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NCFDD, for which Iowa State has a membership, supports higher education professionals through successful transitions during all stages of their careers. Programming is available to faculty, staff, post docs and graduate students.

Since 2022, the campanile-carillon model has been played at campus events and toured the state. It showcases a central campus tradition while also serving as another example of the university's outreach efforts.

By getting the most out of purchased ingredients, composting, menu planning and partnerships with campus and Ames community groups, ISU Dining maximizes its resources -- and frequently helps others.

In response to an Iowa Board of Regents request, a study committee led by regent Kurt Tjaden and senior vice president for operations and finance Sean Reeder favors providing Iowa State's next president with a monthly housing stipend, rather than on-campus housing at the Knoll.

Found on everyone's apps dashboard, the online portal helps faculty and staff connect students to assistance on everything from finances to academics – without having to be experts in all the services. Faculty and staff are asked to complete the 25-minute training on Navigate.

In addition to meetings with faculty, staff, students, administrators and other stakeholders, each finalist will hold an open forum (4-5 p.m., Memorial Union Great Hall) as part of their visit.

Students pass under a maple tree awash in cardinal and gold near the Lab of Mechanics late last week.

As the university's employee accommodations coordinator, Rachel Large receives more than 100 inquiries each year from faculty and staff about modifications to their work processes or workspace for disability, pregnancy or religious reasons. Learn more about her work.

Following virtual interviews with eight semifinalists Oct. 20-21, the Iowa State Presidential Search Committee recommended four candidates for the next phase of the search: a daylong visit to campus the week of Nov. 3 and an interview with the Iowa Board of Regents on Nov. 11.

Following seven months of road and sidewalk replacement that required partial closures and traffic detours, all four lanes of Stange Road north of campus reopened Friday afternoon.

Know what you are looking for, timelines for meeting accessibility compliance and where to look for extra guidance as the April 24, 2026 deadline draws closer.

President Wendy Wintersteen has accepted several recommendations from a working group's proposal. The changes focus on reporting relationships, new university policies and strategies, and a university-wide network for better coordination.

The three-week window is employees' time to choose or to change health, dental and life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts and the eyewear discount plan for 2026. It's also the chance to review and update dependents and the first opportunity to enroll in three new voluntary insurance options announced in August.

Employees seeking professional development in leadership skills have a lot of options on their computer. Learn more about the many options available from LinkedIn Learning -- and a few other campus opportunities.

"Prep Sports Central" is an area prep sports highlight and recap show produced entirely by students. It gives students in sports broadcast production experience in every aspect of a live show, and gives local and surrounding community members -- including faculty and staff at Iowa State -- another option for prep sports coverage.

Alumnus Kevin Saunders has been named executive director of Institutional Research, effective Nov. 18. Saunders has served for more than 15 years as director of institutional research and assessment at Drake University and co-coordinator of accreditation.

The Center for Cyclone Civics is offering grants to co-sponsor lectures, workshops and high-impact student experiences. In addition, it is hosting a yearlong series of lectures commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and offering an experimental course on American civics spring semester.

Yell Like Hell, an ISU Homecoming tradition and competition, held first-cut performances Monday evening on a breezy central campus, interrupted by a one-hour rain delay.

The free employee flu shot clinic in 1218 State Gymnasium runs through Friday, Oct. 17. No appointment or registration is needed.

Hilary Seo, dean and interim dean of the University Library since 2019, announced this week she will retire from Iowa State on July 31, 2026, closing out a 23-year career at the university.