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Senate opens business with diversity and inclusion endorsement
The Faculty Senate passed a resolution encouraging a campus-wide commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Senators also approved a new online major and a program name change at the Nov. 8 meeting.
Overtime changes, pay structure top council discussion
University human resources staff fielded questions and concerns from Professional and Scientific Council members about the Dec. 1 implementation of new federal overtime regulations and a comprehensive review of the P&S pay structure.
Online, in-person training helps answer FLSA questions
What will succeed Blackboard Learn?
UHR recommends flexible spending accounts to save money
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The following announcements were added this week:
- Apply now for spring 2017 tuition reimbursement
- 'Good Girls Revolt' author to speak on campus Dec. 1
- Silent auction accompanies postcard print exhibition
- Sleep research is topic of Nov. 14 Osborn Club lecture
- Reminder: ISCORE proposals are due Nov. 18
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In three minutes or less
The Graduate College will host its first Three-Minute Thesis competition on Tuesday, Nov. 15 (2 p.m., 1213 Hoover). The winner advances to a regional event in Indianapolis next spring.
Gold Star Hall ceremony honors four
Iowa State's annual Gold Star Hall ceremony Nov. 7 featured the stories and photos of four former students who died serving in the U.S. military. Veterans Week events continue through Friday.
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- Brian Vanderheyden, American Lung Association, to student wellness manager in the office of student wellness (student affairs division), effective Oct. 18
- Andrew Hillier, professor and chair of chemical and biological engineering, to Reginald R. Baxter Endowed Department Chair in Chemical and Biological Engineering
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Open houses and receptions
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Next week
Upcoming
- Reception: For lecturer, clinician and adjunct faculty, Dec. 1 (5-7 p.m., Garden Room, Reiman Gardens), register via Learn@ISU (SVPP programming)
- Retirement: Wanda Schuller, treasurer's office, Dec. 2 (no public event)
Details about these events are on the university calendar.
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Band extravaganza is Saturday evening
Ever wondered what a marching band sounds like indoors? Here's your chance to find out. The ISU Band Extravaganza on Saturday, Nov. 12 (7:30 p.m., Stephens Auditorium), features performances by three ISU bands: Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band I and all 350+ members of the Cyclone Marching Band. Tickets are $10 (students $5).
'Christmas Rocks!' tour stops at Stephens on Sunday
Grammy Award winner Brian Setzer and his 19-piece orchestra will bring retro holiday music to Stephens Auditorium on Nov. 13 (7 p.m.). Tickets, $39-$79, are available at the Stephens box office or through Ticketmaster.
More campus events
Talks, performances, athletic contests and other campus events are listed on the university calendar.
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Vice president for research programming
A pair of workshops in the MU Gallery Room will explore how Congress and federal agencies interact with each other and how they impact research and science policy.
- Workshop, How to Talk Science with the Federal Government, Nov. 30 (1:30-2:45 p.m.), register online
- Workshop, Proposal Development Best Practices, Nov. 30 (3-4:30 p.m.), register online
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Submitting your news
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