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Updated faculty absence policy provides clarity and transparency

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences implemented a new “absence from campus” policy on January 13, 2020, to provide clarity and consistency to faculty travel and other absence procedures. Specifically, the new policy provides straightforward approval guidance for a variety of appointments and situations. The updated policy will provide faculty members with a clear … Continue reading Updated faculty absence policy provides clarity and transparency

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19th Amendment Centennial Commemoration Statewide Kickoff

Celebrating 100 years of women’s suffrage! 19th Amendment Centennial Commenmoration Statewide Kickoff When: Friday, February 14, 2020 Where: Memorial Union, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Time: 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. All events will be held in the Memorial Union 2229 Lincoln Way Iowa State University Ames, Iowa 50011 For a full agenda of the … Continue reading 19th Amendment Centennial Commemoration Statewide Kickoff

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Nominations due March 15 for departmental, college and university alumni awards

2020 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Honors and Awards Ceremony Help us nominate a talented and diverse group of LAS alumni and friends for the 2020 LAS Honors and Awards Program. The program was established to honor the outstanding achievements of alumni and friends of the college and to strengthen their life-long connection to … Continue reading Nominations due March 15 for departmental, college and university alumni awards

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Drop off clothing donations for the FREE Business Attire Pop-Up Shop

Donations are needed for the FREE Business Attire Pop-Up Shop! Thank you so much to all of you who have so graciously saved your gently used professional wear to share with our students. We are in need of business attire, accessories, shoes, ties, suits, jackets, winter dress coats, etc. in all sizes and styles for … Continue reading Drop off clothing donations for the FREE Business Attire Pop-Up Shop

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Team led by Monic Behnken earns valuable grant

Monic Behnken, associate professor in the Department of Sociology, together with a collaborative team of researchers, was recently awarded a grant by the SAMHSA’s (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) GAINS Center for Behavioral Health and Justice Transformation. Fifty applications for the grant were received. Behnken’s team earned one of only ten grant that … Continue reading Team led by Monic Behnken earns valuable grant

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Employees required to fill out Conflicts of Interest and Commitment (COIC) Disclosure

This is a friendly reminder to complete your annual COIC disclosure (for 2020) now. You should also update the COIC disclosure form throughout the year as necessary. Per the Conflicts of Interest and Commitment (COIC) Policy and the COIC Procedures, Applications, and Guidance Document, all faculty, P&S staff, contract staff, graduate assistants and postdoctoral scholars … Continue reading Employees required to fill out Conflicts of Interest and Commitment (COIC) Disclosure

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Iowa State Research Day 2020 kicks off March 24

Iowa State Research Day 2020, sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is approaching. The communications committee would appreciate you helping us spread the word about Research Day 2020 in your college communications channels, such as newsletters, social media, websites, etc., beginning immediately and up to the event in March. Research … Continue reading Iowa State Research Day 2020 kicks off March 24

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Department of World Languages and Cultures Collaborates with University Museums

The Christian Petersen Art Museum’s spring exhibition, Creating Global Understanding: World Languages and Cultures and University Museums, will showcase works of art from University Museums’ permanent collection and explore the ability of art to transcend cultures. The exhibition was a collaboration between University Museums and the Department of World Languages and Cultures. It was co-curated … Continue reading Department of World Languages and Cultures Collaborates with University Museums

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Students can submit their videos to the Elevating Mathematics Competition

ELEVATING MATHEMATICS VIDEO COMPETITION The mathematical sciences are part of everyday life. Modern communication, transportation, science, engineering, technology, medicine, manufacturing, security, finance, and many other disciplines and domains depend on the mathematical sciences, even if we don’t always realize it. It is important for mathematical researchers to convey the importance of their work to diverse … Continue reading Students can submit their videos to the Elevating Mathematics Competition