dietetics; Food Science; Nutritional Science Human Development and Family Studies: Child, Adult, and Family Services; Early Childhood Education; Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies; Financial Counseling and Planning; Affiliated Program: Early Childcare Education and Programming Kinesiology: Atheltic Training; Diet and Exercise; Kinesiology & Health School of Education: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Secondary Education Minors: Apparel, Merchandising, and Design; Child, Adult, and Family Services; Culinary Food Science; Dance; Educational Services in Family and Consumer Sciences; Event Management; Exercise Science; Financial Counseling and Planning; Food and Safety; Food Safety; Food Science; Gerontology; Health Promotion; Hospitality Management; Learning Technologies; Kinesiology; Nutrition ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VISIT/FOLLOW/LIKE US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humansciencesweek/ Twitter: @chs_iastate Instagram: #hsw17 For more information, questions, or concerns, contact Houa Vang at hswintern@iastate.edu.

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Team PrISUm--SunRun 2017

By Smeet Mistry

In a 99-county trek across Iowa, Team PrISUM will educate and excite thousands of people about STEM and renewable energy.

In a 99-county trek across Iowa, Team PrISUM will educate and excite thousands of people about STEM and renewable energy. What is SunRun? SunRun is an annual event put on by PrISUm Solar Car dedicated to educating local communities about the opportunities that are present through higher education by showing people how we are changing the paradigm of transportation. In past years we have conducted a week-long event travelling to approximately 15 events. This year we set our sights higher and are embarking on a three week event, travelling through all 99 counties in the state of Iowa and participating in more than 40 events! Where are we going? SunRun will be taking place from June 2nd to June 24th, we will be travelling through all 99 counties in Iowa. Some of our major events are the following: Vintage Car Show - Mason City, My Waterloo Days - Waterloo, Lake Okoboji (Arnolds Park) - Arnolds Park, Ice Cream Days - Le Mars, Press conference with the Governor - Des Moines, Solar Car on the Square - Marshalltown, and the NASCAR Xfinity Series race - Newton. For a full list of our events and details, please visit prisum.org/sunrun What is the impact? During SunRun 2016 PrISUm was able to reach over 17,000 individuals on a one-week trip. We've never done anything on the scale of SunRun 2017 but we're approximating we'll reach 40,000 people across all 99 counties. Throughout the entire trip, the goal is to get people excited about STEM and renewable energy. Sunrun provides team members with a great opportunity to share their passion for sustainable transportation and inspire the next generation of bright young minds. What's Next? Because we want to show the world that Iowa State University is where innovation happens, we will be taking Penumbra to the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge during the fall of 2017. We will be competing against international teams in a cross-continental race from the north coast of Australia to the south coast. Your donations will help us send our crew to Australia and bring back the win! About PrISUm Team PrISUm is a multidisciplinary student organization at Iowa State University that has been designing, building, and racing solar-powered vehicles for 28 years. Since 1989, students from different colleges and majors have come together to build award-winning solar cars and spread a passion for STEM and sustainable transportation. Links Website: http://prisum.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrISUm.Solar.Car Twitter: https://twitter.com/Team_PrISUm YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TeamPrISUm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/team_prisum/ Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/prisum/

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Stupka Symposium 2017

By Alex Donelson

The Stupka Symposium highlights undergraduate research & gives ISU students the opportunity to network with professionals throughout the scientific community.

The Stupka Symposium highlights undergraduate research & gives ISU students the opportunity to network with professionals throughout the scientific community. The Stupka Undergraduate Research Symposium came from the mind of Robert "Rob" J. Stupka III (picture to the right), an undergraduate student, in the fall of 2005. He and his fellow classmates worked to turn this idea into a reality; however, Rob would not see the symposium he worked so fervently to plan. On November 30, 2005, his life ended after a pedestrian vehicle accident in front of the Molecular Biology Building. Rob envisioned the symposium to be an opportunity for undergraduate students to showcase their research and experience the need for communication in science. Rob's contagious enthusiasm drove his classmates to hold the first symposium in the spring of 2006; the enthusiasm has never gone away. Undergraduates, inspired by Rob's vision and story, have continued to lead and plan 11 consecutive, annual symposia. Each year, the undergraduates who plan the symposium do their best to leave their legacy on this tradition and fulfill Rob's vision. At the symposium, around 40 undergraduate students are given the opportunity to present a poster showcasing their research, and several students are chosen to present their research in a keynote presentation. Additionally, the planning committee chooses two scientists from across the country and one alumni to verbally present their research. The symposium has evolved to give undergraduate students the most opportunities to interact with each other and the invited speakers to discuss science- this happens through a day filled with open-house poster sessions and a candid breakfast and lunch. With each symposium, we see a rise in attendance; last year, we had nearly 200 students, faculty, and other scientists join us. You're reading this because we need your help. One of our greatest (both in priority and cost) expenses is associated with our outside speakers. We pay for their travel, hotel, and food costs- this comes to about $2,500 for our speakers. The speakers give all attendees, especially undergraduate students, unique opportunities and experiences: an opportunity to learn about other topics in biochemistry that they normally wouldn't hear about in class or in their own labs, a chance to personally speak with the speakers, and to experience the environment of a professional conference. Thank you for your consideration for supporting this symposium! If you would like to know more about us, please visit our website: https://stupka.bb.iastate.edu/. If you have any questions, please scroll up and find the emails for Morgan, Jeff, or Alex in the biographies.

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Finance Club 2017

By Iowa State University Foundation

Support experiential learning opportunities for students in the Finance Club at Iowa State University!

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EERI Seismic Design Competition 2017

By Phuong Vo

The Earthquake Engineering Research Institute ISU student chapter is traveling to Portland, Oregon this spring for a design competition.

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American Institute of Chemical Engineers 2016

By Iowa State University Foundation

Funds needed to send students to the national conference

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Studio Andino 2017

By Clare Cardinal-Pett

An interdisciplinary design studio in the College of Design.

An interdisciplinary design studio in the College of Design. Studio Andino is an option studio offered every Spring semester to advanced undergraduates and graduate students in all College of Design majors. The studio projects investigate urban conditions in Lima, Peru. We are interested in domestic settings, public spaces, ecosystems, and infrastructure. This range of scales and topics provokes discussion and collaboration across disciplinary boundaries. Every year the studio attracts a mix of majors and involves faculty and students from all departments in the College of Design. In addition to carrying out traditional theoretical studio design work in Ames, students partner with students, faculty, and NGOs in Lima to conduct design-build projects in marginal neighborhoods in the metropolitan region. We travel to Peru in March for this work and take a few days off to visit Cuzco, Machu Picchu, and the Pacific Coast beach. Donations to this fund will pay for materials and tools, transportation, food and water for students, and other expenses directly associated with the design-build projects. Any funds that exceed our basic goals will help reduce the cost of student travel to Peru. For more information and pictures visit Studio Andino on Facebook or check out our Peruvian partners Intuy Lab and Alto Peru Surf (also on Facebook). A video produced for the 2016 crowdfunding campaign, What is Studio Andino?, is available on YouTube. In 2017 we will work in the Chorrillos municipality, home to an artisanal fishing community that has been the subject of on-going research by our colleagues in ISU’s Anthropology Department. In 2015 Studio Andino worked with local fishers to build a seafood market table prototype and developed a master plan for future development of the wharf and beach area. In 2016, the studio recycled one of the many beached boats as public art furniture. In 2017 we will continue our work at the wharf and develop a new participatory design-build project with community members in Alto Peru, which is home to many families of fishers. This work, a playground, will be a collaboration with Intuy Lab and Alto Peru Surf, an NGO that works in the neighborhood. Each year the Studio hosts one or more of our Peruvian collaborators at the beginning of the semester. This year we plan to bring 2 or 3 Intuy Lab professionals to Ames for a 3-day workshop that addresses interdisciplinary, cross-cultural participatory design. This workshop will be open to the public and will include contributions from several other College of Design faculty and our partners in Anthropology. ISU FACULTY: CLARE CARDINAL-PETT, ARCHITECTURE Clare Cardinal-Pett, Associate Professor of Architecture at Iowa State University, directs the studio which has multiple educational goals. The course is an important element of the College of Design’s study abroad options—offering the only experience in Latin America. It also addresses a global issue—unplanned and unregulated urbanization—in the context of one of the world’s most interesting cities. The unique partnership with Peruvian students, faculty, organizations, and local communities is a special opportunity for learning that extends the land grant mission into an international context. MAXIMILLIAN VIATORI, ANTHROPOLOGY Max Viatori, Associate Professor of Anthropology at Iowa State University, is a socio-cultural anthropologist and Professor-in-Charge of the department. He has been a Studio Andino collaborator since 2014. His research explores ethnic, racial and class inequalities and their relationships to state politics, governance and the control of natural resources. His work with artisanal fishers in Peru examines their struggles to maintain access to productive marine resources. HECTOR BOMBIELLA, ANTHROPOLOGY Hector Bombiella is currently a faculty member in anthropology at Iowa State University, where he recently earned a PHD in Sustainable Agriculture and Sociology. Max Viatori helped direct his dissertation, Place-based communities and urban ecologies: The case of the artisanal fishing community of the bay of Chorrillos, Peru. Hector practiced law for 5 years in his native Colombia before coming to Iowa State, where he first completed a Master's Degree in Political Science. Hector has been a Studio Andino collaborator since 2015. LIMA FACULTY: CRISTINA DREIFUSS, ARCHITECTURE Our partners in Peru include INTUY Lab, an urban research institute, directed by Cristina Dreifuss, PhD, Professor of Architecture at the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences (UPC) where many of the Peruvian students involved with Studio Andino study. Professor Dreifuss provides leadership and coordination for projects in Lima and visits the studio in Ames at the beginning of the semester. STUDIO HISTORY Over the past five years we have studied three different neighborhoods in Lima, conducted design charrettes with students from UPC in the city, and developed three design-build projects in collaboration with our local partners and ISU Anthropology faculty members Max Viatori and Hector Bombiella. The design/build projects include a children’s microlibrary in Comas, shade structures and playground equipment in Manchay, and a fish market display table prototype and a wooden boat recycled as public art furniture at the Chorrillos wharf. In 2014 students gathered 600 donated children’s books, which they packed in luggage for the microlibrary. In 2014 a Studio Andino project by Han Fan and Kellen Pacheco placed 3rd in the Shelter Global international competition. Read more about this project here. A slideshow of work from previous studios is available @ YouTube

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Team PrISUm -- Sunrun 2016

By Iowa State University Foundation

In this week long trek across Iowa, Team PrISUM will visit 33 counties, educating and exciting thousands of people about STEM and renewable energy.

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Marching Band D-Day Memorial Trip

By Iowa State University Foundation

The ISU Marching Band will perform as the sole musical ambassador of the United States in the D-Day Memorial Parade & Ceremonies in Normandy, France.

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Prison Production Garden Program

By Iowa State University Foundation

A collaborative design build project between Landscape Architecture students and the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women.

A collaborative design build project between Landscape Architecture students and the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women. The Iowa Correctional Institution for Women (ICIW) is located in Mitchellville, a small town 20 miles east of Des Moines. The campus houses about 650 offenders, most of whom have a history of health and personal struggles; ranging from physical and mental abuse, mental illness and drug and alcohol addiction. In 2010 the Iowa Department of Corrections approached the Landscape Architecture department at Iowa State University making one simple request: a planting plan for the new Iowa Correctional Institution for Women’s campus that would have a calming and therapeutic effect. The students knew they could fulfill this request, but they also saw the opportunity for so much more. A master plan was created and proposed in 2012, leading to multiple design build projects taking place. In the past four years, the collaboration has resulted in a multipurpose outdoor classroom, a decompression area for staff, a healing garden for the special needs population and food production plots. Production Gardens: Within the prison fence lay a daunting expanse of sparse turf grass that requires extensive maintenance by the offenders. As a more productive and cost-effective use of this space, our team designed and planted one acre of vegetable and herb gardens that are planted, managed, harvested, prepared and eaten by the offenders. This project will also help the kitchen provide more nutritious meals for the women at an affordable cost. We planted a variety of high yield crops that the kitchen uses, such as tomatoes, potatoes, squash, and beans. The women have taken ownership of the one acre trial space. They collected and recorded the pounds yielded each day. They were excited to be able to help provide nutritious meals for their community and the project gave the women a sense of pride in contributing to the greater good of the prison. This season and in the coming years we plan to continue to expand the program and make it sustainable. We will continue to add production plots as well as purchase a high tunnel system and a greenhouse to expand the production season. The committee of women will receive educational training to help them decide what crops to plant, when to plant and harvest, and how to care for the spaces. In addition, we plan to provide job placement resources that will help the women to continue to use the skills they have learned once they are released out of prison. Your donation to the Prison Production Garden Program will help us redefine the prison landscape, making it more productive and therapeutic. To learn more about the space: http://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2015/07/28/prison

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Emmalee Jacobs Memorial

By Iowa State University Foundation

Join us in honoring Emmalee's memory by donating to a scholarship that will assist young women with the same aspirations as Emmalee pursue a career in business.

Join us in honoring Emmalee's memory by donating to a scholarship that will assist young women with the same aspirations as Emmalee pursue a career in business. We were all reminded how precious life is during finals week last December. On December 14, 2015, Iowa State Freshman, Emmalee Jacobs’ life was taken as the result of a hit-and-run while crossing Lincoln Way on her way to her first final exam as a college student. Emmalee was a talented student in the College of Business with the aspiration of pursuing a major in Supply Chain Management. Emmalee had a kind heart and loved being on Iowa State’s campus, especially in the fall. She was very excited to see where her adventure at Iowa State would take her in years to come. In honor and remembrance of Emmalee’s vast potential, the students of the Collegiate Women in Business student organization at Iowa State welcome the donation of funds to create a scholarship that will benefit aspiring female business students like Emmalee who will pursue a future in business. Honoring Emmalee's Life and Memory Emmalee's friends and classmates, and simply the many inspired by her, wish to honor her by establishing a scholarship in her name. Together, through this campaign and with your generous help, we aim to create an opportunity for young women pursuing their higher education at the College of Business at Iowa State University. Your donation will help support Emmalee's legacy at Iowa State and will provide prospective Iowa State students with the opportunity to achieve their dreams and reach their full potential through higher education. Any donation, large or small, will greatly impact the lives of students attending Iowa State. We hope you consider donating. By achieving the minimum goal of this campaign through your generous donations, the College of Business will introduce a permanent annual scholarship in Emmalee's memory. About Collegiate Women in Business / Young Women in Business: In 2014, three College of Business student leaders, Sadie Hayes, Sara Brandenburg, and Sarah Olson, joined together to form Collegiate Women in Business (CWIB). CWIB is a student organization that provides female business students with a professional network. The organization discusses what it means to be a woman in business today and focuses on the development and mentorship of its members. The founders had a clear vision for the group and created a strong excitement for this organization right away. The first meeting was held in February 2014 with over 60 interested members. Since then, this group has grown to well over 100 members and has expanded their initiatives to include: weekly meetings with industry professionals, on-site company visits, a CWIB mentorship program, a high school mentorship program, a CWIB Business Learning Community, assistance with two annual Young Women in Business (YWIB) conferences, and a professional development workshop for all female students attending the College of Business. The young women in this organization continue to inspire, empower, and advance women pursuing a career in business. As stated above, a large project that CWIB takes on each year is providing assistance for the Young Women in Business (YWIB) program. This program consists of annual fall and spring conferences open to young women in high school, as well as, their parents, educators, and counselors. The main objectives of the program are to inform attendees about the rewarding business careers that are available for young women and to empower young women to pursue their interests in business. It is our belief that a lack of awareness has led to a significant and concerning underrepresentation of women across all business majors. This, of course, translates to an underrepresentation of women in the industry as well. The students of CWIB are inspired to help some of these high school conference participants who will be following in Emmalee’s footsteps by attending Iowa State and pursuing their dreams in business!

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EERI Seismic Design Competition

By Jacob Eull

The Earthquake Engineering Research Institute ISU student chapter is traveling to San Francisco this spring for a design competition.

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Collegiately Creative Conference

By Kativa Eckholt

Hosted by the Event Management Club, this conference will encourage ISU students to follow their dreams and explore new niches in the event management industry.

Hosted by the Event Management Club, this conference will encourage ISU students to follow their dreams and explore new niches in the event management industry. About Collegiately Creative: The first ever Iowa State University Event Management Conference, “Collegiately Creative,” exclusively planned by college students for college students! The conference will be a day full of inspiration, encouragement and motivation. This all day conference will feature a variety of guest speakers that will provide inspiration and encouragement to everyone. As the Event Management Club’s new annual signature event, Collegiately Creative will take place on April 16, 2016 in Lebaron and Mackay Halls at Iowa State University from 9am-4:30pm. Check out our website for more information and purchase tickets to participate in this great experience! The mission of our conference is to inspire and encourage creativity to benefit students' professional journey through hands-on activities and empowering speakers. Link: http://isuemc.wix.com/ccreativeisuemc Conference Committees: ~Treasurer: works closely with all teams in order to keep all spending within budget for the conference. *Taylor Smith ~Event Layout: responsible for designing the conference setup, works with the event space team on logistics, as well as the fundraising, hospitality and talent committees to develop a smooth process. *Kaitlin Clevenger & Bonnie Curley ~Fundraising: responsible for funding reliable sponsors to help fund and donate items for the confernce and conference attendees. *Kativa Eckholt ~Hospitality: responsible for the food and beverages the day of the conference, partnerships between the conference and the community, making the environment welcoming for guests and other day of roles. *Elizabeth Johnson ~Registration: responsible for setting up, organizing, and managing registration before and during the conference. *Lainey Crawford ~Marketing and PR: responsible for the marketing content, producing publicity campaigns, and for communicating about the conference with the target market. *Angelica Lawson & Ali Willis ~Talent: responsible for finding local and national talent to inspire and motivate Collegiately Creative attendees. *Danielle Cross Visit our website to see the committee members! About the Event Management Club: ISU's Event Management Club is for ISU students who have an interest in event planning. We are part of the College of Human Sciences and explore career paths in wedding planning, catering, meetings, travel and tourism, conferences and trade shows, non-profit and community events. The club offers networking opportunities, trips to visit event centers and to observe events, professional speakers in the industry, social events, service opportunities, athletic events, and friendship. The club is also affiliated with the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) and participates in the Convening Leaders Convention and Heartland Chapter events.

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Kamuli District Training Center

By Gail R. Nonnecke, Ph.D.

Contribute to Iowa State University’s work to end hunger in rural Uganda by supporting the construction of a training center in the Kamuli District.

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Studio Andino

By Clare Cardinal-Pett

An interdisciplinary design studio in the College of Design.

An interdisciplinary design studio in the College of Design. Studio Andino is an option studio offered every Spring semester to advanced undergraduates and graduate students in all College of Design majors. The studio projects investigate urban conditions in Lima, Peru. We are interested in domestic settings, public spaces, ecosystems, and infrastructure. This range of scales and topics provokes discussion and collaboration across disciplinary boundaries. Every year the studio attracts a mix of majors and involves faculty and students from all departments in the College of Design. In addition to carrying out traditional theoretical studio design work in Ames, students partner with students, faculty, and NGOs in Lima to conduct design-build projects in marginal neighborhoods in the metropolitan region. We travel to Peru in March for this work and take a few days off to visit Cuzco, Machu Picchu, and the Pacific Coast beach. Donations to this fund will pay for materials and tools, transportation, food and water for students, and other expenses directly associated with the design-build projects. Any funds that exceed our basic goals will help reduce the cost of student travel to Peru. In 2016 we will continue to improve the playground at the Ruwasunchis community center in Manchay and develop a few elements of the wharf improvement master plan that the 2015 studio produced. Those elements include recycling wooden fishing boats that are abandoned on the beach near the pier and building the local partnerships necessary to create a public media campaign about water quality issues affecting the fishing industry. For more information and pictures visit Studio Andino on Facebook or check out our partners, INTUY Lab and Ruwasunchis also on Facebook ISU FACULTY: CLARE CARDINAL-PETT Clare Cardinal-Pett, Associate Professor of Architecture at Iowa State University, directs the studio which has multiple educational goals. The course is an important element of the College of Design’s study abroad options—offering the only experience in Latin America. It also addresses a global issue—unplanned and unregulated urbanization—in the context of one of the world’s most interesting cities. The unique partnership with Peruvian students, faculty, organizations, and local communities is a special opportunity for learning that extends the land grant mission into an international context. LIMA FACULTY: CRISTINA DREIFUSS, PhD. Our partners in Peru include INTUY Lab, an urban research institute, directed by Cristina Dreifuss, PhD, Professor of Architecture at the Peruvian University of Science (UPC). Professor Dreifuss provides leadership and coordination for projects in Lima and visits the studio in Ames at the beginning of the semester. The Master of Urban Design program is one of the first programs to benefit from Studio Andino’s partnerships in Peru. Under the direction of Marwan Ghandour, students in the first class devoted Spring Semester 2015 to Lima and traveled to Lima, Cuzco, and Machu Picchu with Studio Andino. STUDIO HISTORY Over the past four years we have studied three different neighborhoods in Lima, conducted design charrettes with students from UPC in the city, and developed three design-build projects in collaboration with our local partners and ISU Anthropology faculty member Max Viatori. The design build projects include a children’s microlibrary in Comas, shade structures and playground equipment in Manchay, and a fish market display table prototype at the Chorrillos wharf. In 2014 students gathered 600 donated children’s books, which they packed in luggage for the microlibrary.

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