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Hello Sloss Community,

We are excited to share with you some updates for you winter session! Join us on Wednesday, January 13th, 2021 for A Primer on Protest Art featuring a discussion on digital illustration with artist Jamie Malone.

If you are looking for a scholarship opportunity. the Sloss Center administers two scholarships for adult and nontraditional students, available to both undergraduate and graduate students. Applications close on March 1, 2021. Check out the Sloss website for more information.

Also check out the rest of the newsletter for opportunities to submit a letter to a digital exhibit, an ISLE leadership opportunity, an ISU Theatre short theatrical film stream, and winter session academic support. We hope this finds you well as you hopefully have a moment to rest and recharge before the start of the Spring semester.

See you online in the New Year,
Sloss Center Staff

A Primer on Protest Art

Join us on Wednesday, January 13 from 4 - 5 pm CST via Zoom for A Primer on Protest Art featuring a discussion on digital illustration with Jamie Malone.

Jamie Malone (they/them) creates art that is heavily inspired by celestial bodies, music, Black creatives, and the natural world. They wish to educate and celebrate with their art, providing pieces for clients to cherish for lifetimes. Their primary medium is currently digital illustration, but they work in other traditional mediums as well. Jamie is a 23 year old non-binary creator who graduated from Iowa State University in the summer of 2019 with a BA in Biological/Pre-Medical Illustration.

Scholarships

The Margaret Sloss Center for Women and Gender Equity administers two scholarships for adult and nontraditional students. Graduate and undergraduate scholarships available. Application closes on March 1, 2021.

More Information and Application.

A Letter to My Body

Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity is look for submissions from college students for A Letter to My Body a digital exhibit. Submission accepted until January 18, 2021.

Tell your body how proud you are of it or about the shame, hurt, and anger you feel. Signed or anonymous letters will be collected for a digital exhibit at the end of January.

Submit your letter digitally or mail your letter to :
Monsoon Asians & Pacific Islanders in Solidarity:
Campus Program
4944 Franklin Ave., Suite B
Des Moines, IA 50310

For more information contact Nickie Nguyen at nickie@monsooniowa.org

Iowa State Leadership Experience

Iowa State Leadership Experience is looking for confident student leaders, faculty, or staff members to help facilitate roundtable discussions during the conference.

Apply to be a roundtable facilitator.
Questions, email isle@iastate.edu

ISU Theatre Presents

Our Community Carol: A Blueprint for A Play

Illustration collage of books, winter trees with snow, and a window that shows a fireplace with stockings and presents around it

Streaming December 11 - 30, 2020
Tickets

Written by Tiffany Antone, Jared Baker, Calvin Clark, Samuel Elliott-Rude, Ashley Oxenreider, George Poll, Jill Riker, Grant Tetmeyer, Mónica Toro Lebrón

Directed by Tiffany Antone

Experience the magic of the holiday season and the power of community, with ISU Theatre’s original, modern-day version of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” Set in Ames, Iowa, and narrated by three bored theatre ghosts, the story centers on Tiny, a clever and imaginative student, and other Ames residents. With a little ghostly interference, the characters find themselves coming together as a community.

Winter Session Academic Support

The Academic Success Center (ASC) is here to help you meet your goals during Winter Session. Learn about Drop-in Study Sessions for select courses. Meet with an Academic Coach. Discover additional resources.

The Writing and Media Center (WMC) helps students become stronger, more confident communicators. During the Winter Session, the WMC offers individualized assistance through Google Docs, Drop Box, and Video and Document Sharing appointments. Schedule a consultation or discover additional resources.

Get in touch!

Have something you want us to cover in our next newsletter? Want to submit a feminist event for us to include? Want to simply let us know you appreciate our work?

slosscenter@iastate.edu