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Q: What's your favorite thing about summertime on the ISU campus?

Inside Iowa State asked several employees what they enjoy about their jobs this time of year. Here's what they said:

"Traffic in and around campus is much easier to handle with fewer people in town during the summer months. Of course, we (in facilities planning) typically make up for that with lots of campus street repair and construction projects." -- Rick Fox, landscape architect, facilities planning and management

"My favorite thing about summer on campus is orientation. It's fun to visit with all the students -- and their families -- who are excited (and a little nervous) about starting school in the fall." -- Stephanie Salasek (right), associate director of admissions

"The pace in the men's basketball office is different in the summer -- but not slower. We have several weeks of camp, and recruiting never ends. We have three coaches out in July traveling to various camps. Cyclone Club outings, with Coach Eustachy as a frequent speaker, also are scheduled. Vacations are few and far between. August is the time to prepare for our new and returning players and the beginning of another recruiting year. It's a good thing we all enjoy each other's company!" -- Julie Flory, office coordinator, ISU men's basketball

"I think I like all the campus greenery the most. This is such a beautiful place to work and be with the students." -- Jan Walker, clinician, College of Education

"What I like about this time of year is all the new students and their parents coming to campus, which is pretty exciting. Another thing is that although some of the students leave for the summer, it gives us an opportunity to get to know the students who remain in Ames better." -- Tom Hill, vice president for student affairs

Photos by Bob Elbert