Happenings is a bi-weekly e-newsletter for the faculty and staff in the College of Human Sciences.

Zhang designs better maternity garments, launches company with ISU assistance

Recognizing a need for better maternity and nursing garments, Assistant Professor Ling Zhang is developing her own line of products and launching a business. Zhang received a competitive Regents Innovation Fund grant and is part of the ISU Startup Factory cohort this fall.

CDC grant spurs research for fall prevention

With a $1 million grant from the CDC, ISU researchers and community partners will be the first to directly evaluate a walking program’s potential for reducing the risk and incidence of falling, which is the leading cause of injuries among people ages 65 and older in the U.S.

Brown quoted in New York Times

Michael Brown, Assistant Professor in the School of Education, was recently quoted in the New York Times in an article about research into online higher education. As an ISU employee, you have free access to the New York Times and Wall Street Journal.

Celebrate with Cy!

Cy's Birthday Party is also part of National Student Transfer Week. Stop by 118 MacKay anytime between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, to celebrate with students. The event is open to all CHS students, faculty and staff.

United Way campaign underway

With 43 days to go in Iowa State's annual United Way campaign, we are 24% of the way to our College of Human Sciences goal. You can contribute to the campaign via payroll deduct or through a secure card transaction.

CHS Alums & Friends newsletter launch

The first edition of a refreshed Alums & Friends newsletter launched last week to Iowa Staters across the globe. The publication, managed by the CHS communications' team, will be sent quarterly. Any CHS faculty or staff member is also welcome to receive the publication by adding themselves to the distribution list here. Editions will also be shared in Happenings.

October is LGBTQ+ History Month - learn more, get involved on campus

Oct. 19: Cy's Birthday Party / Transfer Student Celebration in 118 MacKay from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Oct. 20: MLMC event, conversation with Yvonne Lee

Oct. 21: CHS Term Faculty Circle, noon to 1 p.m. in 0331 Palmer.

Oct. 21: CHS Collaboration Cafe, 1 to 3 p.m. in the Joan Bice Underwood Tearoom.

Oct. 27: The first AMA panel for faculty and staff featuring five parents of gender-expansive kids. Register to receive the link. The event is being held by the Division of Student Affairs diversity and inclusion committee.

Oct. 28: CHS Collaboration Cafe, 1 to 3 p.m. in the Joan Bice Underwood Tearoom.

Oct. 29: This is the deadline to register for the spring semester First-Year Honors Mentor program. 

Homecoming is

Oct. 30 - Nov. 5!

Students, alums, faculty, staff and community members are invited to participate in the annual Homecoming celebration. Food, awards, events, club activities, a pep rally and more are all part of this celebratory event!

Did you know? One of this year's Homecoming Co-Directors is in our Event Management program.

Nov. 4: ISCORE to Action series: Discovering Common Ground Across Differences: An Innovative Course on Facilitating Difficult Discussions; 1-3 p.m., via Zoom, register to receive the link.

Nov. 4: Session proposals are due for the February Professional and Scientific Council's annual professional development conference.

Dec. 2: ISCORE presentation proposals are due

Dec. 2: ISCORE to Action series: Behind the Masks: Uncovering Assumptions, Biases and Stereotypes; 1-3 p.m., 3512 MU (seating is first come, first served)

Dec. 9: University award nomination packets are due.

Dec. 12: MLMC event, conversation with Dr. Pak Tavanapong

Whether you are using a webinar service to bring a guest speaker online or you need to make a quick recording in a classroom, every department has portable equipment (Go Kits), which can be checked out and used as needed.

Jabra microphone/speaker kits (2)

• Each tabletop puck-style microphone can be connected via Bluetooth (adaptor included) or plugged into a device.
• The two microphones can also be paired together to cover a larger area.
• Each microphone also has a speaker out.
• Ideal for: Webinars or capturing group discussions.

Samson wireless microphone kit (1)

• This microphone is headset-style with a wire to a transmitter that you can clip on or place in a pocket. The receiver plugs into your device via USB.
• These microphones work very well with face coverings.
• Ideal for: Capturing the audio of one person.

USB Camera kit (2)

• These kits include one USB camera, one tabletop tripod, and one mobile phone adaptor in a small handy carry-all bag.
• Ideal for: When you need a camera that can be moved around.

Ring Light Kit (1)

• This kit contains a large ring light, a floor tripod, a mobile phone adaptor, and other accessories.
• Ideal for: Enhancing video quality in low light situations.

Bluetooth dongle (1)

• This device adds Bluetooth capability to devices.
• Ideal for: Computers without Bluetooth.

Four USB headsets are also available.

Each kit comes with an instruction manual or a quick-start guide (or both), a list of contents, and carry cases. Check with your school or departmental administrators for availability!

This year's College of Human Sciences alumni award winners will be honored with Iowa State University Alumni Association Awards during Homecoming at the annual Honors & Awards Ceremony. The ceremony is open to the public. It will be at Stephens Auditorium on Friday, Nov. 4, beginning at 1:30 p.m.

MICHAEL BENITEZ, JR.

PhD ‘15 Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

Denver, Colorado

Alumni Achievement Award

LAURA BRANNEN WEST

MFS ‘10 Family Financial Planning

West Des Moines, Iowa

Alumni Achievement Award

JACQUELYNN E. (JACQUE) ANDREW

‘74 Home Economics & Journalism

Jefferson, Iowa

Helen LeBaron Hilton Award

LAURA DOERING

MS ‘99 Education

Ankeny, Iowa

Virgil S. Lagomarcino Laureate Award

MICHAEL MONTGOMERY

‘16 Athletic Training

Metairie, Louisiana

Outstanding Young Professional Award