Celebrating excellence
On Wednesday afternoon, the university community honored the 62 recipients of this year's university awards, which recognize excellence in research, teaching, outreach to Iowans and service to students among Iowa State faculty and staff.
Bookstore, library work to keep course material costs down
Immediate Access ONE, open educational resources and course reserves work together to save students money. Faculty play a significant role in affordability through the materials they chose.
Payroll timing change takes effect next week for salary nonexempt staff
Beginning Oct. 1, merit, contract and P&S employees and postdoctoral scholars in salary nonexempt positions will change to hourly nonexempt positions and be paid twice a month. Impacted employees' base pay is not changing.
Iowa State Safe, trainings promote safety on campus
The app -- which has been downloaded more than 8,000 times -- is designed for quick and easy access to the most used campus resources. Departments and units are asked to consider safety trainings yearly or whenever they add new faculty or staff.
Rural economy, Iowa businesses would benefit from new state support
Iowa State will seek nearly $11.8 million in additional appropriations from the state in the year that begins July 1, 2025. Seven requests focus on the two service needs.
More frequent teeth cleanings are an option for some
Delta Dental's plan allows participants with certain health conditions to receive two additional teeth cleanings, at no additional cost, during the plan year.
Arts and events
A partnership among Student Health and Wellness, University Library and a national non-profit will provide free haircuts to students four times this semester . . . in the library.
