Rachel Zimmerman to be recognized as outstanding graduate at Iowa State University College of Human Sciences spring convocation

2017 Dec 1

Rachel Zimmerman of Westphalia, 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.

Rachel Zimmerman of Westphalia is receiving a Dean's Recognition Award. She is graduating summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a minor in learning technologies. Zimmerman is a member of the Mortar Board National Honor Society and is listed in the top 2 percent of her class. Dedicated to helping students learn and grow, Zimmerman has shaped young minds through technology and engineering outreach programs. She also served a summer with Science Bound as a Learn and Earn co-lead instructor. She is a former president of the Iowa State University Education Association and a tutor for the Fred Duffelmeyer Reading Improvement Clinic. After graduation, she plans to teach in central Iowa.

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/.