Monday, 02 May 2016
Retirement reception: Ken Burditt
Ken Burditt, customer relations specialist with ISU Printing and Copy Services, is retiring.
Retirement reception: Larry Ebbers
University Professor of higher education Larry Ebbers is retiring. A short program will begin at 4:15 p.m. A graduate student fund has been established.
Tuesday, 03 May 2016
Open forum: Candidate for director of student affairs assessment and research
Denise Williams-Klotz, assistant director, office of multicultural student affairs, Iowa State, is one of five finalists.
Retirement reception: Tom Polito
Polito is assistant dean and director of student services in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. A short program will begin at 4 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.
Wednesday, 04 May 2016
Retirement reception: Mary Lynn Damhorst
Mary Lynn Damhorst, professor in apparel, events and hospitality management, is retiring. A program will begin at 4 p.m.
Recognition reception: Faculty mentors
Provost Jonathan Wickert and Associate Provost Dawn Bratsch-Prince invite all faculty mentors to attend (with their mentees). Recipients of the 2016 Exemplary Faculty Mentor awards will be recognized during a program that begins at 4:20 p.m.
Intertwine Installation Opening Reception
Opening reception for installation of Intertwine, a project to yarn-bomb the facade of the ISU College of Design's Design on Main facility in downtown Ames. Over the past 9 months, hundreds of people from across Iowa and throughout the US have submitted more than 1,000 1-ft.-sq. knit and crocheted panels that have been stitched together into a "giant quilt" to cover the front of the 130-year-old, two-story building May 13-June 1.
Thursday, 05 May 2016
Open forum: Candidate for director of student affairs assessment and research
Ekaterina Ralston, research manager, office of admissions, Iowa State, is one of five finalists.
Retirement reception: Lynn Miller
Lynn Miller, a director at IT Services, is retiring after 35 years of service to the department. No formal program is planned.
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.
Friday, 06 May 2016
Retirement reception: Denny Goodrich
Denny Goodrich will be retiring after 42 years of service to the university. Denny began his career in 1973 at WOI-TV, became a video producer for the Instructional Technology Center and has been working for the last several years with Information Technology Services.
Saturday, 07 May 2016
Commencement reception
Walk across the parking lot to the Alumni Center immediately following commencement to enjoy a reception for graduates and their families and friends. The reception will include refreshments, photo opportunities with Cy, tours of the Alumni Center and gift merchandise for purchase.
Tuesday, 10 May 2016
Open forum: Candidate for director of student affairs assessment and research
Becki Elkins, registrar and director of institutional research and assessment, Cornell College, Mount Vernon, is one of five finalists.
Wednesday, 11 May 2016
Open forum: Candidate for director of student affairs assessment and research
Aurelia Kollasch, senior research analyst, department of residence, Iowa State, is one of five finalists.
Thursday, 12 May 2016
Retirement reception: Raj Aggarwal
Raj Aggarwal, director of the Engineering Research Institute and adjunct professor of electrical and computer engineering, is retiring. A short program will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Open forum: Candidate for director of student affairs assessment and research
Matthew Pistilli, director of assessment and planning, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, is one of five finalists.
The Dreamer: Fei Xue MFA Thesis Exhibition Reception
Opening reception for master's thesis exhibition by Fei Xue, graduate student in integrated visual arts. A screening of Xue's digital animation will begin at 6:30 p.m. The show will run through May 19. Exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.
Friday, 13 May 2016
Opening Reception: Intertwine
Opening reception for installation of Intertwine, a project to yarn-bomb the front facade of the ISU College of Design's Design on Main facility at 203-207 Main St. in downtown Ames. Over the past 9 months, hundreds of people from across Iowa and throughout the US have submitted more than 1,000 1-ft.-sq. knit and crocheted panels that have been stitched together into a "giant quilt" to cover the front of the 130-year-old, two-story building.
Tuesday, 17 May 2016
Retirement reception: Edward Braun
Edward Braun, a professor in plant pathology and microbiology, is retiring. A short program will begin at 10:10 a.m.
Friday, 20 May 2016
Program and reception: Faculty-Staff Inspiration Award recipients
The seven recipients of the ISU Alumni Association's Faculty-Staff Inspiration Award will be honored during a 6:30 p.m. program. RSVPs are requested.
Saturday, 21 May 2016
Story Time with Derek Anderson
Please join us for a very special Story Time with Derek Anderson! Derek will be presenting & reading his new book, Ten Hungry Pigs! Make sure to come early to get a good seat!
Tuesday, 24 May 2016
P&S Council Meet and Greet
Meet the new Professional and Scientific Council representatives, network with P&S employees and register for a prize drawing. Welcome remarks will begin at 3:45 p.m. Refreshments provided by ISU Dining.
Thursday, 26 May 2016
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.
Monday, 30 May 2016
Memorial Day ceremony
Iowa State employees, retirees, spouses, alumni and friends who died during the past year will be remembered at the university's annual Memorial Day ceremony.