Male student tunes up another student's bike near Jischke Hall

Green tune-up

ISU's Live Green initiative is hosting free pop-up events this month as part of its campus sustainability month observance. The next one is today.

Wintersteen approves strategies for addressing child care shortage

Iowa State will take action in several ways to help address the critical shortage of affordable quality child care that employee and student parents face, including repurposing a little-used space to increase infant and toddler care on campus and seeking off-campus partners to boost access throughout the community.

early voting

Early voting at Scheman Building

A refresher on political expression as election approaches

With the Nov. 3 general election nearing and the Iowa legislative session starting in the spring, it's a good time for faculty and staff to review how constitutional protections, state law and university policies relate to politics.

Wickert addresses executive order at Faculty Senate

Senior vice president and provost Jonathan Wickert spoke about President Donald Trump's executive order on diversity and inclusion training at Faculty Senate. He said any planned training that falls under the executive order would be reviewed and adjusted only if necessary.

Rock climbing

Rock climbing

Recreation services finds ways to keep people active

Staff worked to find safe ways to continue many programs and new delivery methods for others. Options and interest remain high as people seek outlets for socializing safely.

Writing and Media Center extends services beyond students

Though its primary focus remains students, the Writing and Media Center has branched out to provide services for faculty, staff and community members. The outreach reflects a land-grant philosophy and ultimately benefits students who work with and for the center.

Campus groups invited to use land acknowledgement statement

Finalized last winter, the statement recognizes the history of the land on which the university sits and  acknowledges the contributions of native people who lived on and cared for it previously. 

Search for library dean begins

A 15-member search committee will work with an executive firm to identify candidates. Members of the university community may submit nominations to committee co-chairs and college deans Laura Jolly (Human Sciences) and Bill Graves (Graduate).