Vice President for Extension and Outreach John Lawrence provides leadership for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. This 99 county campus connects the needs of Iowans with Iowa State University research and resources. To request that Vice President Lawrence attend your virtual event, contact Mica Redenius, administrative specialist for the vice president, at redenius@iastate.edu or 515-294-6675.
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Updates
May 12, 2021
Recordings are available of the three COVID-19 Vaccine Information Sessions that ISU Extension and Outreach conducted in partnership with the Iowa Department of Public Health and the University of Iowa. Recordings are available in English, Spanish, French, and Arabic.
May 10, 2021
John Lawrence shared information about how Extension Information Technology works behind the scenes to help ISU Extension and Outreach be successful. He also mentioned his first county visits and shared information about the Virtual Education Implementation Team survey and National Economic Development Week.
May 3, 2021
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. John Lawrence reminded staff that while they focus on Iowa's recovery, they also need to take care of themselves. He also shared information about the virtual suggestion box, university award recipients, and more.
April 30, 2021
John Lawrence will lift some of the system-wide COVID-19 restrictions for ISU Extension and Outreach, effective May 9.
April 26, 2021
John Lawrence shared comments regarding the verdict in the George Floyd murder trial and information about the Rising Stars Internship program, CYtation Award recipients, the ISU COVID-19 vaccination clinic, and more notes.