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College News
COLLETTI HONORED FOR RESEARCH LEADERSHIP
Joe Colletti, senior associate dean of CALS and associate director of the Iowa Agriculture and Home Economics Experiment Station, was presented the Excellence in Leadership national award by the Experiment Station Committee on Organization and Policy at the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities annual meeting, Nov. 10-12 in San Diego. Colletti was honored for his leadership in promoting national research initiatives. More
INTERVENTIONS TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE
Iowa State University researchers contributed to the recently released report, "Reducing Food Loss and Waste: Ten Interventions to Scale Impact,” which delves into large-scale interventions to halve global food loss and waste by 2030. The report was produced by the World Resources Institute. More
ACEVEDO CARRIES ON CARVER’S SPIRIT OF INNOVATION AND SERVICE
Cody Acevedo, a senior in animal ecology, received the George Washington Carver Spirit of Innovation and Service Award, sponsored by the George Washington Carver Birthplace Association. Acevedo was one of four recipients nationwide to receive the award, which is presented to first-generation college students pursuing a scientific degree, doing well academically, involved in research, engaged in arts and the humanities and who demonstrate a determination and perseverance in pursuing their educational and life goals. (Watch for a feature on Acevedo in your next STORIES magazine this January.) More
RETURNING TO THE FARM
 Recognizing the complexities of farm succession, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is planning to hold a four-day Returning to the Farm Seminar, Jan. 10-11, and Feb. 14-15. The program is intended for all family members, including students, parents and grandparents, farmers and non-farming heirs, and all successors of a particular operation. Through presentations and discussions, families will take a collective and individual look at their values, visions, missions, goals, strategies and tactics. More
OXBOWS MAKE THE GRADE FOR NUTRIENT REDUCTION
 New research shows that “multi-purpose oxbows” can effectively reduce nitrate-nitrogen, earning them a spot in the Iowa Nutrient Research Strategy’s menu of conservation options. Oxbows are floodplain wetlands that form when a stream or river cuts a straighter path through a loop of its natural meander as it migrates within its floodplain or when a stream is channelized. They often flood, providing habitat for species that need shallow water habitats. More
GATES NAMED DIRECTOR OF EGG INDUSTRY CENTER
Richard Gates has been named director of the Egg Industry Center at ISU. Gates, currently a professor of agricultural and biological engineering at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, will start his new duties with the center on Jan. 1. He also will hold the Iowa Egg Council Endowed Professorship at Iowa State. Susan Lamont will continue to serve as the center’s interim director through December. More
FOREIGN ANIMAL DISEASE PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOPS IN DECEMBER
The Iowa Pork Industry Center, in collaboration with the Iowa Pork Producers Association, will hold six workshops in December to address preparations for an outbreak of a foreign animal disease. The IPIC team will explain what the state and federal response might include in the event of a foreign animal disease outbreak in the U.S., and how producers can individually prepare for such an outbreak on their farm. More
FUNDISU: SUPPORT AG COMMUNICATION STUDENTS
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to provide the growing agricultural communication student population with world-class learning experiences and opportunities. Enrollment in the agricultural communication program has increased 45 percent over the past six years. Contributions on FundISU, the crowdfunding site on the ISU Foundation website, will be used to fund student organizations and participation in industry gatherings. The goal is $5,000 and the campaign will run through Jan. 3. More
RIPARIAN BUFFERS PROVIDE POLLINATOR HABITAT
Farmers and landowners who want to increase pollinator habitat while also improving water quality should consider the benefits of saturated riparian buffers enhanced with native wildflowers. Establishing pollinator habitat within riparian zones, where the agricultural value is lower and where the conservation and wildlife benefits are likely high, can be a win-win. More
BUTTERFLIES, GARDEN TIPS HIGHLIGHT 2020 EXTENSION CALENDAR
ISU Extension and Outreach has released its 2020 Garden Calendar, featuring the beauty and importance of butterflies. The calendar includes information on planting, harvesting and other lawn and garden cultural practices, along with space to create a gardening journal so growers can record their own progress. More
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Alumni News
HARL ELECTED TO ESTATE PLANNING HALL OF FAME
 Neil Harl ('56 ag and life sciences education, '65 PhD economics), retired Charles F. Curtiss Distinguished Professor in Agriculture and Life Sciences, was elected to the National Association of Estate Planners and Councils Estate Planning Hall of Fame® and recognized as a Distinguished Accredited Estate Planner®. The award is given in recognition of distinguished service to the field of estate planning and was presented Nov. 7 at a ceremony during the organization’s annual NAEPC Advanced Estate Planning Strategies Conference. More
REYNOLDS HONORED FOR MARKETING EXCELLENCE  Doug Reynolds (’95 ag and life sciences education) received the 2019 Professional Development Award of Excellence from the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) in October at the organization’s fall conference. As the U.S. leader for Marketing and Digital Communications at Corteva Agriscience, Reynolds was recognized for playing an instrumental role in the successful formation of Corteva Agriscience, the agricultural spinoff of DowDuPont that includes the Pioneer seed brand. More
LOY RECOGNIZED FOR MICROBIOLOGY DISTINCTION
 Dustin Loy ('05 animal science, '09 DVM, '11 PhD vet microbiology), molecular diagnostician in the Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Center and faculty member in the School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, recently received the Excellence in Diagnostic Microbiology award from the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) at its annual meeting in Providence, Rhode Island. The award recognizes research accomplishments in the field of diagnostic bacteriology that result in new scientific findings that better veterinary medicine. More
CONNECTING WITH CALS:
BARTLING, MAREK, LAWRENCE, CHRISTAINSEN
 Kaitlyn (Bean) Bartling (’98 public service and administration in ag, ’18 MS agricultural education), left, returned to campus last week to speak with the members of Sigma Alpha, a professional sorority for women in agriculture. Bartling is an agricultural instructor and FFA Adviser at Iowa Falls, Iowa. She talked about her career path and managing work and family priorities.
 Lexi Marek (’17 public service and administration in ag), communications coordinator for the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, organized a recent social for the Young Professionals in Agriculture networking group in partnership with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Sip and Savor at your Local Grant featured remarks on the land-grant mission from Vice President of Extension and Outreach John Lawrence ('84 animal science, '86 MS economics), above, and food science and human nutrition dairy products experts and Iowa Wine and Grape Institute representatives offered Iowa wine and cheese tastings and tips.
 Izak Christainsen (’18 ag business and agronomy, ’18 MBA) investment analyst at Summit Agricultural Group, left, recently spoke with the Agricultural Business Club. Christainsen shared advice about transitioning from college to a full-time professional role.
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