President to discuss demand for an ISU education, new initiatives

President Steven Leath will discuss the unprecedented demand for an Iowa State education -- why record numbers of students are choosing Iowa State and the impact on the university community -- in his annual address Thursday evening, Sept. 10. He also will reveal new initiatives to move Iowa State forward in all aspects of its mission.

Refreshments, Q&A

The president's remarks begin at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union Great Hall, but the doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for refreshments. Leath will answer questions from the audience after his remarks.

Livestreaming, tweeting

Those unable to attend the event in person can:

• Watch a livestream of the address from the president's website
• Follow the speech on Twitter (@IowaStateUNews)
• View archived video, available from the president's website a few hours after the talk

Inside coverage Friday

Coverage of the president's address will be carried in Inside Iowa State, which will be published Friday morning, Sept. 11, rather than the usual Thursday.