Announcements
May 2024
Reiman Gardens hosts plant sale May 11-12
Reiman Gardens' annual plant sale Extravaganza will be held Saturday, May 11 (9 a.m.-6 p.m.) and Sunday, May 12 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) in the gardens' parking lot, rain or shine. No gardens admission fee is needed. Plants for sale include perennials for sun and shade, herbs and vegetables, Iowa natives, woody plants including trees, Buck roses, container and bedding annuals, houseplants, hanging baskets and All-American Selection winners. Credit card, check and cash will be accepted as payment. The sale supports several student organizations, the gardens and Story County Master Gardener Association. A sale for Reiman Gardens members precedes the public sale dates.
Improve your online or hybrid course this summer
Faculty planning to revamp their online or hybrid courses this summer are invited to join the free online workshop, "Improving Your Online Course," facilitated by Olga Mesropova, world languages and cultures and Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching faculty affiliate. It will be offered twice: June 17-July 5 and July 29-Aug. 18 (register online). This asynchronous, work-at-your-own pace Quality Matters workshop will guide you to make improvements to various elements of your course including general alignment. Receive practical tips for infusing your course with active learning opportunities and evaluating the effectiveness of your assessments. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a formal Quality Matters certificate.
Design Reading Room collections moving to Parks Library
Collections held in the Design Reading Room (101 College of Design) will be transferred to Parks Library. The decision follows multi-year conversations among University Library and College of Design leaders about evolving usage of the space and collections -- and the most effective use of those resources. Transitioning the collections to Parks Library expands student access, where extended library hours include weekends and university breaks.
The last day of operation for the Design Reading Room will be Wednesday, May 15. Materials have remained available to students without interruption this spring. Library staff have relocated to Parks Library; student employees have been able to complete their spring term of service in the Design Reading Room and will have the option of moving to Parks. Furniture and fixtures are expected to be removed before July 4. The College of Design will explore the most effective and flexible ways to utilize the reading room space to support students and faculty.
Submit online feedback form on provost candidates by May 2
University community members are asked to share their feedback on Iowa State's provost finalists by completing the online candidate feedback form by 5 p.m. Thursday, May 2. Recordings of the campus forums for the three remaining finalists have been posted to the search website for those who want to view them. A fourth finalist, Eric Barker, dean of the College of Pharmacy at Purdue University, has withdrawn from the search.
Exterior projects at the Farm House museum scheduled for May
The Farm House Museum, a university museums affiliate on central campus dating to 1860, will be closed for three weeks, May 13-31, for several exterior improvement projects, including roof replacement, painting and repairs. If all work stays on schedule, the campus icon will reopen on Monday, June 3. Summer hours will be noon-4 p.m. weekdays, through Friday, July 26. Admission is free; donations are welcome.
Spring Art Mart runs May 7-10
The spring Art Mart pop-up shop, organized by the Workspace and the ISU Gaffer's Guild, will be held May 7-10 at the Memorial Union Art Gallery, first floor. Hours are Tuesday (4-7 p.m.), Wednesday (10 a.m.-7 p.m.), and Thursday-Friday (10 a.m.-4 p.m.).
Triple chocolate, anyone?
Members of the Dairy Science club are selling ice cream today (noon-2 p.m.) outside the north doors to Lush Auditorium in Kildee Hall. Get a cup for $2 (cash only); flavors are strawberry, blueberry, S'mores, cheesecake and triple chocolate. The ice cream is mixed by club members at the ISU Creamery, and the sale serves as a fundraiser for club activities throughout the year. Interested in having the club's ice cream for your event? Send an email.
You're invited: Central Stores appreciation lunch
Central Stores invites all faculty and staff to an appreciation open house on Thursday, May 9 (11 a.m.-2 p.m., lot 47 between General Services Building and the power plant). While supplies last, enjoy burgers, brats, chips, desserts and refreshments.
Arts and events
This academic year marks the 10th anniversary of therapy dogs visiting Parks Library to help students de-stress during prep week.
