Athletics leaders cancel remainder of gymnastics season
Athletics department leaders announced Sunday that they have canceled the remainder of the 2026 Cyclone gymnastics season, citing injuries and a lack of student-athletes available to safely compete. Earlier, the gymnasts' Feb. 6 conference meet with West Virginia was canceled. The athletics ticket staff will contact ticket holders about a refund process.
Apply for 2026-27 Undergrad Research Assistantship program
The office of student financial aid is accepting applications from faculty and students for the 2026-27 undergraduate research assistantship (URA) program. The program encourages outstanding juniors and seniors to pursue graduate study by offering hands-on experience in a formal research environment to help them make career decisions and learn more about graduate education and fellowships. Work study funding subsidizes the student's payroll. Submitting an application does not guarantee an assistantship. Questions may be directed to Megan Spiehs in student financial aid.
Nominate your supplier for procurement awards
Procurement services has opened nominations for its 2026 Supplier Awards and asks for the university community's help to recognize outstanding suppliers. The awards are open to all suppliers that provided goods or services to Iowa State in 2025 and meet an award's eligibility criteria. Nominations, due Feb. 28, must describe why the supplier should be recognized in the award category and provide examples to demonstrate how the supplier meets the specific criteria. Follow the links for details and nomination form for each of six Supplier Award categories:
Campus conference looks at ethics in AI and technology
Staff, faculty and students are invited to a free conference, Advancing AI and Tech Ethics, on Thursday, March 12 (9 a.m.-5 p.m., MU Great Hall). Sponsored by the departments of philosophy and religious studies and English, it will feature ISU students, faculty and staff (and four invited philosopher guests from other universities) presenting their work about the ethical dimensions of technology and AI -- that is, ways that human lives are impacted, in the broadest sense. Registration is not required and lunch will be provided. Individuals interested in presenting should contact Annemarie Butler, associate professor of philosophy.
Cyclone Support Resource Fair is Feb. 17
At the Cyclone Support Resource Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 17 (1-4 p.m., 140 Parks Library), students can explore the wide range of services available at Iowa State that help them thrive academically and personally. This drop-in event makes it easy by gathering campus resources in one space so students can explore in a relaxed space, ask questions, make connections and learn how to navigate campus life with confidence. Featured resources include:
- Academic Success Center
- Office of Financial Success
- Navigate Student
- Student Accessibility Services
- Student Assistance
- ISU Police Department
- Thielen Student Health Center
- Student Counseling Services
- Student Wellness
- The SHOP food pantry
- Recreation Services
Registration closes soon for P&S conference this month
Registration closes Feb. 18 for "Pieces to Possibilities," the 2026 professional development conference hosted by the Professional and Scientific Council for P&S employees, on Thursday, Feb. 26 (8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Scheman Building, Iowa State Center). The full schedule, including session summaries, is online. The puzzle theme encourages participants to seek where they can connect with others, look at problems from different angles, and to not be afraid to try something new. Registration is $150.
Congratulations, Advancing One Community Award recipients
The division of student affairs has announced the recipients of the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Advancing One Community Award. Recipients demonstrate commitment to the principles and goals of King and bring about positive change to Iowa State through their volunteerism, engagement, scholarship, research, teaching or program development. They are:
- Employee: Santos Nunez, Coordinator for Student Success and Engagement, College of Engineering
- Student: Madison Dohrn, senior in mechanical engineering
- Campus group/organization: International Association of Students in Agriculture and Related Sciences
Workspace hosts Valentine pop-up shop Feb. 9-13
The Workspace will host a pop-up Valentine Shop at the Memorial Union Monday through Friday, Feb. 9-13 (10 a.m.-2 p.m. daily, near the University Book Store entrance, south atrium). Choose from a variety of succulents planted in pottery from The Workspace, personalize your plant with tiny animal add-ins and complete your gift with a Valentine's Day card created by local artist Rhonda Scott.
AI micro-credential courses launch this week
The Translational AI Center (TrAC) has opened registration for its spring AI micro-credential courses. The lineup has something for every learner, whether you're building foundational skills or advancing your expertise. The cost for either micro-credential is $500. Questions may be directed to Nicole Hayungs. The courses are:
- Foundational: Interpretability in AI (16 hours), Feb. 2-27
- Advanced: Parallelism in Deep Learning (16 hours), Feb. 2-27
Presale begins Feb. 6 for Post Malone/Jelly Roll outdoor concert July 17
Post Malone and Jelly Roll's Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2 will stop at Jack Trice Stadium on Saturday, July 17 (7:30 p.m.) General online ticket sales open at 10 a.m. Tuesday Feb. 10, at Ticketmaster. To participate in the Post Malone artist presale on Friday, Feb. 6 (10 a.m. local time), fans must sign up online by 10:59 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4. Multiple ticketing sites are hosting presales for this tour, but anyone who signs up can join the sale. On Ticketmaster, no code is needed and access is tied directly to your account; other sites may require an access code. Members of Citi, the official card of this tour, will have access to presale tickets for this show at 10 a.m. local time Wednesday, Feb. 4, through 11:59 p.m. local time Monday, Feb. 9 via the Citi entertainment program website. Both Post Malone and Jelly Roll will sell VIP packages at VIP Nation.
Hort Club is selling Valentine's Day bouquets
The Horticulture Club is accepting preorders for its annual Valentine's Day bouquet sale while supplies last. Roses, carnations and spider mums are available. Preorders will be available for pickup on Feb. 12-13 (9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily, Union Drive Community Center lobby). Floral arrangements also can be purchased on site those days. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted.
Iowa Water Conference organizers seek session proposals
The planning partners for the 2026 Iowa Water Conference invite water researchers and professionals to submit abstracts for breakout sessions and panel sessions that address how individuals and communities evaluate and protect Iowa's natural water sources. The conference will be held Sept. 16-17 at Arnolds Park on Lake Okoboji. Focus areas for the 2026 conference are:
- Integrated watershed and agricultural solutions
- Water quality and public health
- Water quantity: Flood and drought resilience
- Nature-based and green infrastructure for all communities
- Water recreation, tourism and economic vitality
- Fisheries, wildlife and aquatic ecosystem health
Federal 1095-C forms are in Workday
Employees' federal 1095-C forms, an IRS tax form that reports employer-provided health insurance coverage for the year, are available in Workday. Under the "Personal" option in the left column, select "Benefits and Pay," then "Benefits" and finally "ACA forms."
Lots to learn, great prizes awarded during Lab Safety Week
Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) will celebrate Lab Safety Awareness Week Feb. 9-13 with morning events designed to engage the campus research community in laboratory safety education. All faculty, staff and students are welcome, and all participants will be entered into a drawing for one of four grand prizes, with winners announced on Monday, Feb. 16. EH&S staff will be on hand to offer games, educational materials, snacks and prizes. The dates and locations for the events are:
- Monday, Feb. 9, 9 a.m.-noon, Hach Hall atrium
- Wednesday, Feb. 11, 9 a.m.-noon, Molecular Biology Building atrium
- Friday, Feb. 13, 9 a.m.-noon, Patterson Hall lobby near the Gentle Doctor Café
Scholars Who Write is open to faculty and staff
Scholars Who Write (formerly Smile and Write) is an online program, open to faculty and staff, designed to leverage peer accountability and help carve out space in participants' schedules to work on curriculum, manuscripts and other writing projects. Scholars Who Write is a great way to connect with peers in all disciplines who work together to accomplish writing goals that aid in their career progression. Meeting time options are 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and a weekly variable day and two-hour window to accommodate different schedules. The format is:
- Register ahead of time for as many sessions as you want. After registering, you'll receive a Zoom link to use for each session.
- Once you have logged in, we ask that your video be turned on. Doing this helps to assure accountability and can keep participants from distraction.
- At the start of each session, participants share the goals they want to accomplish. At the end of each session, we take a brief time to share progress made towards those goals.
Computer science office moves to Durham Center
Beginning Monday, Feb. 2, the main office for the computer science department will relocate from 226 Atanasoff Hall to 139 Durham Center. Office hours remain the same (8 a.m.-5 p.m.), and its System Support Group (IT support) will remain in Atanasoff and Pearson halls.
Nominate an exemplary faculty mentor
The office of the senior vice president and provost has issued a call for nominations for the 2026 Exemplary Faculty Mentor Award, which recognizes faculty members who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to mentoring and highlights the vital role that faculty mentorship plays in our university's success. Additional information about the award, including eligibility criteria and nomination procedures, is on the award website. Nominations are due Feb. 28. Recipients will be recognized during a reception on Thursday, April 16 (3-4:30 p.m., Cardinal Room, Memorial Union). Questions may be directed to Katharine Hensley in the provost's office.
Tearoom's spring lunch season starts Feb. 3
The Joan Bice Underwood Tearoom in 23 MacKay Hall, a teaching operation of the hospitality management program, re-opens for the spring semester on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Tuesdays through Fridays, a student team will serve lunch from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Each week features a weekly special for $10 and, starting Feb. 10, other hot food options are available for carry-out. The Tearoom is cashless; credit/debit cards are accepted. Diners can see menus for the whole semester and make a reservation online. The lunch special Feb. 3-6 is: Spaghetti with Italian sausage, Italian-style green beans, garlic bread, pumpkin bar and coffee, tea, lemonade or Arnold Palmer.
Registration is open for Spring Faculty Conference
The Spring Faculty Conference is Wednesday, March 25 (8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., MU Sun Room) and features four 90‑minute workshops that will explore workplace bullying, conflict resolution, creating psychologically safe workspaces and ethical communication. Each workshop includes a 40‑minute presentation, followed by small‑group conversations or activities and a concluding discussion period to bring ideas and perspectives together. Faculty can sign up for the workshops they wish to attend. Registration closes March 13 for the free event.
Preview webinar for new Community Insights website is Feb. 4
ISU Extension and Outreach is launching Community Insights, a website that replaces its ISU Indicators program website. The redesigned platform makes it easier to explore community indicators, track trends over time and access reports and interactive dashboards in one place. Designed to support data-enriched decision-making, Community Insights offers a streamlined way to find and use relevant data. University employees are invited to join a 30-minute webinar on Wednesday, Feb. 4 (11 a.m., via Zoom) that includes a walkthrough of the new website and tips for accessing and using the data resources and tools. Register online to receive the link.
Online monthly seminars highlight nutrient reduction strategies in four states
Iowa Nutrient Research Center will host this year’s Water Quality Research Seminar series on the status of nutrient reduction strategies in states along the Upper Mississippi River. Sessions feature scientists who have been leaders in developing, updating and tracking the progress of nutrient reduction strategies in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and Indiana. Presentations are the second Wednesday of each month -- February through May -- from 3:10-4 p.m. All sessions in this seminar series will be held online. Register via Zoom to participate in the seminars.
Proposals for fall Honors seminars are due Feb. 23
The University Honors Program invites proposals for Honors seminars in Fall 2026. These one- or two-credit courses, offered for a half or full term on a pass/fail basis, allow Honors students to examine topics of current or special interest. Enrollment is usually limited to 17 students. Honors allocates $500 per seminar for the professional development (e.g. professional subscriptions, membership fees, travel) of the instructor(s), which typically are faculty but can be P&S staff or graduate students. Proposals are due Monday, Feb. 23. Details and guidelines are on the Honors website; the proposal form also is online. Questions may be directed to Stephen Gilbert, 515-294-6782.
Students in an Honors seminar come from different colleges and years, learning together in a challenging but enjoyable atmosphere. Topics are limited only by the proposer's imagination. Some seminars arise from an instructor's area of expertise (orchid mania). Others are interdisciplinary, such as "Star Trek and A.I. Ethics." Scientists have taught on Tolkien, a medievalist discussed space exploration and a veterinarian explored literature.
Research project managers will meet Feb. 10
The Research Project Management Council, supported by the office of the vice president for research, will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10 (3-4 p.m., via Zoom). The council is open to all P&S staff who manage sponsored research projects or programs. In the first half of this meeting, council member Kelsey Van Selous, sociology and criminal justice department, will summarize her team's onboarding and offboarding processes and documentation. Then, in small groups, participants will discuss challenges and goals in people management as well as topics for future meetings. Contact Nicole Scott or Stacy Renfro with questions.
Undergraduate 'Research at the Capitol' applications due Feb. 8
Applications are open through Feb. 8 for this spring's Research in the Capitol, to be held Monday, March 9. This annual event highlights undergraduate research at Iowa's three regent universities. Students display posters and describe their research to legislators, news media members and top university administrators at the Iowa statehouse in Des Moines. Apply online.
Reminder: Nominations close Feb. 1 for student employee and supervisor awards
Nominations close Feb. 1 for two 2025-26 awards from the office of student financial aid. Follow each link for more information about the award criteria and nomination form.
- Student Employee of the Year. Recognize the outstanding efforts of hourly undergraduate student employees who are making a difference as leaders and innovators in their roles.
- Student Employee Supervisor of the Year (in partnership with university human resources). Recognize the exceptional supervisors of hourly student employees for their mentorship and professionalism.
Business attire donations for students sought prior to February career fairs
Iowa State's free Business Attire Pop-Up Shop, which has a permanent space in the east Memorial Union, is accepting new or gently used business attire now to share with students in preparation for the spring career fairs Feb. 10-March 9. Items sought most frequently by students are dresses, blazers, suits, slacks, large and tall menswear, loafers, flats, dress shoes, ties, steel-toed work boots, lab coats, goggles and accessories. All donations can be dropped off at the Multicultural Center (around the corner from the information desk) during building open hours. To request pick-up for a donation, contact Alyssa Rodriguez or Austin Cook. Volunteers are needed Jan. 27-30 (3-5 p.m. daily) to help sort and fold donations prior to several distribution events in early February. Monetary donations can be submitted to the professional attire closet fund at the ISU Foundation.
Questions can be emailed to thecloset@iastate.edu. More information is shared on Instagram @isupopup.
- Wednesday, Feb. 4 (9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m., MU Multicultural Center)
- Thursday, Feb. 5 (9 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m., MU Multicultural Center)
- Monday, Feb. 9 (10 a.m.-4 p.m., Cyclone Support Central, 140 Parks Library)
Workshop promotes math education for STEM success
CyMath, a math tutoring and support program, is hosting a workshop, "Math for STEM Success: Grade to Grad School," Jan. 30 (2-5 p.m., intended for ISU graduate students and faculty) and Jan. 31 (10 a.m.-noon, intended for school leaders, teachers and families). Participants may join in person (Coover Hall) or via Zoom. Registration is open; questions may be directed to CyMath faculty coordinator Namrata Vaswani, electrical and computer engineering. Tentative session topics are:
- Friday: Math Tutoring for Improving Communication/Teaching Skills and Wellbeing; Graduate School Success Tips for Math and Computing-based Research; and Why Learn Math, Why Learn to Code in the Age of AI?
- Saturday: Evaluating Students' Learning in the Age of AI; Building Early Math Skills for Future HS and College STEM Success; and Teaching Math with Less (math as an inexpensive subject to teach but one that guarantees STEM readiness)
Classes move online, university partially closed on Jan. 23
Due to the forecast for dangerously cold temperatures, Iowa State University will partially close on Friday, Jan. 23, and classes (day and evening) will meet virtually. All academic buildings will be locked. Residence halls and dining centers will be open, and retail dining locations will have reduced hours or be closed. Parks Library, the Memorial Union and Rec Services also will remain open. Iowa State wrestling and track and field events scheduled for Friday will be held as planned.
- Students: Check email and Canvas for additional information from their instructors.
- Employees: Supervisors should provide maximum flexibility for employees to work remotely or take leave. If remote work is not an option, consider potential training opportunities that employees can complete remotely. Supervisors in police, public safety, security, power plant, food service, health care, animal care and critical maintenance should make arrangements for team members to report safely to campus. Employees who can't make it to campus should contact their supervisors.
For questions, access this FAQ or the university's severe weather and emergency closings policy. Classes scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24, will be held in-person. Updates will be posted on the ISU Alert website.
Try on recreation services for a week
Recreation services is offering faculty and staff a one-week free membership trial Jan. 26-Feb. 1 to encourage employees to explore the multiple facilities (State Gym, Beyer Hall and Lied Recreation), sample the programming and otherwise investigate how the recreation services team can support your well-being. Register online; a confirmation email will be sent with additional information on facility usage and program sign-up.
Valentine's fudge pre-orders due Jan. 30
The Food Science Club is selling its fudge in half-pound containers in time for Valentine's Day. Pre-orders may be submitted online through Friday, Jan. 30, or until sold out. Flavors are chocolate, peanut butter, cookies 'n cream, chocolate mint, orange cream and Cardinal & Gold (formerly Cyclone – chocolate fudge with peanuts and mini marshmallows, topped with Cyclone M&Ms). The price is $7 for one, $12 for two, and $6 for each additional container. All funds raised will be used to cover club expenses and industry trips.
Orders can be picked up Wednesday-Thursday, Feb. 11-12 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.. outside of 206 MacKay). Unsold fudge will be sold in the same location on Friday, Feb. 13 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.).
Study Abroad Fair is Jan. 29
The Study Abroad Fair on Thursday, Jan. 29 (10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., MU Great Hall) is a one-stop shop to learn about adventures abroad -- interning, studying and volunteering abroad in experiences ranging from one week to one year. The U.S. Postal Service also will have staff on hand to process U.S. passport applications from members of the university community (students, faculty and staff); appointments are recommended. More information about the fair is online, and questions may be directed to Ben McKelfresh.
Two-day workshop is prep for drone pilot certification
ISU's Digital Ag Innovation Lab, in partnership with autonomous tool maker Terraplex Ag, will host a two-day drone workshop Feb. 24-25 (9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, Digital Ag Innovation Lab, 3800 University Blvd.). The workshop is designed to prepare participants for the Federal Aviation Administration Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification exam. Early registration is $449 through Feb. 6, and $500 after. Registration closes Feb. 20.
Weather forecast postpones reception for calendar honorees
Due to the forecast for extreme cold on Friday, Jan. 23, the "Women Impacting ISU 2026 Calendar" reception scheduled for that day has been postponed until Friday, Feb. 6 (3:30-5 p.m, MU Sun Room).
Employee W-2 tax forms are available in Workday
Employee W-2 forms, which summarize income and tax withholding for calendar year 2025, are available in Workday. On the left side of the Workday homepage, click on "Benefits and Pay." Under "Tasks and Reports" at the top of the page, select the "My Tax Documents" button and click the view/print button to see your W-2.
Responses due Feb. 13 to regents' free speech survey
Learn more about lifelong learning through OLLI at Iowa State
Join OLLI at Iowa State director Heather Bristow to learn more about the local program and the national OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) network on Thursday, Feb. 5 (1-2:30 p.m., via Zoom). "Let's Talk OLLI" will be offered once each term to raise awareness of the OLLI network, encourage participation and foster a community of lifelong learners.
Jan. 19 is university holiday
University offices are closed and classes are not in session on Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of the national Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Spring semester classes begin Tuesday, Jan. 20.
Find WorkFlex information on employee benefits website
Information about Iowa State's WorkFlex program is now accessible as a tile under "Additional programs" on the employee benefits website. The WorkFlex information page, in the human resources ServiceNow portal, includes guidance for employees and supervisors and an FAQ. WorkFlex agreements are requested and approved in Workday.
Volunteers sought for campus FIRST LEGO youth events on Feb. 7
The College of Engineering seeks volunteers to inspire the next generation of Cyclone engineers, scientists and innovators by supporting FIRST LEGO League events on Saturday, Feb. 7. Faculty, staff and students are invited to serve in various roles, including project and robot design judges/reviewers, robot game referees and general event support. More than 100 volunteers are needed to support an anticipated 2,000 campus visitors attending two concurrent events that day:
- Challenge State Championship (7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., multiple campus buildings), approximately 500 4th to 8th graders
- Explore Ames Expo (9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Sukup Hall), approximately 100 2nd to 4th graders
Interested individuals should complete a Volunteer Availability Form by Friday, Jan. 23. Volunteers will receive further information via email regarding their assignment, check-in location, parking and other details. Volunteer-related questions may be directed to Yamille Pérez, Engineering recruitment and student services.
Registration is open for P&S professional development conference
Registration is open for "Pieces to Possibilities," the 2026 conference hosted by the Professional and Scientific Council for P&S employees, on Thursday, Feb. 26 (8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Scheman Building, Iowa State Center). The full schedule, including session summaries, is online. The puzzle theme encourages participants to seek where they can connect with others, look at problems from different angles, and to not be afraid to try something new. Through Feb. 1, early registration is $130; after Feb. 1 registration is $150. Registration closes Feb. 18.
Reminder: New compensation statements available Jan. 9 in Workday
Employees who are eligible for a discretionary salary increase are reminded they'll find a compensation statement in Workday on Friday, Jan. 9, that outlines the change to their compensation as a result of the annual performance-based process. The new statements will be available to eligible faculty, professional and scientific staff, contract employees and post docs for salary increases that took effect Jan. 1. Starting Jan. 9, for two weeks the "timely suggestions" section on their Workday homepage will contain a link to the employee's compensation statement. Employees also can view their compensation statement in the Benefits and Pay hub in Workday.
Compensation statements promote consistency and transparency with the outcomes of an annual performance-based process.
Proposals (two types) sought for annual Digital Scholarship Symposium
Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to submit proposals for the third annual Digital Scholarship Symposium on Wednesday, March 25 (10 a.m.-3 p.m., The Catalyst digital research and learning space, Parks Library). Participants will explore how digital methods and tools enrich research, teaching, creative practice and public engagement, with particular attention to public digital arts and humanities and digital pedagogy. Proposals for either panel presentations or lightning talks are welcome, and they may feature completed projects, works in progress, teaching practices or exploratory ideas. Proposals submitted via this online form are accepted through 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 2; submitters will be notified of accepted proposals by Feb. 9.
New medical staff announced for occupational medicine office
The Occupational Medicine program, which provides monitoring, prevention and medical support services for university and Ames National Laboratory staff and faculty who work with hazardous materials, reopened this week after a brief closure for the winter holidays. Medical appointments can be scheduled by contacting the office at (515) 294-2056. Returning clients will notice a few changes in personnel. After 12 years of service to ISU and Ames Lab clients, Dr. Margaret Evans retired at the end of December, and physician assistant Erin Lucas returned to Thielen Student Health Center. Succeeding them are Dr. John Petrisko and physician assistant LeRoy Spurlock from McFarland Clinic as part of the clinic's new oversight role for ISU occupational medicine. Additionally, nurses Kori Grooms and Whitney Groomes accepted positions outside the university. Registered nurse Allison Retz remains on staff and has assumed many of the nursing oversight duties. An open house to meet the new medical providers will be held Tuesday, Jan. 27 (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., G11 TASF).
There could be some delays in service during the medical team transition period, but the impact is expected to be minimal.
CyMath program for grades 3-12 is recruiting tutors, mentors
CyMath is a math tutoring and support program with dual goals of helping school students, particularly those without math support at home, improve their math skills and confidence, while helping math and engineering faculty and graduate students improve their teaching and communication skills. Undergraduates also are welcome in paid and unpaid roles. Tutoring runs at Ames schools or via Zoom. Opportunities for Iowa Staters to participate:
- Unpaid tutors, especially 10-11 a.m. Saturdays via Zoom; other options available.
- Sign up for 1 credit of EE 5900 I.
- Paid positions for undergraduates (hourly or through Research Experience for Undergraduates) with preference for math or math education majors.
Additional information (PDF) is in these slides; questions may be directed to faculty coordinator Namrata Vaswani, electrical and computer engineering.
Winter courses for retirees begin Jan. 12
The first day of OLLI at Iowa State (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) winter classes is Monday, Jan. 12. Winter courses are online.
'Money Smart' virtual series begins Jan. 22
ISU Extension and Outreach will host "Money Smart: Prioritizing Bills, Credit and Debt," a free, three-part series that provides practical tools to help participants gain control of expenses, reduce stress and set themselves up for financial success in the year ahead. The series will be offered twice via Zoom on Thursdays, Jan. 22, Jan. 29 and Feb. 5: from noon to 1 p.m. and from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Iowans may participate in either the noon series or the evening series. Pre-registration is required by Jan. 13. Questions may be directed to Barb Wollan, 515-832-9597.
P&S winter social is Jan. 8
The Professional and Scientific Council will host a winter social for P&S employees on Thursday, Jan. 8 (3:30-4:30 p.m., near Sparks Cafe, fourth floor, Student Innovation Center). Enjoy hot cider, snacks, games and prizes. An RSVP is appreciated to help with food planning, but not required to attend. The social follows the council's monthly meeting nearby (2:10 p.m., room 4250), which is open to all P&S employees.
Transportation services shares holiday hours
The mechanic shop and the dispatch desk at Transportation Services will not be staffed Dec. 22-26. The after-hours phone will be answered for emergencies involving university fleet vehicles and for kiosk-related issues.
Ticket price reduced for women's conference opener
Fans can purchase general admission tickets for the No. 10 Cyclone women basketball team's Big 12 Conference opener on Sunday, Dec. 21, for $2.78 each, which includes tax and fees. The opponent is the Kansas Jayhawks and the game starts at noon in Hilton Coliseum. This offer ends at 11:59 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, for online purchases only.
Occupational medicine office is closed Dec. 22-Jan. 4
The Occupational Medicine office will be closed from Monday, Dec. 22, through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. Beginning Jan. 5, new medical appointments can be scheduled by contacting the office at 515-294-2056.