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Office of the Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion to host “What should I do? White action and accountability to combat anti-blackness on systems-based racism.”

{Note: This virtual event will be held on Wednesday, June 17 from 3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. Please register here} The Office of the Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion will be hosting a virtual Campus Conversation entitled “What should I do? White action and accountability to combat anti-blackness and systems-based racism.” This conversation is a … Continue reading Office of the Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion to host “What should I do? White action and accountability to combat anti-blackness on systems-based racism.”

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May 26 update from the dean

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

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Recent faculty promotions

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

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International Adventure Learning Community assists ISU international students

The recently launched International Adventure Learning Community was designed to allow freshman international students to enroll in online classes if they are unable to travel to the United States due to COVID-19. In addition to taking classes with international students who share the same major/area of study, students in this community will have access to … Continue reading International Adventure Learning Community assists ISU international students

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Catt Hall transitions to university summer hours

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.

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Biological and Pre-Medical (BPMI) program announces award winners and unveils 2020 Virtual Exhibition and Senior Showcase

Illustrations created by seniors in the Bological and Pre-Medical Illustration (BPMI) program are now featured in a 2020 Virtual Exhibition and Senior Showcase. Everyone is invited to view their gorgeous artwork. The following students have illustrations featured in the exhibit: Hannah Fritz, Grace Herzberg, Jordan Gongora, Hannah Loeffelholz, Liz Stratton, Chloe Peterson, Kayla Hoag, Olivia … Continue reading Biological and Pre-Medical (BPMI) program announces award winners and unveils 2020 Virtual Exhibition and Senior Showcase

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OVPR Announces COVID-19 Research Seed Grant Program

Iowa State University’s Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is currently accepting applications for a new research seed funding program dedicated to addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 Research Seed Grant program (CRSG) is designed to encourage faculty in all academic disciplines to apply their expertise to an aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic. … Continue reading OVPR Announces COVID-19 Research Seed Grant Program

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May 11 message from the dean

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

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May 4 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