College News
TYLER NAMED ASSISTANT DEAN FOR STUDENT SERVICES
Howard Tyler has been named the assistant dean for student services for the Iowa State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. For the past 25 years Tyler has served as an Iowa State professor with research, teaching and advising roles in the animal science department. Tyler succeeds Tom Polito (’76 agronomy, ’82 MS, ’87 PhD), an assistant professor of agronomy, who worked in that position for 38 years. Polito, who plans to retire in May, saw changes in technology over the years and instilled a student-centered focus for student services. The changes he implemented helped the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences reach record enrollments in recent years. More
GOOD NEWS FOR EGG SAFETY
Six years of Iowa State testing show a dramatic decrease in the number of environmental samples taken from egg facilities that test positive for the Salmonella enteritidis bacterium which causes human food poisoning. More
ISU SELECTED AS PEACE CORPS PREP SITE
The Peace Corps has selected Iowa State as a training site to help students prepare for service in other countries. ISU is one of 50 in the U.S. and the only university in Iowa offering a Peace Crops Prep Program. More than 935 Iowa State alumni have served in the Peace Corps since its inception in 1961. Rebecca Chamberlin (’15 environmental sciences, global resource systems) served in Benin. More
CATTLE MAY HELP LIMIT GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
A new study co-authored by an Iowa State researcher indicates an increase in cattle production, and associated forage land, on Iowa’s agricultural landscape could lead to lower greenhouse gas emissions. More
INHIBITING TUMORS, IMPROVING LIVE VACCINES
Melha Mellata, assistant professor of food science and human nutrition, studies the development of effective intervention strategies against diseases. She was recently awarded a patent for the invention of new methods for inhibiting tumors and improving safety of live vaccines. More
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN DISASTER STRIKES YOUR FARM?
Dave Baker, a farm transition specialist with the college's Beginning Farmer Center, talks about helping families make difficult decisions after the death of a loved one as they transfer the family farm to the next generation. His story shows one way ISU Extension and Outreach is building a strong Iowa. Watch the video.
WALLACES FARMER JOURNALISTS HONORED BY CALS
Three Wallaces Farmer journalists were honored by CALS for their decades of informing Iowa’s farmers. Wendy Wintersteen, endowed dean of the college, presented its Impact Award for Extraordinary Partnership to Frank Holdmeyer and John Otte, who retired from Wallaces Farmer last year as executive editor and economics editor, respectively, and Rod Swoboda, the magazine’s editor. More
CALS STUDENTS HOST SPRING ACTIVITIES
The ISU Block and Bridle Club hosted more than 1,500 people during Animal Learning Day at the Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center on April 9. The free event provided an opportunity for the public to learn about animals in agriculture. The Agronomy Club hosted 50 middle school 4-H students for workshops on campus the same day to learn about crops, soils, weeds and insects. Students in the Iowa State University Forestry Honor Society Xi Sigma Pi hosted 140 attendees at Maple Syrup Day, also April 9, at the Iowa Arboretum showcasing demonstrations on maple syrup production, timber sport demonstrations and youth activities. See photos.
CALS SPONSORS LEGO EXHIBIT AT REIMAN GARDENS
Reiman Gardens is hosting the Nature Connects: Art and LEGO Bricks exhibit April 23 – October 31. The exhibit features 13 displays illustrating how all living things are interconnected. Artist Sean Kenney created the displays using more than 500,000 LEGO bricks. The college is sponsoring the monarch butterfly exhibit, which consists of 39,708 bricks. More
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Alumni News
JORDAN, SCHUMAKER HONORED BY FARM CREDIT
Two CALS alumnae were recently honored as Farm Credit 100 Fresh Perspectives Honorees as part of a nationwide search to identify and honor 100 leaders who are changing rural America. Leslie Jordan (’03 animal science) and Lisa Shumaker (’05 ag business), sisters and co-founders of Farm to Family, an organization teaching families to prepare meals and connecting farmers and consumers, were recognized in the agriculture education and community impact category. More
CALS ALUMNI EDUCATORS HONORED
Several College of Agriculture and Life Sciences alumni were honored by the Iowa Association of Agricultural Educators during the annual Iowa FFA Leadership Conference on April 18-19. A full list of of alumni awardees is available online. Awardees include:
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Andy Johnson (’98 ag business, ’00 MS ag and life sciences education), Clarinda Community Schools, Outstanding Middle School/High School Ag Ed Program Award
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Ellen Doese (’83 ag and life sciences education, ’88 MS), Wapsie Valley Community Schools, Outstanding Agricultural Teacher Award
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Ron Zelle (’83 ag and life sciences education, ’87 MS), Nashua-Plainfield Community Schools, Outstanding Service Award
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Mike Earll (’79 ag and life sciences education), retired from Sibley-Ocheyedan Community Schools, Lifetime Achievement Award
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Brad Taylor (’78 ag and life sciences education, ’00 MS professional agriculture), Roland-Story Community Schools, Agriscience Teacher of the Year Award
BORG HONORED FOR DISTINGUISHED JOURNALISM SERVICE
Dean Borg (’59 ag journalism), senior correspondent and producer for Iowa Public Radio, received the 2016 James W. Schwartz Award from the Iowa State University Greenlee School of Journalism and Mass Communication. The award honors distinguished service to journalism and mass communication. Borg is one of the state’s foremost voices on public policy and politics and hosts Iowa Public Television's popular “Iowa Press” broadcast, now in its 45th year. More
UNDERWOOD PRESENTS HERTZ LECTURE
Roger Underwood (’80 ag business), entrepreneur and co-founder of crop-technology company Becker Underwood, presented the 2016 Hertz Lecture on Emerging Issues in Agriculture to nearly 300 attendees on April 7 in the Memorial Union Sun Room. His presentation, “Your future is short. Don’t waste it working for someone else.” is available in a video online. More
CALS YOUNG ALUMNI NAMED ISU STATEMENT MAKERS
Three college alumni were recently named Iowa State University Alumni Association STATEment Makers. The honor recognizes personal and professional accomplishments and contributions to society of graduates 32 years of age and under.
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Justin Saenz (’11 public service and administration in ag), county extension agent in 4-H and youth development for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
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Colin Hurd (’13 ag studies), founder and CEO of Agriculture Concepts, co-founder of the Kolbe Scott Fund.
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Andrew Lauver (’12 ag studies), farmer and seed sales professional at DuPont Pioneer, community volunteer.
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