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Senior leaders issue guidance for returning to campus offices by August

This email was sent to all faculty, staff, and postdocs at Iowa State and is available online at Office of the President Communications Expectations for Moving Forward to Academic Year 2021-2022 April 19, 2021 Dear Colleagues, We are looking forward to the upcoming academic year with expectations that our vibrant residential campus will return to … Continue reading Senior leaders issue guidance for returning to campus offices by August

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Please encourage graduating students to submit data to LAS Career Services

Each year, LAS Career Services collects data from College of Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates regarding employment, continuing education, location, salary and more. Please encourage graduates to submit their after graduation plan here. To keep response rates high, please abstain from surveying graduates for career information as this duplicates efforts and causes confusion for graduates. … Continue reading Please encourage graduating students to submit data to LAS Career Services

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2020 CYtation Award winners announced

The Professional and Scientific Council CYtation Awards recognize Professional and Scientific employees, particularly those who might not otherwise receive public recognition. These individuals go above and beyond the call of duty and make significant contributions to Iowa State University. Sixty Iowa State University employees were recognized for their outstanding work and contributions in 2020. Award … Continue reading 2020 CYtation Award winners announced

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Important information about 2021 spring and summer graduation in the LAS College

LAS is excited to celebrate 2021 spring and summer graduating students. This year’s graduation is highlighted by in-person graduation celebrations and ceremonies on Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8. A few virtual program options are also available. Celebrate virtually Faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends of the college are invited to join the celebrations … Continue reading Important information about 2021 spring and summer graduation in the LAS College

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Reminder and program for Thursday’s President’s Town Hall, Faculty and Staff

Dear Faculty and Staff, I am writing to remind you of the President’s Town Hall for faculty and staff on Thursday, April 29 from 1-2 pm via WebEx. I encourage you to attend and learn more about plans for summer and fall. President’s Faculty and Staff Town Hall Meeting 1 pm – 2 pm Thursday, … Continue reading Reminder and program for Thursday’s President’s Town Hall, Faculty and Staff

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Faculty, staff and students may reserve tent on central campus

A 40-by-60 tent erected last week on central campus, just north of the campanile. and is available through Thursday, May 13. Faculty, staff and students may reserve the tent, free of charge, for internal events, from retirement celebrations to departmental lunches. Tent reservations may be made online through the Memorial Union. All Cyclones Care safety … Continue reading Faculty, staff and students may reserve tent on central campus

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Memorial service planned for Professor Hector Avalos

Professor of Religious Studies Hector Avalos died on April 12 following a battle with cancer. A memorial service is being planned for early fall 2021. His body was cremated and his remains will be interred at the university cemetery. Avalos joined the religious studies faculty at Iowa State in 1993. He founded the US Latino/a … Continue reading Memorial service planned for Professor Hector Avalos

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Roll up your sleeves: Vaccination clinic open to ISU employees and students

All ISU students and employees can now schedule an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine this week on Tuesday, April 27 through Friday, April 30. Click here to Schedule an appointment No requirement to receive both doses on campus Please note that we are now able to split up doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for students, … Continue reading Roll up your sleeves: Vaccination clinic open to ISU employees and students

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Ryan Sheeler and David Stuart produce masterclass for the Surf Ballroom Enrichment Center

Ryan Sheeler, lecturer in the Department of Music and Theatre, and David Stuart, professor of trombone in the Department of Music and Theatre, have filmed a two-part, rock-music history masterclass for the Surf Ballroom Music Enrichment Center in Clear Lake, Iowa. Links to the masterclass can be found on YouTube: Part 1 Part 2 In … Continue reading Ryan Sheeler and David Stuart produce masterclass for the Surf Ballroom Enrichment Center

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Applications for National Endowment for the Humanities grants due July 8, 2021

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is now accepting applications for the second round of the NEH/AHRC New Directions for Digital Scholarship in Cultural Institutions. This international grant program was designed to have a transformational impact on digital methods and digital research in cultural institutions. Recipients are eligible to receive grants of up to … Continue reading Applications for National Endowment for the Humanities grants due July 8, 2021