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You're invited: Museums field trip for instructors is May 7
24 Apr 2026
University museums staff will host a free Faculty Night on Wednesday, May 6 (4-5:30 p.m., Brunnier Art Museum, Scheman Building) for educators interested in learning about museums collections and how to integrate them into their courses as a classroom resource. From art and artifacts to science and history, instructors are invited to learn how collections are being used by their colleagues across campus to spark creativity and deepen learning.
Logistics and support services' appreciation lunch is May 7
24 Apr 2026
Logistics and support services will host its annual customer appreciation lunch on Thursday, May 7 (11 a.m.-1 p.m., lot 47 between General Services Building and the power plant). Enjoy burgers, hot dogs, chips, desserts and refreshments while supplies last.
Bring your dog to a Cyclone softball game
23 Apr 2026
The athletics department announces "Bark at the Park" at Cyclone Sports Complex on Friday, May 1, when the Cyclone softball team hosts the Knights from University of Central Florida in their final series of the regular season. First pitch is at 4 p.m., and dogs that are
pre-registered
are welcome at the stadium. Dog owners need to get their pet signed up in advance to be allowed in, and dogs must remain on a leash at all times. Admission (humans and dogs) is free.
Faculty storytelling roundtable moved to May 5
23 Apr 2026
The ISU faculty- and University Museums-hosted "Tell Me a Story"
roundtable
has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 5 (5-6 p.m., Brunnier Art Museum, Scheman Building). The discussion will center on the role storytelling plays in teaching and research, with panelists sharing personal connections to the art in
Tell Me a Story
, a current Brunnier exhibition supported by multiple academic units. Michèle Schaal, professor of French and co-curator of the exhibition, will moderate. Panelists include:
Michael Bailey, Distinguished Professor in Liberal Arts and Sciences (history)
Kenny Cook, professor of English and Dean's Faculty Fellow in the Arts
Rachel Meyers, associate professor of classical studies
Amy Popillion, teaching professor in human development and family studies
Elisa Rizo, associate professor of Spanish
Eulanda Sanders, Donna R. Danielson Professor in Textiles and Clothing
Classrooms reserved for student study during prep week
22 Apr 2026
Room scheduling has reserved 10 classrooms in eight different buildings for student general study use during prep week, May 4-8 (5:30-11 p.m. daily).
The Iowa State community is invited to use these spaces during prep week to help students spread out. The 10 rooms are:
Bessey: 2226, 2234
Carver: 0232, 0298
Elings: 0308
Food Sciences: 2311
Howe: 1220
MacKay: 0116
Student Innovation Center: 2221
Town Engineering: 0270
Ice cream sale is today in Kildee Hall
22 Apr 2026
Members of the Dairy Science Club are selling ice cream today (10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.) outside the north doors to Lush Auditorium in Kildee Hall. Get a cup for $3 (two for $5, cash only). Flavors this week are
blueberry pie, chocolate, mint chip, Cinnamon Toast Crunch and mocha chip
. The ice cream is mixed by club members at the ISU Creamery, and the sale serves as a fundraiser for club activities throughout the year. Interested in having the club's ice cream for your event?
Send an email
Sunday volunteers still sought for Cy's Finals Frenzy
21 Apr 2026
Volunteers have grabbed many of the weekday slots for
Cy's Finals Frenzy
during prep week: Sunday-Friday, May 3-8. Volunteers still are needed for Sunday (May 3) afternoon and evening events at the Memorial Union.
This once-a-semester event promotes healthy study habits and increases personal wellness as students prepare for final exams. More than 1,700 students participated in Cy's Finals Frenzy events in December. Faculty and staff volunteers are encouraged to
sign up for a shift
(or two) to engage with students and help sessions run efficiently. Options include Bingo, movie night, free snacks, late night breakfast and wellness activities, as well as academic support -- exam prep and Supplemental Instruction sessions -- for students seeking additional assistance.
Marketing director Custer to retire in May
20 Apr 2026
Carole Custer, director of marketing in university marketing and communications, will retire on May 15 after 38-plus years of service to Iowa State. A 1971 alumna of Iowa State's journalism program, Custer returned to campus in 1987 as assistant for marketing to President Gordon Eaton, placing Iowa State among the first public research universities to embrace the discipline of marketing and branding as a strategy to surpass enrollment goals, increase donations and recruit high-quality faculty and staff. In 1990, she was named the first director of the office of university marketing, and she served in the administrations of six presidents and four interim presidents.
Her efforts have been cited in higher education publications, and she has been invited to make presentations and serve on planning committees at regional and national higher ed symposia.
Antique tractor show is Saturday
20 Apr 2026
The Antique Tractor Club is holding its fourth annual
Spring Tractor Show
on Saturday, April 25 (11 a.m.-2 p.m., Lot 10 west of Town Engineering Building, south side of Pammel Drive). A John Deere 520 pedal tractor will be raffled off during the show. The event is free, and free hamburgers and chicken sandwiches will be available while they last.
Digital accessibility deadline extended by a year
20 Apr 2026
A federal update announced on April 20
extended the deadline
for compliance with web content accessibility guidelines by one year to April 26, 2027. Following a federal ruling by the U.S. Department of Justice under the Americans with Disabilities Act, all public entities are required to comply with the
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1
Former ISU first lady Kathy Geoffroy has died
16 Apr 2026
Kathleen "Kathy" Geoffroy, a former Iowa State first lady, died April 9 in State College, Pennsylvania, of cancer. A memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, May 30 (9 a.m., Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, State College), with burial in the nearby Boalsburg (Penn.) Cemetery. Geoffroy served as the Cyclones' first lady from 2001 to 2012. A math major, she
established
through the ISU Foundation
the Kathleen Carothers Geoffroy Scholarship, supporting first-year female students majoring in STEM fields.
Obituary
Graduate fellowship announced for digital research
16 Apr 2026
The digital scholarship and initiatives department in the University Library invites graduate students to apply for the
Digital Inquiry Fellowship
, a unique, paid opportunity to expand their research through innovative digital methods. The fellowship supports hands-on exploration in areas such as text analysis, data visualization, GIS technologies, digital storytelling and AI-assisted research and analysis. Running from fall 2026 through March 2027, the fellowship offers a $2,500 stipend.
Additional information
is online. The application deadline is June 1.
Workday inbox hard to read? Update your browser
15 Apr 2026
If your MyTasks inbox in Workday is not displaying properly, a browser update can fix the issue. One of the most popular browsers on campus is Google Chrome. To update, begin by launching Chrome, then click the three dots in the upper right corner. From the dropdown menu, select Settings. On the Settings page, from the options on the left choose About Chrome and proceed to update your browser. For additional support, contact the
IT Solution Center.
Nominations sought for youth program awards
15 Apr 2026
Nominations
are open through May 4 for Risk Management's
Youth Programs Awards
. The awards recognize exceptional contributions by those who have made a lasting impact on youth programming during the 2025 calendar year:
Youth Program Leader of the Year: Recognizes an individual who has created impactful and memorable experiences for youth participants and volunteers, inspiring growth, fostering a positive environment and contributing to the overall success of the program.
Outstanding Youth Program of the Year: Celebrates a program that has delivered exceptional youth programming and stands out for its creativity, effectiveness, culture of safety and overall positive contribution to youth development.
Youth Program Staff Member of the Year: Honors an employee or volunteer who has demonstrated exceptional dedication and effort within a youth program. The individual consistently exceeds their responsibilities, ensuring events run smoothly and supporting the program's success in every way.
Four finalists identified in dean of students search
15 Apr 2026
Four finalists will interview on campus April 16-27 in Iowa State's
search for a dean of students
. Their campus visits will not include a public forum. The next dean of students is anticipated to start over the summer.
Peak tulip season returns to Reiman Gardens
14 Apr 2026
Reiman Gardens invites guests to celebrate the season during its
Spring Enchantment Festival
on Saturday, April 18 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.). Enjoy nature-inspired work by local artists and the Mid Iowa Woodcarvers, live music, local food and beverage vendors and vibrant spring colors as more than 50,000 tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and other spring bulbs begin to bloom. Standard
garden admission prices
apply (free for members and ISU students with valid ID.)
Documentary shares legacy of 4-H
14 Apr 2026
A new Iowa PBS documentary, "The Legacy of 4-H," shares the story of the premier youth development program of ISU Extension and Outreach. Providing research-based education to K-12 youth, Iowa 4-H builds upon more than a century of experience in positive youth development. The 55-minute documentary traces 4-H's roots back to the early 1900s and highlights the work of Iowan
Iowan Jessie Field Shambaugh
, the "mother of 4-H," and her influence on youth education. The Iowa PBS documentary now can be viewed on
April 27 workshop provides information about Fulbright Scholar Program
13 Apr 2026
Faculty and administrators are invited to
register for a free, virtual workshop
on the Fulbright Scholar program, hosted by the Institute of International Education (IIE), on Monday, April 27 (12:30-1:30 p.m., via Zoom). Topics to be covered include:
Opportunities for teaching, research and flexible initiatives in more than 140 countries.
Tips for crafting a competitive application, making contacts abroad and choosing the right country and award for you.
Faculty also can
sign up for a 15-minute individual virtual session
with IEE following the workshop to receive guidance specific to their application. Availability for these individual sessions is limited, and sessions are offered on a first come, first served basis.
Earth Day observance is April 22
13 Apr 2026
The Live Green initiative is hosting an
Earth Day celebration
on Wednesday, April 22 (10 a.m.-2 p.m., Parks Library south lawn). Participate in opportunities to "create sustainably," win prizes, receive a free bike tune-up from the ISU Adventure Program and network with campus and community organizations whose missions, goals and initiatives strive to achieve environmental, social and economic sustainability. Enjoy free refreshments and tunes from KURE 88.5 Radio.
LAS administrator Arne Hallam to retire on June 30
11 Apr 2026
Arne Hallam, senior associate dean in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, will retire on June 30 after 43 years of service to Iowa State. He's recognized across campus for his collaborative leadership, distinctive research and his love for teaching, and will be missed by his colleagues. Over the years, he's contributed to and led the transformation of critical projects and initiatives for the university, from the budget model to the centralization of IT and online programs. He's also played a critical role in program development, like the interdisciplinary data science major and sustainability minor. But he is best known for rapid results, like the development of an exceptionally successful applied AI minor in record time. Plans for celebrating Hallum's retirement will be shared at a later date.
Annual 5K scamper for humans and dogs is May 2
10 Apr 2026
The 42nd annual Scamper, a 5K walk/run with pet dogs hosted by Iowa State's chapter of the Student American Veterinary Medicine Association, will be held Saturday, May 2 (10 a.m., Patterson Hall, College of Veterinary Medicine). Registration is $25;
register online
. Proceeds will support the Ames Animal Shelter.
Procurement services users asked to complete satisfaction survey
10 Apr 2026
Procurement services
invites all of its campus customers to participate in the
2026 customer satisfaction survey
and share their experiences. The survey closes on May 1. Each year, customer feedback plays a vital role in shaping how the procurement team serves the university community, for example in streamlining processes, strengthening partnerships and delivering even better service. The short, anonymous survey offers customers the opportunity to provide insights that directly influence service enhancements and future initiatives designed to better support day-to-day work.
Additional research roundtable announced for May 4
09 Apr 2026
The office of the vice president for research is hosting an additional Research and Innovation Roundtable this spring, on Monday, May 4 (9 a.m.-4 p.m., Alliant Digital Innovation Lab, 3800 University Blvd.).
Leveraging AI to Advance Life Sciences and Agriculture
will help position the ISU research community and regional partners
for anticipated federal opportunities inspired by the White House's
Genesis Mission
, a national effort to accelerate scientific discovery through advanced AI.
Registration
for the May 4 RIR closes April 27.
A previously announced May 18 roundtable will focus on "
Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance Through Collaborative Research
."
Host families sought for homestays for Japanese youth
08 Apr 2026
Iowa 4-H, part of ISU Extension and Outreach, is recruiting
families to host visiting Japanese youth
(ages 13-17) and two adult chaperones this summer, from July 21 to Aug. 16. Help the students experience American culture while also experiencing Japanese culture firsthand. Each host family must have a child in their home between the ages of 11 and 17; the Japanese student they host would be within three years of their child's age. To ensure a safe environment, all adults in the home must undergo a background screening and home visit, and complete child abuse awareness virtual training. The host family application is due April 30, and home visits will be completed by June 1, when youth are assigned to host families.
More information about hosting
is online; questions may be directed to
Kara Vance
or
Cayla Taylor
, ISU Extension and Outreach.
Ames-area podcast features David Cook
08 Apr 2026
The Ames Regional Economic Alliance's (AREA) latest podcast (No. 021) is a conversation between AREA vice president for marketing and communications Eric Smidt and President David Cook, who
shares his journey back to Ames to lead his alma mater, his leadership approach and how Iowa State is building on its land-grant mission to drive innovation, workforce development and economic impact across the state
. The length is about 55 minutes. It's available on major streaming platforms, including
Spotify
Apple Podcasts
Amazon
iHeartRadio
and
Podbean
. A
video version
is on the alliance's YouTube channel.
Results of 2026 'State of Manufacturing' survey to be shared in webinar
07 Apr 2026
Join a team from the Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) on Wednesday, April 22 (noon-1 p.m., virtual) for a snapshot of Iowa's manufacturing sector and insight on the results from the organization's 2026 State of Manufacturing survey.
Registration
is free.
Undergraduate research symposium is April 16
07 Apr 2026
Faculty, staff, and students are invited to the 20th annual
Symposium on Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity
on Thursday, April 16 (9 a.m.-3 p.m., multiple rooms in the Memorial Union:
3310, 3512, 3534, 3538, 3560, 3580 and Cardinal Room
). The symposium is a showcase of undergraduate research across all of Iowa State's colleges. Students will present posters and oral presentations in moderated sessions. Light refreshments will be available. The Campanile Room will serve as a welcome center where guests can pick up a program and get directions.
Iowa youth in grades 8-12 can attend 4-H conference in June
07 Apr 2026
Faculty and staff are encouraged to share a hands‑on, summer campus opportunity with youth in grades 8-12: the
Iowa 4‑H Youth Conference
, taking place June 23-25 on campus and open to all Iowa youth, regardless of 4‑H membership. The conference offers five immersive tracks, selected during registration: Horticulture, Mission Moon, MVP Leadership, Choose Your Adventure (build your own schedule of workshops) and Animal Science Roundup (participants choose a specific species). All participants are together for keynote speakers, campus activities and evening events. Questions may be directed to the
conference planning team
, Megan Carlson and Erica Holliday.
Lawn mower service days are April 10-11
06 Apr 2026
The Agricultural Systems Technology Club will hold its annual lawn mower service days Friday, April 10, (1-5 p.m.) and Saturday, April 11, (8 a.m.-noon) on the west side of Sukup Hall.
Online sign-up
is available to schedule service. Drop off a lawnmower for service ($40) or have it picked up and dropped off ($60, Ames area) Payment can be made by check or cash.
Art graduate student invites guests to "Please Touch the Art" in exhibition
05 Apr 2026
The
master of fine arts
thesis exhibition
by Parisa Keshavarziyan, integrated visual arts,
invites viewers to engage
physically and emotionally with the artwork, which will be exhibited April 6-9 (8 a.m.-5 p.m., Gallery 181, College of Design). Here work spans photography, animation, 3D art and stop-motion to create immersive and engaging experiences.
Each visitor contributes to the evolving nature of the work, making the exhibition a living, collective process. A public reception will be held Wednesday, April 8 (5:30-7 p.m., Gallery 181).
Bookstore's semi-annual celebration is April 9
03 Apr 2026
The University Book Store in the Memorial Union will hold its
semi-annual, in-store
appreciation event
for the Cyclone community on Thursday, April 9 (3-6 p.m.). Local businesses and ISU groups will partner with the bookstore at tables throughout the store to offer prizes, free samples, adoptable dogs and (all-day) deals on clothing, gifts and technology. Vendors include
Piece and Freedom Bakery, Cookies Etc., the ISU Hort Station Honey, Jostens, Chocolaterie Stam, Farm Story Meats, Safe Paws, Sketch Literary Journal, Savor on Main, Gaffer's Guild, ISU Creamery, Lotta-pop Popcorn, Memorial Union Workspace and artists Hope Waggoner (3D printing) and Sophie Chitty (graphic design). W
hile supplies last, mini cherry pies will be available for $3.
Youth culinary camps scheduled for June
03 Apr 2026
Human Sciences Extension and Outreach is offering two new
Cyclone Kitchen weeklong camps
in June for students entering fourth through seventh grade. These hands-on culinary camps give youth the chance to explore cooking, creativity and healthy living in a teaching kitchen. Each camp costs $250 and meets 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Food Sciences Building. The opportunities are:
Restaurant Week
, June 8-12. Campers work together to learn practical kitchen and food-preparation skills while designing and operating their own mock restaurant. Youth take on roles from menu planning to meal preparation, culminating in a special lunch for invited guests on the final day.
Inspired Flavors Week
, June 15-19. Campers are introduced to tastes, traditions and ingredients from Iowa and around the world through hands-on cooking and tasting experiences. Youth explore new flavors and create dishes inspired by global and local food cultures.
Registration is open to participate at Center of ExCYtement in August
03 Apr 2026
Faculty, staff and advisors are asked to encourage the student organizations and departmental programs they advise or support to exhibit at this summer's Center of ExCYtement on Thursday evening, Aug. 20, on central campus, part of Destination Iowa State for newly arriving Cyclones. Connect with incoming first‑year and transfer students, share the group's programming and impact in a high‑visibility setting, and recruit new members and build awareness among students who may not yet be connected. The deadline for organizations to
is July 31. Questions may be directed to
dfineza@iastate.edu
Summer, fall instructors: Confirm teaching assignments, submit course material requests
01 Apr 2026
Faculty who will teach a 2026 summer session or fall semester course are asked to submit all materials needed for class -- textbooks, courseware, eBooks, course packets, subscriptions and supplies (design, lab, personal protective equipment, technology, etc.) as soon as their teaching assignment is confirmed. Include courses for which there are no textbook requirements or where library resources will be used. These lists should be submitted to your
department academic coordinator
or directly through the VerbaCollect adoptions portal. Instructors without a department coordinator or who aren't sure how to access VerbaCollect should contact digital resource specialist
Emma Peterson
, 294-0362. The bookstore team provides custom book lists to students after course registration and before classes begin.
Need help with your adoptions? The ISU Book Store has several information sites to answer questions instructors may have:
Course Materials Adoptions
Immediate Access ONE
Immediate Access Graduate and Summer Courses
Questions or requests to set up a training session (for you or an entire department) also may be directed to
Peterson
Register for conflict management training in June
01 Apr 2026
The ombuds office is offering a training, "Constructively Managing Conflicts," over three half‑days, June 16-18 (8:30 a.m.-noon daily, 4250 Student Innovation Center), open to all staff and faculty.
Registration
is required, and participation is limited to 30 participants. In this highly-interactive training, participants will identify multiple possible responses to conflict, better understand their own typical response and practice managing challenging scenarios and dynamics that are recurring and uncomfortable. Participants will build their communication skills to support constructive and respectful interactions. Each day's content builds on the prior day's learning, so registration and participation in all three days is required. Questions may be directed to
Kay Mwanza
ISU Extension and Outreach Week is April 6-11
01 Apr 2026
With county extension offices, specialists and staff located in all 99 counties,
ISU Extension and Outreach
connects Iowans throughout the state with education and resources. County extension staff and extension council members will be showing their appreciation for both the people who participate in local educational programs and the many volunteers, community leaders, organizations and other partners who support extension work in their local communities. Every county in Iowa has an elected extension council that decides how to support ISU Extension and Outreach educational programs at the county level.
Applications sought for term faculty learning community
31 Mar 2026
The
Term Faculty Learning Community
is accepting
applications
through Monday, April 13, for its 2026-27 cohort. The program, open to term faculty at a 75% or greater appointment who have been at Iowa State at least five years, focuses on cultivating leadership skills, building connections and achieving professional goals. Offered through the office of the senior vice president and provost, it is led by teaching professors Sarah Bennett-George and Michael Bootsma.
Registration is open for two-day drone workshop in May
31 Mar 2026
ISU's Digital Ag Innovation Lab, in partnership with autonomous tool maker Terraplex Ag, will host a two-day
drone workshop
May 27-28 (9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily, Digital Ag Innovation Lab, 3800 University Blvd.). The workshop is designed to prepare participants for the Federal Aviation Administration Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification exam. Early registration is $449 through May 1 and $500 after. Registration closes May 22, and the workshop is limited to 30 participants.
Annual Hertz lecture looks at Pioneer's early role in shaping the seed industry
31 Mar 2026
Three Corteva Agriscience senior leaders will discuss the historic role Pioneer has played in shaping the seed industry during the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' 2026
Carl and Marjory Hertz Lecture on Emerging Issues in Agriculture
on Tuesday, April 14 (4:30 p.m., 127 Curtiss). The leaders, Geoff Graham, vice president of seed product development; Mark Deterding, vice president of integrated seed operations; and Jeremy Dirks, president of North America business, each will introduce one dimension of Pioneer's early leadership in hybrid corn -- creating, producing and bringing hybrid seed to market -- and reflect on how these evolved over the past century. Corteva is Pioneer's parent company. CALS dean Dan Robison will moderate the discussion, which is free and open to the public.
Outstanding student employee supervisor, student employee honored
31 Mar 2026
The office of student financial aid has announced its 2026 outstanding student worker and student employee supervisor for their contributions to campus:
Student employee supervisor of the year (in partnership with university human resources):
Claudia Lemper-Manahl
associate teaching professor in plant pathology, entomology and microbiology.
Student employee of the year: senior
Casen Legreid
, undergraduate research assistant, department of materials science and engineering, selected from more than 50 nominees.
Program explores family recipes as living history
30 Mar 2026
Every recipe tells a story. Join University Museums and Distinguished Professor in Liberal Arts and Sciences (history) Pamela Riney-Kehrberg on Thursday, April 16 (5:30-6:30 p.m., via Zoom) for a
free virtual program
on what family recipes reveal about cultural identity, memory and tradition. Riney-Kehrberg will share highlights from a student cookbook assignment in her "America Eats" course, a collection tracing family traditions such as those from Italian, Swedish and Mexican grandmothers to childhood memories of lunch lady cinnamon rolls. All are welcome; questions may be directed to
Allison Sheridan
, University Museums.
Student food pantry needs summer shift volunteers
30 Mar 2026
SHOP
, the food pantry in Beyer Hall serving ISU students, seeks volunteers for open-hours shifts, deliveries and pick-ups during summer session, May 18-Aug. 21. Sign up for volunteer shifts in one- or two-hour increments using the
SHOP SignUpGenius
site. Service hours at SHOP during breaks will be 1-5 p.m. Tuesdays, 2-5 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays, with delivery and pick-up shifts available on other days. Volunteers for open hour shifts who haven't completed the
online training
are asked to do so before showing up to your shift. A SHOP team member will be available to answer questions as they arise. Questions about getting started may be directed to
Austin Cook
, student wellness.
Mid-career retirement checkup is April 16
30 Mar 2026
A free workshop, "Mid-Career Retirement Checkup," will be held on Thursday, April 16 (3:30-5 p.m., via Zoom, limited to 40 participants,
by April 13). Piloted by ISU Extension and Outreach, it's designed for people ages 35-50 who want to see if they're on track for a financially comfortable retirement. It will include an overview of factors to consider in working toward retirement, tools to project your current financial readiness for retirement, potential pitfalls to avoid and opportunities to ask questions. Questions about the workshop may be directed to
Barb Wollan
, Extension health and human sciences educator, 515-832-9597.
Pohlman to retire from University Museums this summer
30 Mar 2026
Lynette Pohlman, Warren and Beverly Madden Endowed Director and chief curator of University Museums and adjunct associate professor in the College of Design,
will retire June 3
. Pohlman is the founding staff member of University Museums, joining as a student employee in the early 1970s before the Farm House Museum opened. She has served as director since 1980 (46 years), making her among the longest-serving museum directors in the United States. Under her leadership, University Museums grew to five entities: the Brunnier Art Museum, Christian Petersen Art Museum, Farm House Museum, Elizabeth and Byron Anderson Sculpture Garden and the Art on Campus collection, and the permanent collections reached 30,000 objects. The museums earned four consecutive accreditations from the American Alliance of Museums, most recently in 2024.
Information about the search for her successor will be shared when available.
At Lynette's request, no retirement event will be held. Those wishing to honor her legacy may make a gift to University Museums at
isu.foundation/PohlmanRetirement
Spring research innovation roundtable is set for May 18
27 Mar 2026
The office of the vice president for research will hold its spring
Research Innovation Roundtable
on Monday, May 18 (9 a.m.-4 p.m., Gateway Hotel) with a focus on "Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Through Collaborative Research." The roundtable will be held in tandem with the
annual conference May 19-21
of the
National Institute of Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Education (of which Iowa State is a member) in the same location, but conference participation is not required to take part in the roundtable.
Roundtable registration
closes on May 4.
second research roundtable
, intended to help position the ISU research community and regional partners for anticipated federal opportunities inspired by the White House's
Genesis Mission
, a national effort to accelerate scientific discovery through advanced AI, has been added on May 4.
Spring classes for retirees begin April 6
27 Mar 2026
Spring classes in the OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) at Iowa State program begin Monday, April 6.
More information
is online.
Visitation, memorial service set for Marty Martinez
26 Mar 2026
A visitation for retired university employee Marty Martinez will be held Thursday, April 9 (4:30-7 p.m.), and a memorial service is set for Friday, April 10 (10 a.m.), both at Christ Community Church, 5501 George Washington Carver Ave. Martinez died March 22 at the age of 71 years. He was a sports psychologist in student counseling services (1992-2021). His family invites all attendees to wear Hawaiian attire to honor him. Condolences and memories can be mailed to the family at 4116 Aldrin Ave., Ames 50014.
Obituary
Work resumes on U.S. Highway 30 in southeast Ames
26 Mar 2026
For university commuters who arrive from the southeast, the Iowa DOT is resuming work on a
U.S. Highway 30 project at the South Skunk River
the week of March 30.
This year's project will replace the eastbound bridge over the river and construct an additional eastbound lane between the Duff and Dayton avenue interchanges. While this work is being completed (
through the remainder of the 2026 construction season
):
Eastbound traffic will be shifted onto the previously constructed pavement.
Eastbound exit ramp to Dayton Avenue will be closed, beginning at 5 a.m. Thursday, April 2. For drivers who need to get to Dayton Avenue, a signed detour route at the Duff Avenue exit will direct drivers north on Duff and east on SE 16th Street to Dayton Avenue.
Eastbound U.S. 30 on-ramp from northbound Duff Avenue will be closed beginning at 5 a.m. Thursday, April 2.
During nighttime (10 p.m.-5 a.m.) lane closures Sunday, Monday and Wednesday (March 29-April 2), crews will install road barriers and complete temporary lane painting.
Reminder: Accreditation forums are next week
25 Mar 2026
As
shared in Inside
earlier this month, a review team from the Higher Learning Commission will hold three open forums Monday-Tuesday, March 30-31, to solicit feedback from the campus community as part of Iowa State's
10-year reaccreditation
process.
The review team also will hold two drop-in sessions:
March 30, 2:15-3 p.m., room 3534, Memorial Union
March 31, 10:40-11:15 a.m., room 2630, Memorial Union
Travel and event services showcase is April 8
25 Mar 2026
Procurement services will hold its
Travel and Event Services Showcase
on Wednesday, April 8 (1:30-3:30 p.m., Iowa Farm Bureau Pavilion, Kildee Hall). Connect with representatives from both external suppliers and internal resources who can assist with your travel and event planning needs, including travel expense reimbursement, event rentals, materials, signage and space. The full list of participating vendors and resources is online. Bring your ISUCard for check-in and a chance to win exciting door prizes.
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