Inside Iowa State for faculty and staff
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Regents approve civics center, two Degrees of the Future
Also on the agenda: Tuition and fee increases for fall (first read), permit increases for the Memorial Union parking ramp, residence and dining rate increases, salary policy comments from representative leaders, and a regents study group to consider the merits of a tuition guarantee program.
Senators asked to complete, share Cyclone Support training
The 25-minute course in Workday Learning features interactive modules that demonstrate to faculty and staff how to connect students to academic and wellness support services. The training also provides tips for effective conversations with students in need.
Planning an event? This team can help
Conference planning and management coordinates events for faculty, staff, student organizations and departments/units. The CPM team has built relationships with the many service providers on campus so it can cover your bases.
Innovation at Work: By the numbers
Data points demonstrate how Iowa State's focus on innovation and economic prosperity for the state extends to all 99 counties. This overview is the final entry 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.
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The following announcements were added this week:
- Stange Road to close for several hours Thursday evening
- Reminder: United Way food donation drive-up is Monday, Tuesday
- Classrooms reserved for evening study during prep week
- One-block stretch of Welch closed for city utility improvements
- Last chance: Lake LaVerne survey closes Friday
- CIRAS hosts Iowa AI Summit for Industry in mid-May
- You're invited: Central Stores appreciation lunch
- Distinguished Awards celebration is May 2
- Dog scamper is May 3
- Honors poster presentation is May 7
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ISU students help children learn about healthy eating
Food science and human nutrition clinical associate professor Maren Wolff's students developed cooking videos for children that keep messages simple and understandable for young viewers. The first videos are part of Clover Power Cooking School through ISU Extension and 4-H Youth Development's Healthy Living programming.
Understanding how force is transferred
In an essay for The Conversation, Jacqueline Reber, earth, atmosphere, and climate associate professor, discusses how force on small, hard particles -- for example, sand grains or pills -- is transmitted on more than a single layer of the particles. A better understanding of these "granular systems" may lead to a better understanding of why things like rockslides occur.
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Amie Zarling, (newly promoted) professor in human development and family studies, to department chair, effective July 1
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Hye-Young Kim, University of Minnesota, to professor and chair of the department of apparel, events and hospitality management, effective July 1
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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.
This week
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Retirement, Stacey Poling, records, office of admissions, May 1, post well wishes to Stacey's Kudoboard
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Open house and ribbon cutting, Testing Center, May 1 (noon-2 p.m., program at 1 p.m., 0060 Carver)
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Retirement, Philip Dixon, statistics, May 1 (4-5:30 p.m., program at 4:30 p.m., Garden Room, Reiman Gardens)
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Retirement, Marsha Peterson, Health and Human Sciences Extension and Outreach, May 2 (no public event), post well wished to her Kudoboard by 5 p.m. May 2
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Retirements, Larry Bice, educator preparation programs; and faculty members Cathy Bullock-McCalley, Jan Friedel, Dina Hamouche, Anita Micich and Sarvinder Naberhaus, School of Education, May 2 (2-4 p.m., program at 2:30 p.m., MU Campanile Room)
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Retirement, Pat Halbur, veterinary diagnostic and production animal medicine and Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, May 2 (3:30-5 p.m., program at 4 p.m., new Veterinary Diagnostic Lab)
Next week
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Retirements, Joe Burnett, Gordie Miller and Irmi Schewe-Miller, chemistry, May 7 (3-5 p.m., Thiel Atrium, Hach Hall)
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Retirement, Kent Kerby, dean's office, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, May 8 (3-5 p.m., program at 3:30 p.m., Thiel Atrium, Hach Hall)
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Retirement, Richard Lesar, materials science and engineering, May 8 (4-6 p.m., program at 5 p.m., 3155 Marston)
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Retirement, Huaiqing Wu, statistics, May 8 (4:30-5:30 p.m., program at 4:45 p.m., 3105 Snedecor)
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Retirement, Michael Bugeja, Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication, May 9 (5-7 p.m., Hunziker House, Reiman Gardens), RSVP requested but not required
Upcoming
- Retirement, Susan Gent, communications, university library, May 15 (no public event)
- Retirement, Warren Phillips, psychology, May 15 (no public event)
- Retirement, Yeon-Kyun Shin, biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology, May 16 (May 9 private event)
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Retirement, Maria Pringle, Thielen Student Health Center, May 19 (11 a.m.-1 p.m., Patterson Library, Thielen Student Health Center)
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Distinguished Awards ceremony is Friday
The ISU Foundation and ISU Alumni Association will present the university's most distinguished awards to alumni and friends during a program Friday, May 2 (2 p.m., Sukup End Zone Club, Jack Trice Stadium, reception follows). The public is welcome.
Music, film, theater all over town
The Student Fringe Festival -- short plays and short films created by students -- is Friday through Sunday at two campus and two Ames venues. The festival concludes Sunday evening (7:30 p.m., Fisher Theater) with a 150-voice choral theater. All events have free admission.
Student to be crowned the next Cyclone Voice
Fourteen students who emerged from an April 21 preliminary round will compete in the Cyclone Voice finals on Saturday, May 3 (7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m., MU Great Hall). New York-based pop rock band American Authors ("Best Day of My Life") will host the competition and perform its own set during the judges' deliberation. Admission is free and the public is welcome.
Final softball series of the season: Cyclones vs. Bears
The Baylor Bears are in town May 2-4 for a trio of games with the Cyclone softball squad: Friday (4 p.m.), Saturday (1 p.m.) and Sunday (noon) at the Cyclone Sports Complex. Admission is free. The "bark at the park" promotion was rescheduled to the May 2 game.
Cy's Finals Frenzy begins Sunday
As prep week begins, students can choose from a variety of social and study options in and around the Memorial Union during Cy's Finals Frenzy, May 4-6. Many of the staff/faculty volunteers slots are filled; some remain.
Visit IGNITE next week
Colleges and the makerspaces will take turns hosting activities, talks and displays during the five days of the IGNITE Innovation Showcase, May 5-9 (daily schedule varies, Student Innovation Center).
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Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) programming
Register online.
University human resources programming
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Webinar, Understanding Your EAP Benefits, May 6 (1-1:30 p.m., via Microsoft Teams), register
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Workshop, Mindful@Work: The Basics to Support Well-Being, June 11 (8:30-9:45 a.m., Reiman Gardens, register
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