Admissions team receives international recruitment award
The office of admissions' international recruitment team, which is led by Jorge Calderon, received the 2024 Institution of the Year award from the Association of International Enrollment Management. The award recognizes a member institution that stands out for its staff innovation, commitment to the association's mission and excellence in the field of international education. Iowa State was recognized specifically for its recruitment efforts and admitted student events around the world; collaboration with agent partners through webinars, trainings and global events; and for hosting multiple campus visits for counselors, agents and EducationUSA advisors.
Exercise Clinic, Dec. 12 and 13
Clyciane Michelini, Dec. 19
Monarch habitat conservation continues to grow
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Congratulations, 2025 calendar honorees
Study finds link between conservation and farmers' job satisfaction
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Workday Student transition appreciation, Dec. 5
This reception, for academic advisors, faculty and student support staff involved in the Workday Student transition, will be held 11 a.m.-noon on the first floor of Beardshear Hall.
Digital Ag Innovation Center, Dec. 5
P&S employees, Dec. 5
Following its December meeting upstairs, the P&S Council is hosting a Holiday Mix and Mingle for all P&S employees from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in 1118 Student Innovation Center. Festive attire is encouraged! Enjoy hot chocolate, cider and cookies.
Academy helps city professionals build skills, serve communities
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WinterFest at The Knoll, Dec. 6
The president's open house returns to The Knoll after three post-pandemic years in the spacious ground floor of Beardshear Hall.
Due to the Cyclone football team's entry in the Big 12 Conference football championship Saturday morning in Dallas, President Wendy Wintersteen and her spouse, Robert Waggoner, will be enroute to Dallas Friday afternoon. In their absence, join Provost Jason Keith for live music by a student string quartet, seasonal treats and Knoll hot chocolate. Enjoy eight holiday trees decorated by representatives of each college.
Yuletide at the Farm House Museum, Dec. 6
Francis to create program to help women over 50
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Pappajohn Center, Ivy Business college recognized for entrepreneurship research
The Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship and the Ivy College of Business received the 2024 Award for Exceptional Contributions in Entrepreneurship Research from the Global Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers, an academic organization for university-based entrepreneurship centers. The recognition reflects the robust and innovative research produced by Ivy faculty, in collaboration with entrepreneurship faculty and leaders across Iowa State's colleges and divisions, as well as initiatives developed in partnership with the Pappajohn Center that enhance the university's reputation as a leader in entrepreneurship education and research. The award underscores the unique collaboration between the Pappajohn Center and the Ivy College of Business.
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Art and science at work together in the Student Innovation Center
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Shawna Saad, Nov. 21
How cities can attract families
Why school police officers don't always prevent violence
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Dr. Nani Ghoshal, Nov. 15
An accolade for entrepreneurship education
Shawna Saad, Nov. 21
Working together to save a turtle
24th Postcard Print Exchange Exhibition, Nov. 19
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Training center will support substance misuse prevention professionals
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Ecology students share their love of science with third graders
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Dr. Nani Ghoshal, Nov. 15
Challenges women encounter in the trades
Preparing plants for winter
Communications units capture district awards
Iowa State units received five Best of District VI recognitions in the annual CASE Circle of Excellence awards program:
- Haylee Sheppard, University Library, AI illustration for Bookmarks magazine cover, fall 2023 edition, category: Design: Illustrations
- University Library, Bookmarks magazine, fall 2023 edition, Design: Publications
- College of Engineering, Cyclone Engineering Magazine, spring 2023, Design: Covers
- ISU Foundation, Forward magazine, spring 2023 edition, Communications: Storytelling
- President's division, 2023 President's Holiday Message, Videos: Holiday/Year-end
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Zinc could help fight antimicrobial resistance
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Green roof gets an update
The plant balancing act
Celebrating a century of education
Gardens' program takes on hunger and nutrition
Child Development Lab School, Oct. 24
ISU genetics research team receives $4 million
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LAS Study Abroad launches seven programs
'Studies in Creativity' artists, Oct. 22
The Memorial Union Art Gallery is hosting an exhibit by Iowa State students,"Studies in Creativity," through Nov. 20. It features 34 artworks by 25 student artists, selected by juror Julia Franklin of Mainframe Studios in Des Moines. She also chose the award winners, who will be announced at the reception (6-7:30 p.m., Franklin's comments begin at 6:15 p.m.).
A proposal to find and fill rental housing
Ames Lab battery technology scores R&D100 Award
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LAS faculty leading cutting-edge research
Deidre Malmquist, Oct. 15
Malmquist, a library assistant in the access and acquisitions department at University Library, is retiring from the university after 36 years of service.
Bill Gutowski, Oct. 11
Office of Biotechnology 40th anniversary, Oct. 15
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Zarecor appointed to National Science Foundation position
Architecture professor Kimberly Zarecor has been appointed a full-time program director in the National Science Foundation's Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program. Zarecor will serve on the team that manages the current portfolio of NSF Engines awards. Additionally, she will help select recipients for the next round of NSF Engines awards that will be announced in late 2025.