Welcome back to fall semester

Inside offers this reminder of fall semester kickoff events for faculty and staff:

College events

Human Sciences: Breakfast and convocation, Aug. 17, 8-8:30 a.m. breakfast, 8:30 a.m. dean's address, Reiman Ballroom, ISU Alumni Center, RSVP requested

Business: Family picnic, Aug. 18, 5:30 p.m., Maple Shelter, Brookside Park, RSVP requested by Aug. 10

Design: Reception, Aug. 18, 6-8 p.m., College of Design atrium

Veterinary Medicine: Convocation, awards and three faculty medallion presentations, Aug. 30, 8-9 a.m., 2532 Vet Med, continental breakfast available at 7:15 a.m. in the Alumni Room

Liberal Arts and Sciences: Convocation, awards and introduction of new faculty and staff, Sept. 5, 3:30 p.m., Memorial Union Sun Room, reception follows

Engineering: Convocation and awards, Sept. 7, 3:10-4 p.m., Howe Hall auditorium, reception follows

Agriculture and Life Sciences: Convocation, applied research awards and a faculty medallion presentation, Sept. 12, 4:10 p.m., MU Sun Room, reception follows

University events

Annual address, interim President Ben Allen, Sept. 14, 6:30 p.m., MU Great Hall, reception follows

University faculty and staff awards ceremony, Sept. 25, 3:30 p.m., MU Great Hall, reception follows