Take-home pay in January was up a bit for most university employees, a reflection of new state income tax rates. Iowa is on a four-year schedule to arrive at a single rate, 3.9%, in 2026.
The Block and Bridle Club is teaming with the nonprofit Cactus Cares to purchase meat processed at the meats laboratory for the SHOP food pantry. The student organization has raised about $1,500; Cactus Cares will match up to $5,000 to provide meat for students living with food insecurity.
At its Feb. 2 meeting, the Professional and Scientific Council learned more about an upcoming university human resources project to identify ineligible dependents on employee medical, dental and vision plans.
Instructors can set expectations for students by defining when and how artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, can be used. By the type of projects they assign, faculty can encourage or discourage its use.
Sioux City native Carly Hanson previously served in the office of diversity, equity and inclusion.
