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Jennifer Knox & Emma Murray have been awarded American Rescue Plan Grants through the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs.

“From Council Bluffs to Davenport and Mason City to Centerville, the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs today announced it is awarding more than $1.5 million in grants for the return of the state’s arts, culture, history and creative sector by supporting arts and cultural jobs and programming in the humanities. In total, 236 individuals and … Continue reading Jennifer Knox & Emma Murray have been awarded American Rescue Plan Grants through the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs.

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Anne Kretsinger-Harries, Katie Fulton, and Claire Kruesel earn QM Certification for Speech Communication 212

Quality Matters (QM) is a national, faculty-centered, peer-review process for assessing and improving the quality of online courses.  QM-certified courses have strong learning outcomes, a navigable online environment, a clear plan for instructor presence and communication, and effective alignment of course goals, assignments, and instructional materials.  Speech Communication 212 (Fundamentals of Public Speaking) received a … Continue reading Anne Kretsinger-Harries, Katie Fulton, and Claire Kruesel earn QM Certification for Speech Communication 212

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The library’s quest to fill gaps and perspectives in Iowa State’s history

For more than 50 years, the University Library has collected thousands of materials from students, faculty and staff. Scrapbooks, photographs, meeting minutes and stories give us a glimpse into our history as Cyclones. Still, this storied past paints an incomplete picture. Through initiatives such as Tracing Race at Iowa State and collection expansion efforts, the … Continue reading The library’s quest to fill gaps and perspectives in Iowa State’s history

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Moo Cow Book Launch Jamboree

ISU-based environmental journal, Flyway: Journal of Writing & Environment, to launch magical illustrated book about a flying cow for readers of all ages at Ames Public Library on November 7. In March of 2020, the editorial staff of Flyway: Journal of Writing & Environment met in Ross Hall on the ISU campus to discuss the … Continue reading Moo Cow Book Launch Jamboree

November 7, 2021, 2:00-3:00pm | Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA
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CELT Teaching Talks: The Use of Communication (Jenny Aune)

One of our faculty members, Jenny Aune, will be facilitating a CELT Teaching Talks session next week. Dr. Aune will be sharing her insights teaching a communication course with the theme of nature of science and scientific thinking. More specifically, she will share her experiences using nonfiction and podcasts to teach students about communication in … Continue reading CELT Teaching Talks: The Use of Communication (Jenny Aune)

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English Department Award Winners

Congratulations to the Department of English’s award winning faculty! Morrill Professor The title of Morrill Professor is conferred on a faculty member who has exhibited excellence in undergraduate or graduate teaching or extension and outreach programs and who has demonstrated outstanding performance in at least one other area of faculty responsibility. Nominees must hold the … Continue reading English Department Award Winners

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Debra Marquart wins a 2021 Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellowship

Congratulations to Debra Marquart, Iowa Poet Laureate and faculty member in the Creative Writing and the Environment program, on winning a 2021 Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellowship.  The fellowships are “given to honor poets of literary merit appointed to serve in civic positions and to enable them to undertake meaningful, impactful, and innovative projects … Continue reading Debra Marquart wins a 2021 Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellowship