Inside Iowa State for faculty and staff
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An efficient approach to assisting research project teams
Experienced project managers are available for part-time assignments on research teams -- in any field -- that could benefit from the professional help and whose projects aren't yet large enough for a full-time project manager. This central model frees up researchers' time for the pieces they're really good at and will help keep talented project managers at the university.
Changes for Iowa State from the legislative session
The Iowa Legislature approved nearly $1.7 million in new appropriations for Iowa State that focus on the state's agriculture economy. Those increases represent about 15% of the additional state support university leaders first requested last fall.
A peek at the summer construction season
Summer is anything but slow for the professionals in facilities planning and management who oversee campus construction, renovation or road projects. Inside provides a quick look at about a dozen projects starting, finishing or continuing this summer.
Council reviews feedback from P&S constituents
Six areas for improvement could guide the council's future work. Senior vice president and provost Jason Keith also attended his first meeting and spoke to councilors.
Summer guests on campus
Iowa State will welcome thousands of guests this summer who are using campus facilities for camps, conferences and competitions.
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The following announcements were added over the past two weeks:
- Procurement services announces recipients of supplier awards
- MU's Workspace announces summer calendar
- Memorial services celebrate Vet Med's Jared Danielson
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Despite damage, historic maple will remain on campus
Seeds and cuttings from the tree will be gathered to try to cultivate seedlings, which would be planted back on campus.
Research teams receive Bridging the Divide grants
Two research teams received 2025 Bridging the Divide seed grants, an initiative from the vice president for research office designed to spark innovation with interdisciplinary collaborations. One team could enhance future pandemic response and the other will co-develop a wearable technology to assess walking gait abnormalities in real time.
Maximizing the benefits of water treatment wetlands
Ecology, evolution and organismal biology assistant professor Charlie Loewen is studying how best to use wetlands to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus without negatively impacting biological communities within wetlands and immediately downstream.
A link between development and longevity
A biology research team identified how developmental delays lead to longer lifespans in fruit flies, a potential model for exploring human longevity.
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- Brady Talley, student success coordinator, Ivy College of Business, to director of the Military-Affiliated Student Center, effective May 5
- Charlotte Hampson, health promotions coordinator and interim director, office of student wellness, to director, effective May 27
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Peter Orazem, University Professor emeritus of economics, to interim chair of the department, effective July 1
- Joe Paulick, director of campus living, George Washington University, Washington, D.C., to associate vice president for campus life, effective July 31
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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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Rod Fischer, course design and quality, Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, May 30 (no public event), post well wishes to Rod's Kudoboard
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Brenda Kutz, agronomy, May 30 (3-4:30 p.m., program at 3:30 p.m., Commons, second floor of Agronomy Hall), post well wishes to Brenda's Kudoboard
Next week
- Sherry Angstrom, Faculty Senate office, June 2 (no public event)
- Lois Benning, career services, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, June 2 (no public event)
- Alan Kuuttila, agricultural and biosystems engineering, June 2 (no public event)
Upcoming
- Mike Gaul, career services, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, June 12 (no public event)
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James Roth, Center for Food Security and Public Health, veterinary microbiology and preventive medicine, June 20 (3:30-5 p.m., Commons, Patterson Hall)
- Charles Hurburgh, agricultural and biosystems engineering, June 30 (no public event)
- Jane Galyon, Center for Food Security and Public Health, July 3 (no public event)
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Cantamus to perform before international trip
Cantamus, a treble-voice ensemble, will hold a farewell concert on Tuesday, June 3 (7:30 p.m., Tye Recital Hall, Estes Hall) before embarking on a 12-day performing tour to Finland and Sweden. The concert will feature international folk music. Tickets ($10 general admission, students free) can be purchased at the door.
Test your team's trivia knowledge
Reiman Gardens will host the first of three trivia nights on Thursday, June 12 (7-9:30 p.m.). In 10 rounds, teams of four to six will compete for silly prizes while testing their knowledge on topics from nature to sports. Teams may bring their own snacks and beverages. Purchase tickets in advance ($15/person) or at the door ($16).
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Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) programming
Register online.
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