Retirements and farewells
March 2024
Sharon Rink, March 31
Rink, a horticulturalist at Reiman Gardens since 2012, is retiring from the university.
Kathi Cunningham, April 1
Cunningham, manager of budget and finance in the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center, is retiring April 1.
Ellen Reints, April 1
Reints, chief academic business officer for the division of academic affairs, is retiring after 30 years of service in the provost's office, College of Engineering and ISU Extension and Outreach.
Ross Vanmarel, April 2
Vanmarel, a facilities mechanic for the Ames National Laboratory, is retiring after 33 years of service at the laboratory.
Bruce Bonestroo, March 15
Bonestroo, an architect in the design services unit of facilities planning and management, is retiring after 23+ years of service to Iowa State.
Arts and events
This academic year marks the 10th anniversary of therapy dogs visiting Parks Library to help students de-stress during prep week.
