Inside Iowa State

Forever True Day is 24 hours of giving (noon April 1-noon April 2). The goal is to increase the number of donors making gifts, whether they're longtime or first-time supporters of Iowa State. go.iastate.edu/Y4P1FZ

Two multi-month replacement projects, a 50-yard section of underground utility tunnel and the Beardshear Hall roof, will restrict some of the sidewalks near Beardshear and close the west doors. go.iastate.edu/JGPNRI

A grant-funded campuswide online gaming platform will expand on the growing efforts to encourage undergraduates to take advantage of high-impact experiences that connect directly to career skills. go.iastate.edu/OCPTE7

In the first of a seven-part spring "innovation at work" series, learn more about how the entrepreneurial spirit spread across campus and the state helping launch new startups, grow small businesses and develop a workforce with an entrepreneurial mindset. go.iastate.edu/6SYHFK

In an interactive format and assisted by a live polling app, President David Cook presented eight questions Tuesday to his President's Council audience that focused on university aspirations as well as speed bumps to those goals. go.iastate.edu/NQQJHG

Aerospace engineering graduates can stand out in the marketplace with a private pilot license in addition to their degree. Completing ground school -- which is available to all students -- is one of two key elements to securing a license. go.iastate.edu/RMJOPU

The materials cost dashboard provides an overview of the cost and can be grouped by type and cost category. It provides information on cost by college, program and course levels. It filters data to a specific course to see the cost the previous year. go.iastate.edu/HDYZ1L

Leveraging a 30-year relationship, ISU is pursuing an agreement with the American Farm School (AFS) in Greece to establish a partner location in the city of Thessaloniki. The new institution will be named the AFS University of Science and Technology. ln.run/86edn

Several America at 250 campus events are scheduled before the end of spring semester. See some highlighted events. ln.run/9tPdW

At the Professional and Scientific Council's March 5 meeting, provost Jason Keith provided an update on several review projects underway in the academic affairs division. rb.gy/1a0lgs

President David Cook plans to meet with Faculty Senate leaders regularly. And after decades in Lab of Mechanics, the senate office will move to Agronomy Hall next week. shorturl.at/9bNDN

Here's a reminder about how employees should be preparing for the digital accessibility April 24 deadline. The requirement applies not just to new digital materials, but previous materials that remain available to the public or receive frequent updates. shorturl.at/pfZGJ

A review team from the Higher Learning Commission will be on campus March 30-31. Students, faculty and staff will have three open forum opportunities to meet with the review team and share how their work supports one of the four HLC accreditation criteria. shorturl.at/0ElOK

Business emeritus dean Labh Hira is supporting the Lake LaVerne restoration project with a $3 million gift in memory of his late wife, Tahira Hira. Alumnus Dexter Duhan also is providing a $1 million commitment and match challenge on Forever True Day. shorturl.at/Cx2XX

When the Lake LaVerne restoration project gets underway in May, it will include several features -- amphitheater, pedestrian bridge and a small outdoor classroom -- made possible by private gifts and intended to expand the community's use of the lake. shorturl.at/dKp0J

Iowa State's $6 billion economic impact supports one out of every 36 jobs in Iowa, according to an analysis conducted for the Iowa Board of Regents. go.iastate.edu/XNQLNP

Increases to tuition, parking permit and student housing and dining rates received first reviews from the Iowa Board of Regents. The regents also requested a preliminary list next month of low-enrollment degree programs that will be shuttered. go.iastate.edu/7ZPUL8

The provost's office has tapped Jennifer Blackhurst, former professor of supply chain management, to develop a strategic framework for online programming and build on the strong momentum Iowa State Online has generated since its inception in 2023. go.iastate.edu/LAHCSS

Their titles may vary, but Iowa State's professors of practice use their workforce experience to provide unique opportunities in the classroom, where students get real examples of what's to come after graduation. go.iastate.edu/G3Y2JF

Twenty-seven students or student teams pitched in this year's finale, in either the new business or existing business category. The winners designed a welding cap for people with long hair and a device to help firefighters more easily move in buildings. go.iastate.edu/IOYJB6