Workspace hosts April 26 craft supplies swap
The Workspace, located in the east basement of the Memorial Union, is hosting a craft swap on Saturday, April 26 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Sunday, April 27 (1-4 p.m.). Find leftover craft supplies -- beads, sewing notions, paper, retro sewing patterns, etc -- and bring unused items from your own stash to swap. The Workspace also will have select art supplies priced to sell.
Rugby club is headed to national Sweet 16
Iowa State's men's rugby club, coached by Leopold Center staff member Malcom Robertson, has qualified for the Sweet 16 round of the Division 1-AA national championship sanctioned by USA Rugby. The team faces Bowling Green University in an April 26 contest in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Center awards FY15 humanities research grants
The Center for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities has awarded research grants to 11 tenured and tenure-track faculty in the arts and humanities for FY2015. The grants are for research and creative activity with outcomes in humanistic scholarship, design and creative artistic production.
Fly-In Pancake Breakfast is April 26 at Ames airport
Fly in or drive to the Iowa State Flying Cyclones Club's annual Fly-In Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 26 (7-11 a.m., 2508 Airport Dr.) Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for children. In addition to breakfast served by club members, there will be aviation- and technology-related displays and airplane rides (for an additional fee). All are welcome.
Center announces 2014-15 Stephens season
On Tuesday night, the Iowa State Center announced the shows in the 2014-15 Performing Arts Series at Stephens Auditorium. Multi-show packages, including a five-show Broadway package, are on sale now; single-show tickets will go on sale this summer.
Memorial Union awards ceremony is April 25
The university community is invited to the Memorial Union's annual awards ceremony on Friday, April 25 (2-4 p.m., MU Gallery, includes reception). The Service Award and Board of Directors' Certificate of Service, M.J. Riggs Award and Four Seasons Award recognize and honor individuals who make the MU a great place for students, staff and the ISU community.
ISU servers patched for Heartbleed Bug
ISU information technology experts identified and patched university servers that were susceptible to the Heartbleed Bug shortly after the April 7 announcement of the latest Internet security risk. The IT experts offer advice on protecting personal information as Heartbleed cleanup continues around the world.
April 18 hearing on campus precedes regents' meeting
If you'd like to comment on any items scheduled for discussion at the state Board of Regents April 23-24 meeting at the Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs, you have several options:
- Attend one of six public hearings held at the regents institutions and board office April 17-18. Iowa State's hearing is April 18 (4-5 p.m.), Memorial Union Oak Room). All public hearings will be video recorded and posted to the regents' hearings website. Transparency officer Shirley Knipfel will preside at the meeting.
- Provide written comments to regents transparency officer Sheila Doyle Koppin, sdoyle@iastate.edu.
Meeting materials and an agenda for the April meeting will be posted to the regents homepage by April 15.
Take Back the Night rally is April 24
As part of Iowa State's Sexual Assault Awareness Month observance, the annual "Take Back the Night" rally and march will be held Thursday, April 24 (6 p.m. rally, MU west terrace, march follows). Assistant dean of students and director of judicial affairs Michelle Boettcher will give the keynote at the rally. Other events will be held throughout the week.
Memorial service for James McKean is April 22
Visitation for University Professor of veterinary diagnostic and production animal medicine James McKean is Monday, April 21 (4-6 p.m., St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 2900 Hoover Ave.). A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, also at St. Cecilia. McKean died unexpectedly on April 10 at the age of 67 years.
College programs fifth in the world
Iowa State University has been ranked fifth in the world among universities in the area of agriculture and forestry. The rankings come from the British organization Quacquarelli Symonds' world university rankings.
Tribute to former faculty member Bill Kunerth is April 16
The Greenlee School will bestow its Champion of the First Amendment Award posthumously on former faculty member Bill Kunerth during an April 16 tribute (3-4:30 p.m., MU Great Hall). Kunerth, who taught in the Greenlee School for more than 30 years, died Dec. 9. The event is part of First Amendment Days on campus this week.
Greenlee School holds First Amendment Day events
The Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication is honoring the First Amendment with several events planned for April 14-17. A full schedule of activities, including lectures, a panel discussion, and a one-woman theatrical performance, is available online.
Celebrate Earth Month at the April 25 "Trashion" Show
Students in the AESHM 222 Creative Thinking and Problem-solving course are partnering with Ames' Aveda salon to raise awareness about pollution, waste, excessive consumption, littering and their effects on the environment during a "Trashion" Show planned for April 25 (7 p.m., Serenity Couture Salon, North Grand Mall, 2801 Grand Ave.). During the show, students will model their designs, offering solutions to the environmental problems. The event includes a spa day giveaway, silent auction and prizes. Proceeds benefit the Audubon Society to support clean water conservation in Iowa's lakes. Tickets are $10 ($40 for the VIP package) and available at the salon.
April 10 rural sociology lecture is canceled
Due to a family emergency, the April 10 George Beal Distinguished Lecture in Rural Sociology has been canceled. Claude Fischer, a sociologist and professor at the University of California, Berkeley, will present his lecture, "Rural Life, Rural Iowa and the Making of the American Character," in the fall.
Reserve materials for summer and fall semesters now
Instructors who wish to place required materials on reserve at Parks Library for summer or fall semesters should submit requests now. Forms are available online.
Agronomy's annual Staniforth lecture is April 15
The agronomy department's 25th annual David W. Staniforth Memorial Lecture will be held Tuesday, April 15 (4:10-5 p.m., 1131 National Swine and Research Information Center). All are welcome. David Ervin, Institute for Sustainable Solutions at Portland State University, will present "Herbicide Resistance: Will Voluntary Measures Work or is Regulation Inevitable?" The Staniforth lecture is the only endowed lecture series dedicated to topics related to weeds.
Faculty conference RSVPs due April 11
The deadline to register for the April 22 Spring Faculty Conference (7:30 a.m.-2 p.m., MU Great Hall) is noon on Friday, April 11. The conference, "Online Learning at ISU," will feature a review of online learning initiatives and three town hall meetings. Guest speakers include Chuck Dziuban, director of the Research Initiative for Teaching Effectiveness and the University of Central Florida; and Paul Marca, executive director of the Center for Professional Development at Stanford University. Registration is free; email Sherri Angstrom to RSVP. More information, including the conference schedule, is available on the Faculty Senate website.
Reminder: P&S conference registration due April 11
There's still time to register (by April 11) for the Professional and Scientific Council's 2014 professional development conference, "Continuing the Voyage," on April 17 (8 a.m.-4 p.m., Scheman). Cost is $75.
Memorial reception for Lucy Crom is May 17
A memorial reception honoring Lucy Crom, a longtime admissions and registrar employee who retired from her ISU post in 1988, will be held in the Reiman Gardens Speer Room Saturday, May 17 (10 a.m.-noon). A private burial service will follow. Crom died Jan. 31 in Geneva, Ill.
Employee wellness: "Mindful Eating and Gentle Yoga"
Employees are invited to attend a session on "Mindful Eating and Gentle Yoga" on April 16 (noon, 192 Parks Library). Learn strategies for mindfulness in your daily eating habits, and try out gentle chair yoga. Wear comfortable clothes suited for movement. No RSVP required.
ISU joins Kuali group developing student info systems
Iowa State University recently joined the Kuali Student community to help develop the next generation of student information systems that provide anytime anywhere access to important academic and student services. ISU joins seven other institutions working on Kuali Student. Watch for details on ISU's Kuali website.
Open house for all employed students is April 16
As part of National Student Employment Week, the office of student financial aid is hosting an open house on April 16 (7:30-11:30 a.m., ground floor, Beardshear Hall). All students who have a job, whether on- or off-campus, are invited to enjoy a free "breakfast on the go" and sign up for door prizes. Congratulations to ISU 2014 Student Employee of the Year Michael Erickson-Solberg and Students of Distinction Logan Jewett, Diana Loutsch and Samantha McGinnis. Campus employers are asked to encourage their student workers to attend.
April 15 is "Purple Up" day
Gov. Terry Branstad signed a proclamation to make April 15 “Purple Up” day in Iowa to show appreciation to military children. All Iowans are invited to wear purple to show their support. ISU Extension and Outreach has resources for military families online, including links to a publication series from Purdue Extension that helps various audiences assist and support members of the military and their families. A national collaborative extension website also offers resources, as does Iowa State's Veterans Center in the Memorial Union.
Reminder: Sheldon Avenue section to close on Monday
Drivers are reminded that the section of Sheldon Avenue between Lincoln Way to just south of the West Street intersection will close Monday, April 7, for total replacement of the road. This phase is anticipated to take about six weeks, depending on weather. Future phases will work north to the Hyland Avenue intersection this summer. As part of this project, the outside westbound lane of Lincoln Way at Sheldon will close for utility work for 3-4 days, also beginning April 7.
Next Osborn Club lecture is April 14
Michael Dahlstrom, assistant professor, Greenlee School of Journalism and Communcation, will present "The Science of Communicating Science to the Public" at the next Osborn Club lecture on April 14 (7 p.m., Hach Hall atrium). Lectures are free and open to the public following the club dinner.
Book store reading features Derek Anderson
The University Book Store will host a story time with Ames native and award-winning book illustrator Derek Anderson on Saturday, April 5 (10:30 a.m., inside the bookstore, Memorial Union). Anderson's latest collaboration is Hot Rod Hamster, written by Cynthia Lord.
ISU Day at the Capitol is April 10
Iowa State is hosting its second annual ISU Day at the Capitol on April 10 (10 a.m.-1 p.m., Iowa Capitol Building, first floor rotunda). ISU faculty, staff and students will participate in more than 20 exhibits representing the university's seven colleges and various departments and units. The event will showcase the many ways Iowa State serves the state of Iowa, through academics, community outreach, research, innovations and job creation. Lawmakers also will have an opportunity to interact with ISU experts and learn more about the ways in which the university impacts the daily lives of Iowans. Take a look at last year's event.
Ombuds office has new location in Physics Hall
Effective April 2, the university's ombuds office moved to a new location in Physics Hall, room 37, to create additional room for student lab space. The move puts the ombuds office in the southwest corner of the building. Ombuds officer Elaine Newell expressed her gratitude for the new space and the LAS college's "sensitivity to the needs of office visitors for a discrete location." The mission of the office is to serve as a confidential, impartial resource that assists faculty, staff and graduate/professional/post-doctoral students in managing conflict without the need for formal grievance processes or litigation. Appointments are encouraged; drop-in visitors are welcome on Wednesdays, noon-1 p.m.
Canned food drive scheduled for Veishea week
The Food Insecurity Action Team at Iowa State is holding a food can drive throughout Veishea week (April 7-12), to help replenish the shelves at The Shop, a student-led food pantry for students. FIAT will have collection boxes throughout the week at these locations: 15 Curtiss, 2312 Food Sciences and 220 MacKay.
Forum on efficiency review April 1
Iowa State University will host a public forum at 10 a.m. April 1 as part of a comprehensive efficiency review at Iowa’s three public universities. At the forum in the Howe Hall auditorium, participants will learn more about the review process and have an opportunity to ask questions. The event will be live-streamed and archived online for later viewing. Those viewing the forum online can submit questions during the Q&A via email (TIERforum@iastate.edu) or Twitter (#TIERforum).
Fall learning community planned for student veterans
All student veterans who plan to enroll in English 250 this fall are invited to join a new learning community for student veterans. The learning community will be coordinated by Angie Mallory, a six-year veteran of the U.S. Navy and now a doctoral student in rhetoric and professional communication. English 250 registration instructions are online. For more information about the veterans learning community, contact Mallory, (406) 499-2087.
Veenker golf course now open
Veenker Memorial Golf Course, the university's golf course north of campus, opened for play tMarch 28. Call 294-6727 to make a tee time.
2014 Veishea buttons are on sale
Veishea buttons, $5 each, are on sale through April 4 outside the West Student Office Space on the ground floor of the Memorial Union. Buttons are sold weekdays, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Besides showing your spirit, a Veishea button gets you free lunch at the campus cookout Monday through Friday of Veishea week, April 7-11.
Tornado drill Wednesday morning
A tornado drill and warning will occur around 10 a.m. this morning in the Ames area. It's part of Severe Weather Awareness Week.
Bayer CropScience CEO to give Hertz lecture on April 3
Jim Blome, president and CEO of Bayer CropScience, ISU alumnus and a Hubbard native, will present the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' 2014 Carl and Marjory Hertz Lecture on Emerging Issues in Agriculture on April 3 (7 p.m., Curtiss auditorium). Blome will offer his perspective on issues facing the agriculture industry. His lecture is free and open to the public.
Register now for P&S Council's professional development conference
The Professional and Scientific Council is holding a professional development conference, "Continuing the Voyage," on April 17 (8 a.m.-4 p.m., Scheman). All employees are invited to attend. The conference's goals are to improve effective communication across campus, offer strategies to maintain work-life balance and time management, and provide insight on leadership skills such as team building and management techniques. The conference also features a resource fair. Cost is $75. The registration deadline is April 4. Conference details, including registration information, is online.
Presidents honor Borlaug, call for renewed efforts to feed hungry
In March 24 commentary in the congressional news publication Roll Call, President Steven Leath and two other land-grant university presidents pay tribute to Norman Borlaug, whose research is credited with saving a billion people from starvation. Leath, University of Minnesota president Eric Kaler and Texas A&M interim president Mark Hussey maintain that the challenge of feeding a rapidly growing world population "requires a significant level of interwoven commitment from public, private, and international entities." The presidents add that land-grant universities have a central role in taking on "this next global challenge." A statue of Borlaug was dedicated March 24 in the U.S. Capitol to mark the leader of the Green Revolution's 100th birthday.
Registration is open for kids' summer dance workshop
Registration is open for the 2014 Kids' Co'Motion summer dance performance workshop, July 7-25. Students ages 8-18 spend five days a week (10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) learning dance technique, composition and choreography, and work together to build a unique dance performance. The first two weeks take place in the Forker Building on campus, and the workshop then moves to the Ames City Auditorium. The three weeks culminate with dance concerts at the city auditorium on July 25-26. Workshop cost is $200 with a $10 discount before June 1. Kids' Co'Motion is offered by Co'Motion Dance Theater, which is in residence in the ISU dance program.
Preorder Veishea popcorn with Culinary Science Club
The Culinary Science Club is accepting preorders for Veishea popcorn through Friday, April 4. Boxes of popcorn ($3 each) are available in two popular gourmet flavors, Cyclone (raspberry and lemon mix) and caramel. A new item this year is marshmallow popcorn pops ($1 each). Email your order to Kathleen Brewer. Preorders will be delivered (campus locations only) on Friday, April 11. Or you may pick up your order in 200 MacKay on Saturday, April 12.
GPSS hosts first research conference April 4
The Graduate and Professional Student Senate will hold its first student research conference Friday, April 4 (10 a.m.-6 p.m.,College of Design’s King Pavilion). The event will include research posters and presentations, a three-minute thesis competition and a keynote address by Stephen Gilbert, assistant professor of industrial and manufacturing systems engineering. Guests are asked to register for the conference by April 2. Pre-registration is required to receive a complimentary lunch at 1 p.m. See conference details and events schedule.
Nominations sought for the Graduate College Emerging Leaders Academy
The Graduate College Emerging Leaders Academy (GC-ELA) is accepting nominations for the 2014-15 cohort. The GC-ELA is a joint initiative with the office of the senior vice president and provost and the Graduate College to enhance leadership development of graduate students and post docs. Nominations must be submitted by April 15. More information is available online.
Get your lawn mower ready for spring
The Agriculture Systems Technology Club is holding its annual lawn mower service days on April 4 (1-6 p.m.) and April 5 (8 a.m.-3 p.m.). Cost is $35 for push mowers and $50 for riding mowers (service only; no major repairs). Drop off mowers at Industrial Education II (west of horse barns) during the service times. Pickup and delivery is available in Ames only for an additional $15 ($20 for riding mowers). Call 515-708-8672 or email astservicedays@gmail.com for more details.
Forum on efficiency review April 1
Iowa State University will host a public forum at 10 a.m. April 1 as part of a comprehensive efficiency review at Iowa’s three public universities. The forum, which will be held in the Howe Hall auditorium, is designed to help stakeholders learn more about the review process. "We want to engage and involve as many people as possible," President Steven Leath said in a March 21 letter to faculty, staff and students. More information on the review can be found on the efficiency review website.
ISU women's hockey club claims national title
Iowa State's women's hockey club beat Penn State 1-0 on March 16 to capture its first national championship. See article.
March 23-29 is ISU Extension and Outreach week
During the week of March 23-29, ISU Extension and Outreach will celebrate the land-grant mission of putting the university's research and resources to work throughout the state of Iowa. Extension systems across the country are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Smith-Lever Act, which established the Cooperative Extension Service. Iowa’s 100 county extension offices will host activities that celebrate past milestones and future goals; details about local events are available by contacting the county office.
New IPR director on campus March 18
Faculty and staff are invited to meet new executive director of Iowa Public Radio Myrna Johnson during a March 18 open house (5-7 p.m.) in the Memorial Union Oak Room. The new director will be making stops around the state to meet with IPR listeners.
Upcoming employee assistance program (EAP) webinars
- EAP Supervisor Orientation, March 20 (1-2 p.m.), discover the tools necessary for crisis response and management consultation and referrals
- Get Moving, March 25 (2-3 p.m.), think positively about exercise
- EAP Employee Orientation, April 2 (8:30-9 a.m. or 12:30-1 p.m.), learn about the EAP services available to you and your family
For more information, contact Employee and Family Resources at 515-244-6090.
Women's, diversity grant applications due April 1
The application deadline has been extended to April 1 for the Women's and Diversity Grants Program in the office of the senior vice president and provost. Individual grants of up to $5,000 are awarded for initiatives that will enrich the experiences of women and diverse faculty, staff, and students at Iowa State.
Help CELT determine next year's faculty development programming
The Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) invites you to complete a short survey to provide guidance for its future faculty development programming. The survey findings will help the CELT staff understand the needs of instructors. This anonymous and voluntary survey will take five to 10 minutes to complete. Your name will not be recorded or linked with your responses.