LAS Students Online Newsletter
Student News from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
September 2009
You Could Win Something!
The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences announces a special 50th anniversary contest for undergraduate and graduate students. Spill your guts on how your Liberal Arts & Sciences education has impacted you and how you will impact the future. Categories include video, writing and mixed media. Cash prizes will be given to first and second place of each category, as well as a “Best of Show.” Submissions will be accepted until 5 p.m. November 2, 2009. For more information, and to register your intent to enter, go to http://www.las.iastate.edu/50th/contest.shtml.
Truman Scholarship Information Meeting
Sept. 14, 4 p.m., 1151 Jischke Honors Building
The Truman Scholarship awards up to $30,000 in funding for college students from a broad range of disciplines to attend graduate school in preparation for careers in government agencies, nonprofit organizations, or education institutions that serve the public. Recipients must be U.S. citizens, have outstanding leadership potential and communication skills, be in the top quarter of their class, and be committed to careers in government or the not-for-profit sector. Students apply in their junior year. The meeting will offer information on the scholarship, application procedures, and the process by which ISU will select candidates for endorsement. If you are interested, but unable to attend the meeting, contact Dana Schumacher at 294-0172.
Making a Living While Making a Difference
Sept. 15, 4 – 5:30 p.m., Cardinal Room, MU
Learn career perspectives from five non-profit agency representatives. There will be time available for networking. No advanced sign-up necessary.
Social Services Volunteer & Career Day
Sept. 16, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Great Hall, MU
This event, created by the ISU Psychology Club in 1999, is presented in partnership with LAS Career Services and the 10,000 Hours Show.
http://www.psychology.iastate.edu/index.php?id=243
Study Abroad Fair
Sept. 17, 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Great Hall, MU
Get answers to your study abroad questions and make comparisons between programs. Stop by and get the scoop on academic adventures abroad!
http://www.studyabroad.iastate.edu/SAF/fair091709.html
Planetarium Show
Sept. 18, 7 p.m., ISU Planetarium in Physics Hall
The planetarium show is free and for all ages. It will be followed by a star gazing session (weather permitting). Call 294-2298 for more information.
Business/Liberal Arts and Sciences Career Fair
Sept. 23, Noon – 6 p.m., Hilton Coliseum
Explore career opportunities, obtain employer information, and locate internships, co-ops, and full time positions.
http://www.business.iastate.edu/careers/career_fair
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences “Night at the Movies”
Sept. 23, 7 p.m., Gallery Room, MU
Join us for this 50th anniversary College event where we’ll screen the documentary, “The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters” and host Assistant Professor Doug Gentile for a short discussion following the film.
For more information about the movie, visit http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0923752/
Major Fair
Sept. 25, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Great Hall, MU
Learn more about the majors offered through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the university. This is a great opportunity to select a major or second major.
Have lunch on us!
Oct. 14, Noon, Central Campus
Use your Homecoming button to purchase lunch sponsored by the College in honor of its 50th anniversary.
Conference on Global Health & Global Food
Oct. 14, one-day conference, Des Moines University
Explore the global connectivity between health and food with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, physicians, local leaders and students in a lively discussion. For more information, visit www.heartlandconsortium.org. Registration fees (including lunch) are $15 for students. Some registration scholarships are available to students majoring in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Contact Sue Henze at shenze@iastate.edu or 294-7740 for a registration scholarship application form.
12th Annual Colloquium on International Engineering Education
Oct. 22-25, Gateway Hotel and Conference Center, Ames
This year’s theme is “Engineering for the Future – Global Pathways. The colloquium is hosted by the College of Engineering and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The colloquium will provide a forum for leaders from universities, government, industry, and non-profits to discuss and share ideas and best practices pertaining to the education of engineers for today’s global workplace. For more information, visit http://www.eng.iastate.edu/aciee/.
Liberal Arts and Sciences Graduation Ceremony
Dec. 18, 8 p.m., Hilton Coliseum
The ceremony includes remarks from Dean Michael Whiteford and individual recognition of all students present. Students will cross the stage as their names are read and be recognized by the Dean and the Chair of their respective academic department. If you are graduating this fall and plan to attend the College ceremony, visit
http://www.las.iastate.edu/current_students/graduation/instructions.shtml and complete the online registration form.
Please visit the College website for more event information: http://www.las.iastate.edu/
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