Thank you for continuing to show Cyclones Care by wearing face coverings (all hours on campus), maintaining physical distance (6 feet), washing or sanitizing hands often, and staying home if you are ill.

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.

When: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2-4:30 p.m.

Where: virtual, hosted by Ames Public Library

What: Faculty from Iowa State University's Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication and ISU graduate students in Psychology will lead an online, interactive media literacy workshop identifying and developing tools in order to better navigate the shifting media landscape. A team of experts will define the role of journalists versus media, identify how to develop visual literacy skills, explore why our brains are persuaded by misinformation, and share mindfulness tips around news consumption. Participants will break into small, facilitated groups to practice applying some of these concepts and skills.

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.

virtual webinar and Q&A via YouTube Live (more details to come)

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 fall 2020 Jump-Start Internship and Networking Fair will take place in a virtual environment Oct. 13-14. More information is coming soon!

To be considered for Greenlee School scholarships, students must submit the General and LAS College portions of the OneApp including the five designated Greenlee School questions in the LAS application portion.

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

More information will be available soon for students enrolled in Greenlee classes in which Adobe programs are a critical need. 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.

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

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.

Check out our Clubs/Orgs highlight on Instagram (@isu_gsjc) to hear about opportunities this semester with PRSSA, the Iowa State Daily, Ethos, Cardinal and Gold, Greenlee School TV, and more!

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

Students who interested and/or engaged in civic innovation can prepare applications for the 2020 Reimagine Challenge, which seeks inventive and compelling ideas about changes that could create a better world for college and university students. The challenge is an initiative of Schmidt Futures, a philanthropic organization founded by Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO and host of the Reimagine podcast.

Up to 20 student winners will receive a scholarship up to $25,000 and publication in an anthology AND their university sponsor will also receive $25,000.

PLEASE RSVP to Karen Kerns at kpiconi@iastate.edu (Karen Kerns) if you are interested in attending the workshops.

Round 1 written submissions are due Sept. 25, 2020.

See the complete criteria, terms and conditions associated with submitting an application: 2020 Reimagine Challenge.

The 2020 Presidential election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 3. Students can choose whether to vote in Ames or at their permanent address. Students must be at least 18 years old by Nov. 3 to vote. 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.

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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.