Hello, CALS,

The calendar has turned to August, which means a rapid increase in activity and preparations. Students will start moving in to campus residences this Saturday, and campus will be buzzing with activity again! 

Our recruitment team in the college and departmental advisors have been working diligently throughout the summer, and the number of undergraduate students enrolled for this fall is looking to be slightly higher than last year. We will continue to find new ways to increase the reach and impact of our recruitment efforts in the coming year to maintain that momentum.

The communications team completed the fall issue of STORIES magazine that highlights the innovation and entrepreneurship of our CALS community. Copies of the magazine will arrive in your mailbox soon, or you can find the content online on the STORIES website. You can also email stories@iastate.edu if you would like more copies. This is also a good reminder to share your news items about our students, faculty and staff activities so we can highlight the great work that you are all doing! 

As we prepare to start the semester, those of you who are teaching, please watch for announcements and reminders from the Provost regarding syllabi approvals, policies and resources to assist you with your classes. Also, everyone should review Iowa State’s Artificial Intelligence usage guidelines for researchers, instructors, communication and marketing professionals on the Artificial Intelligence website, and review the university’s best practices for data protection when using AI.

I hope you grab a few more days of summer fun (perhaps I will see you at the Iowa State Fair!) before the rush of fall semester!

Best,

Ruth