Author: Troy Rutter

CATEGORIES: Announcements

Message from the dean – Thank you and Happy Holidays

Dear LAS colleagues, I can’t possibly express enough gratitude for your continued efforts to make this year a success. Despite the tremendous challenges we’ve all faced, faculty, staff and students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences successfully completed the most challenging academic semesters ever. I hope you take great pride in your achievements … Continue reading Message from the dean – Thank you and Happy Holidays

CATEGORIES: Announcements

August 17 update from the dean

Dear LAS faculty, staff, graduate students and postdocs, You may have heard about groups of students congregating this weekend, not wearing face coverings and not keeping a safe distance from one another. Please know that the university takes this very seriously. All college deans, including me, sent messages to their students over the weekend, to … Continue reading August 17 update from the dean

CATEGORIES: Announcements

July 7 update from the dean

Dear LAS faculty and staff, Campus is slowly awakening after our mid-March departure. As the colors of summer blaze brightly across campus, familiar faces begin to appear. It is a busy time, as university, college and department leaders work towards President Wintersteen’s target date of August 3 to have campus ready for the fall semester. … Continue reading July 7 update from the dean

CATEGORIES: Announcements

June 22 update from the dean

Dear LAS faculty and staff, Let me begin by offering kudos to three LAS faculty members who served as panelists in an important campus conversation last week. Brian Behnken, Associate Professor of History; Sebastian Braun, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Director of American Indian Studies; and Brad Dell, Associate Professor and Director of Theatre, were … Continue reading June 22 update from the dean

CATEGORIES: Announcements

University Marketing Summit at Howe Hall on December 5

This semester’s University Marketing Summit will have lots of information about the current strategic media plan for student recruitment and updates on President Wintersteen’s innovation and entrepreneurship awareness campaign for prospective students, current students, faculty and staff.   Guest speakers will be:   Jason Boucher, Vice President of Client Services, ZLRIGNITION   Scott Helms, Principal … Continue reading University Marketing Summit at Howe Hall on December 5

CATEGORIES: Announcements

Interview Rooms for Students Available Through LAS Career Services

LAS Career Services is now offering THREE interview rooms for students to reserve for their upcoming interviews! To request an interview space, students will simply email lascs@iastate.edu with the date and time of their interview. LAS Career Services staff will send a follow up email to confirm the reservation and provide interview tips. Interview rooms … Continue reading Interview Rooms for Students Available Through LAS Career Services

CATEGORIES: Announcements

Greenlee Summit: Communications and Civility in Our Democracy kicks off on Thursday, September 5: Limited Seats Still Available

Limited seats for the Greenlee Summit: Communications and Civility in Our Democracy are still available via the event’s website at: https://alumni.greenlee.iastate.edu/2019-summit/ Iowa State University’s Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication is hosting its second annual industry summit from Thursday evening, September 5, 2019 through Friday, September 6, 2019 at the Scheman Building at the Iowa … Continue reading Greenlee Summit: Communications and Civility in Our Democracy kicks off on Thursday, September 5: Limited Seats Still Available

CATEGORIES: Announcements

Support offered for faculty to assist not canceling a class

Faculty expecting to miss one or more of your class periods this semester due a professional or personal reason are encouraged instead to contact the Student Loan Education Office to schedule a presentation. Several ISU offices have joined together to implement the “Don’t Cancel that Class” initiative. Together they offer over 30 presentation options including … Continue reading Support offered for faculty to assist not canceling a class