Wednesday, 01 May 2013
Retirement reception: Marsha Springer
Springer, a secretary in the office of enrollment services, is retiring.
Retirement reception: Thomas Chacko
Thomas Chacko, professor of management in the College of Business, is retiring. A short program will begin at 3:45 p.m.
Thursday, 02 May 2013
P&S Council: Open Forum
Learn more about P&S Affinity Groups (small communities that share common personal and/or professional development interests) and how to join one. Ideas for new affinity groups are welcome.
Meeting: Professional & Scientific Council
P&S Council meetings are open to the public.
Spring 2013 University Honors Poster Presentation
The University Honors Program invites you to attend the spring 2013 poster presentation and reception featuring Honors projects as well as the spring and summer 2013 Honors graduates. Honors students will be present to answer questions about their projects.
Friday, 03 May 2013
Retirement reception: Ginny Arthur
Ginny Arthur, associate director of residence life in the department of residence, is retiring. A brief program will begin at 10 a.m.
Monday, 06 May 2013
Open house: Symbi volunteer fellows
An informational open house for retired scientists and engineers interested in enhancing K-12 science students' STEM learning experiences. RSVP to Stacy Renfro, 294-8582.
Retirement reception: Warren Blumenfeld
Warren Blumenfeld, associate professor in the School of Education is retiring. A short program is planned at 4 p.m.
Tuesday, 07 May 2013
Open forum: PWSE director candidate Cynthia Williams
Cynthia Williams, formerly with Girls Inc. of Orange County, Calif., is a finalist for the director's position in ISU's Program for Women in Science and Engineering. The open forum interview includes a public presentation on: PWSE stemming the shortage of STEM graduates and gender and diversity in STEM.
Retirement reception: Nancy Evans
Evans, a professor in the School of Education, is retiring. A short program will begin at 3:30 p.m.
Meeting: Faculty Senate
The Faculty Senate represents the general faculty of Iowa State University and participates in shared governance of the University with the administration. Senate meetings are open to the public.
Retirement reception: Dean Anderson, Yong Chin Pak, Cindy Frederickson, Lesley Hawkins
After a collective 150 years of service to Iowa State University, professor Dean Anderson, senior lecturer Yong Chin Pak, academic adviser Cindy Frederickson and office coordinator Lesley Hawkins are retiring from the kinesiology department. There will be a brief presentation at 5:15 p.m.
Wednesday, 08 May 2013
Open forum: PWSE director candidate Lora Leigh Crystal
Lora Leigh Crystal, associate director of ISU's Program for Women in Science and Engineering, is a finalist for the director's position. Open forum interviews include a public presentation on: PWSE stemming the shortage of STEM graduates and gender and diversity in STEM.
Retirement reception: Marcia Rosenbusch
Marcia Rosenbusch, adjunct associate professor in the School of Education, is retiring. A program will begin at 1 p.m.
Retirement reception: Ron M. Nelson
Ron Nelson, professor of mechanical engineering, is retiring.
Retirement reception: Madeleine Henry
Madeleine Henry, professor of world languages and cultures, is retiring. A short program will begin at 4:30 p.m.
Friday, 10 May 2013
Retirement reception: Belva Weers
Belva Weers, an administrative specialist in Central Stores, is retiring.
Retirement reception: Sue Ziegenbusch
Sue Ziegenbusch is an academic adviser in the agricultural and biosystems engineering department. A brief program will begin at 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, 16 May 2013
Retirement reception: Ronald Jackson
Ronald Jackson, student counseling services, is retiring. A short program will begin at 3 p.m.
Open house: Algal Production Facility
The BioCentury Research Farm will host an open house to showcase its new Algal Production Facility, ISU's first pilot-scale facility that is equipped to grow large amounts of algae biomass.
Friday, 17 May 2013
Retirement reception: Cheryll Reitmeier
Cheryll Reitmeier, professor of food science and human nutrition, is retiring after 31 years of service to Iowa State. A presentation will begin at 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
Pesek-Olson Training Center Dedication
A live video feed of the dedication ceremony being held in Wisconsin will be available on campus; followed by a small reception. The dedication honors former ISU agronomy head John Pesek.
Thursday, 23 May 2013
Farewell reception: Martha Tanner
Martha Tanner is communications and program coordinator in the office of the senior vice president for student affairs.
Friday, 24 May 2013
Farewell reception: Kathryn Overberg
Kathryn Overberg is an associate counsel in the Office of University Counsel. A brief progam is planned for 4 p.m. Overberg will leave her position on May 29, but continue in an off-campus consulting capacity for a short time.
Tuesday, 28 May 2013
Kids Story Time
Each session features a theme with two or three books read aloud followed by a related craft or activity. The books, crafts and activities are intended for children ages two to seven years old. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Free for members. Price of admission for the general public. Pre-registration is required for groups larger than 10 and is HIGHLY recommended for everyone else.
Thursday, 30 May 2013
Retirement reception: Dr. Lawrence Evans
Dr. Lawrence Evans, professor of veterinary clinical sciences, is retiring after 50 years of service in the College of Veterinary Medicine. RSVPs requested by May 22 to Dianne Ritz.
Friday, 31 May 2013
Retirement reception: Jerry McGinnis
Jerry McGinnis, Food Stores supervisor for ISU Dining, is retiring after 19 years of service to Iowa State.
Inspiration Awards and Annual Dinner
A reception begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the annual meeting and dinner. During an after-dinner program, recipients of the Faculty-Staff Inspiration Award will be recognized. A dessert reception will conclude the evening.