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Susan Lamont, June 30

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03 Jul 2024

Lamont, a Charles F. Curtiss Distinguished Professor of Animal Science, retired from the university on June 30. A public reception will be held at a later date.

Joan Cunnick, June 30

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03 Jul 2024

Cunnick, professor of animal science, retired from Iowa State on June 30. No public event was held.

Brian Dangelser, July 2

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03 Jul 2024

Dangelser, an Engineer IV in the office of the university architect, is retiring July 3 after 21+ years of service to Iowa State and facilities planning and management. His reception was held July 2.

Dave Utrata, July 5

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03 Jul 2024

Utrata, a research scientist at the Center for Nondestructive Evaluation, is retiring from the university on July 5. A public event isn't planned.

Bob Tott, July 5

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03 Jul 2024

Tott, manager of postal and parcel services, is retiring from the university on July 5. No public event is planned.

Pappajohn Center recognized again among entrepreneurial universities

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25 Jun 2024

Iowa State's Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship was the runner-up in the Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities' (ACEEU) prestigious 2024 Triple E (Entrepreneurship and Engagement Excellence) Awards, in the category of America's Most Impactful Initiative of the Year. The award was presented at the ACEEU's 2024 Americas Forum in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The Triple E Awards recognize global efforts in entrepreneurship and engagement in higher education.

Additionally, center director Judi Eyles was invited to participate on a panel group discussing "Driving Innovation and Community Impact: The Critical Role of Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities."

The 2024 recognition follows the center's success last year when it was named 2023 Entrepreneurial University of the Year, the council's highest recognition.

Thomas Bobik, June 30

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20 Jun 2024

Bobik, professor in biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology, is retiring from the university on June 30. No public event is planned.

Susan Lamont, June 30

  • Events

20 Jun 2024

Lamont, a Charles F. Curtiss Distinguished Professor of Animal Science, is retiring from the university on June 30. A public reception will be held at a later date.

Terry Reints, June 10

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06 Jun 2024

Reints, a software developer in the information technology department at Ames National Laboratory, is retiring June 10.

Mark Forbis, June 6

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06 Jun 2024

Forbis, who orders and manages e-book collections and oversees the collection of usage data for electronic resources at the university library, is retiring from Iowa State June 6 after 41 years of service.

Learning Communities Awards recipients announced

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31 May 2024

Iowa State's 2024 Learning Communities Awards were presented on Monday, May 13. 

  • LC Advocate Award: Valentina Salotti, dean's office, Ivy College of Business
  • Outstanding Innovation Award: Karen Scheel, psychology department, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Champion Award: Carrie Richie, psychology department, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Early Achievement in Learning Community Coordination: Christina Moore, student services, College of Engineering
  • Collaborator Award (4): Barb Clawson, horticulture department; Brenna Dixon, department of English; Kody Henke, office of student assistance; Rachel Smith, School of Education
  • Scholarship Award: The Sky is the Limit Team (Clark Coffman, genetics, development and cell biology; former student Maria Espino and Corinna Most, ecology, evolution and organismal biology)

Kris Bell, May 31

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23 May 2024

Bell, a clerk in the agricultural and biosystems engineering department, is retiring from the university on May 31.

Gaye Simonson, May 31

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23 May 2024

Simonson, executive administrative assistant to the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is retiring from the university on May 31. Post well wishes to Gaye's Kudoboard through June 14.

Denise Wagner, May 31

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23 May 2024

Wagner, a secretary for the National Concrete Pavement Technology Center at the Institute for Transportation, is retiring May 31.

Mike Anderson, May 15

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09 May 2024

Anderson, a professor of practice in agricultural and biosystems engineering, is retiring from Iowa State on May 15. No public event is planned.

John Cunnally, May 15

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09 May 2024

Cunnally, a professor in art and visul culture, is retiring from the university May 15 after 35 years of service.

Jane Dawson, May 15

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09 May 2024

Dawson, associate teaching professor in geological and atmospheric sciences, is retiring from Iowa State on May 15. Post well wishes to Jane's Kudoboard.

Neal Iverson, May 15

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09 May 2024

Iverson, Distinguished Professor in geological and atmospheric sciences, is retiring from the university on May 15. Post well wishes to Neal's Kudoboard.

Bill Gutowski, May 15

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09 May 2024

Gutowski, professor of geological and atmospheric sciences, is retiring from the university on May 15. Post well wishes to Bill's Kudoboard.

Central Stores' customer appreciation, May 9

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09 May 2024

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.

Chuck Richards, May 15

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09 May 2024

Richards, professor of art and visual culture, is retiring May 15 after 26 years of service to the university.

Paul Spry, May 15

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09 May 2024

Spry, professor of geological and atmospheric sciences, is retiring from the university May 15. Post well wishes to Paul's Kudoboard.

Nancy Thompson, May 15

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09 May 2024

Thompson, teaching professor in art and visual culture, is retiring from the university May 15 after 14 years of service.

Tammy Blakely, May 23

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09 May 2024

Blakely, a secretary in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' student services unit, will retire from Iowa State on June 3.

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