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Departmental Announcements
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Summer, Fall 2020 Course Offerings
Students registering for upcoming Summer and Fall courses should be aware of a couple course offering updates.
Summer 2020
AGEDS 311, sec. XW: Presentation and Sales Strategies for Agricultural Audiences will be offered for 3 credits during Summer 2020.
Fall 2020
Econ 336 is now offered as Econ 236
Econ 313 will be offered Fall 2020 instead of Spring 2021
Econ 362 will not be offered Fall 2020 or Spring 2021
A full list of preliminary course offerings is available online through the Schedule of Classes. Offerings are also available in 174 Heady. |
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Market Research Study, AgEI
This spring semester the ECON 495 class, hosted by the Agricultural Entrepreneurship Initiative, is conducting market research on consumer behavior regarding the plant-based alternative protein industry. The class would appreciate you taking a few minutes to complete this survey. All responses will remain anonymous and only be used within the context of the class. |
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Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting, Econ Club
The Economics Club will be hosting a bus ride to and from the 2020 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting on Saturday, May 2, 2020. We leave about 5:20 AM and return around 10:30PM. Transportation, lunch and dinner are provided. We only require that you commit to providing a positive image of Iowa State and the Economics Department. We typically can take up to 22 students but we may have some extra spaces. Because of the limited space, we ask that you commit to going if you sign up so that you are not taking up a slot that will go unused.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The company is known for its control and leadership by Warren Buffett, who serves as chairman and chief executive, and Charlie Munger, the company's vice chairman. The company wholly owns GEICO, Duracell, Dairy Queen, BNSF, Lubrizol, Fruit of the Loom, Helzberg Diamonds, Long & Foster, FlightSafety International, Pampered Chef, and NetJets, among many others. Berkshire is currently the seventh largest company in the S&P 500 Index by market capitalization.
To sign up, please attend the Econ Club Meeting 360 Heady Hall March 11, at 6:00 PM.
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Iowa State hosts STRATCOM's Academic Alliance Conference
On March 11 and 12, Iowa State will host the 11th annual U.S. Strategic Command Academic Alliance Conference. The Conference's events include presentations, addresses by Gov. Kim Reynolds and others, a national security tabletop exercise, career fair, and more. More info here; register through the Department of Political Science website. |
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2020 Student Connections, American Seed Trade Association and Seed Science Foundation
The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and Seed Science Foundation (SSF) are again hosting the Student Connections program. Student Connections provides students the opporuntity to network, engage, and promote the seed industry at ASTA’s annual policy and leadership development conference. Students will have the opportunity to network with seed breeders, professionals in the areas of sales, marketing, agronomy, wand senior leadership of seed companies from the United States, Mexico, Canada and beyond.
Students in an undergraduate and graduate degree program with an interest in joining the seed industry upon the completion of their studies are encouraged to apply. More info here. Note: the application deadline is March 13.
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STARS Application Open
The application is now open for Iowa State STARS: students who give daily campus and residence hall tours to prospective students and their families during the school year. Along with daily visits, STARS also help with Experience Iowa State visit days and group visits. STARS typically commit around 8-10 hours per month to help with visits. STARS is a great volunteer opportunity, a way to share Cyclone pride, and a chance to gain valuable life skills. More info available here; application closes March 15.
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Next Meeting: March 11
6pm, Heady 360
Topics:
Officer Elections (click here for positions descriptions)
Information and Sign-up on Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting trip
Overview of speakers and lecturer Allison Schrager
For more information, please visit their page through ISU student organizations.
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Next Meeting: March 26
5:30pm food & social, 6pm meeting in Gilman 1352
For more information on the Club, its activities, and its sponsors, visit their website.
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Scholarship Announcements
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American Royal Scholarship
The Royal Scholars program, sponsored by Seaboard, is designed to provide an opportunity for outstanding college students to advocate the food and fiber industry, leadership, and the American Royal. Seaboard Royal Scholars will travel to Kansas City, Missouri in September during the 121st American Royal to participate in American Royal Field Trip, Pro Rodeo, and other American Royal events. For more information, or to apply, visit their website.
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Independent Professional Seed Association Scholarship
The Independent Professional Seed Association is pleased to announce the opening of the scholarship period for the 2020/2021 school year. Working with the IPSA Education Committee, the IPSA Board will award ten $2,000 scholarships to students studying in the field of agriculture. Note: applications are due March 31. Find more info here.
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Grain Marketing Service Representative, Ag Partners
The Alta, IA location of Ag Partners is seeking a Grain Marketing Sales Rep. This position will be responsible for maintaining margins, establishing and maintaining customer relationships by marketing Ag Partners grain risk management and origination programs. Find more info here.
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Benefits Authorizer/Claims Specialist, Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration is seeking a Benefits Authorizer and a Claims Specialist in the Kansas City, Missouri office. Check out the linked postings above for more information.
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Business Analyst - SP&A, Renewable Energy Group
The Renewable Energy Group (REG) is seeking a full-time analyst to work with internal and external operations consulting. Find more info here.
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Economic Measurement and Research Internship, Center for Economic Studies
This internship program, through the U.S. Census Bureau's Center for Economic Studies, is seeking recent graduates for internship positions in economics, accounting, statistics and related fields. Find more info here. Note: interested applications should apply by March 20.
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Economist, US Army Corps of Engineers
The Economics Branch conducts economic analysis for water resource related projects for US Army Corps of Engineers civil works projects in the Mississippi River Basin including flood risk management, inland navigation and ecosystem restoration. Find more info here. Note: The hiring manager for this position spoke at the Econ Club meeting on March 4. She has shared her slides here.
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Grain Origination, Cooperative Farmers Elevator
Cooperative Farmers Elevator is seeking a Grain Originator. This position will develop, promote and increase grain receipts, target efficiency, and develop long-term relationships. More info here.
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Check CyHire - Internships and Full-Time Positions
Career Services offers a free online and campus-wide recruiting system called CyHire. Postings are updated regularly so check back often! For help or tips on connecting with recruiters, check out this link.
Career Services Office Locations:
LAS (Econ majors): 150 Carver
BUS (Business Econ majors): 1320 Gerdin
CALS (Ag Business majors): 15 Curtiss
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Spring Openings
Research Assistants, 2019 Iowa Lakes Survey
Dr. Wendong Zhang is seeking two undergraduate research assistants for data entry on the Iowa Lakes Survey. This position will last until early May. Contact Dr. Zhang for more info or to apply.
Agronomy Sales Part-Time Help, Carden Seed
Carden Seed, an Independent Sales Representative for Pioneer, is seeking candidates for Agronomy Sales Part-Time Spring Help. This position is located near Duncombe, approximately 45 minutes northwest of the ISU campus.
A general agricultural and/or agronomy background is preferred. Knowledge or adaptation of agricultural technology and software is required. Acceptable driving record required. Class A CDL is helpful, but not required. More info here.
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Summer Openings
Krumbach Harvesting
Krumbach Harvesting is seeking summer combine operators, tractor operators, and truck drivers for the summer wheat run. This position involves travel through the Midwest. More info available by contacting Blake Krumbach.
Busch Farms
A large grain farm near Boone is seeking several students (preferably with farm experience) for spring and fall field hand work. Contact Cory Busch at 515-290-0282 for more info and to apply.
Bayer Crop Science
Bayer Crop Science is seeking to fill several summer positions in the Boone or Humboldt areas. Positions include Contract Coordinator, Field Inspector, and Seed Facility Worker. More info here; application can be found here.
Corteva Agriscience
The summer help position is based in Orange City, IA with travel expected throughout the upper midwest. Duties include planting, staking plots, counting plants, assisting in pollination, and data collection of traits important growing corn and soybeans. More info here.
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Part-Time Job Opportunities
Part-time job opportunities focusing on ‘Ag’ majors can be found here. Note: many positions are posted currently! |
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Virgin Islands Spring Semester Internship Project, AgEI
The ISU EARTH Program is seeking a team of students to work on a project sponsored by CALS and AgEI. This team will be mentored by Kevin Kimle and AgEI staff, one horticulture industry alum, and one real estate/development alum and will focus on the island of St. Johns. This project will begin this semester and continue into the summer. For more info, contact Madison Mueller.
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Marketing and Communications, Decision Innovation Solutions
Decision Innovation Solutions, an economic research and analysis firm based in Urbandale, Iowa, is seeking a marketing and communications intern to assist with their social media and online presence. For more info or to apply, click here. Note: Agricultural Business senior, Rachel Sonnabend ( rlsonna@iastate.edu), has been in this position for the past 18 months and would be happy to answer any questions you may have about it.
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Agronomy Sales, Champion Seed
Champion Seed is seeking a summer Agronomy Sales intern. More info here. To apply, please email a resume to Brandon Hulme and call him at 319-429-0009 to setup an interview.
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Field Research, Corteva Agriscience
The Field Research Co-op is a 6 month internship program based in Orange City, IA. Duties will shift based on seasonal workload. For qualifications and to apply, click here.
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Land Management Internship, Peoples Company
The Peoples Company is seeking a land management intern. For more info and to apply, check CyHire.
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