North Dakota State losing an FCS playoff game at home this decade has been about as common as a flying pig. It’s only happened once as the Bison have rattled off seven national championships since 2010, including a 2014 victory over Illinois State in the title game.
Unit: Agriculture
Redbird legacy: Four children follow couple’s lead
An apartment choice made independently by Bob Mathes and Susan (Hawkins) as they completed undergraduate degrees in agriculture and chemistry respectively resulted in romance and creation of an ISU legacy family.
Make and Take Wreath Making, November 20-21
Create a one-of-a-kind wreath or evergreen basket arrangement, using fresh greens from Nick Pershey’s Christmas Tree Farm. All proceeds go to the ISU Horticultural Center.
Agribusiness alum launches app to solve farm inventory challenge
Sean Arians, an Illinois State alum who majored in agribusiness and minored in finance, is continuing a family legacy while building an innovative venture.
Charles Morris STEM Social, November 7
Alumna Candice Halbert will speak at the Charles Morris STEM Social, where students interested in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) can network with faculty.
Aslihan Spaulding receives Living Our Values Award
Professor of Agriculture Aslihan Spaulding is the recipient of a Living Our Values Award.
Applications for STEM scholarships due October 31
Applications are open for the Charles Morris STEM Scholarships.
Estimated starting salaries for recent graduates
Discover estimated starting salaries for recent college graduates.
Modern-day plant explorer, grassland conservationist Dwayne Estes to speak, October 17
Dwayne Estes, expert botanist and visionary for the preservation of the grasslands in the Southeastern U.S. will present a talk about modern-day plant exploration and conservation.
Network with alumni & gain relevant skills at CAST Connections
The College of Applied Science and Technology will be holding the second edition of CAST Connections, a networking event aimed at connecting students with alumni.