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Fall 2020 Newsletter


Week 2 (August 23-29)

Upcoming Events
Departmental Announcements
Club Announcements
Job Announcements
    Internships
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Upcoming Events

Date  
Event  
Time 
Location 
Aug 25 
4:10-5pm 
 
5-7pm 
See signup 
 
Agronomy Hall Courtyard 
Aug 26 
6pm 
 
5pm 
Zoom  
 
 
Aug 27 
Ag Business Club meeting 
4:10-5 
 
5:30/6pm 
See signup 
 
LeBaron 1210 
Sept 2 
Econ Club meeting 
6pm 
Zoom 
Sept 29 
People to People Virtual Career Fair 
10am-5pm 
Virtual 
Sept 30 
Business, Industry, Technology Virtual Career Fair 
10am-5pm 
Virtual 

Departmental Announcements

Fall 2020 Advising Appointments, Undergraduate Programs Office (174 Heady)
Welcome to the Fall 2020 semester! Please take a moment to check your adviser as it may have updated over the summer for second year Ag Business students who entered directly from high school F19. 

As the Fall 2020 semester begins, we want to share plans for undergraduate advising and the 174 Heady office suite. Your advisers continue to be available for questions and concerns throughout the semester. Please use ISUAppointments (AccessPlus -- Student tab -- ISUAppointments) to schedule a meeting with your adviser. Heady 174 will be closed for walk-in appointments and questions, so please make sure to schedule an appointment ahead of time. 

Advisees of Dr. Boessen and Dr. Elobeid will meet virtually only, others will be able to select in-person, virtual or phone meetings through ISUAppointments. Should you schedule an in-person appointment, you will meet your adviser in either Heady 368B or Heady 368C, NOT 174 HEADY.  The updated location will appear in the "notes" section of the appointment.

The Undergrad Office (174 Heady) will be closed for walk-in appointments, though the main office (260 Heady) will be open 8AM-5PM daily should you need immediate assistance. You can also send a note to econundergrad@iastate.edu or call Lydia at 515-294-5436 for assistance. 
More information about Fall 2020 plans is shared here.
Seniors, are you planning to graduate in December?
If you plan to graduate in December, be sure to sign up in AccessPlus ASAP. (Student tab --> graduation --> application).

Econ 492
The class will meet Aug 26 from 4:10-5:00 PM. If you have an excusable conflict, contact Dr. Deiter. You MUST be registered for Econ 492 this semester in order to graduate.              

Other Announcements

AGEDS 475: NAMA Competitive Marketing Team

Take your marketing skills to the next level by applying to join the NAMA Competitive Marketing Team. Spend fall and spring semesters enrolled in AGEDS 475 (2 credits/semester) where you will learn the ins and outs of building a marketing plan for an agricultural commodity, product, or service. Additionally, you will get to try your hand at building one for the NAMA Student Marketing Competition. Application deadline is Sunday, August 30th at 11:59 p.m. Selected applicants will begin class on Tuesday, September 1st. Want to learn more? Sign up to attend an info session on Tuesday, August 25 or Thursday, August 27th. You can also contact Marcie Fahn.

Cyclones Care Ambassadors Needed 

The University is seeking Cyclones Care ambassadors to promote the four pillars of the Cyclones Care campaign. These ambassadors will deploy this week during passing times for about 40 minutes to distribute small items to students and when needed, remind others of the face covering policy on campus. Sign up for shifts here

Campus Resources - Fall 2020 


Parks Library

The Parks Library will resume normal hours of operation beginning today, August 17. For more information about library services and hours, click here.
 

Rec Services, Intramurals, Fitness Classes and More

Beginning August 10, face coverings are required at all times in Rec Services buildings (State Gym, Lied Rec Center, Beyer Hall). Some areas will remain closed for public use. More information on intramurals, fitness classes, personal training and more is shared here.
 

Academic Success Center 

The Academic Success Center has updated their services to match the needs of the Fall 2020 semester. A helpful summary is linked here; services include Supplemental Instruction, Tutoring Services, and more. 

Fall 2020 Career Fairs

 

Mark your calendars now for the upcoming Fall 2020 Career Fairs. All fairs will be held virtually this fall. The CALS Virtual Career Fair will be held Tuesday, October 13 and Wednesday, October 14. Each of these three fairs will be held from 10-5PM on the scheduled dates. More information will be forthcoming as the semester unfolds.

To begin preparing for the Career Fairs, check out these resources from LAS Career Services: a 
Virtual Event Tutorial PDF and a Virtual Event Tutorial Video.

Club Announcements

Next Meeting: August 27, 5:30/6PM, LeBaron 1210
The Ag Business Club will kickoff the fall semester on Thursday, August 27 at 5:30 PM for a social hour and food, with the regular meeting starting at 6PM. The meeting will be held in-person at LeBaron 1210. As a reminder, masks are required. 


For more information on the Club and its activities, visit their website.

Next Meeting: August 26, 6PM, Zoom
The Econ Club will kick off the Fall 2020 semester on August 26 at 6pm. The meeting will feature speaker ISU Professor of Economics Elizabeth Hoffman presenting about Behavioral Economics. You can access the meeting at 6pm on Aug 26 by clicking here. You may also navigate to https://iastate.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID: 663 941 9010  

Upcoming meetings:
Wednesday, September 2, 6pm via Zoom featuring graduate student Jun Lee running an experiment, then discussing results and theories with students. 


Wednesday, September 9, 6pm via Zoom featuring Simplot HR will share valuable insights about navigating virtual career fairs, the job and internship search, and much more. 

For more information about the Club, please visit their page or contact advisers Dr. Orazem and Dr. Wohlgemuth. 

Career Info

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.

Offices of Career Services: 
LAS (Econ majors)
BUS (Business Econ majors)
CALS (Ag Business majors)

Full Time Jobs

Research Assistant, Brooking Institution

The Economics Studies Program at the Brookings Institution is seeking a team of six to eight research assistants. These assistants are hired for two year appointments, preferably beginning between June 1 and August 1. Applicants will need to submit a cover letter, resume, two letters of recommendation, and a transcript. The application deadline is October 15, 2020. Find more information here

Program Technician, USDA Farm Service Agency

The USDA Farm Service Agency based in Carroll, IA is seeking a Program Technician. Find more information here; application deadline is August 28. 

Part Time Jobs

Soil Sampling, Advanced Crop Management 
Advanced Crop Management is seeking a part-time student worker for the fall/winter sampling season. This position may require some travel but can be flexible with class schedules. More info here
Various Seasonal Positions, Landus Cooperative
Landus Cooperative is seeking to fill various seasonal part-time positions throughout Iowa. These positions may be flexible around class schedules and distance learning. Find positions posted here and on CyHire. 
Part-Time Job Opportunities
Part-time job opportunities focusing on Ag majors can be found here

Internships

Agronomy Soil Sampling Specialist Intern, ServiTech
ServiTech is seeking an intern for a 12-week paid internship based in Iowa from September-December. This opportunity is geared towards students with flexible schedules. Part-time work may also be an option. Find more information
here 
Investment Co-Op, Farm Bureau Financial Services
The Portfolio Management team is seeking an Investment Co-Op intern for Spring and Summer 2021. The intern must have junior or senior status. For more information or to apply, click
here.

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