Inside Iowa State for faculty and staff
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First course designed for Cyclone Civics launches next month
The first new course in the Center for Cyclone Civics launches March 23. LAS 1780X, "American Civics," is an experimental eight-week course focused on U.S. government structures, democratic principles, history and civil liberties.
What our undergraduates are studying
Finance and aerospace engineering leap-frogged to the No. 2 and No. 3 spots this spring in a peek at the most in-demand majors among Iowa State undergraduates. Mechanical engineering maintained the top spot among all undergraduates as well as male students -- as it has for at least a decade.
Talk with TIAA consultants throughout your career
All ISU employees, including those with IPERS and no supplemental plans with TIAA, may talk with a TIAA financial consultant about planning for their retirement. This service is part of the ISU benefits plan with no additional cost to employees. This week, learn about common needs at four phases of a career.
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The following announcements were added this week:
- Register for training: Developing Psychologically Safe Workplaces
- Encourage eligible students to apply for Roy J. Carver scholarship
- Pipette calibration offered March 2-6 at Chemistry Stores
- Training opportunity: Behavior-based interviewing
- Help select the next campus survey platform
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ICYMI: Inside Impact added five stories this week
A new edition highlights some of the generous programs that contribute to a rich, full experience for Cyclone undergraduates. Three of the stories feature several of our nine High Impact Practices. Also included is a peek into the residence department's "house" system and a video story about Cyclone Alley on gameday at Hilton Coliseum.
Sustainability events are next week
The annual symposium, March 2-3 in the Memorial Union, includes Sustainapalooza and a keynote address by sustainability expert, TV personality and book author Ashlee Piper.
New approach to studying malaria could help eradicate it
Sudhir Kumar, assistant professor of biomedical sciences, is investigating how the malaria parasite replicates on a molecular level. Understanding this could be the first step in discovering more effective vaccines that block the transmission of malaria and help eradicate the disease.
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Employees, their colleagues or supervisors are invited to use our online form to submit retirements, departures and receptions. Inside doesn't receive this information from a central source.
This week
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Farewell, Kelsey Hummer, Redwood team, Finance Service Delivery, Feb. 27 (no public event)
Next week
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Retirement, Rosalyn Branaman, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, March 2 (no public event)
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Welcome reception, President David Cook and Katie Cook, March 2 (3-5 p.m., ground floor, Beardshear Hall)
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Retirement, Matt Wiggins, treasurer's office, March 4 (no public event, but stop by 0810 Beardshear to wish him well)
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Chamber music event is Saturday
Ames Town & Gown Chamber Music Association, in cooperation with the music and theatre department, will hold its annual Musicale on Saturday, Feb. 28 (7-10 p.m., St. John's by the Campus Church, 2338 Lincoln Way). Tickets are $50 (students $15).
Hoops at Hilton
The fourth-ranked Iowa State men host No. 16 Texas Tech on Saturday, Feb. 28 (3 p.m.) in a Big 12 Conference matchup. Tickets are available online.
Two bands, one concert
Iowa State's Concert and Campus student bands will present a joint concert on Saturday, Feb. 28 (3 p.m., Ames City Auditorium, 520 Sixth St.). Tickets are $10 (free for ISU students and youth under 18 years), and may be purchased at the door.
Greet the Cooks
On his first day in Beardshear, faculty, staff and students are invited to a welcome reception for President David Cook and First Lady Katie Cook. A drop-in event will be held Monday, March 2 (3-5 p.m., ground floor of Beardshear Hall, no program). Refreshments will be served.
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Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) programming
Register in advance.
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Webinar, Interim Grade Submission from Canvas, March 4 (10-11 a.m., via Teams)
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Webinar, Course Material Requests Made Easy with VerbaCollect, March 5 (11 a.m.-noon, via Teams)
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Community of Practice, Teaching with AI, March 6 (2-2:30 p.m., via Teams)
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Webinar, Lights, Camera, Action: Video Basics and Creating Videos with Canvas Studio, March 6 (2:30-3:30 p.m., via Teams)
University human resources programming
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Essentials by TIAA webinar, Your Guide to Living Well in Retirement, March 11 (10-10:30 a.m.), register
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Essentials by TIAA webinar, Understanding Required Minimum Distributions, March 26 (11-11:30 a.m.), register
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TIAA webinar (ISU Ready, Set, Retire series,) Social Security: What You Need to Know, March 26 (1-2 p.m.), register
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Inside Update, the companion email to Inside Iowa State, is sent Thursday mornings during the academic year by University Marketing and Communications. Questions may be directed to 515-294-7065.
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