Iowa State University - College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Mark November 6 on your calendar for the Food Insecurity Challenge Kickoff! From 5 to 8 pm in the Sun Room of the Memorial Union, join local experts in food insecurity for the Hunger Banquet to learn more about how to address the various challenges facing global hunger. Then, form your teams and prepare your solutions! Learn more about the competition ⬇️ #WeAreCALS #CALSproud #ISUCALS ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship Iowa State University - Ivy College of Business

There are still spots available in the Hands-On Homemade Poptart Making Workshop, hosted by the Culinary Science Club! On October 17, spend your evening learning how to make a fresh breakfast for yourself in the Mackay Food Labs. This workshop is open to the public! Register here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gA79kQNs #WeAreCALS #CALSproud #ISUCALS

Homecoming 2024: Cy Around the World is right around the corner, and it wouldn't be possible without teams of dedicated students working to bring a great experience. We look forward to seeing students and alumni back on campus! A special thank you to the CALS students serving on committees this year! Check out what they've got planned for this year ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gKiNsCzM #WeAreCALS #CALSproud #ISUCALS

Today's the day! From 9 a.m.-2 p.m., stop by Lied Recreation Athletic Center to visit with over 253 companies for the annual CALS Career Day! Still feeling a little nervous? No problem, here's ten tips to make sure you are successful today ⬇ #WeAreCALS #CALSProud #ISUCALS

Kayla Stott ('21 food science) works as an operations process analyst at Cargill, where she helps to improve products in the deli and ready meats business. She coordinates the training of plant and corporate leadership in analytics, ensuring everyone is up to speed on the best industry practices. "One of my favorite parts of my job is getting the opportunity to travel to different types of protein facilities within Cargill and see the full transformation of products from raw material to finished goods," Stott said. "No day is ever the same and I am constantly challenged to learn new things and grow my skill set." Read more about Stott ⬇️ #WeAreCALS #CALSproud #ISUCALS

Two CALS faculty members, Walter Suza and Lisa Schulte Moore, have been named two of 38 Top Agri-Food Pioneers by the World Food Prize Foundation in recognition of their efforts to revolutionize the food system. “I am fortunate to work with many smart and dedicated people from different walks of life to find solutions to tough problems at the intersection of agriculture and our environment,” Schulte Moore said. “We all need to eat. We also need fertile soils, clean water, abundant wildlife and places of wonder.” Read more about their accomplishments ⬇️ #WeAreCALS #CALSproud #ISUCALS

Have you ever wondered what makes the trees turn all those wonderful fall colors? Aaron Steil, consumer horticulture extension specialist, explains the unique process plants go through and gives tips on how to maximize color in your lawn! Check out the science ⬇️ #WeAreCALS #CALSproud #ISUCALS Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

The Fountain of the Four Seasons and its Maidens are back! On Oct. 4 at 1:30 p.m., the fountain will be turned on for the first time since the start of the two-year restoration. Interesting in seeing the original Maidens, made from plaster in 1940? Check out the ground-floor rotunda in Curtiss Hall! These were the statues that served as models for the original limestone carvings that sat on the fountain for 80 years. Learn more about the dedication ⬇️ #WeAreCALS #CALSproud #ISUCALS

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Still interested in submitting a poster abstract? Good news! The deadline for submissions has been extended to 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7. Check out the poster guidelines and prizes ⬇

Join us Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. for the 2024 William K. Deal Leadership Lecture! This year, Larry A. Nielsen, professor emeritus of natural resources at North Carolina State University, will present “Fowl, Fish and Forest – Leadership Lessons from Great Conservationists.” The lecture will take place in Dolezal Auditorium on campus and is free and open to the public. Read more about Nielsen ⬇️ #WeAreCALS #CALSproud #ISUCALS https://lnkd.in/grQsY37g