Kim Wyatt, Thielen Student Health Center, Feb. 10
Kim Wyatt, the insurance clerk at the Thielen Student Health Center, is retiring from the university. A reception will be held Tuesday, Feb. 10 (2-4 p.m. Patterson Library, Thielen Student Health Center).
Cindy Gannon, Extension and Outreach, Feb. 2
Cindy Gannon, advancement specialist for ISU Extension and Outreach, is retiring from Iowa State on Feb. 2 after nearly 15 years of service to extension. For the past 10 years, she has worked in communications for both advancement and county services as a valued advisor, coach and strategist. A reception will be held Monday, Feb. 2 (1-3 p.m., WOW Center, Extension 4-H Building).
Tim Anderson, residence department, Feb. 3
Tim Anderson, a facilities mechanic in the department of residence, is retiring from the university after 35+ years of service. A reception will be held Tuesday, Feb. 3 (1-3 p.m., Great Room, Schilletter University Village Community Center, 2119 Edenburn Dr.).
Denny Richards, ISU Dining, Feb. 2
Denny Richards, a facilities mechanic in ISU Dining, is retiring from Iowa State on Feb. 2 after more than 44 years of service to the university. No public event is planned.
Vicky Thorland-Oster, electrical and computer engineering, Feb. 4
A retirement reception will be held Wednesday, Feb. 4 (2:30-4:30 p.m., 1133 Student Innovation Center), for Vicky Thorland-Oster, who is retiring from Iowa State after 35 years of service in a variety of roles. Most recently she serves as manager of student services advising in the electrical and computer engineering department, where she also advises undergraduate and graduate students. Well wishes can be added to her Kudoboard.
Rosalyn Branaman, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, March 2
Rosalyn Branaman, a histology technician at the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, will retire from the university on March 2 (corrected date) after 37 years of service to the VDL. No public event is planned.
Stephanie Downs, ISU WellBeing, Jan. 6
Stephanie Downs, senior WorkLife and wellbeing coordinator in university human resources, is retiring from the university on Jan. 6 after 11 years of service to pursue new opportunities in well-being and development. No public event is planned; post well wishes to her digital group card.
Anna Rovid Spickler, Center for Food Security and Public Health, Jan. 7
Anna Rovid Spickler, lead public health veterinarian at the Center for Food Security and Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, is retiring from the university on Jan. 7, 2026. No public event is planned.
Deb Jennings, IT Services, Jan. 5
Deb Jennings, a clerk in IT Services administration, is retiring from the university on Jan. 5, 2026, after 30 years of service. A public event is not planned.
Renee Novak, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Jan. 2
Renee Novak, a quality assurance specialist at the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, is retiring from the university on Jan. 2, 2026. No public event is planned.
Tammy Michel, office of the president, Jan. 2
Tammy Michel, budget and finance specialist in the office of the president, is retiring from Iowa State on Jan. 2, 2026. No public event is planned.
Joel Geske, Greenlee School, Dec. 31
Joel Geske, associate professor in the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication, will retire from the university on Dec. 31. No public event is planned.
Jo Min, industrial and manufacturing systems engineering, Dec. 31
Jo Min, associate professor in the industrial and manufacturing systems engineering department and the John B. Slater Fellow in Sustainable Design & Manufacturing, is retiring Dec. 31 after 36 years of service to the university. A private reception was held in November.
Angela Powers, Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication, Dec. 20
Angela Powers, professor in the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication, is retiring from the university at the end of fall semester after 35 years in higher education. She served as the first female director of the Greenlee school (2017-19). A public event is not planned.
Fran Sobotka, kinesiology and health, Dec. 17
A retirement reception for Fran Sobotka, administrative assistant in the kinesiology and health department, will be held Wednesday, Dec. 17 (2-4 p.m., 0213 Forker). Sobotka will retire from Iowa State on Jan. 2, 2026.
Nora Hudson, recreation services, Dec. 12
A retirement reception for Nora Hudson, assistant director for fitness, recreation services, will be held Friday, Dec. 12 (2-4 p.m., remarks at 2:30 p.m., 0185 State Gym). Hudson is retiring from the university Jan. 5, 2026, after 17 years of service.
Brenda Emery, food science and human nutrition, Dec. 10
Brenda Emery, a graduate student services specialist in the food science and human nutrition department, is retiring. A reception will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 10 (3-5 p.m., program at 3:30 p.m., Culinary Discovery Lab, 2379 Food Sciences Building).
President Wendy Wintersteen, Dec. 4
A reception honoring President Wendy Wintersteen and Robert Waggoner will be held Thursday, Dec. 4 (3-6:30 p.m., program at 3:30 p.m., MU Great Hall). Wintersteen will retire from the university presidency on Jan. 2, 2026.
Lori Bushore, student services, College of Engineering, Dec. 1
Lori Bushore, administrative assistant in the student services office, College of Engineering, is retiring Dec. 1 after 38 years of service to the university.
Steve Mickelson, agricultural and biosystems engineering, Dec. 2
A retirement reception for Steve Mickelson, professor of agricultural and biosystems engineering and special advisor to the provost, will be held Tuesday, Dec. 2 (2-4 p.m., remarks at 2:15 p.m., atrium, Sukup Hall). Post well wishes to his Kudoboard.
Trond Forre, scientific glassblower, chemistry, Oct. 17
A retirement reception for Trond Forre, scientific glassblower in the chemistry department, will be held Friday, Oct. 17 (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 1605 Gilman). Post well wishes to Trond's Kudoboard.
Keith Kutz, office of sponsored programs administration, Oct. 3
Keith Kutz, a senior award administrator in the office of sponsored programs administration, is retiring from the university. A reception will be held Friday, Oct. 3 (2-4 p.m., remarks at 3 p.m., MU Cardinal Room). Post well wishes to Keith's Kudoboard.
Leesha Arunsiripate Zimmerman, trademark office, Oct. 1
Leesha Arunsiripate Zimmerman, director of trademark licensing, is retiring from the university on Oct. 1. No public event is planned; post well wishes to her Kudoboard.
Nancy Grudens-Schuck, Sept. 12
Jacqueline Shanks, chemical and biological engineering, Sept. 5
Jackie Shanks, Manley R. Hoppe Professor in Chemical and Biological Engineering, has retired after more than 25 years of service to Iowa State. Submissions for inclusion in a memory book may be sent to Elaine Smuck before Sept. 1.
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Jeff Johnson, ISU Alumni Association, Sept. 5
A public open house to honor Jeffery Johnson's Sept. 1 retirement from leading the ISU Alumni Association will be held Friday, Sept. 5 (3-6 p.m., remarks from Jeff at 4 p.m., Alumni Center). Colleagues and friends also are invited to sign a Kudoboard for Jeff as he concludes nearly 26 years of service. Coffee, tea and light appetizers will be served. All are welcome; Cyclone gear is encouraged.
Dave Brotherson, Timothy Burgess and Jim Hurley, IT Services, Sept. 5
A retirement reception on Friday, Sept. 5 (noon-3 p.m., Maple Shelter, Brookside Park, 1326 Sixth St.) will honor the careers of Timothy Burgess, student information systems; and Dave Brotherson and Jim Hurley, mainframe, database and applications; IT Services. The three colleagues also started at Iowa State on the same date 40 years ago.
Alan DiSpirito, biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology, July 31
Alan DiSpirito, professor in biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology, is retiring from the university on July 31. A private celebration will be held July 23.
Ann Laws, fiscal operations, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, July 7
Ann Laws, a fiscal coordinator in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is retiring from the university on July 7. Well wishes may be posted to her Kudoboard.
Jane Galyon, veterinary microbiology and preventive medicine, July 3
Jane Galyon, a program specialist in veterinary microbiology and preventive medicine, is retiring from the university on July 3. No public event is planned.