Neil Harl, emeritus professor with the Department of Economics, was recently presented the Faculty and Staff Order of the Knoll award through Iowa State.

The award recognizes an individual or couple currently employed by or retired from Iowa State, who has provided dedicated and long-term professional and volunteer service and creative leadership to the ISU Foundation and university through the advancement of philanthropy.

Dr. Harl and his wife Darlene provided the lead gift to fund Harl Commons, a renovated space located on the ground floor of Curtiss Hall. The student-centered area will include an open space for informal gatherings, meeting rooms, and a café.

The Order of the Knoll is considered Iowa State University's most prestigious donor recognition society, and its gifts are viewed as essential to the future of the university.

Read more about Dr. Harl and his wife Darlene at: http://www.foundation.iastate.edu/s/1463/index.aspx?sid=1463&gid=1&pgid=...