When:

Where: virtual via Zoom, hosted by Ames Public Library

What: Join us for a film discussion series centering on African Americans and their experiences. Participants will watch each film on their own time using the Library's free Kanopy streaming service. Then, join a live virtual conversation facilitated by Dr. Novotny Lawrence from ISU's Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication and the Department of English.

Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Discover 10 insights to help you become more interesting to potential employers and gain more traction as you start your new career. You'll learn networking, interviewing, and social media practices to help you stand out, as well as on-the-job behavior to enable you to add great value and impress your manager.

President and Co-Founder of Blue Compass, Drew Harden ('03 advertising, art and design) has grown and guided the company from a two-person start-up in 2007 to one of the Midwest's leading digital marketing companies today. The Iowa State alumnus is a published author, speaks at marketing conferences around the country, has been cited by publications like USA Today, and has led web projects for clients like Spalding Sports Equipment, NAPA Autoparts and the NFL.

The 499A internship syllabus packet is your go-to resource for all things 499A. A revised version is now available on the Greenlee website.

The Greenlee School recently moved its internship tracking system to CyHire from IWS. The new syllabus includes step-by-step instructions for how to get internship approval and enroll in 499A using the new system.

If you have any questions about 499A internships, we recommend you first consult the syllabus packet. Contact Greenlee internship coordinator Juli Probasco-Sowers or your faculty adviser with additional questions about your internship.

Oct. 13-14, 2020, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

virtual; registration info will be available soon

Save the dates for the fall 2020 Jump-Start Internship and Networking Fair, which will take place in a virtual environment on two days. You'll be able to sign up for one or both days. On each day, you'll have a chance to hear from a panel of employers and meet with them in breakout sessions. Tuesday is focused on opportunities in journalism and mass communication, and Wednesday is focused on advertising and public relations.

More information and registration details will be available soon on our website.

Due to updates to the scholarship portal, OneApp will reopen Oct. 1, 2020. If you've already applied, your information will remain in the system.

The Greenlee master’s program is a 32-credit course of study culminating in a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in journalism and mass communication. Two tracks are available: one for students who desire specialized study in communication theory and research and one for students who wish to develop or strengthen their professional and strategic communication skills.

Applications for January 2021 admission will be accepted now through Nov. 1.

The fall 2020 undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies and college convocations will be held virtually. Additional information will be posted on the graduation and commencement website as it becomes available.

The updated deadlines are available through the Office of the Registrar. More info in President Wintersteen's 9/16/20 message to students.

Registration start dates for spring 2021 have been revised. See the updated schedule.

President Wintersteen announced the spring 2021 semester will begin Jan. 25. There will be no spring break; classes will be held March 15-19. It will end May 6. An optional five-week online winter term will take place Dec. 14-Jan. 21. Find more information in her 9/14/20 message.

Procedures regarding Greenlee labs and media equipment for the fall 2020 semester can be found on our website on the Greenlee Labs & Equipment page.

Adobe software will continue to be available in our Greenlee labs. See “Open labs by appointment” for more information on how to reserve a time. Thank you for your continued patience as we work out the details.

Students have three attempts to pass each of the three assessments with a 78% or more (39 out of 50). Students must use these attempts by 4 p.m. CDT Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. Student can use these attempts with any computer with internet access.

Visit our website for more information on signing up, studying for, and completing the final assessments.

Questions? See the FAQ section and study resources on our website. Other questions should be directed to Kelsie Poe at kpoe@iastate.edu.

NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is offering Virtual Convention (October 23-25) registration to journalism students for only $25. Connect with industry recruiters, learn invaluable information from 30+ breakout sessions and network with other news professionals. The convention is open to all, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. As an added bonus, all students who are not already members will receive a complimentary one-year membershipLearn more and register at www.nlgja.org/2020/registration. 

We are a journalist-led association working within the news media to advance fair and accurate coverage of LGBTQ communities and issues. We promote diverse and inclusive workplaces by holding the industry accountable and providing education, professional development and mentoring. Learn more at www.nlgja.org.

Greenlee and Hamilton Hall-specific updates will be sent in this newsletter, posted on our Greenlee COVID-19 Updates page and shared on social media: Twitter (@isu_gsjc), Instagram (@isu_gsjc) and Facebook (@greenleeschool).

Iowa State's COVID-19 response website remains the most comprehensive source of info on the fall 2020 semester. Find important info, including:

Calling all Greenlee adventurers! We're looking for standout students to feature on the Greenlee blog in spring 2020. Contact Maria Charbonneaux at mvcharb@iastate.edu if you're interested in being featured or would like to nominate a student.

Share student club and organization announcements in the newsletter by emailing Maria Charbonneaux at mvcharb@iastate.edu.

When: Nov. 13, 2-3:30 p.m.

Who: Ramsey G. Tesdell is the executive director and a partner of Sowt Media, a leading Arab podcast network based in Amman, Jordan. Sowt Media’s podcast Eib, is one of the top podcasts in the region. Ramsey is on the advisory board for the Google / PRX Podcast creators program, and a founding partner of 7iber.com. He has a B.S. in rhetoric and communication from Iowa State University and an M.S. in technical communication from the University of Washington in Seattle. He lives in Amman with his partner and two children.

Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday, 8 a.m.-noon

Appointments will be required and can be made by calling 515-294-5801 or online at cyclonehealth.org/appt. A prescreening questionnaire needs to be completed prior to arriving for your appointment. Find more info on what to bring and how to get to the new testing site.

Visit Iowa State's Personal Health page for more information about testing, case investigation, contact tracing, isolation and quarantine, health monitoring, and mental health and wellbeing support.

Please check the Lectures website for events. Some may be added with little notice. 

Information Technology Services has expanded Wi-FI outdoors in a more than a dozen campus locations. See this map to find a location.

Voting in Ames: If you’ve just moved to Ames or have moved to a new residence hall or apartment since the last election, you need to (re)register. If you have an Iowa driver’s license or non-operator ID, register to vote online. If you don’t have an Iowa driver’s license, use this postage paid form to register in Ames. Fill it out, fold, tape and drop off at any U.S. post office or official mailbox. Other Iowa counties: Want to vote in another Iowa county? The Secretary of State’s web site has information you need to check your registration, register, and request absentee ballots. Iowa deadline: The deadline to pre-register to vote in Iowa is Oct. 24. Other states: To register and request absentee ballots in other states, visit ALL IN to Vote for information, including deadlines. Questions? Email cattcntr@iastate.edu.

The Students Helping Our Peers (SHOP) food pantry is open for the fall semester in its new location — 1306 Beyer Hall. Hours are Tuesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteer opportunities are available.

LAS 203 is a one credit, 8-week course designed to provide students with knowledge on foundational career-related topics such as resume writing, interviewing, negotiating offers, and other career related topics. Students will develop effective strategies for overall professionalism and internship/job seeking methods to positively impact future career success. In-person and online sections are available. No textbook is required. This course has consistently earned nearly perfect instructor and course content ratings.