Inside Iowa State for faculty and staff
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Phased phone migration begins next month
By April 2026, all employees will transition from Cisco Webex to Microsoft Teams Voice for their phone service. Most of us also will switch from using a physical desk phone to a "softphone" -- the Teams Voice software on our computer or mobile device.
Employee 25-Year Club celebrates milestone
Iowa State's 90th 25-Year Club banquet will be held April 14. This spring, the club welcomes 74 new members and honors 45 other faculty and staff for additional service to the university.
Young entrepreneurs in action
Cam Reiman said her ISU courses have been incredible, but the opportunities outside of the classroom are her favorite part of being at Iowa State. Reiman is among the Iowa Staters -- still in school or recently graduated -- who used an innovative idea to expand their education and jump-start entrepreneurial endeavors. Their story is the third in strategic relations and communication's 2025 Innovation at Work series, which illustrates Iowa State's role as a trusted partner to Iowa businesses and industries.
Faculty Senate prepares for busy conclusion to semester
The Faculty Senate discussed 10 pieces of new business and gave final approval to several other items at its April 8 meeting. Two meetings remain this semester.
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The following announcements were added this week:
- TIAA general information session recording available
- Monday Monologue series resumes on library steps
- Volunteer slots remain for Cy's Finals Frenzy events May 4-6
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Two ISU students are Goldwater Scholars
Two College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students received Goldwater Scholarships, the nation's premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, sciences and engineering, for the 2025-26 year. They are among 441 scholars selected from more than 5,000 applicants.
Researchers: Know your options to federal publication requirement
Starting in January 2026, authors with federally sponsored projects will need to publicly share their research publications and supporting data immediately and without embargo. University librarians share options with ISU authors for making their funded research available.
Goldfinch Room songwriter series heads to the gardens
Stephens Auditorium and Reiman Gardens will cosponsor five shows in the Goldfinch Room's Midwest songwriter showcase in the gardens from May to August. Ticket options include a season pass or individual shows.
AI program helps children with learning disabilities
Genetics, development and cell biology teaching professor Karri Haen Whitmer is developing software that provides artificial intelligence learning companions to school-aged children with learning disabilities. She developed it, in part, in response to experiences her autistic son had in the classroom.
A twin with immense promise
Iowa State researchers are building "digital twins" -- virtual constructs that mimic the structure, context and behavior of a natural system, for example, a corn plant -- that are updated regularly with data from their physical twin. Their usefulness is in their potential to accelerate scientific discovery.
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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
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Retirement, John Lauridsen, fiscal operations, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, April 4, post well wishes to John's Kudoboard
This week
- Open house, Cyclones Appreciation Day, in-store giveaways and discounts, ISU Book Store, April 10 (4-7 p.m., Memorial Union)
Upcoming
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Retirement, Dan Rice, enrollment services, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, April 22 (2-4 p.m., MU Campanile Room)
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Animal learning event is Saturday morning
Members of the Block and Bridle Club will host their annual Animal Learning Day on Saturday, April 12 (9 a.m.-1 p.m., Hansen Learning Center). Enjoy animal exhibits, educational activities, food samples, and free lunch while it lasts.
Fashion Show is Saturday night
A student-produced fashion show that's one of the largest in the country returns to Stephens Auditorium Saturday, April 12 (7 p.m.). More than 150 students serve on committees such as public relations, finance, model management, digital media, set design and philanthropy. Tickets ($16-$31) may be purchased online.
First Amendment Days observance: April 14-17
The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication is hosting its 23rd annual First Amendment Days celebration next week. Enjoy speakers and events that help us understand our protected First Amendment freedoms: religion, speech, press, assembly and petition.
Cy-Hawk softball is Tuesday afternoon
The Cyclone softball team hosts Iowa on Tuesday, April 15 (4 p.m., Cyclone Sports Complex), the last teams to compete in the annual intrastate series. Admission is free.
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Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) programming
Register online.
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Workshop, Critical Artificial Intelligence in Education: Empowering Educators to Navigate AI Literacy, Ethics and Pedagogical Practices, with Evrim Baran, School of Education, April 16 (11-11:50 a.m., 2030 Morrill)
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Webinar, Designing for Neurodiversity with Multimedia Learning, April 17 (1:30-2:30 p.m., via Teams)
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Community of Practice, Well-Being, April 18 (10:30 a.m.-noon, 1310 Beyer)
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Community of Practice, Large Enrollment, April 18 (2:10-3 p.m., 1016 Coover)
Translational AI Center (TrAC) programming
University Library programming
Register in advance. Workshops are in The Catalyst (199 Parks Library) unless noted.
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