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LAS postdoctoral students and faculty honored with awards, grants

Seven postdoctoral scholars and two principal investigators in Liberal Arts and Sciences departments have been awarded for their contributions to the Iowa State community. Postdocs are eligible for the Postdoctoral Seed Grant, Postdoctoral Scholar Excellence Award for Teaching and Mentoring Students, and the Postdoctoral Scholar Research Excellence Award. Principal investigators are eligible for the Postdoctoral … Continue reading LAS postdoctoral students and faculty honored with awards, grants

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Encourage students to enroll in LAS 203: Professional Career Preparation

Seats are still available in the online and in-person sections of LAS 203: Professional Career Preparation. This 1-credit, 8-week, satisfactory/fail course teaches students how to design and pursue a meaningful career. The course is part career exploration (defining personal brands, researching opportunities, setting goals, networking with professionals) and part job-search mechanics (resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn, … Continue reading Encourage students to enroll in LAS 203: Professional Career Preparation

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New Adventure2 wellness program launches August 2

Adventure2, an exciting wellness program offered by the ISU WellBeing team, is launching its fifth year on August 2. The program is available to all benefit-eligibile employees. Adventure2 is a whole person employee well-being and engagement program, designed to support you in living your best life every day! This annual program offers fun and exciting … Continue reading New Adventure2 wellness program launches August 2

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Check out TAO: A helpful collection of online mental health modules and sessions

TAO (Therapy Assistance Online) is a convenient and user-friendly platform of tools and educational modules to help you learn and achieve your mental health goals. This resources is free to all Iowa State students. TAO offers more than 150 brief and effective educational sessions that cover over 50 common topics related to mental health, wellness, … Continue reading Check out TAO: A helpful collection of online mental health modules and sessions

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Mary Ullestad-Heneke to retire July 1, 2022

Dear faculty and staff, Mary Ullestad-Heneke, LAS Undergraduate Scholarship Coordinator, will retire July 1, 2022. Many throughout the college have worked with Mary in her various roles. In lieu of a public event, a kudoboard was created to share well wishes with her. Anyone interested can share your thoughts here: https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/cpm0bkti.

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University Student Counseling offers RESPOND training on July 7, 12

RESPOND is an 8-hour training offered through University Student Counseling Services that empowers individuals to offer effective mental-health support and useful referrals to a student or colleague. The next trainings will be held on July 7 and July 12. Additional RESPOND trainings will be offered throughout the year. Please register here. The course provides a … Continue reading University Student Counseling offers RESPOND training on July 7, 12

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Learning Community awards granted to LAS faculty

During an awards ceremony at the May 16 Learning Community Conference, three faculty from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences were recognized for their contributions to Iowa State learning communities. Mack Shelley, University Professor and chair in the Department of Political Science, received the Learning Community Advocate Award. This special honor recognizes the scholarship, … Continue reading Learning Community awards granted to LAS faculty