The 2023 LAS Campaign has wrapped up, and our faculty and staff generously donated more than $21,000 (61%) toward our $35,000 goal. Thank you! Even though the LAS United Way campaign is over, you may still contribute. Simply make your donation through Workday or a secure card transaction on the United Way page. Remember, you … Continue reading Another successful LAS United Way campaign ends
Faculty and staff are encouraged to take advantage of multiple resources to prepare for the next phase of Workday Student. Workday Student is launching in six phases: Rollout period 1 occurred June – September and focused on processes and tasks related to recruiting and admissions. Undergraduate and graduate admissions applications are now processed in Workday. … Continue reading Workday Student – resources for you!
The P&S CYtation Awards were designed to recognize dedicated Professional & Scientific employees. In this time of doing more with less, a simple way to show your appreciation to your staff member, coworker, or someone you’ve worked closely with is to nominate them for a CYtation Award! The nomination process has been streamlined (no letter … Continue reading Nominations for 2023 Professional & Scientific Council CYtation Awards now open
Instructors are urged to review important information from the Office of the Provost, regarding the university’s requirements for the course material adoption process, which includes: HEOA compliance and deadlines with the Iowa State University Book Store Course material affordability initiatives Student financial aid for textbooks and course materials Content provider contracts to protect students & … Continue reading Important information about university compliance with the Textbook Requirement of HEOA
For most of us, when we get hungry at work, we simply reach for a snack in our desk drawer or walk to the nearest vending machine and select a sweet or salty delight. But for some, quick and easy access to food is not possible, even for some Iowa State students. United Way supports … Continue reading Your United Way donations support students
Applications are now being accepted for the 2023-2024 Undergraduate Research Assistantship (URA) Program. The URA program encourages outstanding juniors and seniors to pursue graduate study by offering them hands-on experience in a formal research environment. Participation in the URA Program assists students in making career decisions and in attaining information about graduate education and fellowships. … Continue reading Applications being accepted for 2023-24 Undergraduate Research Assistantship (URA) Program
With the benefit of Jumpstart funds, the university will be running multiple grant writing workshops this year: The Writing Winning Grant Proposals phase I workshop will be on Oct 27, and faculty should register by Oct 12. This workshop is broadly applicable to many different types of proposals. See additional information here https://research.iastate.edu/event/write-winning-grant-proposals-2/ Faculty fellow Geetu Tuteja will … Continue reading Upcoming grant writing workshops
LIVE UNITED is a reminder that when we think outside of ourselves, we have the power to facilitate change. When we think of others’ lives as linked to our own, our compassion grows. When we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all. We strengthen neighborhoods. We bolster the health of … Continue reading Help LAS meet its United Way fundraising goal!
A message from Jonathan Wickert, Provost, Iowa State University of Science and Technology I am writing to share that four finalists have been identified in the search for the next dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The finalists’ visits are scheduled for the following dates: Candidate 1 – October 2-3 Candidate 2 … Continue reading LAS Dean search update
The 2023 United Way campaign kicks off on Friday, Sept. 15, with the annual United Way Day of Caring, a community-wide day of volunteerism and service. This year, volunteers from LAS will participate in two worthy projects – sprucing up The Bridge Home in Ames and reading to kids at various Story County schools. If you would like to participate in the Day of Caring, email Paula Van … Continue reading Volunteer for the United Way Day of Caring on Sept. 15