Announcements
Dave Chappelle to perform at Stephens Jan. 28
Renowned comedian Dave Chapelle will perform Jan. 28 at Stephens Auditorium. Tickets for the 8 p.m. show go on sale at noon Jan. 24 and will start at $72.50. They are available at Stephens Auditorium's box office, online at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. The creator behind "The Chappelle Show," a sketch comedy that aired on Comedy Central from 2003 to 2006, Chapelle has released five stand-up specials on Netflix since 2017.
25 Year Club banquet set for March 2
The 25 Year Club will honor 131 new members at their annual banquet at the Scheman Building on March 2 at 5 p.m. To be eligible for the club, an employee must complete 25 continuous years as an ISU faculty or staff members. New honorees this year needed reached that mark in 2019. Honorees and their supervisors will receive an invitation from 25YearClub@iastate.edu and current 25 Year Club president Brian Meyer. Go online to ISU25YearClub.com for details on the banquet and information about the prestigious club.
It's back: Candy cane ice cream
The Dairy Science Club will again sell its popular holiday flavor, featuring vanilla ice cream, crushed candy canes and white chocolate. Try one at the weekly Wednesday sale (11 a.m.-1 p.m., near the north doors of Lush Auditorium in Kildee Hall). Other flavors today are vanilla, triple chocolate, strawberry, Reeses and Heath caramel. The price is $2 for an 8-oz. cup.
CALS associate dean candidate interviews begin Jan. 29
Public seminars and open forums are scheduled for four finalists in the search for an associate dean for academic innovation in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Finalists will open with a one-hour seminar, followed by an open forum. The presentation topic is "Academic Innovations in CALS: A Futuristic Vision." All events will be held in 1204 Kildee Hall. Interview dates and candidates for the position are:
- Jan. 29 (9 a.m.), Mike Retallck, chair of agricultural education and studies
- Jan. 30 (2 p.m.), Steven Lonergan, professor of animal science
- Feb. 3 (9 a.m.), Carmen Bain, professor of sociology
- Feb. 4 (2 p.m.), Howard Tyler, assistant dean for student services
Caucus rights presentation is Jan. 22
Ariela Fleisig, a national organizing specialist for Iowa with the American Civil Liberties Union, will present "Rights for ALL at the Caucuses" Wednesday, Jan. 22 (7 p.m., Memorial Union Sun Room). She works on the ACLU's "Rights for All" campaign, which includes voting rights, immigrants' rights, reproductive rights and ending mass incarceration. Her talk is free and open to the public.
Pipette calibration service on campus runs Jan. 27-31
In collaboration with chemistry stores, Eppendorf North America is offering a calibration service Jan. 27-31 on campus. Service and calibration for all major brands of pipettes will be offered by a dedicated, factory-trained Eppendorf technician. The price for a full pipette cleaning, lubrication and calibration is $40 for single channel/repeater pipettes and $120 for multi-channel pipettes. Prices do not include any parts that may need replacing. Pipettes can be dropped off at chemistry stores, 1351 Gilman, on or after Jan. 27; you'll be contacted when calibration on your pipette(s) is complete. Questions may be directed to John Burright, 294-0200.
Poster sale at the MU runs Jan. 27-Feb. 1
The Memorial Union is hosting its semiannual poster sale Jan. 27-Feb. 1 in the Cardinal Room. It features hundreds of options in art, movies, music and pop culture, with most priced between $8 and $12. Sale hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Sale proceeds support art programs at the MU.
Gallery reception postponed to Jan. 31
A Jan. 17 reception at the College of Design's Design on Main gallery, featuring Ames artist Catherine Reinhart, has been postponed to Friday, Jan. 31 (5-7 p.m., 203 Main St.)
Limited Madrigal tickets remain
As of 4 p.m. Wednesday, there were a dozen tickets for Friday and eight tickets for Saturday's performance of the 55th annual Madrigal Dinner (6:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. social hour, MU Great Hall), presented by the music and theatre department. Through Friday (11 a.m.-5 p.m.), tickets may be purchased at the Maintenance Shop box office in the Memorial Union. Online sales are closed.
Library has resource guides for innovation
While the University Library has a wealth of resources related to entrepreneurship and innovation, many of these materials are included in two resource guides, the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Research Guide and the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Reading List. The guides include links to activities at Iowa State, resources for entrepreneurship in different areas (arts, biosciences, engineering) and information on how to find materials in the library.
Proposals sought for STEM career conferences for girls this spring
The Program for Women in Science and Engineering seeks session proposals for its Go Further Girls STEM career conferences, one-day events for girls in grades 8-10 to learn about STEM fields and careers. Conferences will be held March 26, April 9 and April 16 in the Memorial Union. Sessions last 45 minutes or 1.5 hours, and slots are available in the morning and afternoon. Facilitators should provide an engaging, hands-on activity focused on a STEM field or career and share information about majors and careers in your field. Submit your proposal online by Jan. 31. Questions may be directed to Sarah DuBois at sedubois@iastate.edu.
Know Your Rights workshop offered Jan. 23
The office of diversity and inclusion is hosting a workshop, Know Your Rights: Harassment 101, on Thursday, Jan. 23 (3-5 p.m., 0001 Carver). Learn what constitutes harassment and what resources are available for reporting and investigating harassment incidents -- on campus and in Ames. A presentation, led by ISU Police engagement and inclusion officers, office of equal opportunity staff and Story County prosecutor Ben Matchan, will be followed by small group discussions and an open mic. All members of the campus community are welcome; no registration required.
Study Abroad Fair is Jan. 23
Students can learn about interning, studying and volunteering abroad in experiences ranging from one week to one year during the spring Study Abroad Fair Thursday, Jan. 23 (10:30-1:30 p.m., MU Great Hall). This is a one-stop opportunity to learn about many adventures abroad. In addition, the U.S. Postal Service will take appointments for passport applications and renewals. Contact Natalie Welter, 515-251-2360, to schedule a passport appointment.
Honors program seeks fall seminar proposals
The University Honors Program seeks proposals for fall 2020 Honors seminars by Friday, Feb. 7. These one- or two-credit courses explore various topics of current or special interest. Seminars are pass/not pass, with enrollment usually limited to 17 students. A grant of $500 per seminar supports the professional development of the instructor(s). More information about seminars, as well as guidelines for teaching one, is online. The online proposal form is in Qualtrics. Questions may be directed to Honors director Laurie Law.
Retirement contribution limits edge up for 2020
The Internal Revenue Service has raised the limits for additional tax-deferred and post-tax retirement contributions for 2020. The new limits are:
- Elective contributions: $19,500 (increase of $500)
- Additional elective contribution for employees 50 years and older: $6,500 (increase of $500)
- Total employer/employee contributions (basic and elective): $57,000 (increase of $1,000)
Changing contribution amounts is now a self-service function in Workday; a job aid outlines this process. Questions about voluntary retirement contributions may be directed to the office of fringe benefit accounting and compliance, 294-7662. Questions about the tax implications for your personal situation should be directed to your tax professional.
Arts and events
Visiting team creates large-scale arrangement for Brunnier gallery.
In addition to the ISU Symphony Orchestra, the March concerts will highlight guest artists and scores by underrepresented composers.
