In this issue, you'll read:
International Week
2009 Multicultural Greek Council
Member of Alpha Gamma Delta Cooks on Rachel Ray Show
Christmas Closet Help Needed
New Dean of Students Staff
If you're planning a spring philanthropy involving food...
Academic Recognition Night
Council Officer Installation & Recognition
Greek Leadership Transition Retreat
Dance Marathon 2009
Leadership Opportunities & Applications
Campus Events and Dates
Snack Sessions
Fall and Spring Semester Calendar

International Week

International Week 2008: "One World, Many Cultures" kicked off on Friday, November 14, and will continue with events through Friday, November 21. For more information, go to: http://www.stuorg.iastate.edu/isc/

President: Yvette Rodriguez
Executive VP: Muhammad Rahim
VP of Finance: Carmen Leon
VP of Communication: Zaneta Jones
VP of Recruitment: Erika Gonzalez

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Member of Alpha Gamma Delta Cooks on Rachel Ray Show

Taken from Iowa State News Service:

ISU's Mayberry still sizzles on Rachael Ray show

It's down to the final two contestants on Rachael Ray's "Hey, Can You Cook?!" TV competition, and ISU junior Madison Mayberry is one of them. The 21-year-old Orange City native's challenge on Nov. 17 was to cook a balanced meal inspired by one of three cultures that came through Ellis Island. Mayberry raced against the clock to create Irish Cabbage Wraps in under 25 minutes. Next week's finale airs on Monday, Nov. 24 at 11 a.m. on WHO-TV.

To learn more about Madison's recipes, read her profile, and watch her audition video, go to: http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/heycanyoucook3/madison

Congratulations to Madison and good luck!

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Christmas Closet Help Needed

The Christmas Closet allows local children, ages 4-18, to pick out and wrap a gift for each of their family members. The event will be held Saturday, December 6, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.

If you wish to volunteer to help with the Christmas Closet on December 6, please call Jessica at 292-5992.

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New Dean of Students Staff

Taken from the Iowa State News Service:

Dean of Students announces new appointments in key positions

AMES, Iowa -- Iowa State University Dean of Students Dione Somerville has announced four new hires in key positions within her office.

Michelle Boettcher is the new assistant dean of students and director of judicial affairs, and Sara Kellogg was selected as the assistant director of judicial affairs. Both served interim appointments in these offices during the searches for the permanent candidates.

Prior to serving in judicial affairs, Boettcher was a hall director in Martin Hall. She has experience at Dartmouth College, Ohio University, the University of Cincinnati and the University of Arkansas.

Kellogg most recently served as the coordinator of Iowa State's substance abuse and violence prevention program. She previously worked at Youth and Shelter Services as a primary and extended youth treatment case manager.

"These positions help educate students regarding decisions that affect their standards of behavior," Somerville said. "They are also important partners on campus in a variety of outreach efforts including supporting Veishea, the Greek community and staffing our emergency dean on call system."

Somerville also announced the appointment of Bradley Freihoefer as the coordinator of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender student services. He will start on Nov. 17.

Freihoefer received a bachelor's degree in women's studies from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and will complete a certificate in non-profit leadership in December. While at Minnesota State, he was extensively involved in the LGBT Center, and volunteered as an advocate for victims of sexual assault at the Sexual Violence Resource Center of Blue Earth County.

"We're pleased to have this position in place as it will offer much needed support to students and serve as a resource for the campus community," Somerville said.

In addition, Michael Vande Voort has been selected as the business manager II in the Dean of Students Office, and will begin on Nov. 10. Vande Voort has recent experience at FBL Financial Group, corporate services in West Des Moines, and also at Sauer-Danfoss' open circuit business unit in Ames.

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If you're planning a spring philanthropy involving food...

Anyone planning to prepare or serve food for an Iowa State student organization event needs to attend a 60-minute "SafeFood 101" training session. Participants learn how to safely prepare and serve food at temporary food establishments (BBQs, bake sales, fundraisers, etc.) and how to comply with Iowa Food Code even as a student organization with limited resources.

Upon completion, each attendee receives a "SafeFood 101" card. Workers should have their cards available to present at all ISU food service events.

Food service training is required for potentially hazardous foods that, if prepared or handled improperly, can cause food borne illness (hot or cold food items such as grilled meat, pizza, potato salad, fruit, etc). Training is not required for prepackaged items (wrapped candy, soda, chips, etc.).

Spring "SafeFood 101" training dates, all begin @ 6:30 pm:
Monday, February 2
Thursday, February 26
Tuesday, March 10

Reservations are required.

More information can be found online at www.riskmanagement.iastate.edu/students/food or by contacting Susie Hamilton at (515) 294-8612.

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Academic Recognition Night

On Thursday, November 6, students, advisors, and chapters within the Greek community were recognized for their Spring 2008 academic accomplishments. The following awards were presented:

Collegiate Panhellenic Council
Highest Affiliated GPA: Kappa Alpha Theta
Highest New Member GPA: Pi Beta Phi
Most Improved Chapter, 1 Semester: Sigma Kappa
Most Improved Chapter, 1 Year: Sigma Kappa

New Member Scholarship Recipient: Katherine Meinig, Alpha Gamma Delta
Outstanding Faculty Advisor: Al Campbell, Kappa Delta Advisor

Interfraternity Council
Highest Affiliated GPA: ACACIA
Highest New Member GPA: Beta Theta Pi
Most Improved Chapter, 1 Semester: Adelante
Most Improved Chapter, 1 Year:Adelante

New Member Scholarship Recipient: Derek Joseph, ACACIA
Outstanding Faculty Advisor: Stewart Burger, ACACIA Advisor

About 400 Greek students were recognized for making Dean's List this past spring.

Due to an error, the following men were omitted from the Dean's List included in the program for Academic Recognition Night:

Peter Anderson, Phi Kappa Psi
Collin Killburg, Phi Kappa Psi
Micheal Lee, Phi Kappa Psi
Nolan Vallier, Phi Kappa Psi
Dan Montgomery, Sigma Alpha Epsilon

We are extremely sorry for this omission and would like them to receive their due honors.

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Council Officer Installation & Recognition

Please join us Sunday, December 7, at 4:00 pm in the Campanile Room as we recognize the 2008 governing council leaders and install the 2009 governing councils.

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Greek Leadership Transition Retreat

Mark your calendars for Friday and Saturday, January 9 & 10! This retreat will be required for all 2009 incoming chapter presidents and governing council officers. More information to come...

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Dance Marathon 2009

For more information: http://www.dm.stuorg.iastate.edu

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Leadership Opportunities & Applications

ISCORE Call for Proposals

The Iowa State Conference On Race and Ethnicity is currently seeking proposals for presenters at their annual conference. The proposal deadline is Friday, November 21 with the conference taking place on March 6, 2009.

For more information: http://www.iscore.iastate.edu/

President's Leadership Awards

The President's Leadership Initiative Awards are one-year scholarships awarded to students on the basis of demonstrated leadership. Scholarship are awarded for $2,000 divided over two semesters. Applications are due in the VPSA office on Monday, December 1, 2008.

Applications and a full listing of the awards are posted at http://www.public.iastate.edu/~saff/forms/homepage.html.

Wallace E. Barron Award

The ISU Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the 2009 Wallace E. Barron All-University Senior Award. Nominate a deserving ISU senior today! The deadline to receive nominations is Monday, December 1, 2008 by 5 p.m.

The Wallace E. Barron All-University Senior Award was established in 1968 to recognize outstanding ISU seniors who display high character, outstanding achievements in academics and university/community activities, and promise for continuing these exemplary qualities as alumni.

Two to five awards are granted annually and will be conferred in the spring at the Student Scholars and Leaders Recognition Ceremony held on April 5, 2009.

Please note, this award is open to undergraduate students who have senior classification status (90+ credits) and will not have graduated prior to spring 2009.

Nomination forms for the Wallace E. Barron award are available online at: http://www.isualum.org/barron

Questions may be directed to Julie Larson 294-8490 or via e-mail at jklarson@alumni.iastate.edu

Iowa State Leadership Experience

The Iowa State Leadership Experience is a new leadership program sponsored by the Student Activities Center, Office of Greek Affairs, and Department of Residence. It is intended to help new and existing leaders on campus improve their leadership skills, learn about leadership opportunities at Iowa State, and network with other leaders from across campus.

ISLE is currently looking for Greek Community leaders to join their planning committee. Spring 2009 Iowa State Leadership Experience is scheduled for January 15, 2009 from 5 - 9 pm. To get involved please contact Lucas Novotny lnovotny@iastate.edu or Kim Woiwod kwoiwod@iastate.edu

For more information, go to http://www.sac.iastate.edu/ISLE/

Government of the Student Body Opportunity

The Government of the Student Body is looking for student leaders to serve on the 2009 election commission. This year there will be 2-4 openings for new commission members. Duties will include helping apportion senate seats, reviewing/revising the election code, and working with candidates throughout the election process. New members will be seated on the commission within the next 2-3 weeks. The time commitment would average around 2-3 hours a week through the fall semester and 4-5 hours per week in the spring. This is a great opportunity for younger students to get involved on campus in GSB.

Commission Responsibilities and Time Commitments:
*Attend weekly commission meetings
*Assist in reviewing election code and apportioning senate seats
*Help recruit candidates to run for open positions
*Help to enforce election code

If interested, please contact Mark Sullivan, electioncommissioner@gmail.com

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Campus Events and Dates

Tuesday, November 18, 2:10-3:10 pm -- Improving Your Memory and Concentration (Academic Success Center Workshop Series) @ 20 Hixson-Lied; Students will learn information and techniques on improving memorization and concentration.

Monday, December 1 -- Legacy Migration Day (for prospective students whose parent(s) attended Iowa State)

Tuesday, December 2, 10:00-11:00 am -- Exam Preparation (Academic Success Center Workshop Series) @ 20 Hixson-Lied; Students will learn methods and ideas for test preparation, as well as resources available at Iowa State and how to combat Test Anxiety.

Wednesday, December 3, evening -- Winterfest; Includes Campanile tours and music (5-7 pm), free cookies and hot chocolate (MU Food Court, 5-8 pm), winter crafts in Workspace (5-9 pm), carriage rides of Central Campus (6-8 pm), free snow glow bowling at the Underground (9 pm-midnight), amongst other activities and events. For a full schedule of events, go to: http://www.sac.iastate.edu/winterfest/schedule.html

Thursday, December 4, 7:00-8:00 pm -- Exam Preparation (Academic Success Center Workshop Series) @ 298 Carver; Students will learn methods and ideas for test preparation, as well as resources available at Iowa State and how to combat Test Anxiety.

Saturday, December 20, 1:30 pm -- Undergraduate Commencement, Hilton Coliseum

Wednesday, December 24 -- Fall Semester grades available on AccessPlus

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Snack Sessions

Snack Sessions are educational opportunities for chapters to learn about specific topics, share ideas and collaborate with chapters in all four councils in hopes to improve our Greek Community.

Snack Sessions are replacing the educational workshops that occurred at the Greek Leadership Conference. To receive credit for the Fraternal Awards of Excellence, chapters must have at least one member in attendance at minimum 6 of the 12 snack sessions.

Upcoming Snack Sessions:
Officer Transitions--Tuesday, November 18, 4:00 pm @ Alpha Gamma Delta
How to Best Utilize Your University Adviser--Monday, December 1, 2:00 pm @ Beta Theta Pi

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Fall and Spring Semester Calendar

November

Wednesday, November 19 -- IFC Elections II

Thursday, November 20 -- CPC Elections II

Monday - Friday, November 24 - 28 -- Thanksgiving Break

Thursday - Friday, November 27 - 28 -- University Holiday , Offices Closed

December

Wednesday - Sunday, December 3 - 7 -- Association of Fraternity Advisors Annual Meeting; Denver, CO (All Advisors attending)

Sunday, December 7, 4:00 pm -- CPC, IFC, MGC, NPHC Officer Installation @ Campanile Room

Monday - Friday, December 8 -12 -- Dead Week

Monday - Friday, December 15 - 19 -- Finals Week

Thursday - Friday, December 25 - 26 -- University Holidays, Offices Closed

January

Friday - Saturday, January 9 - 10 -- Greek Leadership Transition Retreat @ Y-Camp, Boone
Monday, January 12 -- Spring Semester Classes Begin
Monday, January 19 -- University Holiday - Offices Closed
Wednesday, January 21 -- ClubFest II Memorial Union
Saturday, January 24, 9:00 am - midnight -- Dance Marathon 2009 @ Great Hall, Memorial Union
Saturday, January 31, 10 am- Noon -- Greek Alumni Alliance @ Theta Delta Chi, 217 Ash Avenue

February

Thursday, February 5 -- Ames Alumnae Panhellenic TBD
Friday, February 6, 5:00 pm -- Fraternal Awards of Excellence Due, Office of Greek Affairs
Monday, February 16 3:30 - 5:00 pm -- University Committee on Fraternities and Sororities Room in 3534 Memorial Union
Thursday - Sunday, February 12 - 15 -- Mid-American Greek Council Association (MGCA) St. Louis, MO
Monday - Thursday, February 16 - 19 -- Greek Calling Project -- Week 1 Office of Greek Affairs
Monday - Thursday, February 23 -26 -- Greek Calling Project --Week 2 Office of Greek Affairs

March

Monday - Thursday, March 2 - 5 -- Greek Calling Project - Week 3 Office of Greek Affairs
Monday - Thursday, March 9 - 11 -- Greek Calling Project - Week 4 Office of Greek Affairs
Monday - Friday, March 16 - 20 -- Spring Break
Monday, March 23 -- University Committee on Fraternities and Sororities in Room 3534 Memorial Union
Friday - Saturday, March 27 - 28 -- Relay for Life
Sunday, March 29 -- Greek Week Begins

April

Sunday, March 29 - Sunday, April 5 -- Greek Week
Thursday, April 2 -- Ames Alumnae Panhellenic TBD
Friday - Saturday, April 3 - 5 -- Greek Getaway ; Check-in April 3 at Memorial Union
Sunday, April 5 -- Vespers Ceremony @ CY Stephens Auditorium
Monday, April 6 -- Delphi Database Available to IFC Chapters in good standing
Friday, April 10, 5:00 pm -- Ames Alumnae Panhellenic UIFI Scholarship Application Deadline, Office of Greek Affairs
Monday - Sunday, April 13 - 19 -- VEISHEA
Monday, April 20 -- University Committee on Fraternities and Sororities in Room 3534, Memorial Union
Saturday, April 25, 10 am - Noon -- Greek Alumni Alliance @ Sigma Kappa, 233 Gray Avenue
Monday - Friday, April 27 - May 1 -- Dead Week

May

Monday - Friday, May 4 - 8 Finals Week
Friday, May 8 -- Spring Semester Ends

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