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News & Announcements
Additional State Holidays
Governor Reynolds has announced two additional paid holidays as a show of appreciation for state employees’ service. Iowa State University will implement the paid holidays on Wednesday, November 26 and Wednesday, December 24.
November Kudos Cart
The November Cyclones Kudos Cart was presented to the ISU Treasurer’s Office for their assistance to the Registration Services team and their work in processing external payments, which helps ensure our university events run smoothly.
October Kudos Cart
The October Cyclones Kudos Cart was presented to the Registration Services team for their tireless work ensuring major events at Iowa State have a smooth registration process.
September Kudos Cart
The September Cyclones Kudos Cart was presented to the Parent and Family Programs staff for their support of ISU families and for making a meaningful impact on student success at Iowa State.
August Cyclones Kudos Cart
The August Cyclones Kudos Cart was presented to the Campus Life Communication and Marketing team for being a source of positivity and a powerful force in shaping a vibrant, successful campus life for Iowa State students.
ISU Earns Well Workplace Award
Iowa State University has been recognized by the Wellness Alliance with the WELCOA Silver Well Workplace Award for its commitment to employee health and well-being. Notably, ISU is one of only two universities to receive the honor in 2025.
Coming this Fall: UHR Service Center and Benefits Offices Moving to Warren Madden Building
As announced in Inside Iowa State in July, Iowa State will be renaming – as well as repurposing – the Administrative Services Building (ASB) in honor of longtime ISU administrator Warren Madden this fall. In conjunction with the renaming, the Madden Building, located at 2221 Wanda Daley Drive, will serve as the new central welcome center for ISU new employees and will bring together in one convenient location most of the key services and departments that our new employees, hourly student employees, graduate assistants and retirees utilize for their initial appointment/hiring and retirement transactions.
Q&A with Accommodations Coordinator Rachel Large
If you’ve ever had questions about Iowa State University’s accommodations program, please read on for a quick and helpful Q&A with UHR Accommodations Coordinator Rachel Large.
July Cyclones Kudos Cart
The July Cyclones Kudos Cart was presented to the staff of the Printing Services satellite office in the Student Innovation Center. That Printing Services office was selected as the recipient of the honor by the SICTR staff in recognition of the services they provide to campus and for their professionalism and assistance.
Paid Parental Leave, Vacation Credit Changes Under “Families First” Law
Starting July 1, 2025, eligible Iowa State University employees will be able to utilize a new paid time off for arrival of child events, pursuant to the Iowa House File 889 which was recently signed into law. Additionally, HF 889 expands state employee eligibility for vacation credit.
Inaugural Kudos Cart Presented to Student Innovation Center
The inaugural Cyclones Kudos Cart was presented to the staff of the Student Innovation Center for their extensive assistance to the P&S Council in their transition to holding hybrid P&S committee and council meetings at the SICTR this fiscal year. The Kudos Cart is a new team-to-team recognition program created by University Human Resources.
ISU Earns Healthiest State Initiative Award
Iowa State received the Healthiest State Award at the 2025 Healthiest State Initiative Annual Awards on April 16, taking home the top honor in the large workplace category. Workplaces, individuals, youth, schools, early care sites, and health care providers were recognized for their efforts to improve the physical, social, and mental well-being of Iowans.