Commencement ceremonies and receptions
Next week 400 engineering students (105 graduates and 295 undergraduates) will receive their degrees. The college will host complimentary receptions to recognize and celebrate their accomplishments. Faculty and staff are encouraged to share in the celebrations. Reservations are due by Friday, December 9; use the RSVP links below.Engineering MS/PhD graduation reception
5:30–7:00 p.m., Friday, December 16
220–240 Scheman Building
Activities include an informal program, remarks by Dean Mark J. Kushner, hors d’oeuvre buffet, and cash bar.
RSVP by Friday, December 9.
Iowa State University graduate commencement
8:00 p.m., Friday, December 16
C. Y. Stephens Auditorium
Undergraduate pre-commencement receptions
December 17, 2005
9:00–10:30 a.m.
Graduates will be recognized in their respective departments at informal programs and receptions. RSVP by Friday, December 9.
AerE, 250–252 Scheman
ABE, 260–262 Scheman
CBE, Fisher Theater
CE, 220–230 Scheman
ConE, 167–179 Scheman
ECpE, Benton Auditorium
IMSE, 240 Scheman
MSE, 275 Scheman
ME, Kent-Stein Foundation Auditorium, Hoover Hall
Iowa State University undergraduate commencement
1:30 p.m., Saturday, December 17
Hilton Coliseum
Check the alumni relations events Web site or contact Kristin Littlejohn, klittle@iastate.edu or 294-5933, for more information.
Open forum with ISU administrators
Iowa State President Gregory Geoffroy, Provost Ben Allen, and Vice Provost John Brighton will conduct the annual visit to the College of Engineering on Thursday, December 8. All faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend an open forum from 2:15 to 3:00 p.m. in Alliant Energy-Lee Liu Auditorium, Howe Hall.
Faculty co-chair joins international team
Frank Peters, an IMSE associate professor, has been appointed co-chair of the College of Engineering International Task Team (ITT). He joins Julia Apple-Smith, director of Engineering International Programs and Services, who has chaired ITT since 2000. (News release)
Engineering holiday office hours
College and departmental offices have announced limited hours and staffing for the holiday break. Please see the Intranet for details. All Iowa State University offices are closed Friday, December 23; Monday, December 26; and Monday, January 2.
Retirement reception and seminar
The mechanical engineering department invites you to attend a seminar and reception for Professor Gerald Colver on Tuesday, December 6, 3:30–5:00 p.m. in 1213 Hoover. The event will begin with Colver sharing some highlights from his career and what’s next for him. Refreshments will be served.
Career Expo planned for January 31
Your assistance is requested in publicizing the Engineering Career Expo planned for Tuesday, January 31, 2006, 1:00–7:00 p.m. in Hilton Coliseum. The expo provides a great opportunity early in the semester for students to look for summer, intern, co-op, or full-time positions. It is suggested that you include the event in your spring course materials and/or announce it in your classes. If you have questions, please contact Engineering Career Services at ecs@iastate.edu or 294-3553.
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