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  • Is it time to look at a flex spending account?

    The annual window to enroll in employee benefits closes at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22. Here's a quick summary of how the two flex spending accounts work.

  • P&S staff are top users of Adventure2

    The program continues to see participation increase across campus yearly with its focus on helping employees with their physical and mental well-being.

  • One-day vaccine clinic is Nov. 7

    Iowa State faculty and staff can receive COVID-19 and flu vaccines in a single visit. Regular and high-dose flu vaccines will be available at the State Gym clinic.

  • Homecoming traditions

    Homecoming week at Iowa State started Sunday with a kickoff event and students painting "Victory Lane" on the east side of Jack Trice Stadium. The traditions continue through Saturday.

  • Eyewear benefit offers more coverage in 2025

    The key change in the 2025 Avesis plan is full coverage of five eyewear lens enhancements with a combined retail value of $268.

  • Five questions with the chief information security officer

    Password protection is key to keeping personal and university information safe. ISU's chief information security officer offers some tips on respecting your passwords.

  • Testing center upgrades improve student experience, expand possibilities

    Upgrading the testing center in the Carver Hall basement and relocating another to the east side of campus in the Hixson Lied building has improved the test-taking environment for students and boosted the ISU Testing Center's eligibility to proctor third-party exams.

  • Spalding will continue as VP for economic development, industry relations

    On July 1, 2025, Spalding will switch to a 60% appointment as vice president of EDIR when he steps down as dean of the Ivy College of Business.

  • Survey results show better student awareness of sexual misconduct resources

    The spring survey collected student perceptions about sexual misconduct and awareness of campus resources for those who experience sexual violence. Iowa State participated in a nearly identical survey five years ago.

  • Nursing program announces first 3+1 agreement

    Nursing graduates from the Des Moines Area Community College can earn a bachelor of science in nursing degree from Iowa State in one year. The 3+1 agreement, which will begin next fall, is designed so nursing graduates can work while earning their bachelor's degree.

  • School colors

    Sunshine ignites the colors in a central campus maple tree near Curtiss Hall Tuesday afternoon.

  • Sundararajan named to new position in provost's office

    As interim assistant provost for special projects, Sriram Sundararajan will provide leadership to the enrollment management units, including admissions, student financial aid and the university registrar.

  • Ten things to know from this week's digital accessibility update

    Updated federal regulations ensure people with disabilities have equal access to the information and functions of a website or mobile app or with any kind of digital content. The compliance deadline is April 24, 2026; here are a few tips on how to begin to get the job done.

  • Grad mixers assist students in ways that support faculty

    The Wednesday mixers highlight services available to help graduate students develop skills that will make them competitive in their future careers. The assistance also eases the demand on faculty time.

  • Sensory friendly concert breaks ground for Wind Ensemble

    Neurodivergent members of the audience are welcome to express their delight and excitement at any moment during an Oct. 25 concert in Tye Recital Hall. An adjacent quiet room is reserved for anyone who'd like to use it.

  • Cyclones chase history

  • A Cyclone satellite orbits Earth

    Cy SAT, a satellite conceived and designed entirely by students, was launched into space and will spend the next several months gathering soil moisture data. The project was part of aerospace engineering's Make to Innovate course that features hands-on projects to enhance student understanding of engineering fundamentals.

  • How to get ready for benefits open enrollment

    The benefits enrollment window for plan year 2025 is just ahead -- Nov. 1-22 -- so use the next weeks to review your options and confirm you're choosing ones that work for you or your family.