Greenhouse grateful
With an eye on next week's spring break, a first-year student trio enjoyed balmy conditions for their team research project in the horticulture greenhouses.
Business dean finalists to visit campus in coming weeks
Their schedules will include an open forum in the Gerdin Business Building in the first afternoon of their two-day visits. The four candidates' names will be shared one business day before their visits.
Mueller named director of Ames National Laboratory
Karl Mueller, a chemist who has served at the U.S. Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, Washington, since 2010, will begin in his new post on June 1.
Consultant makes communication, engagement recommendations
One of the recommendations is to combine the alumni association and the foundation. By April 30, a review committee will deliver a decision to President Wendy Wintersteen on whether to move forward with the recommendation.
Kisch updates P&S Council on facility service teams
In other business, the council elected officers for next year and extended the deadline for council nominations one week, to March 14.
Judge impressed by students' pitch evolution
The evolution of students' expertise and preparation shows judge how entrepreneurship and innovation are being integrated into the landscape at Iowa State.
