AMES, IA (01/08/2015)(readMedia)-- A group of College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) students successfully completed the semester representing the college as a CALS Ambassador. CALS Ambassadors is a highly selective group of students tasked with assisting in the recruitment of new undergraduate students to the college.

Zach Farrell of Le Claire, IA (52753), majoring in Agricultural Studies, served as the representative to the leadership team of the Transfer Committee.

Corbin Uitermarkt of Davenport, IA (52806), majoring in Agricultural Studies, served as a member of the Transfer Committee.

Each CALS Ambassador is expected to serve on a committee within the organization, to devote a prescribed amount of hours volunteering throughout the semester, and maintain attendance and participation requirements. Over the course of fall 2014, the Ambassadors saw 745 prospective students on campus and logged 1,460 volunteer hours.

Governing the Ambassadors is a leadership team who is made up of committee chairs, a representative from each committee, and elected officers which includes a chairperson, vice-chair, and secretary. The CALS Ambassadors are advised by Beth Foreman, Student Services, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.