Monic Behnken named first LAS associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion
Behnken, associate professor of sociology and director of the Leadership Studies Program at Iowa State University, will begin her appointment on July 1, 2021.
Author: Stacey Maifeld
The power of a positive role model
At Iowa State, graduating senior Maya Walker (’21 biology) expanded her perspective—from working in Iowa emergency rooms to studying in Ireland. Now she also hopes to expand opportunities for others as a future physician.
Multiplying opportunities
Graduating senior Nick Oelschlaeger (’21 mathematics) multiplied his opportunities at Iowa State and ended up finding a future career as a math teacher.
Bound to make an impact
Graduating senior Psalm Solomon Blaine Amos (’21 biology, environmental science) found support through the STEM Scholars and Science Bound programs to pursue his goals of improving water health.
“Songs for a New World” celebrates hope for the future, the unstoppable human spirit
ISU Theatre’s spring musical opens Thursday, April 22, as a livestreamed performance.
Improving lives through health
Courtney Schill (’21 anthropology, biology) found inspiration for her future public health career in an unlikely place – an ancient Mexican burial site.
LAS Week Alumni Feature
Thank you to LAS Week 2021 sponsors Kingland, Principal and Meredith! Meet LAS alumni who now work at these leading companies.
ISU Theatre presents “Facing Our Truth: Ten Minute Plays on Trayvon, Race and Privilege”
Opening March 25, this series of short plays revolves around racial biases, stereotypes, heartbreak, loss and enlightenment.