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March 27, 2025

Inside news

Nine researchers elected fellows of science association

Nine Iowa State researchers are part of the latest class of fellows at the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a recognition considered a "distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community." Congratulations!


Continue the conversation on student success at April symposium

Staff and faculty who'd like to learn more about a strategic plan-funded, three-year effort to boost student retention and graduation -- and identify strategies to sustain and expand it -- are invited to a campus symposium on April 10.


A guide to reserving space in the Student Innovation Center

Different kinds of spaces are available for use in the Student Innovation Center. Inside assembled some basic guidelines for those interested in using the rooms and equipment.


SHOP focuses on staples to meet student need

The campus food pantry continues to see significant demand from students, with about 1,800 visitors last month. Setting quantity limits on some items and ordering higher volumes of eggs, milk and fruit has more evenly distributed the service to all users.


Partners to meat processors

Tiefenthaler Quality Meats, a family-owned business based in Holstein, has partnered with the ISU Meats Laboratory and Center for Industrial Research and Service to grow and to provide quality, innovative products for consumers. Their story is the first in strategic relations and communication's 2025 Innovation at Work series, which will illustrate Iowa State's role as a trusted partner to Iowa businesses and industries.


Hilton Coliseum will host boys basketball state tourney

The five-day, 32-team tournament will be held at Hilton each March from 2027 to 2031, according to an initial agreement between Iowa State and the Iowa High School Athletic Association.


Forever True Day is next week

Join the Iowa State community for the 4th annual 24 hours of online giving (noon Wednesday, April 2-noon Thursday, April 3). Support what matters most to you, whether that's a facility, student org, arts programming, faculty research or student scholarships. Various challenges and matches will be announced via email and social media and, new this year, Cyclones can sign up to be a Forever True Day influencer by spreading the word through social media, emails, texts and word of mouth. Faculty and staff may pay for their gifts through payroll deduction.
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Announcements

The following announcements were added this week:

  • Procurement services' Quote Desk has new email address
  • Anniversary calendar will honor impactful women in ISU history
  • ISU receives second Platinum Bell Seal for workplace mental health efforts
  • You're invited: Flag-folding ceremony on April 4 closes out LAS Week
  • Innovative student work sought for IGNITE showcase in May
  • Friday Walk and Talks resume March 28
  • Project LEAR/RN workshop set for May 20-21
  • It's a first: Story time with Cy at the bookstore
  • Lawnmower service days are April 4-5
  • Voorhees Supply Chain Conference is April 24
  • Suicide awareness walk is April 19
  • Participate in strengthening arts, culture in Iowa
  • Session presenters sought for extension technology conference in June
  • Provost's office seeks faculty director for honors program, undergraduate research
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Around campus

Inspiring stories of impact

The spring edition of Iowa Stater magazine reveals ISU's acres of art in celebration of 50 years of University Museums. Readers also will learn how Iowa State's scientific illustration program continues to educate and engage, to the benefit of doctors and patients, and follow one alum's attempt to break a world record.


Iowa State continues its climb up U.S. patents list

The ISU Research Foundation tied for 57th place on the National Academy of Inventors' 2024 list, Top 100 Worldwide Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents, continuing its upward trend after a No. 67 ranking in 2023. The academy assembles the list to highlight all the research and innovation taking place at academic institutions.


Cy-Hawk is a collaboration, not a competition, this week

Iowa State's Wind Ensemble and the University of Iowa Symphony Band will present their first-ever joint concert in a neutral location, Chicago's Orchestra Hall at Symphony Center, on Friday, March 28. Tickets ($20) are available through the Chicago Symphony Orchestra website.


Town Engineering project receives gift from builder

Minneapolis-based M.A. Mortenson Co. made a $1 million commitment to plans to renovate and expand the Town Engineering building, home to the department of civil, construction and environmental engineering. The privately-funded project is expected to provide approximately 24,000 gross square feet of new and renovated space.
 

Retirements and farewells

Employees, their colleagues or supervisors are invited to submit retirements and departures to inside@iastate.edu. Inside doesn't receive this information from a central source.



Last week

  • Farewell, Jordan Harding, occupational health and safety, environmental health and safety, March 21 (no public event)


This week

  • Farewell, Curtis Brundy, scholarly communication and collections, university library, March 28 (no public event)


Next week

  • Farewell, Lynn Jones-Folsom, business services, residence department, March 31 (10 a.m.-1 p.m., C-187 Friley, Lowe House)  
  • Retirement, Dianne Brotherson, endpoint services, IT Services, March 31 (2-4 p.m., Extension 4-H Youth Building)
  • Retirements, Karen Zunkel and Nadine Dobbe, institutional research, March 31 (2-4 p.m., MU Campanile Room)
 

Open forums

Ivy College of Business dean candidates (3 of 4 finalists)

Each forum will begin at 2 p.m. in the Kingland Hub (room 1450), Gerdin Business Building. Candidates' names will be shared one business day before each arrives.

  • Candidate 2, Monday, March 31
  • Candidate 3, Wednesday, April 2
  • Candidate 4, Monday, April 14
 

Arts and events

Cyclone softball has first home series

After 29 games on the road since Feb. 7, the Cyclone softball squad will try to get in a three-game series with Arizona State this weekend at the Cyclone Sports Complex. The forecast has moved first pitch Friday to 1 p.m., with the scheduled Sunday game to be played 30 minutes after the completion of game one. Saturday's scheduled 1 p.m. start could be moved up to avoid incoming storms. The team also plays a nonconference doubleheader at home against South Dakota State on Tuesday, April 1 (1 and 4 p.m.). Admission is free to all softball games.


It's rodeo weekend

The 62nd Cyclone Stampede Rodeo is Friday, March 28 (7 p.m.) and Saturday, March 29 (1 p.m.) in the Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center. A championship round on Saturday begins at 7 p.m. Sanctioned by the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association, the contest will feature more than 250 college athletes from the Great Plains region. Tickets ($20 adults, $10 kids, $35 weekend wristband) are available at the door.
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Learning opportunities

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) programming

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