News Archive

The long-awaited fall break is nearly here. Classes are recessed all next week, Nov. 21-25.

Students who move into the brand new Geoffroy residence hall in early January also will make their home in one of 14 "houses" named for Iowa Staters of distinction.

In a Nov. 16 statement, university officials recognized many students' anxiety about potential changes in immigration laws and offered support and resources to those concerned about their status at Iowa State.

To prepare for a temporary relocation to the central receiving facility next door, ISU Surplus will hold a liquidation auction on Wednesday, Nov. 30.

As the Dec. 1 deadline nears for implementing the new Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime mandates, impacted employees and their supervisors continue training, and university human resources develops several tools and resources.

Get out of the house and into the stadium. There are several Cyclone athletics teams playing home games in the next two weeks, including some with big ticket discounts.

More than 2,400 passengers caught a ride during the first six weeks of SafeRide ISU, a new Uber-like service available during evening and night hours.

The Faculty Senate passed a resolution encouraging a campus-wide commitment to diversity and inclusivity. Senators also approved a new online major and a program name change at the Nov. 8 meeting.

University human resources staff fielded questions and concerns from Professional and Scientific Council members about the Dec. 1 implementation of new federal overtime regulations and a comprehensive review of the P&S pay structure.

Employees who want to start contributing to a flexible spending account or participating in the dependent care assistance program need to sign up before the end of the benefits open change period, Nov. 18. For those already participating, changes only are necessary to alter contribution amounts.

The license with the current provider, Blackboard Learn, ends in December 2017. All faculty, staff and students are invited to complete a survey.

Training for employees and their supervisors impacted by changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is in full swing. Online courses and enrollment for in-person sessions are available through Learn@ISU.

The annual Gold Star Hall ceremony Nov. 7 in the Memorial Union featured the stories of four former Iowa State students who gave their lives fighting for their country.

Demolition work is underway to prepare the former Friley dining space for ISU Dining's newest venue, Windows. It's scheduled for completion early fall semester 2017.

The final public sale in its current location is Wednesday, Nov. 16. A Nov. 30 public auction is intended to drastically reduce inventory prior to the move.

Proposals are due Jan. 16 for course development grants -- up to $10,000 and up to $5,000 for new and significantly modified courses, respectively.

The annual ceremony, which begins at 3:15 p.m. in the Memorial Union's Great Hall, will recognize four Iowa Staters who were killed in World War II or Vietnam. The event is free and open to the public.