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A college Master Teacher Award citing his graduate teaching validated his choice to make teaching and mentoring as useful – and fun – for his students as he can.

Each of the three R&D 100 Awards surprised him but assured him his work "had legs" beyond traditional faculty impacts.

On the heels of a six-month study of the lake, a plan to restore and improve Lake LaVerne would remove decades of sediment buildup, stabilize the erosion-prone shoreline and address the areas immediately surrounding the lake, where runoff is one contributor to water quality.

The initiative provides help for a range of student issues -- for example, academic, mental health and food insecurity. It also aims to assist faculty and staff define reporting responsibilities and help direct students to resources that best deal with their issue.

Graduating seniors were invited to enjoy a hot breakfast as part of senior week, April 22-26. About 35 faculty and staff volunteers contributed to this annual event.

A U.S. Department of Labor rule change increases the minimum salary threshold to $43,888 on July 1. University leaders are reviewing the change and will make plans to be in compliance by then.

Promotions were announced April 25 for 122 Iowa State faculty -- 56 term faculty and 66 tenured faculty.

Key data points that illustrate how Iowa State's focus on innovation and economic prosperity for Iowa extends to all 99 counties.

Five more Iowa State researchers have been named AAAS Fellows for their individual contributions to physics, agriculture, chemistry and engineering.

At a March 26 ceremony, 47 professional and scientific employees received the CYtation Award for exemplary work in calendar year 2023.

Recommendations include a central salary fund not dependent on state or departmental funding and consideration of additional voluntary employee benefits.

Reiman Gardens is open late -- until 8 p.m. -- April 18-20 and 25-27 so visitors can enjoy more than 50,000 tulips, hyacinths and other spring blooms at their peak.

The five-part, summer onboarding course has incoming students complete activity-based lessons in topics such as academic success, help-seeking behaviors, personal wellness and responsible financial decisions. The modules integrate other required training for students, including AlcoholEdu for College, First Amendment, sexual assault prevention and mental well-being.

Benjamin Withers began serving as dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences on April 15. Previously, he led the College of Liberal Arts at Colorado's land-grant university in Fort Collins.

Chad Garland began serving as director of the Memorial Union on April 15. He joins the MU staff from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs campus, where he had led the University Center since 2015.

Also on the agenda when the state Board of Regents meets in Ames: elections for board leadership, final look at parking permit and student housing increases, and the first of Iowa State's degrees of the future, a Master of Digital Health.

For 60 years, CIRAS has developed solutions to help manufacturers innovate and grow, benefiting local and state economies. Over the past five years alone, CIRAS has helped more than 4,600 Iowa businesses, creating an economic impact of $3.1 billion.

CELT is leading a campuswide effort to explore and implement micro-credentials. Micro-credentials showcase knowledge, skills or abilities achieved in short-term learning modules or co-curricular activities. A town hall to ask questions and contribute ideas is April 23.