P&S COUNCIL NEWS
September 23, 2004

Listen to Those Who Have Benefited from United Way on Oct. 6

An informational meeting about how United Way funds help local citizens will be held at the Memorial Union Gallery at noon on Oct. 6. Frankee Oleson, United Way Story County executive director, will speak about the United Way program. Learn how your contributions have made a difference in individual lives. Iowa State University is a major employer and last year its employees contributed $265,000, an increase of 4.68 percent over the previous year. The forum is sponsored by the P&S Council.

Make A Difference: Volunteer to Serve on a P&S Council Committee

Want to make a difference but don't have time to serve on the P&S Council? The council's committees are looking for volunteers and would like your input as a non-council member. There are seven standing committees including: awards, communication, compensation and benefits, peer advisory, policies and procedures, representation, and retention and recruitment.

If you are interested in participating in any of these committees as a non-Council member, contact the 2003-04 Council President Kevin Kane at kkane@iastate.edu. For more information go to: http://www.pscouncil.iastate.edu/

President Geoffroy to Present Cytation Awards to P&S Staff

On Sept. 28 President Geoffroy will recognize eight Cytation award winners from both July and April. The Cytation award is presented quarterly to four P&S staff who have been nominated for their contributions to the university. Winners receive certificates, a letter from President Geoffroy and a one year membership to Reiman Gardens.

July award winners:

• Christine Deal, research associate II - Hybridoma/Cell Facilities
• Venita Currie, fiscal officer, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Vicki Brubaker, associate director, Human Resource Services
• Lenore Binen, clinical director, Student Counseling Service
• Randy Beckett, research associate II, Plant Pathology Dept.

April award winners:

• Michele Regenold, communications specialist, Center for Transportation Research and Education
• John Hoffman, systems supervisor specialist, Facilities Planning and Management
• Dave Pavlik, graphic designer, Continuing Education and Communication Services
• Kimberly Schroeder, program coordinator, College of Business

Fall Convocation to be Held Monday

All P&S staff are welcome to attend the Fall Convocation on Monday at 3 p.m. in the Memorial Union, Sunroom. President Gregory Geoffroy will speak and both faculty and staff will be honored. Refreshments will be served.