David Spalding named next Business dean

David Spalding, senior vice president and senior adviser to Dartmouth College's interim president, has been appointed the next Raisbeck Endowed Dean of the College of Business. He will begin on Aug. 1. 

It's graduation weekend

An estimated 3,766 students completed degree programs at Iowa State this semester and many of them will participate in commencement events this weekend, May 10-11.

Harmon named associate VP for student affairs

Martino Harmon will become Iowa State's next associate vice president for student affairs. He currently serves as executive director of student success and retention at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Ohio. 

Provost's office selects faculty fellows

Professors Cinzia Cervato and Mack Shelley have been named faculty fellows in the office of the senior vice president and provost. Beginning in August, they'll serve two-year, part-time terms, working on projects to enhance ISU faculty success and retention.

Senate business concludes with policy changes

Senators approved a formal dead week policy and revised the excused absence policy at the final Faculty Senate meeting of the academic year. Senior vice president and provost Jonathan Wickert also shared a report on this year's promotion and tenure results.

Council approves salary statement

Professional and Scientific Council members pushed through a motion outlining priorities -- rather than a specific percentage recommendation -- for salary decisions. The salary statement was overwhelmingly approved at the council's May 2 meeting and will be distributed to university leaders.

Eduroam: Wireless access feels like home

At thousands of universities, worldwide, Iowa Staters can now hop onto the campus Wi-Fi, using just their ISU Net-IDs and passwords.

Class credit for campus improvement  

A service learning project provided hands-on experience for a landscape architecture class and much-needed attention to erosion issues near College Creek.  

The following announcements were added this week:

• Submit summer, fall library course reserve requests now

• Alumni Days will feature ISU Class of 1963 May 16-18

• Alumni association awards dinner is May 31; register by May 10

• EPA program lauds Iowa State for reduced greenhouse gas emissions

• Vet Med offers free eye exams to service dogs in May

• ISU students take top prizes in business plan competition

• Bicyclists asked to share thoughts on biking in Campustown

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• Clifford Bergman, Janson Professor of Mathematics, to chair of the mathematics department, effective July 1

University Museums

In the May-July 2013 eInterpretations (PDF): Images from artist Larry Nowlan's campus visit, a look at the new Art on Campus installations and a preview of the Farm House Museum's new entrance.

Friday is National Public Gardens Day

Download a coupon from the Better Homes and Gardens website to receive free admission to Reiman Gardens May 10 as part of the National Public Gardens Day observance. Guided tours of the gardens will begin at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The celebration kicks off a three-day "Spring Fling" at Reiman Gardens.

Art at the MU

The following exhibitions are on display at the Memorial Union.

• "Ames Camera Club's Photographic Visions," through July 3, MU Pioneer Room. The show presents a range of photographs that highlight the interests and visions of its members.

• "Jody Aultman: Now and Then," through June 30, MU Gallery. Jody Aultman, who is completing her ISU master's degree this spring, is a modern quilter who uses both commercial fabric and fabric dyed and manipulated by her. Her current designs incorporate a stained-glass effect.