In The News
The Sloss Resource Room Provides Students with Extra Support
November 24, 2025
The Resource Room in the Margaret Sloss Center for Women and Gender Equity is available for any and all students.
The Memorial Union: A Long and Rich History
November 13, 2025
Iowa State's Memorial Union has been open since 1928 and has created a rich and relatively unknown history over the years.
Behind the Scenes of the ISU Bakery and Dining Support Center
October 15, 2025
The ISU Bakery produces over 1.6 million desserts annually. The team, made up of nine full-time staff members and 3-40 student employees, provides not only bakery items, but also provides support to all of the dining facilities on campus.
Students Gather for Cyclone Welcome Weekend Events
August 25, 2025
As the new academic year kicks off, students gathered in Hilton Coliseum on August 23 to watch the ISU Football team take on the Kansas State Wildcats in Dublin, Ireland, for the Aer Lingus Classic.
Library Cyclone Support Central Team earns thielen award
August 11, 2025
In spring 2025, the Library Cyclone Support Central Team earned the Thomas B. Thielen Award for their collaboration and partnership with the Division of Student Affairs.
Joe Paulick begins his time as associate vice president for campus life
August 7, 2025
On July 31, Joe Paulick started his journey as the associate vice president for campus life. Paulick comes to Ames from George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
Student Accessibility Services strengthens assistance for instructors
July 24, 2025
Student Accessibility Services has developed training to help instructors provide accommodations to students.
ISU students look to "smash" their prep week stress
May 5, 2025
Each semester, the Division of Student Affairs teams up with the Memorial Union to offer multiple resources for students as they head into prep week.
SHOP pantry at Iowa State continues battle to reduce food insecurity
March 6, 2025
Serving the Iowa State community since February 2011, the Students Helping Our Peers (SHOP) food pantry has worked to provide an option for students who suffer from food insecurity.
New Cyclone Support Central space opens in Parks Library
February 5, 2025
Iowa State's Cyclone Support Central has opened space in Parks Library, offering a "one-stop shop" for students' mental health and wellbeing needs.
Safety is always on the menu for her team
January 28, 2025
It's a week before Seasons Marketplace will reopen for the spring semester and Tori Tafoya steps inside a walk-in cooler to find the shelves nearly bare -- an unusual sight given the thousands of meals the residential dining center serves every day. But on this particular day Tafoya explains it's exactly what she expects to find.
Implementation underway on broad student mental health initiative
January 9, 2025
Members of an Iowa State task force on student mental health are working on individual objectives of a university-level plan to guide support for students in need. Through a partnership with the Jed Foundation, a nonprofit that helps colleges and universities develop plans to enhance the mental health of students, the task force identified strengths and areas of need.
Building connections over break: ISSO Fall Community Meal
December 1, 2024
The International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) and campus partners hosted the Fall Community meal in the Great Hall in the Memorial Union on Tuesday.
The Maintenance Shop: Pleasing ears for 50 years
November – December, 2024
For centuries the relationship between music and stained glass has evoked spiritual experiences most commonly associated with sacred settings. For half a century, live music and stained glass have transformed the Maintenance Shop in Ames into one of Iowa’s revered artistic spaces where musicians and fans revel in the joy of secular music that transcends culture and time.
Free haircuts offered to students of all hair types at Parks Library
November 10, 2024
Parks Library hosted its third free haircut clinic Friday, providing barbers and stylists who specialize in all types of hair.
The hidden crafting corral in the basement of the Memorial Union
November 4, 2024
Crafting opportunities can be difficult to come by in college. With limited supplies and money, many college students have to leave their crafting hobbies at home. Luckily, inside the Memorial Union is the Workspace: a crafting place for everyone.
Main Lounge Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
September 20, 2024
After two years of renovations, join us for a grand opening and ribbon cutting celebration featuring the new Main Lounge on the second floor of the Memorial Union. Guests may enjoy cake and refreshments after the ribbon cutting. All are welcome to attend this event.
Harnessing data to strengthen the student experience
September 19, 2024
Sometimes it's best to let the data tell the story. The office of assessment, research and divisional effectiveness in the Division of Student Affairs excels at studying data to inform decisions on university policies and programs and help students achieve their goals.
Students helping peers: A record-setting collection
August 1, 2024
At move-out time every May since 2008, the department of residence (DOR) partners with United Way of Story County on a food collection drive. At locations in each residence hall and apartment community, students may donate unopened, nonperishable food items for distribution to food pantries in Ames. For example, in 2023, the donations went to the Salvation Army, Mid-Iowa Community Action and the Bethesda Food Pantry.
Welcome Chad Garland
April 18, 2024
Chad Garland began serving as director of the Memorial Union (MU) on April 15. With ISU Dining and the residence department, the MU makes up the campus life unit in the division of student affairs.
Enhancing campus wellness: Students reflect on Wellness Wednesday
April 3, 2024
Student Health and Wellness collaborated with Parks Library Wednesday to host Wellness Wednesdays, a chance for students to take a break, focus on their mental health and engage with members of the campus community while de-stressing.
Student Wellness on Iowa State campus
November 26, 2023
Iowa State University offers student wellness services throughout the entire academic semester. However, supporting students at the end of the semester is important to Student Counseling Services (SCS).
Iowa State partnership hires specialized skills support coordinator
November 5, 2023
The Iowa State Academic Success Center (ASC) has partnered with Student Accessibility Services (SAS) to hire an academic coordinator for neurodiverse students seeking guidance.
Dining halls tackle inclusivity and special diets
November 1, 2023
Students with dietary restrictions, allergies and special diets can find options for food on campus, due to efforts from ISU Dining.
Gold Star Hall Ceremony to honor three fallen heroes who attended Iowa State
October 30, 2023
The Iowa State University community will honor three veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice during the annual Gold Star Hall Ceremony on Nov. 6.
Military-Affiliated Student Center provides transition support to student veterans
October 29, 2023
Madison Lihs, a senior in history and a member of the Air National Guard, said she got back from military training right before her spring semester at Iowa State would begin in 2020.
Alleviating food insecurity at the SHOP Food Pantry
October 17, 2023
The rumble of fully loaded carts echoed down a hallway in Beyer Hall on a late-summer morning as volunteers unloaded about 3,500 pounds of food from a truck for delivery to the SHOP Food Pantry.
Student Engagement hosts leadership workshop on student organizations
October 3, 2023
Iowa State Student Engagement hosted a workshop Tuesday in the Memorial Union aimed at teaching students about how to start organizations on campus, the steps to receive recognition and how to go about revising an organization’s constitution.
CyBowl Buck Bowling offers affordable entertainment for students
September 25, 2023
Located in the basement of the Memorial Union, Cybowl has provided students and visitors with affordable and exciting entertainment since 1939.
Sloss Center continues to foster community, support on campus
August 28, 2023
The Margaret Sloss Center for Women and Gender Equity continues to provide a safe space for students and a hub for resources and activities on campus, according to Jehan Faisal, assistant director of the Sloss Center.