Iowa State concludes its AAU membership
Seniors leaders announced today Iowa State has ended its membership in the Association of American Universities.
Forty term faculty receive promotions
All seven colleges are represented on the list, with Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty accounting for 50% of the promotions.
Wells
Wells is next equal opportunity director
Carl Wells comes to Iowa State with more than 20 years of experience in roles focused on equal opportunity, civil rights, affirmative action, Title IX, diversity and inclusion at at the University of South Carolina.
Wintersteen praises work of faculty, senate
President Wendy Wintersteen thanked the Faculty Senate for its efforts this year and praised the work of faculty. Senior vice president and provost Jonathan Wickert also talked about the success of Admitted Student Day.
Reorganization enhances institutional risk management
Aligning the department of public safety, office of risk management, and environmental health and safety with the office of university counsel will enable the university to take a broader view and strategic focus on institutional risk management.
Library tweaks extended loan renewal
A change to the University Library extended loan policy means items checked out for three years must be returned or renewed by bringing them to the building.
Arts and events
Live Green will host its annual celebration of Earth Day on April 22 (south of Parks Library, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.), and events through this month offer more chances to keep the momentum going.
The IGNITE Innovation Showcase runs through Friday, with Thursday's events focusing on food innovation and Friday's on innovation in music.
