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

2017 Dec 1

Zoey Sternquist of Waukee, 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.

Zoey Sternquist of Waukee is the fall 2017 Graduating Student of the Year. She is graduating magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in family and consumer sciences education and studies. Sternquist served as a leader and spokesperson for her college in a number of roles. She was a College of Human Sciences Ambassador, Student Sensation, and Human Sciences Student Council president. Through her collaborative effort as Human Sciences Week president, the celebration expanded to include new events and opportunities, and the planning committee became an official student organization. Sternquist served as council chair of the Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Studies Club, and was an undergraduate teaching assistant for the Food Science Laboratory. After graduation, Sternquist will student teach fashion and child development in North Carolina.

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/.