Dear LAS faculty and staff, The beginning of the semester is approaching, and the first month of the new fiscal year is already almost behind us. In this message, I would like to share some budget information for the college, following up on the message from President Wintersteen from July 10, 2020. As President Wintersteen wrote, “the … Continue reading July 27 update from the dean
James T. Andrews, University Professor in the Department of History, working with BBC Producer Chris Ledgard, recently taped material for the BBC’s popular national radio show, “Great Lives.” The show will air in August. The program will feature Andrews, paired with the celebrity writer of “Silkroads,” Oxford historian Peter Frankopan. They will discuss the topic … Continue reading University Professor James T. Andrews to appear on BBC’s “Great Lives” radio program
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is fortunate to have generous supporters who prioritize education and research. In addition to supporting students through scholarships, these individuals provide financial support for faculty through named positions. Congratulations to faculty who were recently selected for donor-supported awards in the college: Tao Wang, assistant professor of history … Continue reading LAS awards fellowships, professorship
Iowa State University will perform COVID-19 testing on all incoming students who move into campus residence halls July 31 – August 16. As you can imagine, this will require many people to ensure a safe, efficient process. If you feel comfortable, please consider signing up to help our colleagues on campus with the process. For … Continue reading Assistance with student move-in and testing
Dear LAS faculty and staff, 8:46. Two weeks ago, these four characters would have meant little. Since then, what they signify has shaken our country to its core. On May 25, 2020, a White police officer knelt on the neck of George Floyd, a Black man, for eight minutes and forty-six seconds, causing Mr. Floyd’s … Continue reading Message from the dean: Black Lives Matter
Dear LAS faculty and staff, Allow me to wish you an official welcome to summer at Iowa State University. Despite the current disrupted state, I hope you all found some time to relax during the holiday. President Wintersteen and the numerous ISU planning committees and working groups already kicked off the summer with the first … Continue reading May 26 update from the dean
Congratulations to faculty in LAS who were awarded promotions recently! Nicole Allaire Associate Teaching Professor Department of English Jeanine Aune Teaching Professor Department of English Man Basnet Associate Teaching Professor Department of Mathematics Larissa Begley Associate Teaching Professor Department of History Heather Bolles Teaching Professor Department of Mathematics K.A. Burke Associate Teaching Professor Department of … Continue reading Recent faculty promotions
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences office in Catt Hall will operate under modified hours during the summer months. Operating hours will be 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. effective Monday, May 11 through Friday, August 14. Normal hours will resume on Monday, August 17.
Dear LAS Faculty and Staff, This weekend was unlike any other graduation weekend I’ve ever experienced. For several weeks we lamented the loss of traditional commencement pomp and circumstance; we sympathized with students who felt shortchanged by the pandemic. But if you tuned into this weekend’s celebrations I’m sure you were delightfully surprised and possibly … Continue reading May 11 message from the dean
Dear LAS faculty and staff, In a typical spring semester, this week we would be meeting with our students one last time – for finals or projects; tying up loose ends in the office; or maybe preparing for summer research conferences. I would be pulling out my regalia for Commencement, congratulating students at receptions and … Continue reading May 4 message from the dean