Dear LAS faculty and staff, Last Monday President Wintersteen delivered an important message about some of the upcoming challenges we face as a university, just like academic institutions throughout the nation. In addition to the financial pressure from the pandemic, smaller enrollment will further impact Iowa State’s budget. I’ve been working with the department chairs, … Continue reading April 27 message from the dean
The Office of the Vice President for Research issued an updated safety resources guide for researchers. Updates were posted on the office’s COVID-19 page here: http://www.research.iastate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/4.23.20-OVPR-Campus-Research-Guidance-Memo.pdf
Dear LAS faculty and staff, Last week this was the scene outside my temporary home office window. As I made my commute from the kitchen up the stairs today, I thought about the similarities between Friday, when I took the picture, to the situation we’ve been experiencing. That day, a delicate blanket of snow transitioned … Continue reading April 20 message from the dean
Dear LAS faculty and staff, Resilience. Just as budding leaves and early blooms push through snow and ice outside my window, LAS faculty, staff and students are pushing through the challenges of our altered environment. Thank you for your creativity as you modify your work for a home environment. And to the small group of … Continue reading April 13 message from the dean
Dear LAS faculty and staff, As we settle into new routines, many things are still changing, and uncertainties linger. Many of you have already found ways to improve upon your online courses, online project collaborations, or research from afar. It is innovation like this – big or small – that will help pull the university … Continue reading April 6 message from the dean
Six LAS professors were awarded university professorships, which will be included in an announcement in tomorrow’s Inside Iowa State.
Dear LAS faculty and staff, I want to begin today’s update with a heartfelt thank you for all your hard work in making the first week of online courses – and the continuation of other important activities in LAS – a success. We not only successfully met an important milestone in this shift – we … Continue reading March 30 message from the dean
Faculty, staff and students in LAS are familiar with innovation – it’s at the very core of what we do. However, in the midst of global crisis, faculty and staff are already surpassing expectations as they work to keep the health of the ISU community and the academic experience for students at the forefront. The … Continue reading Innovation NOW! LAS responds to COVID-19
Dear LAS Colleagues: As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world and in the United States, we all have a responsibility to protect the health and safety of ourselves, our families, our co-workers and our communities as best as we can. Social distancing is an important strategy to help achieve this goal, and yesterday’s announcement … Continue reading March 23 update from the dean
Dear LAS faculty and staff, The impact of the coronavirus on our community has escalated significantly over the last few days. At this time, there are no reported cases on Iowa State’s campus, but I know this is a stressful time for all of you – whether it is concerns about your health or the … Continue reading March 11 college update from the dean