May 6
Beardshear, reimagined
Iowa State alumnus Manmeet Gill manipulated colors, shadows and highlights in his artistically rendered photograph of Beardshear Hall.
Mark Licht
May 6
Agronomist uses relationships, research to boost Iowa ag
ISU Extension field specialist Mark Licht puts in the extra miles in west central Iowa to assist farmers and encourage collaborative on-farm research projects as part of ISU's Corn and Soybean Initiative.
May 6
Senate concludes year with new elimination policy
In a long-awaited vote at the May 4 Faculty Senate meeting, senators approved new policies governing the termination of faculty positions when programs are eliminated or financial exigency is declared.
May 6
$3.5 million available for individual salary increases next year
University leaders have carved out $3.5 million from new, permanent state funds in FY11 for individual faculty and P&S staff salary increases that address equity, merit or retention.
'Cy'nage
May 6
Yet another job for Cy
Sports fan, parade entry, picnic guest. Mascot Cy -- albeit a 2-D version of him -- has a new assignment on central campus: Offering directions to pedestrians.
May 6
Reminder: Morrill Road closes Monday for the summer
Morrill Road between Osborn and Union drives is being replaced this summer; work begins May 10. Pedestrians will be able to navigate the construction zone, and alternative plans are in place for deliveries, parking and CyRide's orange shuttle route.
Announcements
- Memorial service to honor Victor Lin is May 14
- Women participants sought for fall meeting management skill series
- Two sessions planned May 12 to share details about new RIO3 and phased retirement programs
- Optional summer office hours begin May 10
- Student recruitment, retention is subject of May 6 noon forum
- Wellness session for women is May 13; reserve your spot
- CESMEE launched a biweekly newsletter this semester
- Residence dept is recruiting faculty and staff help for August move-in
Receptions & open houses
Arts & events
Spring commencement
It's graduation weekend
An estimated 3,306 students will receive degrees from Iowa State at the conclusion of spring semester. Many of them will be honored at three commencement events May 7-8.
