Announcements for Faculty and Staff

Limited bloom has begun for 'corpse plant' at Reiman Gardens

The Amorphophallus titanum (or corpse plant) has bloomed for the first time at Reiman Gardens, coinciding with the public garden's 30th anniversary celebration. The plant began its blooming cycle at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 17. Visitors are encouraged to come quickly -- the bloom only lasts for 24 to 36 hours. Reiman Gardens will have extended hours until 11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday evenings. The tropical titan is known for its enormous height and infamous odor, often compared to rotting flesh. Follow the gardens' live updates on social media for real-time bloom status.

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.

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.

Renew your extended loan materials from the library now

Staff, faculty, retirees, graduate students, visiting scholars and affiliates should return or renew their university library materials (books, journals, DVDs, etc.) with a due date of May 16, 2025. Online, phone and in-person renewal is available.

New website launches for 2022-31 strategic plan

A new website has launched for Iowa State's 2022-2031 Strategic Plan. The site reflects a revision of the plan approved earlier this year by the Iowa Board of Regents. Visitors to the site can download a PDF of the plan, read progress stories and review summaries of university investments made to date to advance strategic initiatives.

Second learning community cohort for term faculty completes its work

Twelve Iowa State faculty recently completed their participation in the university's Term Faculty Learning Community, created in 2022 to foster leadership skills, build connections with peers across campus and pursue their career goals. The program is led by teaching professors Sarah Bennett-George, apparel, events and hospitality management; and Michael Bootsma, accounting; and offered through the office of the senior vice president and provost. Participants in the second cohort were:

• Erica Beirman, food science and human nutrition
• Erin Bergquist, food science and human nutrition
• Christen Burgett, animal science
• Sandra Jennings-Hammond, marketing 
• Ilker Karaca, finance
• Jelena Kraft, genetics, development, and cell biology
• Carly Manz, genetics, development, and cell biology
• Brenda Mulherin, veterinary clinical services
• Cullen Padgett-Walsh, philosophy and religious studies
• Jennifer Scaccianoce, veterinary clinical services
• Jennifer Schieltz, natural resource ecology and management
• Aaron Wood, earth, atmosphere and climate

Interdisciplinary research teams recognized with university award

Two teams were chosen to receive the university's Award for Interdisciplinary Team Research and will be recognized at the university awards ceremony in the fall. This award inadvertently was left out of last week's Inside story (the provost's office apologizes for the omission). Congratulations to the 12 members of the Soynomics team and the 13 members of the Dairy Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza team.

Summer session at the exercise clinic starts May 19

The ISU Exercise Clinic, sponsored by the kinesiology department, is offering a 12-week summer session, May 19-Aug. 8. Classes are offered three days a week at 6 a.m., 7 a.m., 8 a.m., noon and 5:30 p.m., and are open to adults in the ISU and Ames communities at all fitness levels, from beginners to experts. Small, supervised classes feature personal trainers to keep participants on track. State-of-the-art equipment was chosen to be user-friendly for all participants. The cost of the clinic is $75. Fitness testing is done for new participants to identify an appropriate starting level. For more information or to sign up for a session, call 294-8257 or visit the website.

Hyland Avenue closing Monday for city project

Hyland Avenue, from Ontario Street to just north of the Unitarian Universalist worship center (1015 Hyland Ave.), will close on Monday, May 19, for the first of a four-phase city of Ames street reconstruction project. Sidewalks and bike lanes also will be closed.

Phase I is anticipated to take five to seven weeks, weather permitting. For motorists, the recommended detour is Grand Avenue between13th Street and Lincoln Way. Bicycle and pedestrian traffic should detour to North Dakota Avenue or consider other streets to avoid the construction.

The full project, anticipated for completion by fall, will include pavement removal and replacement on Hyland from Ontario Street to Pammel Drive, and patching on select locations between Pammel Drive and Lincoln Way. Existing bike lanes in the Hyland roadway between Ontario and Oakland streets will be relocated to a new shared-use path along the west side of Hyland.

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.

Tips for keeping food safe at graduation parties

As you make plans for your graduation celebration in the next few weeks, remember also to make plans to keep your food safe to eat, says food safety expert Anirudh Naig, state extension specialist for retail food safety and associate professor in hospitality management. He cited four steps to food safety from the federal government's food safety website.

May innovation lunch club features bioscience platform leaders

Rescheduled from April, the May edition of the Innovation Impact Lunch Club will feature the three chief technology officers assigned to Iowa State's three state-funded bioscience platforms: biobased products (Kevin Moore), digital and precision agriculture (Nadilia Gomez), and vaccines, diagnostics and immunotherapeutics (Mike Roof). It will meet on Friday, May 23 (11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m., training room, ISU Economic Development Core Facility, ISU Research Park). Learn more about each platform and its impact, and how the officers work with researchers and industry. 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.

Ticket packages on sale now for next year's Stephens series

The Iowa State Center released the 2025-26 Performing Arts Season at Stephens Auditorium this week. The 13 performances include comedy musicals, acrobatics, several holiday shows and tribute concerts. Subscriptions (tickets to three or four performances with discounts of 15% to 20% on the package) are on sale now. 2024-25 subscribers who renew by June 13 keep their seating priority. Single-event tickets begin to go on sale to the public Aug. 5. 

Cyclone 'Tailgate Tour' is May 19-23

The athletics department's annual Tailgate Tour will stop at 10 Iowa cities in five days, May 19-23. These family-friendly events give fans the unique opportunity to meet and hear updates from Iowa State head coaches and director of athletics Jamie Pollard. While tour event lineups may vary, in addition to Pollard, this spring's tour will feature football coach Matt Campbell, men's basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger, women's basketball coach Bill Fennelly, volleyball coach Christy Johnson-Lynch, wrestling coach Kevin Dresser and "Voice of the Cyclones" John Walters. Cy and members of the spirit squad also will attend.

Inside shares summer schedule

Inside Update, the companion email to Inside Iowa State, will be sent every other Thursday during summer term. Announcements, appointments and receptions/retirements should be submitted (inside@iastate.edu) by noon on the Wednesday preceding an email date to be included in that edition. Emails are scheduled for:

• May 15 (final week of spring semester)
• May 29
• June 12
• June 26
• July 10
• July 24
• Aug. 7 (final week of summer term)
• Aug. 21
• Aug. 28 (first week of fall semester)

Traffic changes at University Boulevard/Sixth Street begin May 19

A university project to reconstruct the intersection of University Boulevard and Sixth Street (adjacent to the CyRide facility), including sidewalks, and replace the traffic signals is scheduled to begin Monday, May 19, and continue into the first week of August. The work will be done in phases, first the northbound lanes, followed by the southbound lanes (estimated to begin around June 19). Single-lane traffic in both directions will be maintained throughout the project. Access between Sixth Street and University Boulevard will be closed during the first phase, and access between the east CyRide driveway and University Boulevard will be closed during the second phase.

Shared walking and cycling paths in the vicinity of the road project, including the sycamore path north of the Lied recreation center, will close during the project, and pedestrians and bicyclists will have two detour options:

1. South from Sixth Street on Brookridge Drive/North Hazel Avenue to Lincoln Way, and west on Lincoln Way to campus.
2. West past the Brookside Park baseball fields and ISU Transportation Services to the pedestrian railroad underpass near the horse barns/Wallace Road.

Corpse plant's infrequent bloom is likely in mid-May

Stink plant

The Reiman Gardens staff awaits the blooming of its corpse plant (Amorphophallus titanum), irreverently named "Stink Floyd," which promises an unforgettable sensory experience when it blooms every seven to 10 years. The corpse plant is one of the world's largest and most unusual flowering structures, growing up to 10 feet tall. When it does bloom, it emits a powerful odor reminiscent of rotting flesh -- an evolutionary strategy to attract pollinators like carrion beetles and flesh flies. The bloom and stink last for 24-48 hours. The bloom is expected between May 10 and May 14, but because of the plant's unpredictability, guests are encouraged to follow Reiman Gardens on social media for live updates. The gardens will offer extended hours (7 a.m.-11 p.m.) during the peak stink/bloom, and guests can see the plant with the price of daily admission. 

"This bloom is nature's rock concert,” said director of Reiman Gardens Christine Prescott. "It's loud in scent, rare in appearance and draws a crowd."

End-of-semester Art Mart is May 13-16 at the MU

The Workspace and Gaffers' Guild will co-host an Art Mart pop-up shop May 13-16 in the Memorial Union's first floor art gallery. Purchase blown glass pieces, pottery, jewelry, accessories, prints and more. Hours are: 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday-Friday.

Demo Day set for Startup Factory's newest class

The ISU Startup Factory 18-week incubator program will hold Demo Day for the program's 17th cohort on Tuesday, May 20 (5:30 p.m., networking reception follows their presentations until 8 p.m., atrium, ISU Research Park Core Facility). All Startup Factory alumni, founders, mentors and startup community supporters are welcome; RSVPs are requested.

Some U.S. Postal Service rates will go up in July

Planning some large mailings this summer? Donna Villaescusa, manager of ISU postal and parcel services, said the U.S. Postal Service has filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission of mail price changes that will take effect Sunday, July 13. The proposed adjustments will raise some mail service prices approximately 7.4%. The new rates include a 5-cent increase to a first-class ("Forever") stamp, from 73 cents to 78 cents. Price increases for priority mail and express mail are in the same range, with rates based on destination, size and weight.

U.S. Postal Service price increases: July 13

SHOP food pantry seeks volunteers for May-August

Faculty and staff volunteers are needed to help keep the SHOP food pantry open during prep week, finals week and summer break. SHOP, which serves our student community out of 1306 Beyer, would like to maintain its service hours on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. A new volunteer sign-up schedule has been created for May-August.

Traveling Cyclones' 2026 program preview is May 29

The ISU Alumni Association will host its 2026 Travel Preview on Thursday, May 29 (4-6:30 p.m., ISU Alumni Center).  RSVP by May 21. Receive a copy of the 2026 "Traveling Cyclones" tour schedule and book trips (or ask questions) with trusted providers. In addition, U.S. Postal Service representatives will attend to accept passport applications and renewals. (For more information or to set up a passport appointment, contact Johanna Hill, 515-776-4092 or Johanna.M.Hill@usps.gov.) The Traveling Cyclones program is not limited to Iowa State alumni. Questions about the preview event may be directed to Shellie Andersen.

Reiman Gardens' plant sale is May 10-11

The Reiman Gardens' annual plant sale is May 10-11 in the gardens' parking lot, rain or shine. Plants for sale include perennials for sun and shade, trees, Buck roses, houseplants, spider plants, "Dreamy Kiss" dahlias, "Shamrock Rose" lantanas, "Dragon Wing Red" begonias and more. Credit card, check and cash are accepted. Sale hours are: May 10 (9 a.m.-6 p.m.) and May 11 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.). Garden members can shop early on Friday, May 9 (3-4 p.m. sustainer and champion levels, 4-7 p.m. all membership levels).

Reminder: United Way food donation ends May 8

Iowa State is participating in the United Way of Story County's annual Live United food drive, which continues through May 8. Donations collected will go to participants in the Story County Food Pantry Collaboration, which includes food pantries and food distribution programs. A drive-up, drop-off option will be piloted Monday and Tuesday during the morning commute (7-8:30 a.m.) at three locations daily. Indoors, there are nearly 20 drop locations on campus.

Stange Road to close for several hours Thursday evening

The crews working on the Stange Road reconstruction north of campus have encountered an unanticipated condition near the bridge over Ioway Creek. The solution involves some grinding that will require complete closure of the road for several hours. On Thursday, May 1, from approximately 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., northbound and southbound lanes will be closed between Bruner Drive and 13th Street.

Last call: Wednesday ice cream sale

For the final time this semester, members of the Dairy Science Club are selling ice cream today (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) outside the north doors to Lush Auditorium in Kildee Hall. Get a cup for $2 (cash only). Flavors this week are birthday cake, chocolate, Kit Kat, Oreo and Reese's. 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.

Classrooms reserved for evening study during prep week

Room scheduling will reserve 13 general university classrooms for students to use as study rooms during the evenings of prep week, May 5-9 (5:30-11 p.m. daily):

• 2226 and 2234 Bessey
• 0124, 0128 and 0202 Carver
• 0278 and 0289 Forker 
• 1220 and 1226 Howe 
• 0029 and 0031 Ross
• 1116 and 1120 Sweeney

One-block stretch of Welch closed for city utility improvements

A city of Ames project has closed Welch Avenue from Chamberlain to Hunt streets, including the intersections, for upgrades that include water main, storm and sanitary sewer replacement, sidewalk and street reconstruction and street light replacement. Weather-dependent, work starts Monday, April 28, and will take two to three months for this block. Pedestrians are asked to use the protected routes through this construction zone created by chain link fencing along both sides of Welch.

Last chance: Lake LaVerne survey closes Friday

As part of a broader plan to dredge, restore and maintain Lake LaVerne, a design team invites interested faculty, staff and students to participate in a 10-question survey about the south campus landmark by end-of-day Friday, May 2. The information collected will be used to guide the redevelopment plan.

You're invited: Central Stores appreciation lunch

Central Stores invites all faculty and staff to an appreciation open house on Thursday, May 8 (11 a.m.-1 p.m., lot 47 between General Services Building and the power plant). While supplies last, enjoy burgers, brats, chips, desserts and refreshments.

CIRAS hosts Iowa AI Summit for Industry in May

The Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) is hosting the 2025 Iowa AI Summit for Industry May 12-14 at the Scheman Building. This three-day event is designed to meet you where you are, covering everything from beginner-friendly AI tools to advanced, real-world applications across multiple industries. Register for one, two or all three days to customize your experience:

• AI Introduction, May 12 (1-4 p.m.), a beginner-friendly overview of what AI is and how it’s shaping the future.
• AI Summit, May 13 (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.), a deeper dive into current AI tools, trends and applications through expert-led discussions and case studies.
• AI Accelerator, May 14 (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.), for those ready to take the next step, this hands-on session helps you build your own AI-powered solutions and workflows.

Distinguished Awards celebration is May 2

Celebrate the university's highest awards at the annual Distinguished Awards celebration on Friday, May 2 (2 p.m., lower level of the Sukup End Zone Club at Jack Trice Stadium). The ceremony is open to the public, and a reception follows. Details about the awards presented to alumni and friends via the ISU Foundation and Alumni Association are online.

Dog scamper is May 3

The 41st annual Scamper, a 5K walk/run with pet dogs hosted by Iowa State's chapter of the Student American Veterinary Medicine Association, will be held Saturday, May 3 (10 a.m., College of Veterinary Medicine). Registration is $25; register online. Proceeds will support local animal shelters and rescues as well as be used to raise community awareness about the One Health mission.

Honors poster presentation is May 7

The University Honors program invites the campus community to its spring poster presentation, featuring honors capstone projects, on Wednesday, May 7 (3-5 p.m., MU Great Hall). Spring 2025 honors graduates and other honors students will present, answer questions and speak with individuals interested in their projects. The Honors spring convocation will follow at 5:45 p.m. in the MU Sun Room, preceded by a reception (5-5:45 p.m.).

Ticket lottery announced for 'Book of Mormon' shows April 30-May 1

"The Book of Mormon," winner of nine 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical, has announced a lottery ticket policy for the shows at Stephens Auditorium April 30 and May 1 (7:30 p.m.). A limited number of tickets will be available for $25 each. Here's how it works: Beginning at 5 p.m., entries will be accepted at the Stephens ticket office for that evening's performance. On a card that's provided, each person will print their name and number of tickets (one or two) they wish to purchase (limit of one entry/person). Shortly after the lottery closes at 5:30 p.m., names will be drawn at random for a limited number of tickets. Winners must be present for the drawing and show valid ID to purchase up to two tickets. Cash or credit card is accepted.

Reminder: Stash the Trash is this weekend

The Ames/ISU annual "Stash the Trash" community spring clean-up event is Saturday-Sunday, April 26-27. Volunteers can choose to work alone or with a group or organization and clean up their neighborhood or favorite outdoor area. All collected trash can be disposed of in a rolloff container that weekend at the city's Resource Recovery Center, 420 E. Second St. Use your own bags and gloves, or pick them up April 21-25 at the plant.

State Science and Technology Fair winners announced

Junior and senior high school students from 77 schools and 38 counties exhibiting more than 500 projects competed for prizes, awards and scholarships at the State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa March 26-27 at Hilton Coliseum. Dozens of university faculty, staff and graduate students served as judges. Aligning with Next Generation Science Standards, the fair is the premier STEM contest for Iowa students in grades 6-12. Earlier this week, fair organizers posted award recipients.

MU parking permit sale opens April 30

Update on Stange Road construction

On Friday, April 25, access to University Village from Stange Road will close at Bruner Drive and open at Blankenburg Drive. Northbound traffic on Stange remains detoured east to Grand Avenue via 13th and 24th streets. Closure of Stange's northbound lanes is required for the contractor to demolish the old road surface up to the center line. The closure has required detours to three CyRide bus routes: #6 Brown, #14 Peach and #25 Gold, including closed and temporary bus stops. Weather dependent, this phase of the work is expected to be completed by the first week of May. Map of detour.

Employee workshop targets sticky work situations

Employees who find themselves in an uncomfortable work dynamic are invited to an interactive workshop, "Sticky Situations Between Supervisors and Supervisees: A Discussion with University Human Resources and the Ombuds," on Wednesday, April 30 (9-10:30 a.m., 206 Durham). University ombuds Laura Smythe and associate director for employee relations and labor relations Andrea Little, university human resources, will lead the workshop. It's open to all faculty and staff; register in Workday Learning.

Procurement customers asked to complete service survey

Procurement services invites its campus customers to complete a 2025 satisfaction survey. The procurement team uses the feedback each year to improve its services and enhance processes to better meet the needs of the university community. This spring's customer satisfaction survey will be available through May 6.

Graduate Career Exploration showcase is April 23

The Graduate College will host a poster showcase for its new Graduate Career Exploration Program on Wednesday, April 23 (11 a.m.-1 p.m., Student Innovation Center atrium, pizza provided). For the last 12 weeks, 16 Ph.D. students in biology-related fields have participated in the newly established program, and they will present their potential career paths, share the knowledge they have acquired from the program, and discuss insights gained from conducting multiple informational interviews with professionals already pursuing those careers. All are welcome; graduate students, graduate faculty mentors and graduate student support staff especially are invited to learn more about this new program. Questions may be directed to Svitlana Zbarska, graduate career services lead.

Tickets on sale for June 29 Frankie Valli concert

Tickets are on sale for a June 29 concert at Stephens Auditorium with Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, joined by The Rascals. Tickets ($45-$125) may be purchased at the Stephens ticket office or via Ticketmaster.

Design student art sale is April 16-18

The CODAC (College of Design Art Club) spring sale, featuring work by students in the integrated studio arts and integrated visual arts programs, will take place April 16-18 in the central foyer of the College of Design building. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday. Find unique gifts for spring and summer celebrations, or something for yourself. A majority of proceeds go to the student artists, with the remainder allocated for club activities like guest speakers and workshops.

Peak spring bloom window at Reiman Gardens opens this weekend

An estimated 50,000 tulips, daffodils and other bulbs are blooming at Reiman Gardens this spring, with the peak tulip time estimated for April 19 through May 3. Reiman Gardens opens daily at 9 a.m. and is open five days a week until 5 p.m., with extended hours to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Admission is $12 (65 years $11, youth 2-12 years $6, ISU students free with ID).

Faculty, staff volunteers needed for Cy's Finals Frenzy during prep week

The division of student affairs seeks volunteers for the third Cy's Finals Frenzy at the beginning of prep week: Sunday-Tuesday, May 4-6. Volunteers help individual events run smoothly, and faculty and staff are encouraged to sign up for a shift or two to interact with students. Most shifts are 60 or 90 minutes long. This once-a-semester event promotes healthy study habits and personal wellness as students prepare for final exams. All events are free for Iowa State students and take place in and around the Memorial Union. Offerings include Bingo, movie night, free snacks, a Sunday cookout and wellness activities. Academic support programs, including exam prep and supplemental instruction sessions, will be available, too.

P&S seminar series topics announced for April, May

The P&S Council's monthly seminar series (Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m.) includes these upcoming topics. The series is open to all:

• Excel Your Skills, intermediate and advanced Excel techniques, with Sarah Freestone, office of student financial aid, and Sara Joanna Everson, department of public safety, April 22, virtual, register
• P&S Classification and Compensation Structure in Action, how the structure is used to classify P&S employees and inform pay decisions, with Dwayne Hepler, human resources delivery, May 22, 0114 Student Innovation Center, register

Uganda baskets pop-up sale runs April 14-25

The Workspace is hosting a pop-up basket sale with the Uganda Alliance Club April 14-25 (weekdays 2-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., lower east level of the Memorial Union). Handmade baskets created with dried raffia and banana leaves by women in the Tusubila ("hope") Crafts Group, Kamuli, Uganda, sell for $10-$25, and the money from sales goes directly toward supporting the artist's family with food, school fees, and other needs.

This initiative began through Iowa State's Uganda program. Students studying abroad purchased baskets but saw that market access was limited for the artists. They formed the Uganda Alliance Club to work with the Tusubila group to bring baskets to the United States, sell them and send the money back to the artists.

TIAA general information session recording available

Iowa State employees with retirement plans with TIAA can watch an on-demand recording of one of the virtual general information sessions about the changes to the plan. Employees who did not attend the session may have to register on the page to view the recording. The basic design of the retirement program with TIAA will remain the same, as will contribution rates and eligibility requirements. There is a 10-day window (April 14-25) for one-on-one sessions with a TIAA professional to discuss individual plans.

Monday Monologue series resumes on library steps

Three spring events have been added to the university library's Monday Monologues series, a free lunch-hour series to highlight Iowa State performing talent. Events begin at 12:15 p.m. on the front steps of Parks Library:

• April 14: Student vocal ensembles Cantamus, Lyrica and Count Me In 
• April 21: Jubilee Gospel Choir, a student organization
• April 28: Favorite Poem Project (a National Poetry Month event), everyone is invited to read a cherished published poem and share why it's personally important, books of poetry will be on site