Retiring faculty and staff to have receptions

There will be a number of retirement receptions for ISU faculty and staff members over the next two weeks.

April 30

Joel Snow, director for the International Institute of Theoretical and Applied Physics: 2-4 p.m. in the Cardinal Room of the Memorial Union, program at 3 p.m.

Tim McIlrath, associate professor of art and design: 2-4 p.m. in at the north end of Lightfoot Forum in the College of Design.

Mary Ellen Wishart, academic adviser for the Department of Health and Human Performance: 3:30 p.m. in the Campanile Room of the Memorial Union.

May 2

Martha Behrens, secretary for Agriculture Information Services: 2-4 p.m. in the Agronomy Hall courtyard.

Carl Bleyle, professor of music: 3-4:30 p.m. in the lobby of Music Hall, program at 4 p.m.

Bryan Cain, professor of mathematics; Kenneth Heimes, associate professor of mathematics; and Don Pigozzi, professor of mathematics: 3-5 p.m. in the Cardinal Room of the Memorial Union, program at 4 p.m.

May 10

Shirley Sjobakken, staff nurse for the Thielen Student Health Center: 9-11 a.m. in room 2305 of the health center.

Jacquelyn Smith, staff nurse for the Thielen Student Health Center: 1-3 p.m. in room 2305 of the health center.

Vet Med college appoints new dean, chairwoman

The College of Veterinary Medicine has appointed James Roth, distinguished professor of veterinary microbiology and preventive medicine, as assistant dean for international programs.

The college also named Claire Andreasen, associate professor of veterinary pathology, as chairwoman of the Department of Veterinary Pathology and director of the Clinical Pathology Laboratory.

Both Roth and Andreasen will hold the administrative positions, which each had already been filling on an interim basis, for a three-year term.

– compiled by Jeff Mitchell