Announcements
Summer events resume June 2 in MU's Workspace
The Workspace at the Memorial Union will open June 2 with a summer calendar full of art classes, events and crafts. Drop-in crafts and Paint Your Own Pottery are open to all ages and can be done in studio or with a to-go kit. Summer hours are 2-9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday through July. Everyone is welcome.
Procurement services announces recipients of supplier awards
Procurement services hosted its 2025 Supplier Awards ceremony on May 15. Recipients were:
- Environmental Excellence Award: Iowa Insulation Inc.
- Customer Service of the Year Award: Crazy Fresh
- Small Business of the Year: Schonert’s Corporate Catering and Pinnacle Productions
- cyBUY Supplier of the Year: CDW-G
- Strategic Partnership of the Year: U.S. Bank
- Supplier of the Year: Lockton
- Honorable mentions: VitalRads Veterinary Imaging Specialists and Popplers Music Store
Memorial services honor Vet Med's Jared Danielson
Jared Danielson, former Morrill Professor of veterinary pathology and senior associate dean for academic and student program success in the College of Veterinary Medicine, died May 16 after a two-year battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held Friday, May 23 (11 a.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2524 Hoover Ave., Ames). Visitation will be in the same location on Thursday, May 22 (4-7 p.m.). In addition, the college will host a Celebration of Life on Thursday (3-4 p.m., Café Commons, Patterson Hall). Obituary.
A scholarship has been established at the College of Veterinary Medicine, the Dr. Jared Danielson Memorial Scholarship (fund number 2707256). Gifts may be made online or mailed to: ISU Foundation, P.O. Box 2230, Ames 50010-2230.
Gilbert selected as faculty director for University Honors Program
Stephen Gilbert, professor of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering, has been appointed faculty director of the University Honors Program, a three-year, 75% appointment. Gilbert, who also serves as associate director of the VRAC Research Center and directs the Human Computer Interaction graduate program, will direct Iowa State's undergraduate research program, help develop the Honors curriculum, foster partnerships with colleges and departments, mentor students and chair the University Honors Committee.
Process renewals for student employees extending for summer or fall
Managers and job management support staff may process renewals for students extending their employment through summer or returning for fall semester. The latest employment end date allowed for renewals is May 31, 2026. The latest employment end dates allowed for student employees not being renewed are:
- Graduating seniors: May 31, 2025
- Graduating international students: Last day of classes in the semester in which they graduate.
- All other student workers: May 31, 2025
Student employees can work up to 40 hours per week during the summer starting the week of May 19, including students enrolled in summer courses. Only students registered for fall courses are allowed to work during the summer as student employees. Questions about a specific student's eligibility may be sent to uhrim@iastate.edu. General student employment policy questions may be sent to hrshelp@iastate.edu.
Registration is open for summer intramurals for faculty, staff
Recreation servics is sponsoring summer intramural leagues for faculty, staff and post-grad employees at no cost to participants thanks to sponsorship by ISU Wellbeing and the division of student affairs. Compete with your coworkers or friends in departments across campus -- or sign up as a free agent and rec services staff will create a team or find a partner for you. All participants must complete the wellbeing assessment in Adventure2 (and earn 25 points). Registration information, including deadlines, is on the rec services website. These leagues will be offered this summer:
- Sand volleyball: Teams of six or more people. Games on Mondays in June (4:30 p.m. or 5:15 p.m., Southeast Recreation Complex). Faculty/staff sand volleyball sign-up.
- Bags: Teams of two people. Games on Mondays in June (6-7 p.m., Southeast Recreation Complex). Faculty/staff bags sign-up.
- Basketball: Teams of five or more people. Starting July 9, games on Wednesdays in July (noon-1 p.m., Beyer Hall). Faculty/staff basketball sign-up.
- Pickleball doubles: Teams of two people. Starting July 15, games on Tuesdays in July (4:30 or 5:15 p.m., State Gym). Faculty/staff pickleball sign-up.
Arts and events
Seeds and cuttings from the damaged tree will be gathered to try to cultivate seedlings, which would be planted back on campus.
