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

Winter Session course list

You can find the College of Human Sciences full Winter Session course list here. Encourage students to take a look and consider taking a course this winter.

Benefits survey open Nov. 1 - 15

On Nov. 1, a benefits survey was shared with all ISU benefits-eligible employees. Your input will provide valuable information and feedback about ISU's overall benefits programs and which benefits you value most. The information will also be used to guide future program initiatives and improvements. The survey will take 15 to 20 minutes to complete. The email came to you from ISUbenefitssurvey@mercer.com. Check your email and take time to share your thoughts on this important topic.

Support students this holiday season - give a gift by Dec. 1

Support the more than 70 Iowa State students in the STORIES program who have experienced foster care, homelessness, or similar situations with extraordinary challenges by providing a gift to them this holiday season. You can choose a gift by Dec. 1 and it will be anonymously given to the student who wished for the item. Contact STORIES program coordinator, Laura Kilbride, with questions.

Celebrate graduate students - RSVP today!

Join your colleagues and Fall 2022 graduating graduate students at the CHS graduate-student reception. The event is on Friday, Dec. 16, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the South Ballroom of the Memorial Union. RSVPs are requested for all graduates, their guests and CHS faculty and staff.

29 days to go

There are 29 days left in the annual United way Campaign! Learn more about how to donate and about the critical work United Way does in Story County. Our College of Human Sciences goal is $13,350. Donations of all sizes add up to help contribute to a stronger Story County!

Homecoming is

this week!

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. 1: Annual benefitsOpen Enrollment begins; benefits surveylaunches

Nov. 4: Jack Trice centennial launch is part of Homecoming. A public program will be held at 4 p.m. to dedicate Breaking Barriers, a large, interactive public art installation. A section of South Fourth Street will also be renamed Jack Trice Way.

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.

Nov. 4: CHS Collaboration Cafe, 1 to 3 p.m., Joan Bice Underwood Tearoom

Nov. 4: The last day of theTREND fundraiseris Nov. 4! Be part of this interdisciplinary student publication by donating to the organization and helping fund their next issue.

Nov. 9: CHS Term Faculty Circle from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in 0331 Palmer

Nov. 11: CHS Tenure-Eligible Faculty Circle from noon to 1 p.m. in 0331 Palmer

Nov. 11:CHSCollaboration Cafe,1 to 3 p.m., Joan Bice Underwood Tearoom

Dec. 1: Give a gift to a STORIES student who has faced extraordinary circumstances by Dec. 1 (if possible).

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

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Carl Weems, Professor and Chair of the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, worked with The Conversation to share research about how natural disasters can affect academic performance for years to come. The article has been republished nearly 30 times throughout the world.

Weems also shared thoughts about writing for The Conversation.

Q: What prompted you to write for The Conversation?

A: I had thought about writing for the Conversation for awhile but hurricane Ian hit home in a number of ways. So, I decided to go for it. In my work, we have often focused on getting research into the hands and minds of those who can use it - in ways beyond replicating or building the knowledge base. U-TuRN and CWRTP are both examples of research in action.

Q: What benefits did you see in spending time on an article for The Conversation?

A: Working with the Conversation editor on this piece was a very useful way to learn about conveying data to a broader base of readers and hopefully consumers.

If you're interested in learning more about how to write for The Conversation, explore their pitch process. You're also welcome to contact Brittney Rutherford, CHS Communications' Director, with questions.

Lunch and learn on ISU's startup programs: Hosed by the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship for faculty, staff and grad students, this series will be offered three times and cover ISU's startup resources and programs.

2023-24 Miller Faculty Fellowship proposals due Dec. 12: This is a competitive grant program supported by the president and provost's offices and administered through CELT. It supports faculty efforts to "enhance their scholarly work in the university's undergraduate academic programs and develop innovative approaches to enhance student learning."

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month: National Disability Employment Awareness Month is a recognition of the contributions of employees with disabilities to the United States workforce and an occasion to reaffirm the commitment to ensure equal opportunity for all citizens. Learn more on the office of diversity, equity and inclusion website.

The Child Development Laboratory School students enjoyed a recent visit from Cy!