Tim Glenn to present Hertz lecture April 11 
 

College News

IOWA STATE AMONG TOP 10 WORLDWIDE FOR AGRICULTURAL, FORESTRY PROGRAMS

CALS is ranked #8 worldwide among other agricultural and forestry institutions

Iowa State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences jumped to No. 8 worldwide and No. 4 in North America for its agricultural and forestry programs, according to the 2023 QS World University Rankings. This is the first time in eight years that Iowa State has been among the top 10 worldwide. More

EYES SET ON VET SCHOOL

Turner Anderson wearing a red shirt and black glasses.

With dreams of one day becoming a veterinarian, Turner Anderson buckled down, worked hard and recently made it one step closer to his dream. He will graduate summa cum laude this semester as a triple major in animal science, animal ecology and biology, then begin the ISU-UNL Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine. More

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

Student standing and presenting at the front of a classroom

Through a combination of one-on-one coaching, peer evaluations and watching recordings of their presentations, graduate students are learning to take very technical information unique to their discipline and present it in a way that a general audience can understand. More

SUPPORT CALS, IOWA STATE DURING FOREVER TRUE DAY

Red and gold graphic with text: Forever True Day - 24 hours of Cyclone Power April 4 & 5

Forever True Day is Iowa State's newest tradition in philanthropy. This year's 24-hour online giving event will start April 4 at noon CDT. You can support CALS by contributing to one of several featured areas:

  • CALS Completion and Emergency Grants
  • Innovation + Leadership Academy
  • Scholarships in Agriculture and Life Sciences
  • Start Something - CALS

Contribute to CALS or find a full list of other giving opportunities!
Group of people standing and holding a large check written out to Scott Smalley

SMALLEY NAMED GOLDEN OWL RECIPIENT

In recognition of his impacts as an agricultural educator, Scott Smalley (’06 ag and life sciences education, ’11 PhD), associate professor in Iowa State’s Department of Agricultural Education and Studies, was named one of seven recipients of the Golden Owl Award. More
Kendall Lamkey

LAMKEY NAMED CALS ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR FACILITIES, OPERATIONS

Kendall Lamkey will become the new CALS associate dean for facilities and operations, effective May 16. In this role, Lamkey will lead safety planning efforts and operations, and ensure CALS facilities and operations directly advance the college’s mission. More

ISU EXTENSION AND OUTREACH RESOURCES, EVENTS

These are just a few of the many new and updated resources and upcoming events from ISU Extension and Outreach - Agriculture and Natural Resources. See more.
 

Alumni News

GLENN TO PRESENT HERTZ LECTURE APRIL 11

Tim Glenn

Tim Glenn ('88 animal science), executive vice president of the seed business unit at Corteva Agriscience, will deliver the 2023 Carl and Marjory Hertz Lecture on Emerging Issues in Agriculture on April 11, at Iowa State University. A leader in the agriculture industry, Glenn will present “Industry Perspectives and Emerging Trends in the Global Agriculture.” The lecture will begin at 7 p.m. in 127 Curtiss Hall on Iowa State’s campus. The event is free and open to the public. More

MORRIS IS ONE OF TOP 100 EXECUTIVES IN SEAFOOD INDUSTRY

Screenshot of post announcing Craig Morris as one of the top 100 influential executive in the global seafood industry

Craig Morris ('92 animal science) was named this year to IntraFish Media's listing of the 100 most influential executives in the global seafood industry. Their "Power 100" highlights "the very best and brightest the global seafood industry has to offer, with a focus specifically on executives that produce and supply seafood for world markets." More

TELFORD HONORED AT NATIONAL PORK INDUSTRY FORUM

National Pork Producers Council President Terry Wolters, Mike Telford, and National Pork Board President Heather Hill standing next to each other as Telford is presented an award.

Mike Telford ('76 animal science) was presented the Paulson-Whitmore State Executive Award at the National Pork Industry Forum on March 9. The award was presented by the National Pork Producers Council and the National Pork Board in recognition of Telford's leadership and many years of service to the pork industry. More
 

Young Alum of the Month
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Claire Dupuis ('20 ag and society) is a second-year student at Drake University Law School in Des Moines, Iowa. She enjoys seeing how the topics she is learning about in class relate to the real world. Last summer, she interned at Laird Law Firm in Mason City, Iowa, shadowing and learning from experienced attorneys. More
 
 

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