Wednesday, 02 Jun 2021
Retirement drive-thru reception: Jane Walter
Benefits specialist Jane Walter, university human resources, is retiring.
Thursday, 03 Jun 2021
Online meeting: Professional and Scientific Council
The P&S Council is a representative body elected by, and responsible to, Professional and Scientific employees at Iowa State University. Meetings are open to the public.
Wednesday, 09 Jun 2021
Retirement open house: LuAnn Johansen
Johansen, 4-H Youth Development field manager, is retiring.
Monday, 14 Jun 2021
Semester begins
First day of classes for summer semester session II.
Rainbows & Hugs Paint Your Own Pottery
Drop in June 14-19 to paint pottery with us, or take a kit to-go. This week we painting with all the color to celebrate Pride Month. 20% of pottery painting will be donated to the Center for LGBTQIA+ Student Success initiatives.
Retirement reception: Harvey Terpstra and Jim Kienzler
Harvey Terpstra, a research scientist IV in the Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology, has 48 years of service to the university. Jim Kienzler, research scientist III, has completed 22 years of service at ISU.
Thursday, 17 Jun 2021
Webinar, Supporting Student-Centered Learning through Open Pedagogy
In this two part training, participants will learn the basics of open pedagogy, the process of engaging students in the co-creation of content as part of their learning. Join us and explore options for integrating open pedagogy into your teaching to foster a learning environment that better supports students' creativity and expression.
Life in an (Almost) Post Pandemic World
"Moving from Confusion to Thriving: Life in an (Almost) Post Pandemic World." Are you ready to relearn the things that in life before COVID seemed so normal? Join Jason Haglund, a local mental health counselor and leader in the behavioral health field, and let's talk about how to let go and grieve, so that we can move forward and thrive. Register online.
Christian Petersen and Memorial Art: A Conversation
Explore how the Art on Campus Collection at Iowa State incorporates public memorial to honor the sacrifice of life, significant contributions by individuals, and showcase narratives of progress with a focus on the artwork of Christian Petersen.
Friday, 18 Jun 2021
Ice Dye Fridays Drop-In Craft
Use a combination of dyes and ice to create a watercolor effect on a scarf, leggings, tote, socks, or pillowcase. Fun, easy, and each one is an original! Fabric will sit in dye overnight, so you'll need to stop back to pick up your finished piece on Saturday. Drop in but give yourself an hour.
Monday, 21 Jun 2021
Camping & Glamping Paint Your Own Pottery
Drop in June 21-26 to paint pottery with us, or take a kit to-go. This week you can paint our version of a tin mug for your campfire, or a miniature camper that doubles as a jar, bank, or birdhouse.
Retirement open house: Karen Terpstra
Assistant registrar Karen Terpstra is retiring. No program is planned during the open house.
Retirement reception: Constance (Connie) Garnett
Connie Garnett, graduate student services specialist in the department of biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology, is retiring from the university June 30.
Retirement reception: IT services employees
IT Services employees Pat Anderson, Cindy Avalos, Marlin Clemens, Cheryl Conover, Cindy Craig, Tim Koch, Dave Roberts, Susan Simpson and Doran Tesdall are retiring from Iowa State this month.
Wednesday, 23 Jun 2021
The Age of Starting Over
"Welcome Back, Kind Of: The Age of Starting Over." Join Jason Haglund, a local mental health counselor and leader in the behavioral health field, and learn how to shift from a mindset of transition to starting over and explore the different ways you can adapt to thrive. Register online.
Thursday, 24 Jun 2021
Retirement reception: Cindy Stigler
Stigler, who works in facilities planning and management's service center, will retire from Iowa State on June 30.
Retirement reception: Marty Martinez
Senior psychologist Marty Martinez is retiring after 33 years of service to the university.
Friday, 25 Jun 2021
Retirement open house: Janell Bulver
Janell Bulver, medical technologist, will retire June 30 after 15 years with the Thielen Student Health Center.
Ice Dye Fridays Drop-In Craft
Use a combination of dyes and ice to create a watercolor effect on a scarf, leggings, tote, socks, or pillowcase. Fun, easy, and each one is an original! Fabric will sit in dye overnight, so you'll need to stop back to pick up your finished piece on Saturday. Drop in but give yourself an hour.
Sunday, 27 Jun 2021
Performance: Maks & Val Live
Take a trip through the most memorable movie moments reimagined through the eyes of acclaimed dancers and brothers, Mak and Val Chmerkovskiy. Joined by their spouses and celebrated dancers, Peta Murgatroyd and Jenna Johnson, the foursome bring motion to iconic scenes where there were none before. Experience a dance driven narrative woven together by the movies that have moved us all.
Monday, 28 Jun 2021
Retirement reception: Craig Davenport
Davenport, a facilities mechanic in building maintenance services for facilities planning and management, will retire from Iowa State on June 30.
Potty Mouth Paint Your Own Pottery
Drop in June 28-July 1 to paint pottery with us, or take a kit to-go. Paint whatever $#@! words you want on a bowl, mug, or plate. It's been a tough year.
Tuesday, 29 Jun 2021
Retirement reception: Janice Seibel
Janice Seibel, a program specialist at the Center for Multiphase Flow Research and Education, is retiring.
Retirement reception: Joan Piscitello
Associate vice president for central finance and university treasurer Joan Piscitello will retire June 30 after 33 years of service to the university. A short program will begin at 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 30 Jun 2021
Retirement reception: Joe Colletti and Carla Persaud
Senior associate dean in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and associate director of the Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station Joe Colletti retires June 30 following a 43-career. Administrative assistant Carla Persaud also is retiring June 30 after 27 years of service.