Retirements and farewells
May 2025
Rod Fischer, May 30
Fischer, a media production specialist on the course design and quality team in the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, is retiring May 30. Post well wishes to Rod's Kudoboard.
Sherri Angstrom, June 2
Angstrom, secretary to the Faculty Senate, is retiring from the university after nearly 39 years of service, including 31 years in the senate office.
Lois Benning, June 2
Benning, career services coordinator for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' career services, is retiring.
Alan Kuuttila, June 2
Kuuttila, a systems analyst in the department of ag and biosystems engineering, is retiring from the university.
Warren Phillips, May 15
Phillips, a teaching professor in the psychology department, is retiring from the university on May 15.
Yeon-Kyun Shin, May 16
Shin, professor in the department of biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology, is retiring from the university on May 16. A private reception was held May 9.
Rod Fischer, May 30
Fischer, a media production specialist in the course design and quality unit at the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, is retiring from the university on May 30. Post well wishes to Rod's Kudoboard.
Brenda Kutz, May 30
Kutz, academic advisor in the agronomy department, is retiring from the university. A reception will be held Friday, May 30 (3-4:30 p.m., program at 3:30 p.m., Commons, second floor of Agronomy Hall). Post well wishes to Brenda's Kudoboard.
Mike Gaul, June 12
Gaul, director of career services in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, is retiring from the university.
Brenda Kutz, May 30
Kutz, an academic advisor in the agronomy department, is retiring. A reception will be held Friday, May 30 (3-4:30 p.m., program at 3:30 p.m., Commons, second floor of Agronomy Hall). Post well wishes to Brenda's Kudoboard.
Stacey Poling, May 1
Poling, a records analyst in the office of admissions, is retiring May 1 after 35 years of service to Iowa State University. Post well wishes to her Kudoboard.
Marsha Peterson, May 2
Peterson, a budget analyst for Health and Human Sciences Extension and Outreach, is retiring from the university on May 2. Post well wishes to her Kudoboard by 5 p.m. on May 2.
Kathy Hein, May 2
Hein, administrative assistant in the horticulture department, is retiring from the university.
Arts and events
Seeds and cuttings from the damaged tree will be gathered to try to cultivate seedlings, which would be planted back on campus.
