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Fall facts
On the eve of a new academic year, university relations staff compiled an overview of who's coming, as well as some of the campus improvements since last fall to enhance the student experience.
Overheard during move-in New students moved in this week, with the help of their families, friends and a few hundred members of the move-in crew.
Safe travel on campus: There's an app for that
Anyone concerned about walking on campus at night can summon a free ride via a new Uber-like service -- SafeRide ISU.
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The following announcements were added this week:
- Single-game football tickets go on sale Aug. 18
- Be part of a prepared campus
- MU poster sale is Aug. 17-26
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Back-to-school events
A new look for Clyde's
One of ISU Dining's summer projects was to change the look and menu for the former Clyde's restaurant, in response to student requests. Welcome to Clyde's Fresh Express (video).
Study shows views on dual loyalties
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Open houses and receptions
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Next week
- Retirement: Irvin Hentzel, mathematics, Aug. 24 (5-6:30 p.m., 390 Carver)
- Anniversary: ISU Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm field day and 40th anniversary celebration, Aug. 26 (10:30 a.m., 3327 290th St., Nashua)
- Retirement: Doug Gruenewald, learning communities, Aug. 26 (2-4 p.m., program at 2 p.m., MU Maintenance Shop)
- Open house: Insect Zoo's Bug Village, Aug. 27 (11 a.m.-4 p.m., Molecular Biology Building atrium)
Upcoming
- Retirement: Connie Bates, office of the senior vice president and provost, Aug. 31 (2:30-4:30 p.m., program at 3:15 p.m., third floor lounge, 381 Parks Library)
- Retirement: Lee Van Brocklin, College of Business, Sept. 2 (no public event)
- Retirement: Deb Reed-Margetan, Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology, Sept. 2 (no public event)
- Retirement: Helen Graham, IT services, Sept. 2 (2-4 p.m., 1155 Administrative Services Building)
Details about these events are on the university calendar.
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- David Green Jr., Aug. 18 (2-3 p.m., 3512 MU)
Hispanic/Latino project director finalists Three finalists have been selected for this new post in the office of the vice president for diversity and inclusion. Campus forums are planned from 2 to 3 p.m. on these dates:
- Aug. 22, C. Elizabeth Mendez-Shannon, 3512 MU
- Aug. 24, Diana Sloan, MU Gallery Room
- Aug. 29, Roberto Orozco, MU Pioneer Room
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Cyclone Fan Fest is Sunday
The annual Cyclone Fan Fest is Sunday, Aug. 21 (noon-2 p.m., Bergstrom Football Complex). Inside the facility will be Cy (bring your camera) and autograph lines featuring football, men's basketball and women's basketball student athletes. Outside activities include interactive stations with the volleyball and tennis teams, inflatable games, face painters, food trucks, Cy's Locker Room retail sales and a Jr. Cyclone Club station. Admission is free.
Portraits of Iowa State
University Museums will add 20 portraits to its collection following the state fair, where Iowa artist Rose Frantzen is painting on site in the university's exhibit. Portrait subjects were selected by colleges and units, and include students, faculty, staff, alumni and other individuals with close ties to Iowa State.
More campus events
Talks, performances, athletic contests and other campus events are listed on the university calendar.
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University human resources programming
- Series, 12+ Supervisory Leadership Class II (12 sessions), begins Sept. 28 (9 a.m.-noon)
- Series, Leadership at Any Level (five classes), begins Sept. 8 (9-11 a.m.)
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Submitting your news
Inside Update is published Thursday mornings by the Office of University Relations. Send Update news to inside@iastate.edu. For questions call 515-294-7958. Update archives
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