Procurement services' Supplier Show is Oct. 14
Procurement services will host its annual Supplier Show on Tuesday, Oct. 14 (10 a.m.-2 p.m., MU Great Hall). Explore options offered by internal and external suppliers who will attend in person. Meet the people behind ISU's internal stores and departments (central stores, chemistry stores, ISU Book Store, finance service delivery, card services, transportation services, environmental health and safety and printing services). Bring your ISU Card; you'll need it to check in and get entered in the drawing for door prizes and games.
Eyles honored with Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers Legacy Award
Judi Eyles, Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship director, received the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers (GCEC) Legacy Award, honoring her nearly 30 years of leadership in entrepreneurship education and her lasting impact on students, faculty and entrepreneurs. The Legacy Award, one of GCEC’s highest distinctions, recognizes individuals whose work has created enduring, transformational impact in advancing entrepreneurship within universities.
Benefits website updated with 2026 information
The employee benefits website has been updated with 2026 plan year information, including a benefits overview, plan coverage summaries and comparisons, employee premiums and a 2026 link to ALEX, the free, comparison-shopping tool. Select the open enrollment page from the right menu to see 2026 information (the main site features current plan year information). Enrollment for 2026 benefits is open Nov. 3-21.
Campus input sought on Workday Student
Iowa State teams supporting Workday Student are hosting four college feedback workshops this semester to gather input that will help shape the future of Workday Student. Participants will receive an overview of the teams' current efforts, contribute directly to developing the Workday Student roadmap and influence what gets prioritized. These sessions are intended for instructors, academic advisors and graduate support staff. Dates and topics are:
- Oct. 16 (10:50 a.m.-12:20 p.m., 0001 Carver), registration and scheduling
- Nov. 13 (9:20-10:50 a.m., 1002 Gilman), academic planner and academic progress record
- Nov. 18 (3:40-5 p.m., 1001 Troxel), reporting, notifications and support
- Dec. 2 (3:40-5 p.m., 101 Design), process routing and permissions
Feedback about Workday at ISU can be emailed anytime to workcyte_feedback@iastate.edu.
'Dancing with the Stars' tickets on sale Oct. 10
Tickets for a Feb. 26, 2026, performance of Dancing with the Stars: Live! at Stephens Auditorium go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10, via Ticketmaster or the Stephens ticket office. The touring show features professional dancers Brandon Armstrong, Alan Bersten, Hailey Bills, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Jenna Johnson, Daniella Karagach, Pasha Pashkov, Emma Slater, Ezra Sosa and Britt Stewart. Ticket prices start at $59.50 (plus applicable service charges). VIP packages will be available and include premium tickets, meet and Greet photo opportunity, interactive experience with members of the touring cast, exclusive merchandise and more; details are on the tour site.
Cyclone Family Weekend is Oct. 10-12
Cyclone Family Weekend, a time for parents and younger siblings of undergraduates to visit campus, is this weekend, Oct. 10-12. It opens with a Friday afternoon sand volleyball tourney and evening welcome reception in the Student Innovation Center, and continues with open houses across campus, tours of cool facilities, performances and many activities. Most events are on campus; many are free, though some require advance registration.
Safe fitness is focus of annual 'Rock On in Retirement' symposium
ISU Retirees' 13th annual Rock on in Retirement symposium, "Easy Ways to Be Fit in Retirement," will be held Thursday, Oct. 30 (8:30 a.m.-noon, Alumni Center). Two local experts committed to helping older adults stay active, independent and safe, Dr. Colleen Schwartz and Abbie Coniglio, will lead presentations that blend science, community insight and hands-on experience -- drawing from national guidelines and their work with the Story County Fall Prevention Coalition. The symposium is open to the public, and registration is online. Participants will learn more about:
- Movement -- whether seated, standing or supported by a chair -- as a powerful tool for maintaining strength, balance and confidence.
- Fall prevention, with evidence-based techniques demonstrated and explained.
- Programs for arthritis like Walk With Ease and tai chi.
- How yoga and chair yoga can enhance physical stability and mental clarity.
- Recommendations for footwear and new technologies such as apps and wearable devices.
Register for a landscape session for your home
Members of the Landscape Club are booking fall design sessions on Saturday, Oct. 18 (four time slots beginning at 9 a.m.). Each one-hour session is $160 and includes: basic site overview, plant recommendations and a landscape perspective drawing. Slots are limited and are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis. Another design day will be held in the spring. Proceeds support the club's involvement in the National Collegiate Landscape Competition.
Get started with community-engaged research
Jane Rongerude, faculty fellow for community-engaged research (CER) in the office of the vice president for research, will lead an interactive workshop to introduce CER on Monday, Oct. 13 (1-2 p.m., MU Cardinal Room). Learn what community engaged research is; how you can add CER into your research portfolio, classes and community outreach; and why you might want to try it. This is the first workshop in a year-long CER series. Rongerude is an associate professor in urban planning and redevelopment.
Tableau Public introductory workshop is Oct. 20
ISU Extension and Outreach is hosting a workshop, Introduction to Tableau Public, on Monday, Oct. 20 (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Economic Development Core Facility, 1805 Collaboration Pl.). Learn how to turn raw information into clear, compelling visuals that drive decisions with this free tool. Registration is $200. Contact Chris Seeger with questions. Learn to:
- Create interactive dashboards, charts, maps and data stories.
- Connect to spreadsheets, GIS data, and other common data sources.
- Publish and share your dashboards online to engage your audience.
University AI website is live
A new AI website (ai.iastate.edu) for Iowa State is available, developed through the AI Committee led by the office of the senior vice president and provost. The site is an information hub to explore and support use of artificial intelligence tools at Iowa State. Key features include:
- Overview of AI tools available to the university community and how to access them.
- Comparison chart to help students, faculty and staff choose the right tool for their needs.
- Q&A section addressing secure and responsible use of AI, including guidance on data protection.
- Links to additional university sites and resources about AI.
The AI Committee gathered related university sites and webpages. If an area has content that should be added to the site, send an email to itscomms@iastate.edu.
Funeral for former faculty member Denis McGee is Oct. 4
A Mass of Christian burial for former plant pathology faculty member and Seed Science Center seed pathology specialist Denis McGee will be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 4 (11 a.m., Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 2210 Lincoln Way), with a time of visitation held prior (9:30-11:00 a.m.), also at the church. McGee was a member of the plant pathology faculty from 1978 to 2005. Memorial contributions may be directed to Food at First or The Bridge Home and sent to The Family of Denis McGee, c/o Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames 50010. Obituary.
Presidential search committee meets Oct. 6
The next meeting of the ISU Presidential Search Committee is Monday, Oct. 6 (9 a.m.-1 p.m., Alumni Center). Most of the meeting (PDF) will be a closed session to evaluate applicants for the Iowa State presidency. At the conclusion of the closed session, it's anticipated that committee leaders will share the number of candidates who advanced as semi-finalists and next steps in the search process.
Extension's 2026 garden calendar now on sale
The 2026 Garden Calendar, "A Bounty of Bulbs," may be purchased for $9 through the ISU Extension Store, online or at 119 Printing and Publications Building. This year's edition highlights the beauty and variety of bulbs, such as spring tulips, summer lilies, autumn crocuses and even winter's amaryllis, adding color to landscapes year-round.
Register for Nov. 17 Iowa Organic Conference
The 25th Iowa Organic Conference will be held Monday, Nov. 17 (8 a.m.-4 p.m., University of Iowa Memorial Union). Iowa State's Organic Agriculture Program is a co-host. The conference includes a keynote talk by Montana organic farmer Bob Quinn, morning and afternoon breakout sessions, vendor fair and an organic lunch. Registration is $100 through Nov. 2, and $150 after.
Learn more about proposed Ames fire station relocation
The city of Ames is hosting two "Fire Station No. 2 Spotlight" events at which residents can learn more about the proposed relocation of the nearly 60-year-old Welch Avenue fire station to a site on State Avenue owned by Iowa State and provided for this use at no cost to the city. Both spotlights will be held at the current station, 132 Welch Ave.:
- Saturday, Oct. 4 (9-11 a.m.)
- Wednesday, Oct. 8 (4-6 p.m.)
Visitors can meet firefighters and learn more about the city's Nov. 4 bond referendum which, if supported by Ames voters, would build a new station that better serves the city, reduces traffic conflicts in campustown, strengthens the city-university partnership and creates redevelopment opportunities at the Welch Avenue location.
Homecoming buttons go on sale Sept. 29
Buttons to celebrate Homecoming 2025 (Oct. 19-25) go on sale for $5 on Monday, Sept. 29, in the University Book Store, Memorial Union, and the Innovate 1858 store, Student Innovation Center. The button provides daily admission to lunch on central campus Monday-Thursday of Homecoming week (the faculty/staff-dedicated line returns) and a 10% discount at the Innovate 1858 store that week. Campus units can order buttons in bulk (minimum of 10 buttons) for delivery.
Nominate a senior for the Wallace E. Barron Award
The ISU Alumni Association is accepting nominations for the Wallace E. Barron All-University Senior Award, which recognizes outstanding ISU seniors who display high character, outstanding achievements in academics and university/community activities, and promise for continuing these exemplary qualities as alumni. Applicants must be an undergraduate student with senior classification status (90+ credits) and a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of the 2025 fall semester. Seniors graduating in fall 2025 are eligible. Nominations are due Dec. 1. Questions can be emailed to Katie Lickteig.
Financial education workshop series begins Oct. 7
The Financial Wellness at Work project supports Iowa State employees with additional financial wellness support services. The financial education workshop series begins Oct. 7 with "Time for a Financial Checkup" followed by "Money Smart: Taking Control of your $," which is a two-part workshop on Oct. 16 and 30. "Mission Possible: Saving" will be Nov. 5, and the series concludes Nov. 12 with "Borrowing Smart." The fall series virtual workshops are held from noon until 1 p.m. and is made possible through a partnership between ISU Extension and Outreach and university human resources.
Preregistration is required at least 24 hours prior to each session, and registrants will receive login information by email. Questions about the workshops can be directed to Barb Wollan, Health and Human Sciences educator, bwollan@iastate.edu or 515-832-9597.
Workshop introduces tool for using, sharing public data
ISU Extension and Outreach's Community and Economic Development unit will offer an in-person workshop, "Unlocking the Power of Community Data: Visualizing and Sharing Your Local Data," on Monday, Oct. 20 (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Economic Development Core Facility). Learn how to use Tableau Public, a tool for creating interactive dashboards and data stories with a free, user-friendly method that translates raw data into compelling visuals. The workshop is for community leaders, analysts, planners, nonprofit staff and anyone who wants to make sense of data. The cost is $200; ISU faculty and staff and county extension employees receive a 15% discount. Online registration is open through Thursday, Oct. 16.
Welch Avenue has reopened in campustown
The city of Ames project that had closed Welch Avenue from Chamberlain to Hunt streets since late April has concluded. The upgrades included water main, storm and sanitary sewer replacement, street and sidewalk reconstruction and street light replacement.
Faculty, staff volunteers sought for Three-Minute Thesis prelims
The Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) planning committee seeks faculty and staff volunteers for preliminary rounds on the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 22 (2:30-3:30 p.m., 4-5 p.m.). The 3MT is a competition in which graduate students summarize their research with audiences outside their discipline in three minutes or less and using one static slide. Volunteers serve in judging, timekeeping and doorkeeping roles. Complete an online sign-up form to indicate your interest in volunteering.
Stange Road traffic switches to center lanes Sept. 17
Two-directional traffic on north Stange Road will move to the center two lanes in time for the morning commute on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Traffic will remain head-to-head in the center two lanes. Additionally, the second southbound lane will open south of the Ioway Creek bridge to shorten wait times at the traffic light at 13th Street. With traffic in the center lanes, the contractor will install the new pedestrian path and light fixtures on the west side of the road. The intent is to open the eastern-most lane (northbound) when the street lights are functioning.
Innovation Impact lunch club set for Sept. 26
The September edition of the Innovation Impact Lunch Club will feature a panel of manufacturing heavy hitters (Curries Assa Abloy, John Deere, Metalcraft) with a presence in the ISU Research park. CIRAS director Mike O'Donnell will moderate. The event is Friday, Sept. 26 (11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., lunch at 11:15 a.m., training room, ISU Economic Development Core Facility in the research park). The free series is hosted by ISU's office of economic development and industry relations especially for its faculty and staff partners, but open to all. RSVP to mndooley@iastate.edu.
Oct. 10-12 'Spirits in the Gardens' tickets are on sale
Reiman Gardens is selling time-entry tickets for its annual "Spirits in the Gardens" halloween celebration, being held this year the weekend of Oct. 10-12. Tickets are $16 ($14 for members and ISU students, $7 youth 2-12 years). Enjoy more than 1,000 hand-carved jack-o'-lanterns, chemistry shows, cosplay, trick-or-treating and (optional) costumes.
Former Post leader reflects on media expansion
Eugene Robinson, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist, author, political analyst and former assistant managing editor of The Washington Post, will present the 2025 Manatt-Phelps Lecture in Political Science on Wednesday, Oct. 1 (6 p.m., MU Sun Room). He'll look at how the rise of 24-hour cable news, the internet, social media and corporate consolidation has transformed media -- and what that means for news audiences.
Lecture looks at liberty language in Declaration of Independence
Danielle Allen, director of the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation at the Harvard Kennedy School's Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, and director of the Democratic Knowledge Project at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, will explore the themes of liberty, equality and the power of language in the Declaration of Independence and their relevance today in a lecture on Thursday, Oct. 2 (6 p.m., MU Sun Room). Her talk is titled, "Do Words Matter? The Language of Liberty in the Declaration of Independence."
Short course on beginner GIS offered Oct. 1-2
ISU Extension and Outreach is hosting an in-person, two-day beginner GIS class, Essentials of ArcGIS Pro 3 on Oct. 1-2 (8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, Economic Development Core Facility, 1805 Collaboration Pl.). The cost is $600 (with a 50% discount for all ISU-affiliated staff, students and faculty); register online. Questions may be directed to Bailey Hanson or Jay Maxwell. Participants will explore:
- Essentials and tools of ArcGIS Pro.
- Map-making with GIS data.
- Geoprocessing basics, featuring common tools like buffering, clipping and making selections.
Tearoom opens for lunch service on Sept. 16
The Joan Bice Underwood Tearoom in 23A MacKay will open for the semester on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The Tearoom is a restaurant/classroom teaching program in ISU's hospitality management program. Payment is by credit/debit card only. This semester's service format will feature:
- Grab-and-go cold food items on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the front of the Tearoom.
- The weekly special ($10) and other hot items, with optional dine-in service, on Wednesdays and Fridays. Reservations are recommended for dining-in, but walk-ins are welcome.
Register for Oct. 4 introductory BBQ class
The Iowa Pork Industry Center, collaborating with meat science program faculty, is offering an Introduction to BBQ class on Saturday, Oct. 4 (9 a.m.-1 p.m., Kildee Hall). The public is welcome. Participation is limited and registration is required. The $75 registration fee covers all supplies. Participants will learn about the basics of grill care, a variety of spices and marinates, how to prepare pork products (such as loins, chops, Boston butt and ribs) and how to cook them. They'll have an opportunity to grill pork products and sample their creations.
Workday integration powers new directory
In July, Iowa State launched a redesigned public personnel directory. The upgrade improves search accuracy and resolves previous issues with short names and punctuation. It also updates the site to match the ISU web theme. The URL remains the same -- info.iastate.edu. The directory was built with Workday as the personnel data source, ensuring the directory stays accurate, secure and easier to maintain over time. Individuals still have the option to keep their information hidden from public view, while full details remain accessible within Workday profiles.
Fall GIS series includes workshops, celebrations
Co-hosted by the GIS Support and Research Facility and Parks Library, a series of GIS events and workshops in The Catalyst this semester is designed to help faculty, staff and students discover powerful GIS (geographic information system) tools and resources. Four workshops require registration; drop-in observances for Earth Observation Day (Oct. 14) and GIS Day (Nov. 19) do not.
Honors program seeks spring seminar proposals
The university honors program invites proposals for one- or two- credit honors seminars for spring 2026. Experienced instructors typically are faculty or P&S staff, but also can be graduate students. Seminar topics range widely from architecture to zookeeping. The goal is to engage students deeply in a topic in an active learning environment. Enrollment is capped at 17 students and grading is pass/fail. The honors program offers $500 to seminar instructors to be used for professional development. More information for instructors is online; the proposal submission deadline is Friday, Sept. 26. Questions may be directed to honors program faculty director Stephen Gilbert.
Academic freedom historically, from professional norm to First Amendment right
David Rabban, Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of Texas School of Law, will present the 2025 Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 25 (6 p.m., MU Sun Room). His talk will compare the professional norm of academic freedom that originated from the 1915 declaration of the American Association of University Professors with the development of academic freedom as a First Amendment right, as recognized by the U.S. Supreme Court beginning in the 1950s. He also will explore the development of a distinctive First Amendment right of academic freedom that protects the expert speech of professors for societal interest in the production and dissemination of knowledge.
Nominate a library employee for staff award
Any member of the Iowa State community can nominate a library employee (of any classification) for the 2025 Linda Shallcross Soukup Library Staff Award, which recognizes exceptional contributions by library staff who advance the mission of the library through innovation, leadership, service and community impact. Nominations are due Sept. 30, and can recognize work completed in the prior fiscal year or sustained accomplishments over time. Eligibility and submission details are available online; questions may be emailed to the Library Awards and Recognition Committee.
Iowa Nutrient Research Center shares fall seminar series
Better water quality through regional collaborative research is the focus of the Iowa Nutrient Research Center's fall seminar series. The presentations take place the second Wednesday of each month, September through December, (3:10-4 p.m., 3306 Elings or virtual). The December seminar will be held online only. Details about each seminar are on the center's website under the events tab.
2025 voting information available in Canvas
Did you know 2025 is an election year? Iowa voters will choose their city and school board leaders on Nov. 4, and voters in other states also may participate in state or local elections. The Center for Cyclone Civics prepared an updated, nonpartisan, non-ideological Canvas module for the 2025 election. Instructors can find it in Canvas Commons by searching for Cyclones Vote 2025, and are asked to consider downloading the module in their Canvas shells as an optional resource for their students. By making the module optional and not tied in any way to class content, downloading the module does not violate the university's germaneness policy (Faculty Manual section 7.2.1.2).
Faculty should NOT offer any incentives, such as extra credit, to students for completing the module, registering to vote or voting. Doing so could be considered bribery under Iowa law (Iowa Code §722.1). Questions may be directed to the Center for Cyclone Civics at cyclonecivics@iastate.edu.
Showcase for summer graduate career exploration is Sept. 9
Learn from 18 Ph.D. students majoring in different engineering fields during the Graduate Career Exploration Program poster showcase on Tuesday, Sept. 9 (11 a.m.-1 p.m., Student Innovation Center atrium). Pizza will be served. Over the past 14 weeks, the students participated in this new career services program in the Graduate College. During the showcase, they'll present their potential career paths, share the knowledge and tips they acquired from the program and insights gained from multiple informational interviews with professionals in those careers.
How you can contribute to the business attire pop-up shop this month
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 to share with students in preparation for the fall career fairs Sept.17-Oct.14. Items sought most frequently by students are blazers, suits, slacks, large and tall menswear, loafers, flats, dress shoes, ties, steel toed work boots, purses and accessories. Donations can be dropped off at the Memorial Union Multicultural Center (around the corner from the information desk) during Memorial Union open hours. Monetary donations can be made to the professional attire closet fund at the ISU Foundation. Questions can be emailed to thecloset@iastate.edu. Volunteers also are sought during the pop-up shop student shopping hours on Sept. 10-11 and set-up on Sept. 9; sign up online.
Fall workshops focus on faculty professional development
The office of the senior vice president and provost is hosting seven workshops during fall semester on various aspects of faculty development. Some will meet in person; some will be hosted virtually. Register for each event online. The fall lineup is:
- Sept. 25 (2-3:15 p.m., virtual), ISU ADVANCE: Building A Strong Portfolio for Term Faculty Advancement
- Sept. 26 (11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 3580 Memorial Union), Writing Your Next Chapter: How to Find Your Mojo at Mid-Career
- Sept. 30 (10-11:15 a.m., virtual), Responding to Disruptions: Creating Learning Spaces that Support Student and Faculty Success
- Oct. 14 (2-3 p.m., virtual), Preparing Effective Award Nominations
- Oct. 15 (1-2:15 p.m., 3580 Memorial Union), ISU ADVANCE: Promotion from Associate Professor to Professor
- Oct. 16 (noon-1:30 p.m., luncheon, Campanile Room, Memorial Union), Fostering Strong Mentoring Relationships
- Dec. 4 (11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., virtual), Planning for Post-Tenure Review
Center for Communication Excellence celebrates 10 years
The staff in the Center for Communication Excellence, Graduate College, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. Faculty and staff are invited to a reception drop-in event on Monday, Sept. 15 (9:30 a.m.-noon, MU Campanile Room). Part 1 (9:30-10:30 a.m.) will celebrate the history of the center. After a short coffee break, part 2 (11 a.m.-noon) will focus on the impact and vision of the CCE.
Reminder: Employment and benefits center moves to north campus next week
On Tuesday, Sept. 9, university human resources' (UHR) benefits and service center offices will move to the Warren Madden Building (formerly Administrative Services Building), 2221 Wanda Daley Dr., on the north side of campus. These two teams will comprise the new ISU Employment and Benefits Center, just inside the south doors on the first floor. The UHR service center and benefits staff will operate in 3810 Beardshear until 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8.
Remodeled spaces in the Warren Madden Building provided the opportunity to bring many of the key services and units that new employees, hourly student employees, graduate assistants and retirees use for their initial appointment, hiring and retirement transactions. In addition to the two UHR offices, the payroll and procurement teams returned last month to the Warren Madden Building, and parking services will staff a satellite office there.
The Madden Building features short-term parking in front of the building, and it's also accessible via four CyRide bus routes (Cardinal, Gold, Brown and Peach). Additional details, including maps and directions, are on the Employment and Benefits Center website. To help introduce employees to the building site, ISU WellBeing will host a special walk to the Madden Building on Tuesday, Sept.16; no registration required. Participants should meet at noon near the front steps of Beardshear Hall.
Volunteers needed for mass pumpkin carving at Reiman Gardens
Individuals and groups are needed to turn 1,000+ pumpkins into hand-carved jack-o-lanterns for Reiman Gardens' annual "Spirits in the Gardens" Halloween celebration Oct. 10-12. Two-hour volunteer shifts are available Oct. 1-4 and Oct. 8-10. Volunteers receive a free ticket to Spirit in the Gardens for each shift they complete. Register to volunteer by Sept. 26 (all volunteers must be at least 13 years old).
Study Abroad Fair is Sept. 11
The Study Abroad Center will host its fall Study Abroad Fair on Thursday, Sept. 11 (10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., MU Great Hall). Learn about interning, studying and volunteering abroad in experiences ranging from one week to one year. Students can enter their names for a chance to win study-abroad scholarships.
Field of Memories flag exhibit is Sept. 12
The staff in Student Counseling Services is sponsoring its fourth annual Field of Memories flag exhibit on Friday, Sept. 12 (9 a.m.-3 p.m., lawn south of Parks Library). The exhibit represents the 1,100 U.S. college students who die by suicide each year. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate by personalizing a flag with a message of hope, in honor of a life lost to suicide, or to encourage an individual who struggles with depression. Student Counseling Services staff members will be present to support those impacted by the exhibit.
Register now for sweet roll workshop in November
Members of the Culinary Science Club are offering a hands-on cinnamon roll workshop on Friday, Nov. 7 (6-7:30 p.m. 200 MacKay). Participants will learn how to make classic cinnamon rolls and other sweet roll options (pecan butterscotch, orange swirl and lemon blueberry) -- and leave with fresh rolls, recipes and a yeast dough to practice at home. The registration fee is $40 per person; register online.
Translational AI Center offers fall micro-credential courses
The Translational AI Center (TrAC) offers industry-focused AI micro-credentials for professionals ready to advance in translational artificial intelligence. Learn practical, hands-on skills, from foundational AI techniques to cutting-edge applications, and receive a digital badge for each 4-week, self-paced online course completed. The cost is $500/course for faculty, staff and industry professionals with basic Python programming knowledge and a basic understanding of deep learning. Iowa State students pay the cost of one credit per course. In collaboration with Iowa State Online, TrAC is offering the following courses this fall:
Foundational AI courses
- Mastering PyTorch, September
- End-to-End Natural Language Processing, October
- End-to-End Computer Vision, November
Advanced AI courses
- Graph Neural Networks, September
- Scientific Machine Learning, October
- Reinforcement Learning, November
Library archive is collecting August Ireland travel content
Special Collections and University Archives at Parks Library has a project to collect Iowa State content from those who traveled in Ireland for the historic football game against Kansas State on Aug. 23. Travelers may contribute their photos, videos, written memories and other files for this crowd-sourced initiative. More information is online.
Security training required for NSF-covered researchers
Effective Oct. 10, National Science Foundation-covered individuals with or pursuing funding will be required to complete annual research security training under the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. Two approved training options are available through Workday Learn. This requirement is in addition to the U.S. Department of Energy's research security training requirement, which took effect on May 1. Visit the office of research ethics' Research Security Training page for details on training content, deadlines and how to access the modules.
Reminder: Sept. 1 is university holiday
University offices are closed and classes will not meet on Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of the national Labor Day holiday.