Celebrate Black History Month
February is Black History Month. There are a number of events schedule throughout the month - both virtual and in person - that honor, recognize and celebrate the achievements of African Americans. To see a list of events, click here.
Pulitzer Prize Winner
to Speak on Monday

Isabel Wilkerson will be the keynote speaker for the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation and Black History Month, on February 8 at 7 p.m. Wilkerson, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Humanities Medal, is the best-selling author of Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.

Click here for more details and for the WebEx link to the event.
RESIDENCE HALLS
Living the Suite Life
Love your room? Starting on Sunday you can renew your housing contract and stay in the same spot.

Or, maybe you're looking to move! Did you know that you can have your own bathroom? Kitchenettes on every floor? Eaton, Martin and Buchanan halls offer you those amenities and more. If that interests you check out our suites below!

Selection is happening now and you can find all the details here.
Spring WelcomeFest

The university and the Ames community want to welcome you to a new semester at the Spring Welcomefest. The event takes place on Wednesday, Feb. 17. See what Ames businesses and ISU departments have to offer you! Come for the info! Get freebies and swag!

Organizers will follow Cyclone Care Behaviors and a limited number of students will be allowed each day. For more information on the event, or to register, click here.
Give A Swipe and Help Those in Need

The Give a Swipe program gives you the ability to help support food security on campus. Starting Monday, Feb. 8, through Friday, Feb. 12, you can donate Flex Meals or Dining Dollars to other students in need of meal assistance due to hardship. Your donations will turn into meal swipes that can be used in any dining center. You can donate up to two Flex Meals, or $16 worth of Dining Dollars or combination of both (1 FM + $8 of DD). For more information on the program, or details on how to receive meals, click here.
We Have Just the Plan for You!

You have enough going on, let us meal prep, cook and, clean up for you this year! If you live in a required meal plan area you should be set. If you live in a non-required area there is still time to sign up a for a plan that is right for you. You can choose your plan here.

Our mitigation strategies are still in place, so you can dine with friends (following proper procedures) or take your meals to go!
Looking for Some Extra Spending Cash?

Applications are still being accepted to openings in most of our dining locations. Starting pay is $11-$12 an hour and we'll work around your schedule. This is a great chance to build references for your resume. Start your application process here!
Gaming and Esports Room Now Open

ISU Recreations Services has opened its new Gaming and Esports Room. Located in Beyer Hall, the room features console gaming and desktop stations available for drop in use or you can reserve time on the desktop station online. You can play on PS4, Xbox One or Nintendo Switch in the console area. For more information, or to register, click here.

In addition, the spring intramural schedules for individuals and team sports are now out. Click here to see what's open now, and what's coming up.
Game Day!

The big game is Sunday. No matter if you're rooting for the Chiefs, Buccaneers or just want to see The Weekend's halftime show (or just the commercials), make sure you party like a Cyclone. Follow the Cyclones Cares behaviors to have a great - and safe - time:

  • Limit guests to 10 people or less
  • Wear your face covering
  • Stay home if you feel ill

For more tips on how to Party Like a Cyclone, click here.
  • Stay up-to-date with news, announcements, campus updates and information related to COVID-19 with the Iowa State's COVID-19 Response Page.
  • COVID-19 Testing - Campus testing information and online scheduling can be found here.
Free Movies
The Student Union Board's Cyclone Cinema shows a different movie every weekend (Thursday-Sunday) at 7 p.m. in Carver 101. They showcase a variety of film genres, ranging from horror and comedy to action and drama. Sunday film screenings will be in open caption format. All showtimes are FREE and open to the public. To see a listing of this spring's movies click here.
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