Allison Kay Jaeger to be recognized as outstanding graduate at Iowa State University College of Human Sciences spring convocation

2017 Dec 1

Allison Kay Jaeger of Mount Vernon, IA, is one of six outstanding graduates who will receive individual recognition during the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences convocation at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15 at C.Y. Stephens Auditorium. The college will recognize the accomplishments of nearly 300 graduating students in a series of events on Dec. 15 and 16.

Allison Kay Jaeger of Mount Vernon is receiving a Dean's Recognition Award. She is graduating cum laude with bachelor's degrees in dietetics and global resource systems. Jaeger used the skills she developed through her degree programs in multiple ways to serve others, including preparing meals for summer school students in Iowa, presenting nutrition-related workshops for adolescents and adults in Bolivia, and discussing diet restrictions with campers and caregivers while preparing meals in Minnesota. Jaeger also assisted with The Blossom Project, completing research on nutritional needs for expectant mothers. Jaeger is a student member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. After graduation, she will begin the Iowa State University Dietetics Internship.

Dean and Dean's Chair Laura Dunn Jolly and department chairs will individually recognize students receiving bachelor's degrees at the college's undergraduate convocation. A reception for graduating students at all levels will immediately follow the college convocation, in the first-floor lobby of the Scheman Building. Iowa State University's fall commencement ceremony will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 16 at Hilton Coliseum.

A related news release with photo captions is available at www.hs.iastate.edu/news/2017/11/29/fall-convocation-2/.